Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Mar 13th 2020
Common Misconceptions About Paracord
With paracord, there seems to be a lot of misinformation. There are preppers that will tell you the only passable paracord is mil-spec. Old paracord blog posts will te
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Buckles vs. Shackles
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Nov 7th 2019
The biggest debate among our customers is whether or not to buy mil-spec paracord.
Probably the second biggest debate is whether to use a plastic buckle or a metal
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What Else Does Paracord Planet Sell?
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Sep 27th 2019
Paracord Planet sells paracord, but we don't only sell paracord and paracord supplies. In addition to paracord hardware, we also have a ton of other crafting items from
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History and Meaning of the Paracord Bracelet
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Jul 18th 2019
While paracord bracelets started as a military trend, they have since exploded in popularity and diversity. Many now wonder, "What did the paracord bracelet originally m
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Which Fid?
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Jul 11th 2019
What Is a Fid?
When I first started crafting with paracord, I had no idea what a paracord fid was. For those of you who find yourself in the same boat as I was, the c
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Why Are There So Many Paracord Sizes?
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Jul 3rd 2019
In case you didn't know, there's more to paracord than just 550 cord. We currently sell over a dozen varieties of paracord, all with different diameters, strengths, and pr
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Running a Paracord Business
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Mar 21st 2019
Handmade goods. You see them at craft fairs and they're all the rage on Etsy, but what's it really like to make a living off your craft? Owner of Apex Dog Collars and Le
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Frequently Asked Questions about Paracord
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Nov 14th 2018
Why Is Paracord Called 550 Cord?
If you see a number before paracord, it denotes the amount of weight that cord can hold before failing. 550 cord is paracord that can
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What's Happening on Paracord Planet
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Oct 11th 2018
Did you know that paracord has not only been taken into space, but has been used to repair spacecraft?
"Hubble Servicing Mission 2" in 1997 involved using a couple of
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Can Paracord Really Be Used for Climbing and Rappelling?
Posted by Luke on Jul 19th 2018
You've probably heard that paracord can do it all. Enthusiasts say it can be used for: making a hunting bow, rock climbing, emergency sutures, tent lines, hammock suspension, tourniq
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