550 cord – Simple Survival

Gear Review: Guru Cache Paracord Spool Tool

January 19, 2015 by Cincinnatus

Everybody should have 550 cord in their BOB, if you don’t have it or something similar you are wrong. The question I see is what is the best way to store it? Traditionally I have stored 550 cord looped and secured with a sinnet knot. That lets me take out what I need without getting … Read more

550 Cord Use # 237 – Shoelaces

August 3, 2014 by Cincinnatus

Shoelaces. I started using 550 cord for shoelaces about 20 years ago when I got my first pair of Jungle Boots. Then as now, I use gutted 550 cord for laces. Gutted because the gutted cord is plenty strong for shoelaces and thin enough that the lace does not force the shoe material against your … Read more