GI PARACHUTE CORD, 100 Foot Hank (Paracord)
GI PARACHUTE CORD. Heavy continuous filament nylon shroud covers seven inner nylon cords. 550 pound test. Available in Olive Drab, Tan, Black, Woodland Camo, Desert Camo, Neon Orange, White, Yellow, Blue, Red, Burnt Orange, Purple, Neon Pink, Urban Camo, ACU Camo, Multicam Camo, Green, Teal, Light Blue, Marroon, Navy and many more. See drop down list for complete list of available colors. *Please note, that if you see a color pictured below but it is not in the drop down box it is currently out of stock. If the color is listed in the drop down box it is in stock and available for shipping.
Paracord colors are as follows: (Note: color may differ slightly from images due to computer monitor differences.)
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Gecko (Neon green, Black, Neon Yellow) |
Woodland Camouflage (Olive, Black, Brown) |
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Candy Snake (Hot Pink, Purple, Black) |
Aquatica (Neon green, Blue, Black, Neon yellow-very small amount) |
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ACU Camouflage (Grey, Olive, Tan) |
Light Stripe (White, Neon yellow, Neon green, Light blue, Blue, Navy blue, Red, Hot pink, Neon orange) |
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Dark Stripe (Black, Blue, Light blue, Neon yellow, Neon orange, Hot pink, Red) |
Fireball (Neon yellow, Neon orange, Red, Marroon) |
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Explode (Neon yellow, Black, Red, Neon orange |
Liberty (Red, White, Blue) |
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Digital ACU (Foliage, Grey Tan) |
Black and Red Digital (Checkerboard) (Red, Black, Grey) |
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Urban Camouflage (Black, White, Grey) |
Pink Camouflage (Pink, Neon Pink, Black, White, Grey) |
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Blue Camouflage (Royal blue, White, Black, Grey) |
Kelly Green |
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Pink |
Neon Green |
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Neon Orange |
Neon Yellow |
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Navy Blue |
Yellow |
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Grey |
Purple |
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Marroon |
Tan |
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Hunter Green |
Teal |
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Light Blue |
Blue |
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Olive Drab |
White |
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Hot Pink |
Black |
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Foliage Green |
Brown |
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Neon Pink |
Coyote Brown |
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Lime Green |
Red |
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Rose Pink |
Desert Camo (Tan, Brown, Black, Coyote) |
Para-Cord Is A MUST Have For All Survival Kits and Outdoors men!
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Parachute cord, also called para-cord or 550 cord, is a lightweight nylon kernmantle rope originally used in the suspension lines of US parachutes during World War II. It is now used as a general purpose utility cord by both military personnel and civilians. The soft braided outer shell is durable yet cushioned, allowing this cord to be flexible so it is the perfect wrap for knife handles, spears and survival gear. The braided sheath has a high number of interwoven strands for its size, giving it a relatively smooth texture. The all nylon construction makes para-cord fairly elastic. This versatile cord was even used by astronauts during STS-82, the second Space Shuttle mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope. US Military issue para-cord is specified the MIL-C-5040H standard. The Mil-Spec specifies six types: I, IA, II, IIA, III, IV. Type III, the most common, is nominally rated with a minimum breaking strength of 550 pounds, thus the term "550 cord". Despite the historic association of para-cord with Airborne units, virtually all US units have access to the cord. It is used in almost any situation where light cordage is needed. Typical uses include attaching equipment to harnesses, as dummy cords to avoid losing small or important items, tying rucksacks to vehicle racks, securing camouflage nets to trees or vehicles, and so forth. When threaded with beads, para-cord may be used as a pace counter to estimate ground covered by foot. The yarns of the core (commonly referred to as "the guts") can also be removed when finer string is needed, for instance as sewing thread to repair gear or fishing line in a survival situation. The nylon sheath is often used alone, the yarn in the core removed, when a thinner or less elastic cord is needed. Ends of the cord are almost always melted and crimped to prevent fraying. The inner nylon cords are made from high-tenacity, light resistant and heat-resistant polyamide. It has a melting point of 244 degrees Celsius. The inner nylon cords loose no more than 15 percent of their original breaking strength after exposure to heat and light. In addition to purely utility functions, para-cord can be used to fashion knotted or braided bracelets, lanyards, belts, and other decorative items. 550 Cord is used by many US military members as a bracelet signifying deployment to the Central Command Area of Responsibility, typically countries in the Middle East. It is also worn in remembrance of POW/MIA service members during National conflict. It is fashioned by using three equal lengths of cord and weaving them together to make a bracelet that is then secured with a looped end and a button from the Desert Camouflage Uniform. The bracelet is commonly seen among those serving in the Middle East. Countless Uses
Inner Strand Uses
Para-Cord Braiding
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