Gram-counter Gear 550lb Paracord

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Versatile and useful in any number of situations, paracord comes in handy when backpacking, practising bushcraft, or in a survival situation, a product that’s always better to have and not need, than need and be without.

Life Systems says: 

The Lifesystems 550 Paracord can be used as a guy rope for securing tents, survival shelters, tarpaulins or equipment. Suitable for braiding bracelets, camping, hiking, military needs, survival, emergency kits or any outdoor adventure. This paracord is dependable, tough and long lasting and has a minimum breaking strength of 550lbs (250kg).

Please note: Not suitable for climbing.

Our Verdict

Cordage is useful, versatile and handy on almost every backpacking trip. Perfect for; setting up tarps, hammocks, and impromptu shelters, as emergency lashings to attach kit, or if your boot laces fail.

The braided inner cord can be used as a fishing line or for sewing in a survival situation. Wrapping a few meters of cord around a knife hilt or trekking pole will ensure you have some Paracord close at hand should you need it.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• 4mm 7-strand Nylon paracord
• Ideal for the majority of survival tasks
• 550lbs tensile strength
• Reflective flecks

Specifications

• Weight: 222g
• Dimensions (packed): 260 x 60 x 50mm
• Dimensions (unpacked): 4mm diameter x 33 metres

Material & Construction

• 7-strand Nylon paracord