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"It is true that if paracord is going to be sold to the military (aka MIL-C-5040) it has to have an identifying colored thread, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it is of any higher quality, but just that it is labeled for military sale and likely has a more stringent quality control threshold."
"I have thought about weaving four strands into a round rope (see youtube for the pattern) when I need light weight lines that have a bit more strength or girth, and I will also be using this as wrapping for camping knife and tool handles."
"I originally ordered 100 feet just to check it out, but soon after put in an order for another 300 feet since I was satisfied with the quality."
"550 Paracord is pretty much the same from any reputable manufacturer, otherwise it's not 550 and some poor parachutist will be burning in at maximum velocity cursing the day he bought less than 550 cord."
"I can t comment to its true 550 breaking strength, however I did pull the core strands out and they could take a reasonable amount of strain."
"Normally I love Paracord Planet and it's the only company I buy from but this time I purchased Silver Grey and I'm sort of disappointed in it."
"While I'll probably never have to test the claimed 550lb strength, I've used it for everything from securing things to my day pack when hiking to securing items to my motorcycle while riding to making a hasty sheath for my knife to using it for any number of lanyards to any number of combat or survival related gear."
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"It is true that if paracord is going to be sold to the military (aka MIL-C-5040) it has to have an identifying colored thread, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it is of any higher quality, but just that it is labeled for military sale and likely has a more stringent quality control threshold. The requirements for MIL-C-5040 (or at least the ones important to this discussion) are that it uses a total of seven, 630 denier (denier is essentially a measure of the mass of yarn per meter), 3 ply strands for it's core, and that it contain the identifying colored strand... I've used this stuff already for a monkey fist project, a woven dog leash and a few other odds and ends and am already ordering more."
". I ordered 100' of Desert Camo, and 100' of Woodland Camo for use in camping 'whatever' applications such as hosting food up a tree to keep it away from bears, securing branches in a lean-to shelter, tying off equipment, and as needed to pull individual strands out for use in fishing line, stitching thread to augment my first aid kit, and snares. I have thought about weaving four strands into a round rope (see youtube for the pattern) when I need light weight lines that have a bit more strength or girth, and I will also be using this as wrapping for camping knife and tool handles... Normally I would not write a review on something as basic as paracord, but when a company gets so much right, they should know about it as should others looking for a quality product that is offered."
"I heavily use it for making stuff sacks and self closing sacks with a simple cord lock and also practice tying various types of knots here and there. I originally ordered 100 feet just to check it out, but soon after put in an order for another 300 feet since I was satisfied with the quality... If you need shorter lengths, just order the 100' lengths, cut to your desired length and burn the ends with a lighter..."
"There are so many options for this simple paracord that it literally took me about fifteen minutes to choose. I ended up with the Marine Corps colors - no surprise if you know me (and I kind of hope you don't) - but I will be going back for other options. 550 Paracord is pretty much the same from any reputable manufacturer, otherwise it's not 550 and some poor parachutist will be burning in at maximum velocity cursing the day he bought less than 550 cord."
"I bought to make some paracord bracelets, lanyards etc. It worked well for that purpose, looked good, was easy to work with. I can t comment to its true 550 breaking strength, however I did pull the core strands out and they could take a reasonable amount of strain."
"Normally I love Paracord Planet and it's the only company I buy from but this time I purchased Silver Grey and I'm sort of disappointed in it... I also noticed that this section of cord had small pieces of fabric pulled out of the colored section like something snagged on it and pulled it out in a few spots... I guess I'm somewhat critical of this specific cord because I own lots of paracord planet cord and this is the first section of cord I've been disappointed with."
"If you've ever been in the military, then you know there are a million and one uses for 550 cord. It's the duct tape of the infantry, and even though I'm no longer a grunt, I still keep strands of 550 cord around for whenever the need arises (and it will)... While I'll probably never have to test the claimed 550lb strength, I've used it for everything from securing things to my day pack when hiking to securing items to my motorcycle while riding to making a hasty sheath for my knife to using it for any number of lanyards to any number of combat or survival related gear."
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"It is true that if paracord is going to be sold to the military (aka MIL-C-5040) it has to have an identifying colored thread, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it is of any higher quality, but just that it is labeled for military sale and likely has a more stringent quality control threshold. The requirements for MIL-C-5040 (or at least the ones important to this discussion) are that it uses a total of seven, 630 denier (denier is essentially a measure of the mass of yarn per meter), 3 ply strands for it's core, and that it contain the identifying colored strand... I personally had this cord under a 400lbs static stress load recently and didn't see any damage or deformity from it, but I wouldn't actually rely on it for a life-saving application... Military manufacturers are trying to keep things cheap, and thus shoot for the minimum (stringent though they may be) requirements laid out by the government... This stuff only uses two ply internal threads, but is strong, well made, and looks good... I've used this stuff already for a monkey fist project, a woven dog leash and a few other odds and ends and am already ordering more. As far as ANY paracord projects I'll be working on, or general tie-down needs, this stuff is awesome."
"I ordered two different patterns, each 100' in length, both came without flaws in the outer nylon shell, both uncoiled and coiled back up without kinks, both came with the ends melted as they should be to avoid bunching, and both came at or about 107' feet in length. This is not advertised as mil-spec paracord, but it is paracord, type III as stated, have no fear in ordering from Paracord Planet, the pricing, the quality, and the variety of colors and patterns offered by Paracord Planet is the best I have found - my experience and my opinion. So, if you are not using this to rig your chutes, as I suspect none of you are, skip over review comments about it not being 'real' or mil-spec paracord, if you want the standards google it and relieve your fears and worries. . I ordered 100' of Desert Camo, and 100' of Woodland Camo for use in camping 'whatever' applications such as hosting food up a tree to keep it away from bears, securing branches in a lean-to shelter, tying off equipment, and as needed to pull individual strands out for use in fishing line, stitching thread to augment my first aid kit, and snares. I have thought about weaving four strands into a round rope (see youtube for the pattern) when I need light weight lines that have a bit more strength or girth, and I will also be using this as wrapping for camping knife and tool handles. Summary: I received longer lengths than I ordered, that was unexpected... Normally I would not write a review on something as basic as paracord, but when a company gets so much right, they should know about it as should others looking for a quality product that is offered."
"I needed to replace some aging rope and paracord in my outdoor kit and found these on Amazon. Now, admittedly, I'm not using this cord to decelerate from terminal velocity and suspend my body from a parachute at eight thousand feet..... I also use it around the house for odd jobs where a decent weight rope is needed. I heavily use it for making stuff sacks and self closing sacks with a simple cord lock and also practice tying various types of knots here and there. I originally ordered 100 feet just to check it out, but soon after put in an order for another 300 feet since I was satisfied with the quality... If you need shorter lengths, just order the 100' lengths, cut to your desired length and burn the ends with a lighter... it's more economical that way and you'll have plenty left over."
"Normally I love Paracord Planet and it's the only company I buy from but this time I purchased Silver Grey and I'm sort of disappointed in it. Aside from paying a little too much in my opinion the outside part of the cord (in this case the grey colored) is almost too big for the inner strands... I also noticed that this section of cord had small pieces of fabric pulled out of the colored section like something snagged on it and pulled it out in a few spots. Normally not a big deal but they were in the middle of the length. I guess I'm somewhat critical of this specific cord because I own lots of paracord planet cord and this is the first section of cord I've been disappointed with. I'll probably end up ordering a different grey since I need a grey color but I definetly won't be getting silver grey again. Love Paracord Planet but this colors my least favorite so far."
"If you've ever been in the military, then you know there are a million and one uses for 550 cord. It's the duct tape of the infantry, and even though I'm no longer a grunt, I still keep strands of 550 cord around for whenever the need arises (and it will). This particular 550 cord is well-made. While I'll probably never have to test the claimed 550lb strength, I've used it for everything from securing things to my day pack when hiking to securing items to my motorcycle while riding to making a hasty sheath for my knife to using it for any number of lanyards to any number of combat or survival related gear. And this particular 550 cord is made right here in America. For me 550 cord is so associated with my time in the infantry and while on combat deployment that to use some bogus made in China crap would almost seem punishable under the UCMJ. It's good stuff, it works well, and it's made in America."
