550 Paracord Survival Bracelet

[BruceW]

I was digging around for odd things you wouldent think to add to a B.O.B or keep on ones self, and stumbled apon this little gem, and thought you guys might like it.

Sure it looks nice, but each bracelet contains at least 14' of 550lb test paracord in case of emergencies.
Fits up to a 7.5" wrist.
Plastic side-release buckle.
Vendor Replacement Guarantee - if you have to use the survival strap to survive, they will replace it free of charge (see instructions in package for details) *(I wonder how they would replace it if you used it to survive after TEOTWAWKI )*
Dimensions:approx 9.25" (undone and squished flat) - at least 14' of paracord when unraveled (slight variations due to handmade nature of product).

$19.99 @ http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/bd44/

I have no affiliation to the site, i just thought you fellow survivalist Wackjobs might like it.

 

[theGringo]

20 bucks for 14 feet of cord? Hmmm ... let me think about that.

 

[BruceW]

yea, bit expencive.. but it gives you a good weekend project if you ever get bored.. (making your own that is)

 

[jmjkd]

No Way!!!. You can get 100ft of 550 for under $10. Then make your own . You can also make pouches, belts, lanyards, nets, and the list goes on. Learn to do the stuff yourself. If you R going to keep it in your BOB, ya might as well know what to do with it. IMHO!!!

 

[Mike-Mike]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KTxzeYybyw

It's easy, I made several as well as a collar for my dog.

 

[wolf223]

good ol' type 3 nylon (for those Air Assault types)

things comonly used for
-restraints (sp)
-slings / lanyards / "dummy cords"
-belt
-boot laces
-ranger beads
-shelter (tie up a poncho to provide overhead cover)
-strap down / tie down equipment (cargo / sling loading)
-tournaquets
-string up food, IV's, lights ect
....

add some 90 mph tape and the possibilities are endless

 

[Gonzo]

If you're spending $20 on 14' of cord for survival purposes in a SHTF situation.....you're already dead.

 

[Stef]

Plenty easy to do yourself.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Paracord-bracelet-with-a-side-release-buckle/
..

 

[BruceW]

Well, now im glad i posted something about this. Instead of waisting $20 on that, i can make my own cheaper. Thanks for the links.

 

[PMD]

If you want to help out a junior shooter - check this out:
http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=87622

 

[RichM]

A lot of guys overseas were weaving these bracelets with an ID tag woven into it for themselves and their honeys back home.

 

[Lilorfnannie]

Where are good places to buy the cord? Do they have it in the hardware store, or is that cheap junk? Thanks-

 

[Stef]

Where are good places to buy the cord? Do they have it in the hardware store, or is that cheap junk? Thanks-

I get it from U-Braid-It.
..

 

[theGringo]

Where are good places to buy the cord? Do they have it in the hardware store, or is that cheap junk? Thanks-

I get it at the hardware store.

 

[RichM]

I've probably got a couple hundred feet of it laying around somewhere...

 

[jenlynn724]

I buy 550 paracord at the military surplus stores.. I have it in black, green, tan, and white..

 

[jenlynn724]

I make bracelets, zipper pulls for my husbands gear, and boat bags, lanyards, and key chains.. They averave about 10 ft of cord per item, depending on the length. I also made a dog leash, and my next project is a sling for my husbands sks..

 

[Underwhere]

How do you make it so it's easily unravelled for use?

Sounds interesting and fun

 

[jenlynn724]

If its made correctly, you can pull one end, and it will unravel.

 

[Gonzo]

How do you make it so it's easily unravelled for use?

Sounds interesting and fun

It all depends upon the knot.

 

[Underwhere]

If its made correctly, you can pull one end, and it will unravel.

Perfect. I'm going to make my girlfriend a G-string out of it

 

[jenlynn724]

Perfect. I'm going to make my girlfriend a G-string out of it

 

[BruceW]

Perfect. I'm going to make my girlfriend a G-string out of it

Wile your at it, why not make yourself a Banana Hammock?

 

[glostamon]

mil spec paracord link

found this 550 paracord at a great price

http://www.campingsurvival.com/glbrremipa.html

 

[Chrisg67]

i get mine locally at an army navy store for $7.50/100 feet. i keep a few hundred feet around, i have made bracelets, lanyards and recently wrapped a sick chinese stairway grip for my hiking stick

 

[Underwhere]

i get mine locally at an army navy store for $7.50/100 feet. i keep a few hundred feet around, i have made bracelets, lanyards and recently wrapped a sick chinese stairway grip for my hiking stick

Midway sells a 300 ft roll for about $15

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=2606149431

 

[Chrisg67]

Midway sells a 300 ft roll for about $15

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=2606149431

ya i think i might pick up some big rolls...maybe a 4 cord dog leash for the pup

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ROPE120-1.html

 

[edin508]

Buy them here!! You will get a bracelet made by a US solider stationed in Iraq.
And they are only 5 bucks with shipping included.

http://sablogs.com/index.php/2005/08/08/handmade_bracelets_by_troops_in_iraq

 

[TimJ]

I made one for my son, the buckle has a whistle built in. It's in blue and orange, too, as he's a Cub Scout (for another few months).

Thy're easy to make, I wouldn't spend $20- clams on one unless it was to help someone out.

 

[B1511]

found this 550 paracord at a great price

http://www.campingsurvival.com/glbrremipa.html

1000 feet for $35 not bad at all!