Paracord Guide

 

550 Paracord:

550 Paracord is our most popular variety because it offers a great balance of strength and flexibility. It has countless uses and is perfect for crafting bracelets, repairing clothing, constructing handle wraps, and for hunting, fishing, and camping.

• Features:

  • Certified type III nylon paracord
  • 550 lb. tensile strength
  • 4 mm diameter
  • 7 Inner strands

• Recommended use with:

  • Most of our plastic buckles, metal shackles, breakaway buckles, cord locks

550 Military Spec Cord:

Military Spec Cord has all the features of 550 Paracord and has undergone more rigorous strength and durability testing.

275 Paracord:

275 paracord is unique in that it is one of our stiffest paracords. It packs 5 core strands inside its 2 mm sheath and has about a 7" standout. This thin cord is great for crafting and repairing. It works especially well for small paracord projects such as kids bracelets, keychains, and lanyards.

• Features:

  • Certified type II nylon paracord
  • 275 lb. tensile strength
  • 2 mm diameter
  • 5 inner strands

• Recommended use with:

  • 3/8" buckles, 1/2" buckles, 5/8" buckles

425 Paracord:

425 paracord is noticeably thinner than 550, despite the mere millimeter difference. It's great for projects where 550 paracord is just a little too thick.

• Features:

  • Certified type II nylon paracord
  • 425 lb. tensile strength
  • 3 mm diameter
  • 3 inner strands

• Recommended use with:

  • Most of our plastic buckles, metal shackles, breakaway buckles, cord locks

650 Paracord:

While this paracord falls between 550 and 760 in name and diameter, its weight rating is a little bit of an anomaly.

• Coreless 650:
  • Here due to popular demand! Perfect choice for most handle wraps and weaving projects.
  • Nylon
  • 1.5 mm thick
  • 5 mm wide

750 Paracord:

Bigger and better than 550 paracord, 750 is the strongest tactical paracord available. Slightly thicker than 550 paracord, 750 paracord is 26% stronger. It is used for countless projects such as belts, leashes, emergencies, and heavier duty projects.

• Features:

  • Certified type IV nylon paracord
  • 750 lb. tensile strength
  • 5 mm diameter
  • 11 Inner strands

• Recommended use with:

  • 1/2" buckles, 5/8" buckles, 3/4" buckles, 1" buckles, some cord locks

Paramax 6mm:

Para-Max paracord is the biggest and beefiest paracord. The strongest type on the market, it's an essential for any emergency survival kit. Great for towing, hiking, hunting, pet toys, horse halters, and outdoor projects.

• Features:

  • Certified type IV paracord
  • 32 strand woven nylon outer sheath
  • 1,200 lb. tensile strength
  • 1/4" diameter
  • 3 Inner strands

• Recommended use with:

  • 1" buckles, some 3/4" buckles

Micro 2mm:

2mm Micro-cord is 100% nylon that is manufactured in the USA. It has an inner core of 1 cabled strand and is covered by an outer sheath braided from 16 strands.

Micro 90 -1mm:

Micro 90 is a versatile cord that can be used for a variety of applications. It's 100% nylon cord manufactured in the USA. It has a diameter of 1mm and is braided with 8 nylon strands. The cord is mildew resistant, will not rot, and is lightweight and extremely strong, with a breaking strain of approximately 40 kgs. It has a wide range of intended uses, including zipper pulls, twine, and sewing thread, among others.