This report about the Paracord Planet Type III 7 answers these questions
• Does this ropes works to climb?
• Is it nylon or polyester?
• Will I die if I try to use this cord for climbing?
• Is this a good brand for modding custom Computer Power Supplies?
• Is it safe to climb with this rope?
• Can this be used for outdoor umbrella replacement string? My current string is 1/8".
• Hi, I'm interested in the Pink camo parachord for a dog collar, but I cant find a matching pink chord for contrast (dark pink) what do you recommend?
• Are any of these colors reflective? I need some for guy lines and the off chance I can't find my bear bag in the middle of the night... thanks!
• Can I use this product for boot laces
• What are the dimensions of the 50 foot length when rolled up or as it arrives packaged?
• Does this cord shrink when it gets wet?
• Where is this made? Country of orgin?
• The price range on the product was close to a dollar all the way up to 20 dollars. Is there a way, w/o click all the options to find the cheapest?
• Searched amazon for "Paracord FLC135-B". Up came "type 3, 7 strand 550 "(without a diameter listed). Can someone help me? i'm not a paracord genius!
• Will it be durable for welding boots the leather laces I use to tighten my boots seem to snap will it last my drawing the laces tighter and lacing
• What is the diameter of this product?
• So confused. Nylon? My grapevine paracord received is definitely polyester shell. Nylon is softer and more pliable, so says my military buds.
• Is this rope lightweight and what is the precise weight for each length?
• Can the 100ft one fit good in a backpack?
• Does it come on a spool
• Is this cord "stretchy" similar to bungee cord / shock cord?
• Can I use this to sleeve my 18 - 20 awg power supply cables? if not, do you have a product that can?
• How are the ends treated? Do they have plastic on them, like shoe laces? I'm worried about fraying.
• Will these fit standard running shoe eyelets?
• Can I use it to string a corset?
• Why does the neon green, and neon lime look the same in the pictures provided, do you get the the exact color as the picture?
• What is the significance of "Type III"?
• Is this cord round or more of an oval shape?
• I found a design or a hammack. It stated that you need 1/4 inch rope to make it. Can I subsitute the 550 paracord? would paracord work for this proje
• Is the burgundy cord polyester or nylon?
• Does it burn?
• What is the diameter? is it 3mm? need to use for boot laces
• What is the diameter of this cord, please?
• I want 1/16 diameter size rope. what size is the diameter of this rope?
• Would this cord be good to use as a clothesline? Would color fade onto clothes?
• What's the diameter of this cord?
• Can this be used to hang a hammock?
• Is his mil spec paracord?
• I've read several cases of "short shrift" in the measuring of the 100' cord lengths....does this mean I need to measure out my order??
• If I buy 100 feet how many pounds does the package will weigh?
• Would this be good for hanging a hammock?
• What is the diameter of this cord?
• What is the diameter of the paracord?
• If I buy 5 100 foot orders, do they send it in one piece of 500 or 5 100 foot segments?
• Does this fray when cut?
• Will these cords fit with 11mm beads?
• I'm planning to store this with my emergency supplies, but space is tight. How big are the bundles?
• Could this be used for a bow?
• Will any of these glow brightly (fluorescent) under blacklight? I would like to try some for a halloween decoration that's why i'm asking
• Are the inner strands all white or are they different colors for different sheaths?
• Can anyone tell me the width of this paracord in inches when I looked it up it said it was 5/32 I just want to make sure its not more than 3/16 thanks
• What is the width?
• What is the design factor for this rope? Is 550lbs the breaking strength or the working load limit?
• What is the width?
• How thick is this cord? "7 strand" means nothing to me.
• What is the dia. in inches?
• About how many feet would I need for a 9 inch wrist size?
• Is the tan color good for acu tan boots? or is it too dark?
• Would this be strong enough to use to hang a hammock?
• How much weight can it hold?
• Survival Pax Camo and Raven appear to be exactly the same. Are they, or is there a picture error?
QUESTION: DOES THIS ROPES WORKS TO CLIMB?
• While not intended for climbing use, I and others have successfully used it to rappel to show that it could be used in emergency situations. However, there are several issues with it; just because it is rated at 550 lb. break strength doesn't mean it always holds that amount; Google "rope strength" and check out "working load," which is much less than breaking strength (most climbers ropes are rated at several thousand pounds breaking strength/tensile strength), also that knots weaken the tensile strength of rope (some knots worse than others, and can reduce the strength by as much as 50%), and people don't count in the "shock" factor which happens when you slip a little or put "sudden" weight on a cord, which greatly increases the weight over the normal weight and can snap it, or consider what might happen if you have the cord wrapped around a sharp or abrasive object, further increasing the risk of failure. In other words, I w ould advise doing lots of research and being in a situation where ALL you have is 550 cord and you MUST escape by rappelling before you should ever even attempt it. There are a few YouTube vids of people rappelling on a single strand of 550 cord, but it's a huge risk and is NOT recommended. Having tested it myself and knowing how careful I am, I personally am comfortable with the notion of using it in an emergency, but I will try to double/triple (or more) the cord if possible before rappelling. (On a recently aired survival show, two guys used a single strand of paracord to rappel down a sheet of ice, and they were big; I am 6'5/230lbs.). If I had to guess, an inexperienced person rappelling from over 50 ft. over a hard surface on a single strand would have about a 60% chance of survival; decide if that sounds good enough to you.
• No this rope is not for climbing. This is an all purpose rope ideal for many different camping and survival uses.
• 550 cord is not for climbing.
• This stuff is NOT intended for climbing. It is originally used on parachutes to connect the parachute(at many points) to the harness.
• No, it is not heavy/strong enough for that except as a last resort in an emergency.
• Only for emergency. Even then I would give it a quick braid if you have time and rope enough to make it stronger.
• I'm not a climber but I think this particular cord is more for hobbyists making woven jewelry. I'd suggest contacting the seller. I definitely would NOT take a chance on it!
• Para cord is supper strong, but I've never used it for this. I have heard it is used for this and that's why it's so popular.
• I use it to make jewelry so people can have extra rope if they need it. It is very strong. I'm sure it would hold, but wonder about the carabiners.
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QUESTION: IS IT NYLON OR POLYESTER?
• I have 3 different colors. One has a shipping invoice that states "nylon", I don't have invoices for the others, but the label on the paracord does not specify. I went to the site, paracordplanet.com, they sell both nylon (military-spec and commercial grade) and polyester. The colors I purchased only come in nylon. I suggest you contact the seller, as I can't tell the difference between the materials.
• Nylon
• nylon
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QUESTION: WILL I DIE IF I TRY TO USE THIS CORD FOR CLIMBING?
• uh probably. I mean it's cord, not rope. uh, probably. It's cord, not rope. It has a reasonably high tensile strength and could support your weight, but it's only a few mm thick. If you want to go climbing, buy rope.
• That depends on what you mean by "climbing". I have used it for prusik knots on rope, it should hold OK for that as a secondary form of protection. If you're trying to use it for your repelling/climbing rope, it will definitely snap on you. If you just need it to support some minor weight, or even your weight, in equilibrium (hanging still and not falling) you should technically be fine. Just remember even though this claims military grade strength of 550lbs, even the theoretical strength will reach it's limit if a person takes any fall, or even bounces on the line. If you are thinking about getting paracord for climbing applications I would look elsewhere. If you are looking for some secondary protection cord, or just need to suspend some small weight, this should be fine. Long story short, DO NOT USE THIS FOR CLIMBING unless you really understand the application and the rope's limits. For more information take a look at this http://www.m4040.com/Surviv al/Store/ItemDetails/ParacordNotes.htm
• Hi Solomon, This Paracord can hold upto 550 lbs of weight. Now if you are using for climbing take these points in consideration. 1. This will not have good grip which you find on rope.So rope is always good option. 2. You are climbing to what height. Generally if you are hanged in air with only this cord with height more than 50 ft. then never go for this . If you always have 2 or 3 point contact with legs or hands and height is within 50ft.... I think that will be fine.But why to take risk if climbing rope are available.......
• That depends on how good you are at what you are climbing, how much you rely on the rope (opposed to skill), how much you weigh, the type of terrain, and the height and slope of the terrain. Numerous factors to consider. Based on your question and my experience; I highly recommend a climbing rope, rappelling sling, and a qualified instructor for you.
• Am not certain. But hey, if'n you DO NOT VALUE YOUR LIFE, gives it a shot. Tell your family to let us know what happens. Why in God's name, would you even chance it? DIG A LI'L DEEPER IN YOUR POCKET, & BUY A ROPE MADE FOR REPELLING. It's a LOT CHEAPER than YOUR FUNERAL will be. I hopin' God's on your side if'n you try this for climbing
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QUESTION: IS THIS A GOOD BRAND FOR MODDING CUSTOM COMPUTER POWER SUPPLIES?
• My granddaughter uses this paracord to make bracelets. She loves it.
• This product is regular 550 nylon paracord. Not for power supplies hope this helps!
• Yes, if you can mod a power supply with paracord then this is a great brand. Needless to say, I've worked with both for many years, and I'm going to say with pretty high accuracy that you cannot mod a power supply with paracord.
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QUESTION: IS IT SAFE TO CLIMB WITH THIS ROPE?
• You mean as your primary climbing rope? absolutely not. If you mean is it safe to set up anchors with or build a prusik knot for ascending or something like that then you'd . . . probably be ok, though I wouldn't try it. I'd recommend heading to your local climb shop; They are going to have ropes MUCH better suited to a climbing situation and info on the correct way to use them. In all honesty, you should never climb with ropes and gear that aren't certified for that activity; the quality controls on climb equipment are much more stringent. The other thing about paracord is that the outside of the cord really isn't that tough. Even though the outer sheath alone should be able to hold something like 230 lbs (I may have that number wrong) it's not going to handle abrasion as well as something designed for climbing. If you INSIST on using this rope for some sort of climbing application (again, for things like suring up anchors and creating ascenders NEVER as anything that is going to bear a full weight load) I'd recommend getting the military grade stuff, it's going to be a fair amount stronger than this, even though this is capable of holding 550 (I checked it). I guess that all boils down to "don't climb with this rope," there are better options, and you don't want to cheap out on something that is going to save your life during a fall.
• This is not climbing type rope. It cord originally designed to be used with parachutes, which used many strands to attach the parachute to the rigging. It can be used to secure things down such as tents or used as clothes line, to lash poles together or to make different types of bracelets. I wouldn't use it to climb there is rope made for that purpose. Hope this helps.
• It should be just fine as long as you don't weight more than 550LBs. :-) It is strong stuff. :) However, this is not climbing rope - which is made a bit different. If in a survival situation it would work. For all-the-time climbing use, I would not use it.
• no idea but i strung up a hammock with it
• do you really want to risk your life on a 5 dollar bit of string you bought on amazon?
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QUESTION: CAN THIS BE USED FOR OUTDOOR UMBRELLA REPLACEMENT STRING? MY CURRENT STRING IS 1/8".
• It shouldn't be a problem to use this as your replacement string.
• I'm pretty sure it will I use it for bracelets but it's very strong so it should work
• It should work just fine. Just be sure that after you cut it to light it on fire so it melts to keep it from freying
• Yes para cord can litterlelly can be used for anything
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QUESTION: HI, I'M INTERESTED IN THE PINK CAMO PARACHORD FOR A DOG COLLAR, BUT I CANT FIND A MATCHING PINK CHORD FOR CONTRAST (DARK PINK) WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND?
• I would try a grey color. Possibly dark/heather grey to hide any dirt it may collect as a dog collar. I have a girl pug that's black and have seen a few at the store for outrageous prices so I have been thinking about doing one in pink/black or grey. And if you get the pink camo it looks like there is some grey in there so it'll match well too. Hope this helps!
• For a dog collar....have you thought about getting "glow in the dark" cord to use. There is a white and a light pink cord that would look great with the pink camo.
• The colors in the pics are very very close to the actual colors. Have you looked at maroon, rose pink, or fuschia?
• I like the glow in the dark neon pink. There's also a reflective tracer / glow in the dark that's pink. Yougle 550 paracord (60. Dark pink). A Mr.paracord "sterling silver" ( almost a grey camo type) there are pink & black, pink & blue. Black will go good as well, silvers , grays. I'm a country girl with my own style. Anything is possible as long as you like it. Also take the one you know you want to use to walmart , hobby lobby , michaels or any place that has paracord. And see what looks best to you! Good luck , hope my ideas help! A friend of mine says that browns and pinks are in style now, but also depends on where u live!
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QUESTION: ARE ANY OF THESE COLORS REFLECTIVE? I NEED SOME FOR GUY LINES AND THE OFF CHANCE I CAN'T FIND MY BEAR BAG IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT... THANKS!
• I ordered 4 and they are bland olive drab, similar to Army paint on their Hum-vee's.
• No. You need to look at colors specifically labelled as reflective. Also, if your goal is to find something in the dark I would consider glow in the dark paracord vs reflective.
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QUESTION: CAN I USE THIS PRODUCT FOR BOOT LACES
• Yes
• Yes
• Yes
• Yes
• Yes
• Yes
• I did -- couple of considerations: 1. Paracord isn't flat like a sneaker lace, so it's going to "relax" a lot more -- when you take your boots off, the paracord won't stay as flat as typical laces. A lot of boot laces are also round like this paracord, which leads me to 2. Paracord is slick compared to most laces, so bow knots don't hold as well. The smooth texture of the paracord means if you don't tie your boots on TIGHT or double-knot, they're fairly likely to come untied. This isn't an issue with a lot of knots (a bowline, say) but DOES matter for boots and shoes. 3. No aglets -- so depending on the size of the eyelets in your boots or shoes, paracord lacing can either be easy or an enormous pain. Check the eyelets before buying. 4. Pro tip: after cutting the paracord, use a match or lighter to melt the cut end together. That keeps the cord from fraying and the inner strands from shifting around. You just need to lightly melt it -- do n't set it on fire, and DEFINITELY do this outside and don't breathe the fumes. Smells like a trailer park fire. As long as you can cram the paracord through the eyelets, no reason NOT to do this. And once it's done, you NEVER have to worry about a broken lace.
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QUESTION: WHAT ARE THE DIMENSIONS OF THE 50 FOOT LENGTH WHEN ROLLED UP OR AS IT ARRIVES PACKAGED?
• Don't know about 50' but the 100' comes inside a 4" wide by 12" long plastic bag.
• Mine came as about a 1" diameter roll, puffier at the ends where it doubles back, and about 10" long.
• its about a foot long and 2 inches circumference. It is not very big at all
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QUESTION: DOES THIS CORD SHRINK WHEN IT GETS WET?
• I've observed no shrinkage. I used the cord outside, to repair an old wind chime. It's been rained on and dried in the sun several times. It doesn't appear to have shrunk and the black color has not yet faded. Being a synthetic, I don't think there is much chance of having the cord shrink.
• Yes, but such a negligible amount that it won't make a difference.
• I have not yet had any issues with shrinkage, though being made of synthetic materials I would imagine there is some shrinkage if the cord is boiled (it should be minor though and non-detrimental to the strength and longevity of the cord.)
• All the cords that I have used, typically shrink about 1/2" to maybe 3/4 of inch. In everyday use or soaking and placing in the sun. So, yes
• See the Paracord Planet link below on bracelet shrinkage (about 5%): http://www.paracordplanet.com/How-To-Choose-a-Size_ep_42-1.html
• yes
• Sorry, I can't help you there. I've never gotten any of it wet and haven't experimented. You might try Googling that subject. I seem to remember an article where someone recommended soaking paracord and drying it before using it, but I couldn't tell you where I read it.
• Really wish I could help but simply don't know if it will shrink. Never got it wet.
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QUESTION: WHERE IS THIS MADE? COUNTRY OF ORGIN?
• I didn't check mine but last time some asked the question, the person who answered said theirs was made in the USA.
• Made in USA
• Hi Mark! According to the sheet of paper inside the bag that came with the cord, the cord was made in the USA.
• My packaging did not indicate a Country of Origin. Good quality cord though.
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QUESTION: THE PRICE RANGE ON THE PRODUCT WAS CLOSE TO A DOLLAR ALL THE WAY UP TO 20 DOLLARS. IS THERE A WAY, W/O CLICK ALL THE OPTIONS TO FIND THE CHEAPEST?
• I'm not sure but if you want good quality your gonna spend a little more. A good price for like 50 feet is around $10
• Yes. On the main page you have to select a color (any color) and a size (any size). then, below you will see "new from $?.??". Select it and it will take you to the next page. Select the "all" tab at the bottom choices. Then select the color type and choose "lowest offer for each". Then select the size button and choose "lowest offer for each". Then choose the one you want. Voila! Bingo! Shazam!
• There is sadly no way to do this.
• Not that I'm aware of, sorry. You may consider the length options offered though. Sometimes buying larger amounts than you need is actually a better deal. It's possible to double, or triple your length for just a dollar, or two more than a shorter length would be allowing you to make more projects for less. Anyway, I hope this helps you. Haven't checked my e-mail in awhile or would have responded sooner. I wish the best and good luck with your decisions.
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QUESTION: SEARCHED AMAZON FOR "PARACORD FLC135-B". UP CAME "TYPE 3, 7 STRAND 550 "(WITHOUT A DIAMETER LISTED). CAN SOMEONE HELP ME? I'M NOT A PARACORD GENIUS!
• It's round and about 5/32 diameter or say A little more than 1/8 of an inch, and like 550 pound test
• The outside diameter of the 550 paracord is approximately 3/16. Hope this helps.
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QUESTION: WILL IT BE DURABLE FOR WELDING BOOTS THE LEATHER LACES I USE TO TIGHTEN MY BOOTS SEEM TO SNAP WILL IT LAST MY DRAWING THE LACES TIGHTER AND LACING
• I use paracord for the laces in all of my boots. It works great and stands up well
• ive never tried it in this type of application, but it is pretty durable. if nothing else, with a hundred feet of it you can make multiple sets with it. sorry i couldn't help more.
• I would think that it would work just fine. I have done it in an emergency where i broke a lace on the trail.
• The paracord is durable, yes. But it is not meant to be cut and laced in a pair of boots. From my experience, the internal twine will most likely tighten before the outer core, leaving both ends hollowed. You can get creative with some knots or cord cutting techniques to resolve this issue.
• I suspect it would work as a bootlace, but it is a synthetic product and would will melt if you drop a spark of molten metal on it. It could even catch fire. I use a butane BBQ lighter to seal the ends and it does melt and even burn.
• I've found the paracord to be very durable. I also use it for laces on boots. My worry for you will be if weld sparks drop on the laces...
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QUESTION: WHAT IS THE DIAMETER OF THIS PRODUCT?
• 1/8 inch
• Averages about 1/8th inch, didn't use a micrometer, just eyeballed about 4 different colors of 550lb
• It's same as round shoe laces . I use it for shoe laces in my work boots . About 1/8 - 3/16 of an inch depending on how tight you pull it . Closer to 1/8"
• Approx. 3/8 of an inch
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QUESTION: SO CONFUSED. NYLON? MY GRAPEVINE PARACORD RECEIVED IS DEFINITELY POLYESTER SHELL. NYLON IS SOFTER AND MORE PLIABLE, SO SAYS MY MILITARY BUDS.
• Some brands are Nylon some are polyester outer sheath, personally I think it's personal preference as to what each person prefers.This paracord is polyester I think, but it works for me for what I need. melts just fine which is what I need. There are a few of the "cheaper" paracord brands out there which have a cotton sheath, so you have to be careful what you order. This is great paracord. Might not be military spec, but good enough for what it's intended to do.
• im not sure what received, but i have order a few different colors from 2 different sellers an they were nylon an very pliable...did you get thr 550? some people are trying to pass something like 250 cord as "550 paracord"......also before i every use the cord for anything i put the hole roll in boiling water for bout 5mins..then i test the weight it will hold by hooking to a I beam an i have weights i add to see whats the max real 550 cord always get to 600lbs an i stop. that good enough for me....any orther questions E mail me at Andrew niedz at aol dot com
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QUESTION: IS THIS ROPE LIGHTWEIGHT AND WHAT IS THE PRECISE WEIGHT FOR EACH LENGTH?
• This Paracord is very lightweight and is real "550 paracord" meaning that its maximum strength is around 550 pounds. So this stuff is very light and amazingly strong and i highly recomend it.
• Yes it's lightweight and your weight varies on the length.....
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QUESTION: CAN THE 100FT ONE FIT GOOD IN A BACKPACK?
• It shouldn't be a problem. I got the 50' one and it's in a bundle probably 6 inches x 1 inch around.
• Yes
• It's paracord, it can fit anywhere you put it, unless you have a really, really, really, really small backpack. The 100' bundle is looped, 10.25" long x 4" wide. And because it's paracord, not a solid brick, you can roll it up into the size of a pair of socks. You can literally fold it in half and it will fit in your back pocket. And this stuff happens to be good quality, I have purchased several different colors and sizes, and actually have the 100' black paracord in a small pouch on my bug out bag.
• Absolutely 100ft isn't as much as you think when you start making crafts we carry about 500ft in our bags for weekend trips my belt uses about 100 ft
• I purchased the 50' but I would assume that the 100' would fit fine in a backpack. If not just rooe together something that will attach to a backpack and bam!!!
• Yes, it is small enough to very.easily fit into back pack with plenty of room for the rest of my stuff.
• It could fit in a cargo pocket.
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QUESTION: DOES IT COME ON A SPOOL
• no, it comes as u see it in the picture; sort of rolled up and wrapped with some sort of paper or plastic.
• Mine came in a big plastic bag, that's it.
• No. It comes exactly as pictured, tightly wound together and wrapped in a glossy paper label.
• It comes as pictured.
• No, just the picture shows
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QUESTION: IS THIS CORD "STRETCHY" SIMILAR TO BUNGEE CORD / SHOCK CORD?
• No, the cord is a set length, and will remain that length up to 550 pounds of force. It has a webbed outer sheathing that surrounds 7 inner wrapped cords. The cord may be cut to desired lengths, and then melted with a lighter, to seal the end and prevent unraveling. Otherwise, the inner cords may be pulled out and the sheathing or inner cords may be used independently for other purposes.
• No it's not.. it's nylon cord
• It is not stretchy like a bungee
• Very, very little stretch, if any at all. This is a "static" (I think that's the term!) cord. It's formed with a core of 7 two ply yarns, mostly white. The core is wrapped in the colored woven sheath. After you cut a piece, you will need to singe the ends to melt them to keep them from unraveling. There are several types of paracord, but this answer refers specifically to the the cord I bought.
• No, paracord has very little stretch to it.
• No. It will stretch minutely under stress, but not like bungee cord.
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QUESTION: CAN I USE THIS TO SLEEVE MY 18 - 20 AWG POWER SUPPLY CABLES? IF NOT, DO YOU HAVE A PRODUCT THAT CAN?
• I wouldn't. The paracord could catch fire.
• You could if you pull the nylon cords contained inside the colored outer nylon weaved sheath. You might be able to get three 20 gauge wires, two should fit fairly easy. Nice idea!
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QUESTION: HOW ARE THE ENDS TREATED? DO THEY HAVE PLASTIC ON THEM, LIKE SHOE LACES? I'M WORRIED ABOUT FRAYING.
• No they do not have ends like shoe laces, the cord is rarely used in a whole piece. People cut it to use for different things. You could burn the end to prevent fraying after you cut it.
• They are not bound like shoe laces. Paracord is most often melted with a lighter/match to seal the ends. When you buy in large lengths you must cut and seal for yourself.
• No plastic. I use a lighter and melt the end......works well
• No they do not you have to burn them to close the ends they are good for bracelet
• The ends have to be burned off as you cut lengths to needs to avoid fraying. What ever length you order they will arrive burned at the tips. Its quite simple, and cord is very durable.
• No but use a lighter on the end to avoid the fraying. If they had shoe lace ends it would only be good for one use.
• They are melted. If you cut the length, just heat it with a lighter and melt the ends again. No fraying
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QUESTION: WILL THESE FIT STANDARD RUNNING SHOE EYELETS?
• yes...if you melt flatten and trim the ends. paracord is about 3/16" diameter
• if you found a way to put an aglet on the ends or something, but yeah it would
• No, Way too thick. They fit in my Converse shoes but after burning the ends you cant get it out.
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QUESTION: CAN I USE IT TO STRING A CORSET?
• Yes, it is more than strong enough.
• While I personally have no experience with corsets, I cannot think of a reason it would not work.
• No, I don't think so.
• I would assume so. It is soft, pliable and about double diameter of round shoelaces. If the holes are somewhat large I would say yes. If it is a small or dainty garment then Im sure there is something else better suited.
• It depends on the size of the eyelet. If the eyelet opening is more than 1/4 of and inch or 7 mm, then yes. Otherwise the para cord may be to think to think. If the corset has lace hooks the para cord cold work dependent on the hook size. Also you want to make sure you melt the cut to stop any future fraying. You can also apply and aglet (The plastic or metal ends to a shoelace) to the cut ends to have a more finished look. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Aglet
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QUESTION: WHY DOES THE NEON GREEN, AND NEON LIME LOOK THE SAME IN THE PICTURES PROVIDED, DO YOU GET THE THE EXACT COLOR AS THE PICTURE?
• Paracord Planet did not want to take the time to take a picture of both and were hoping no one noticed.
• Mine was Grayish Black That is all I can say, Good Luck on the fancy colors.
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QUESTION: WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF "TYPE III"?
• "Type 3" means that the 7 inner strands are each made up of 3 strands each. I think type 3 is what is considered mil spec because a lot of commercial "550" cord doesn't have the full 7 strand each made of 3 separate strands. I always try and go with type 3 when I can.
• Nothing if you are making bracelets and keychains out of it, but if you are attempting to use this cord for anything that it was originally designed for, Type III cord has a minimum breaking strength of 550 lbs. and has 7 to 9 inner yarns that make up the core. The "Type III" is a military designation, one of six (I IA II IIA III IV), all with different minimum breaking strengths and core structure.
• 7 strand 550lb cord. It's the real deal.
• "Type 3 nylon" is the military term used for this in rigging loads that you do not want to break at a certain point; just as "1/4 inch cotton webbing" is used for lashing items that you do want to break-a-way.
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QUESTION: IS THIS CORD ROUND OR MORE OF AN OVAL SHAPE?
• It's round
• It's a round core from what I have seen and experience with. I hope this helps...
• round.
• It's round when you first get it, but wear and tear can press it into a more ovular shape as the nylon cords inside settle, hope that helps.
• Oval
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QUESTION: I FOUND A DESIGN OR A HAMMACK. IT STATED THAT YOU NEED 1/4 INCH ROPE TO MAKE IT. CAN I SUBSITUTE THE 550 PARACORD? WOULD PARACORD WORK FOR THIS PROJE
• I don't know, but I would guess it would be more then strong enough for the job. But since paracord is thinner the quarter inch rope, it might dig into your backside. Just like a person can lay on a bed of nails, but if you step on a single nail it go right through your shoe and into your foot. Good luck
• Yes, remember that the line supports a huge load by itself, and in a woven hammock design, its even a larger load capacity. Let me explain. Let us say a single cord holds 500 pounds of steady load. Now a woven hammock, with say roughly ten lines from hammock to tie ring, can carry roughly 5,000 pounds IF the load is not applied quickly so as to snap the lines.
• Paracord is more expensive than rope and rope is more than adequate for your needs but paracord would work no problem.
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QUESTION: IS THE BURGUNDY CORD POLYESTER OR NYLON?
• Nylon 5501
• It's polyester nylon. Hope this helps!
• Not sure what the paracord is made of since I threw away the packaging. Looks like the same material as the paracord sold at Wal-Mart though. Hope someone else can answer this question for you.
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QUESTION: DOES IT BURN?
• This rail gets hot quick! The magpul and even standard mil spec guards keep your hand cooler for sure! Gloves are a must if you plan to go through several magazines. Really this is the only downer I can say about this rail-- other than that, it's a great buy for the money.
• Probably.
• Well, it's not fire proof if that's what you mean. I burn the ends to keep them from fraying.
• No it fuses like normal nylon cord. Hope this helps.
• No, it melts. After cutting paracord to make projects, you use a match flame or torch to melt the cut strands together to seal the cut area so that there are no loose fibers. There is a special version of paracord that has a strand of flammable fiber woven into it so that the special cord can be used as tinder to start a fire in an emergency, but regular paracord does not have the special flammable fiber in it.
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QUESTION: WHAT IS THE DIAMETER? IS IT 3MM? NEED TO USE FOR BOOT LACES
• Typical 550 cord has a diameter of 5/32 (.396mm) I use 550 cord on all my boots. Works great..
• It seems to be 3mm. I'm measuring it with a metric ruler. Also, I am using it as laces for my work boots and it's working great.
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QUESTION: WHAT IS THE DIAMETER OF THIS CORD, PLEASE?
• Ma'am, my best observation gave it 1/8" to 3/16", Ms. Karen, in room temp. of approximately 70 degrees F. (My ruler is a cheapie and didn't show millimeters - Sorry...) This is the Incredible Green; don't know about the other colors - LOL. As I was going to give this one away, I didn't take it out of the package to help determine the diameter under greater intensities, such as stretching, running over it with my mini SUV, and so on. I will say that the rope hasn't failed me yet, and my Friends have been impressed with the other paracords I have been using. Enjoy, God bless, and never hesitate to have to have fun! ~Phil
• My initial response was going to be that the diameter is standard for paracord. It was a challenge to o wrap my measuring tape around it, so I can tell you it's about half a centimeter wide.
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QUESTION: I WANT 1/16 DIAMETER SIZE ROPE. WHAT SIZE IS THE DIAMETER OF THIS ROPE?
• Approximately 1/8"
• I would say it is closer to 3/16
• It is almost 3/16" (close as I can measure it is 3/32") I don't know what you're using 1/16" for but that is very small! Julia
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QUESTION: WOULD THIS CORD BE GOOD TO USE AS A CLOTHESLINE? WOULD COLOR FADE ONTO CLOTHES?
• This cord would be excellent to use as clothes line it will not stretch or fade or bleed into your clothes. It will also last for a very long time as it does not mold mildew or decay in any way.
• It's of good strength to act as a clothesline but I cannot tell you if the color will fade into/onto clothes. I think Paracord Planet makes white paracord. Hopes this helps.
• I bet it would make an excellent clothesline and would not leach color, but actual clothesline would probably be less expensive and have no color problems.
• The cord is rated up to 550 lbs, so it should be good to use as a clothesline. The color shouldn't fade, but you might want to test on a rag first. Hope this helps.
• I would think it would work fine, just get it in white.
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QUESTION: WHAT'S THE DIAMETER OF THIS CORD?
• It's just about the size of the shaft of a #10 screw. Just right for shoelaces or and eyeglass cord.
• I bought this for my niece, so I don't have it to measure it, but it is the size that they use in a standard paracord survival bracelet.
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QUESTION: CAN THIS BE USED TO HANG A HAMMOCK?
• Yes
• I have never tried to hang a hammock with paracord but this seller claims this paracord is real 550 cord which means it can hold 550 pounds, so you should be able too. Not to mention this seller sells their paracord at a price that you can't beat!
• I use this material to make survival type bracelets. It is rated to a strength of 550 lbs., and therefore I might try it in an emergency, but I have never tested it personally. When I look at the size of the 550 Paracord compared to the requirement of hanging a hammock, I would opt for something more substantial. Others may disagree, but that is what I would do.
• 550lbs cord can hold up to 550lbs (but I've seen it fail under less in the military). So the cord can hold, it all depends on your knots.
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QUESTION: IS HIS MIL SPEC PARACORD?
• Most definately
• hi there dale, yes it is. there are 7 nylon strands inside and it melts like milspec paracord ought to melt.
• Great quality, soft to work wirh but strong to carry my projects Thank for producing high quality products
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QUESTION: I'VE READ SEVERAL CASES OF "SHORT SHRIFT" IN THE MEASURING OF THE 100' CORD LENGTHS....DOES THIS MEAN I NEED TO MEASURE OUT MY ORDER??
• I always check mine, so far no problems. And very fast shipping. Hope this helps you out. I will order more.
• I didn't have a problem with my order, if you feel your order wasn't the correct length then you may want to measure it. Again I got what I ordered and in a timely manner. Hope this helps.
• I definitely would. I've bo bought paracord from different brands and sometimes ended too short. This particular brand I did fine with.
• I myself haven't had any problems do keep an eye on your length but I try and buy the same brand para cord every time and the Brand i like is Atwood don't like the foreign brands of para cord
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QUESTION: IF I BUY 100 FEET HOW MANY POUNDS DOES THE PACKAGE WILL WEIGH?
• Depends on which company you buy from, but it should be between 10 and 12 ounces. This is less than one pound (16 ounces). I hope this helps.
• Like a pound? No more than a pound and a half. I think
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QUESTION: WOULD THIS BE GOOD FOR HANGING A HAMMOCK?
• I think i'd go with some thing a little heavyer .
• It should work fine, under these 2 restrictions. 1 - It's rated for 550 lbs., so don't overload it. 2 - Don't have the paracord on a part of the hammock where someone would be sitting/lying - it's very thin, and would be extremely uncomfortable and might even dig into someone's skin. Otherwise, it will definitely support a hammock.
• I would really like something Heavier, just my opinion I know the rating BUTT My feelings.
• No sir. The cord comes in variable lengths tied together, you might not end up with a long enough strand for what you need.
• Paracord is very strong, but whether this particular paracord would work, I can't say. Perhaps a thicker paracord.
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QUESTION: WHAT IS THE DIAMETER OF THIS CORD?
• When I make beads for it on my lathe I drill 5mm holes and you can fit two strands through it. So about 4mm normally per strand and 2.5mm when packed tight.
• It measures 1/2 centimenters.
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QUESTION: WHAT IS THE DIAMETER OF THE PARACORD?
• Tough question. True 550 paracord doesn't have a specified diameter. It must meet a bunch of other specifications but diameter isn't one of them. Still, 550 is normally quoted as having a 5/32" diameter. Its thickness is 1/8" and it must have an inner core of 7 strands made up of three strands in each. Commercial cord can vary, of course. Hope this helps.
• This paracord is roughly 1/8" in diameter. This measurement was taken by hand.
• Hello, Thank you for your message. the diameter of a para cord is about 44 mm. If there is anything else I can help you with, please let me know. Thank you, Mabruk Customer Service
• looks like about 3.5mm
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QUESTION: IF I BUY 5 100 FOOT ORDERS, DO THEY SEND IT IN ONE PIECE OF 500 OR 5 100 FOOT SEGMENTS?
• I would assume if you purchase 5 100 ft. cords that is what you would get; 5 pieces. I purchased 1.
• 5 100 foot segments
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QUESTION: DOES THIS FRAY WHEN CUT?
• Yes. But a quick use of a Bic or Zippo will lock the ends nicely.
• as long as the knife/scissors are sharp when cutting it shouldn't fray. In my experience black sheaths do not fray excessively faster than the average piece of paracord. I would suggest fusing or melting the cut ends as unfinished ends will always eventually fray. Recommended tool: Bic or comparable pocket sized lighter.
• No bad. I sugestions slightly burning the cord after you cut it. It will keep it from any posible fraying
• Yes, if left unmelted. Use lighter to melt end after cutting or use hot knife to cut.
• Yes. We just cut the rope and burn/melt the ends.
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QUESTION: WILL THESE CORDS FIT WITH 11MM BEADS?
• No you have to buy the paracord beads for them
• If 11mm is the hole size, yes! As long as the interior diameter is about the size of a shoelace grommet it'll work fine.
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QUESTION: I'M PLANNING TO STORE THIS WITH MY EMERGENCY SUPPLIES, BUT SPACE IS TIGHT. HOW BIG ARE THE BUNDLES?
• They are not big at all, fits easily in my emergency pack and mine is overflowing lol, it is great paracord also
• Maybe an inch and a half wide, 4 inches long? I can hold it in my hand. Pretty compact.
• i only bought the 50'. Its tiny! its not even a bundle. i was surprised how small it was. you could fit it in your pocket
• Depends on how much you get. I got 100 ft. Its not bulky at all.
• Small, can't have too much cordage. I have this and more stuffed in my camel back along with many supplies.
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QUESTION: COULD THIS BE USED FOR A BOW?
• Because of the thickness I would not recommend it. There are other thinner parcord versions, like parcord 125, that may work better.
• No,, if a backyard long bow?
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QUESTION: WILL ANY OF THESE GLOW BRIGHTLY (FLUORESCENT) UNDER BLACKLIGHT? I WOULD LIKE TO TRY SOME FOR A HALLOWEEN DECORATION THAT'S WHY I'M ASKING
• I am sorry, but I have never use the Florescent cord, but by its nature it should respond to black light, I would query the Seller as they would know.
• I wouldn't count on it
• I don't have a black light to try that out. Neat idea though. I have a couple of the neon colors , lime green, pink and purple, and orange they are really bright even in low light conditions. I hope your black light idea works out.
• There's a neon green color that does for sure.
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QUESTION: ARE THE INNER STRANDS ALL WHITE OR ARE THEY DIFFERENT COLORS FOR DIFFERENT SHEATHS?
• All White, and quite strong individually.
• All white.
• ... all white
• all white
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QUESTION: CAN ANYONE TELL ME THE WIDTH OF THIS PARACORD IN INCHES WHEN I LOOKED IT UP IT SAID IT WAS 5/32 I JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE ITS NOT MORE THAN 3/16 THANKS
• I measured 5 different hanks of cordage and they were all right at 1/8"
• You should be good. Mine paracord is 5/32.
• I measured several different versions of 550 (Type III) cord and they all averaged between 1/8 and 5/32 of an inch.
• It's hard to measure but a 5/32" diameter seems correct.
• Uhm, 5/32 IS the measurement in inches. Since 6/32 is the same as 3/16, and its measurement is 5/32, then its measurement is less than 3/16
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QUESTION: WHAT IS THE WIDTH?
• Compare it to a shoe string or work boot laces
• About 3/16" or 4mm. It's the standard width you see the bracelets made out of
• 3mm
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QUESTION: WHAT IS THE DESIGN FACTOR FOR THIS ROPE? IS 550LBS THE BREAKING STRENGTH OR THE WORKING LOAD LIMIT?
• I specifically order the colors offerred by midwest cord, which is high quality paracord, but I don't know if that's nominal load or max load or breaking strength, hang on, I'll look it up. . . . ok, it is the minimum breaking strength, in other words it should hold 500lbs just fine, and I would guess that high quality paracord will hold a lot more than that. I wouldn't rappel with it though except in a life and death emergency.
• Milspec parachute cord has a breaking strength of 550 Lbs.
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QUESTION: WHAT IS THE WIDTH?
• 5/32 or 4mm
• About 1/4 "
• 1/8 th in.
• The paracord. Is standard size around eighth of on inch.
• about 3/16th
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QUESTION: HOW THICK IS THIS CORD? "7 STRAND" MEANS NOTHING TO ME.
• As typical with miltary grade paracord, it is roughly between 1-8" - 3/16" diameter
• The seven strand refers to what's inside the coating. It is the same size as my 1/8 inch trim cord (3.2 mm). However, it is much stronger. Because of the type of material of the coating, it is a little less flexible. It is great for making the bracelets, which is all that I have done with it yet. Once tied, it stays put very well.
• It's not a ton, but it's enough to do a couple bracelets.
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QUESTION: WHAT IS THE DIA. IN INCHES?
• The diameter is 5/32 of an inch.
• Approximately 3/16's of an inch
• It is just about 11/64 of an inch.
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QUESTION: ABOUT HOW MANY FEET WOULD I NEED FOR A 9 INCH WRIST SIZE?
• I would use 9 feet, 10 feet depending on the type weave.
• At least 10'. I use the Ezzzy Jig Bracelet maker, it helps with measurements of 6" and up.
• About 9 feet of Paracord
• It would vary depending on the type of knot or braid your using, 12 to 30 feet. search You Tube for paracord bracelets pick a style. Most of the tutorials will tell how much is required. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8YDK2CZbag this is simple one using 2 colors 6ft. each
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QUESTION: IS THE TAN COLOR GOOD FOR ACU TAN BOOTS? OR IS IT TOO DARK?
• It's a great color tan not really dark I personally get the tan
• Yes
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QUESTION: WOULD THIS BE STRONG ENOUGH TO USE TO HANG A HAMMOCK?
• Yes I would say so
• If it was a small hammock designed for one person, I believe it would be fine. Other than that I would go with a heavier rope with a higher tinsel strength.
• The 550 paracord is supposed to support 550lbs of weight, so if you want to use it for your hammock it depends on the weight of the person(s) in it. If in doubt the use extra loops.
• I would believe it is strong enough but it is only about 4mm in diameter.
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QUESTION: HOW MUCH WEIGHT CAN IT HOLD?
• 550 lbs
• 550lbs, hence the name 550 cord.
• 550
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QUESTION: SURVIVAL PAX CAMO AND RAVEN APPEAR TO BE EXACTLY THE SAME. ARE THEY, OR IS THERE A PICTURE ERROR?
• If you look closely you will find a lot of colors appear under the same name, they even have the exact photos. A few come up under 3 names.
• Thanks very much for your answer. =o)
• Good catch, they sure look the same to me with the pictures side by side. Perhaps contact Paracord Planet and ask them to provide the correction or details (http://www.paracordplanet.com/).
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QUESTION: WHAT IS THE AMAZON ASIN NUMBER FOR THIS PRODUCT?
• The ASIN is B007Y8YJ62