
Paracord vs. Bank Line - Bushcraft USA Forums
Oct 6, 2012 · Paracord like Duct Tape is one really overhyped product embued with the mystical properties in popular culture as the indestructible katana sword in anime, which can cut down …
Paracord guts - Bushcraft USA Forums
Dec 5, 2015 · Paracord can be a more slippery type of cordage, this seems to help at the expense of some strength, but the sheath is pretty strong as it is, 100 lb test I believe? 200# Sheath + 7 …
Super Easy and Quick Paracord Soft Shackle - Bushcraft USA Forums
Feb 6, 2013 · The paracord sheath really lets the larkshead bite down well, while still making it easy to open when you are ready to undo the shackle. These are super easy and quick to …
Tarred Bank Line - Educate Me! | Bushcraft USA Forums
Jun 29, 2011 · It is lighter, cheaper than paracord and strong enough for most bushcraft applications. Let's face it, paracord is good stuff but it is overkill for most of the stuff it is used …
Who's really using paracord? - Bushcraft USA Forums
Jun 6, 2010 · I don't find paracord any better than starter cord I buy at home depot. The only thing is it does not come in military colors like para does. If you do buy para cord make sure it's the …
alternatives to paracord? - Bushcraft USA Forums
Sep 3, 2019 · My favorite use for milspec 1A parachute cord is prussiks on paracord. Paracord-on-paracord slips. Twine- or bank-line-on-paracord binds and won’t untie. 1A-on-paracord is …
Cord that is not paracord - Bushcraft USA Forums
Dec 2, 2023 · Lately I've been experimenting with alternatives to paracord, mainly for lashing. To be sure, paracord is great stuff. Even the "commercial grade" (non-milspec) is ordinarily far …
Wrapping the lever on my Marlin - Bushcraft USA Forums
Feb 25, 2019 · I've seen a lot of lever action rifles with a wrap of either leather or paracord around the lever. Not really sure how beneficial it is but I always thought it looked pretty cool. Since I …
Tarred Bankline, which size (s) do you use and recommend?
Jun 15, 2009 · I stopped carrying paracord, and only carry bank line and jute twine. I prefer twisted for the simple fact that with #36 bank line, I can pull three strands apart, and use only …
para cord for boot laces - Bushcraft USA Forums
Dec 1, 2023 · Worn or "broken in" paracord seemed to make better boot laces. For me the idea of having the inner strands present for "survival purposes" seemed cool at the time, but …