Paracord Bracelet (550 Cord)

Ever been in a dire situation, where you need some kind of rope or line to repair equipment, raise a tent or even save a life? Well, even if you haven't, would you want something stylish-looking and practical wrapped around your wrist and ready?

If you do, you need one of these....

Paracord (or 550 cord) bracelets are fashionable, yet extremely practical, wrist-bands made of 550 cord. Generally one strain of paracord is strong enough to hold 550 pounds of weight (hence the 550. Figured out why they're called "Paracord"? Think about it. Yep, it's parachute cord.). Soldiers overseas have used this to repair rifle slings, gear bags while first responders have them for just in case need. A well-prepared human being, during a flood, used one to save a little girl who almost drowned and from what I heard, someone used this to prove he can hang off of his apartment room window.

They usually vary in size and weave, and costs $12.00-$15.00 in CAD. Some may come with a mini-buckle release or in a knot. Colours differ--OD green, desert tan, black, pink, yellow, blue, black / blue, red...you name it. They range in 12-16 feet (when unraveled). At this very moment, I'm staring at mine. :)