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.
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.
Some times things that go bump in the night....get bumped back!!!
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.
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Some times things that go bump in the night....get bumped back!!!
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.
Some times things that go bump in the night....get bumped back!!!
Whats your planns for the canopy of the chute?
Some times things that go bump in the night....get bumped back!!!
Its great for making hat bands.
Some times things that go bump in the night....get bumped back!!!
@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.
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everclear ... has anybody mentioned that yet?
starting fires... convertable butane, wounds, antiseptic, mouth wash, keeping stuff fresh.
OK, the next one is boot laces.
"The ability for a person to prevail in a survival situation is based on three factors: survival knowledge, equipment, and will to survive. All are important, but the most important is the will to survive." -Greg Davenport
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 ability for a person to prevail in a survival situation is based on three factors: survival knowledge, equipment, and will to survive. All are important, but the most important is the will to survive." -Greg Davenport
The next one is the uses for a survival blanket.
"The ability for a person to prevail in a survival situation is based on three factors: survival knowledge, equipment, and will to survive. All are important, but the most important is the will to survive." -Greg Davenport
blanket
shelter
insulation inside a jacket
fire reflector
expedient water bag
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marker or signal for rescuers
waterproof bandage
wrapping a giant Hersey's Kiss
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Back at you there ..... oh, wait a minute. Uhuh. I misread that last one. Sorry.
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