I might have missed this one, but heres my input. 550 cord when broken down to the inner strands makes a great dental floss. It has a7-10 pound tensil strergth so it could be used for stitching up wounds if need be as well as regular sewing needs.
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I might have missed this one, but heres my input. 550 cord when broken down to the inner strands makes a great dental floss. It has a7-10 pound tensil strergth so it could be used for stitching up wounds if need be as well as regular sewing needs.
Teacher, here's a thread on 550 cord that you might like. http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...highlight=cord
This stuff has so many uses it should be mandatory in any survival kit. 550 total streagth. The outter casing is 330 lbs, the inner strands (7) are approx 35lbs, and each of those has 3 smaller strands that are 7-10 lbs. I wrap my knfe handles with it for better grip and use in an emergancy.
Absolutely. I replace the shoe laces in my hiking boots, wrap sheaths, and just like to have a lot of it with me. Good stuff.
I already had a pretty good stash of it but since getting that parachute the other day, I've got enough that will probably last the rest of my life. I haven't cut it off yet. No need to so I just rolled up everything up and put it away.
I agree though, no shortage of uses for it.
If it is NEW and or in really good condition. Youu can double it up and saftly use it for repelling, doubling will allow it to absorb shock on the line better. I am 200 lbs and with 50 lbs of gear on i have never had a problem.
Whats your planns for the canopy of the chute?
Its great for making hat bands.
@Rick: Remember back around post #8 or #9, I mentioned about making thread out of trash bags? Well Saturday we had to cancel our hike because of thunderstorms and heavy rains, so I made some thread out of a trash bag. It took me about twenty minutes. I made about a 5 foot piece. My daughter could not believe how strong it was. Rainy days are a good time to practice things. :)
everclear ... has anybody mentioned that yet?
starting fires... convertable butane, wounds, antiseptic, mouth wash, keeping stuff fresh.
OK, the next one is boot laces.
I always replace my boot laces with 550 cord. So I guess my answer would be the same as the options with 550 cord.
- cordage
- snare
- fishing line
- tourniquet
The next one is the uses for a survival blanket.
blanket
shelter
insulation inside a jacket
fire reflector
expedient water bag
marker or signal for rescuers
waterproof bandage
wrapping a giant Hersey's Kiss
Back at you there ..... oh, wait a minute. Uhuh. I misread that last one. Sorry.
handcuffs. hahahaha. :D
Iodine always useful, and it has a few functions.