Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Oct 2nd 2020
Paracord in Space: How A Bit of String Saved The Hubble
My favorite fact to spout about paracord is that it's been used in space. Not only inside of a spaceship, mind you, but in cold, dark, oxygen-free outer space. While t
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Hobbies You'll Wish You Started During Quarantine
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Apr 9th 2020
Everyone likes to complain. I have some friends—more like acquaintances really—who seem to complain more than they do anything else. A typical greeting is:
"Awf
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How to Tie a Slip Knot
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Nov 22nd 2019
There is some confusion around the term "slip knot." Knot tiers often get this knot confused with various sliding knots such as a midshipman's hitch, which is more accur
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Why You Should Start Paracord Crafting
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Oct 4th 2019
Of all the hobbies out there, why choose paracord crafting? We're glad you asked.
It's Easy to Start
I cannot think of another hobby with such low startup
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Grog's Animated Knots
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Aug 1st 2019
If you're an experienced paracord crafter, you've probably heard of the Animated Knots by Grog website. For those of you that don't know, animatedknots.com is the most popula
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Down and Dirty Paracord Fixes
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Jun 27th 2019
Paracord can be made into many beautiful things. Complex bracelet weaves, horse halters, figurines, and even home decorations, but that doesn't mean every paracord creat
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9 Preparedness Skills You've Probably Overlooked
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Jun 6th 2019
The internet is populated with thousands of armchair survivalists. They watch YouTube videos and read blogs but have very little experience surviving in the wild. They do
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Real Paracord Stories
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Apr 18th 2019
Do people really use their paracord survival bracelets, or are they only worn by hiker and military wannabes?
That's a fair question. It's surprisingly hard to find g
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85 Real Uses for Paracord
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Mar 8th 2019
Most of you have probably read articles titled something like, "101 Uses for Paracord" and you're not sure if you can trust them. They encourage you to use paracord for
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A Better Binding Knot
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Jan 17th 2019
Perhaps you can relate to this:
I often find myself needing a knot to bind something. Sometimes it's to bundle a bunch of items together, other times it's to keep s
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