550 Cord
The
ultimate field rope, 550 cord has been used for just about anything
where strong cordage is needed.
550 cord was originally, and still is, used for attaching
the canopy of a parachute to the harness the airborne soldier wears
when jumping out of a perfectly good airplane.
In any survival kit, you're most likely going to find
some 550 cord. It is made up of an outer sheath with 7 smaller inner
strands inside. This gives it the strength to hold 550 lbs.
Use it for constructing shelters, attaching your equipment
to yourself so you don't lose it, the inner strands for fishing,
making traps; the field uses are innumerable.
Many people even replace their shoelaces with 550
cord so they always have some with them. It's a good way to always
be prepared. |