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Convenient method of storing and carrying paracord rope – the “paracord grenade”

Interesting idea – a paracord “grenade”. The cable ties, which allow you to hang the cord from jackets, belts, and backpacks, are the releasable type – press the end and it releases. When the cable tie is removed, the rope releases in 10 foot sections making it convenient to quickly grab a medium length line of rope. Coiling paracord is pretty easy – see the pictures below.

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Knots

Knots The basic knots and methods of tying them that you should know for your survival are as follows: Various Forms of Knots Bend- joins two ropes together. Hitch – ties rope to a post, stake etc. A hitch holds because of the friction set up between two surfaces of the rope pressed together. Stopper…

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Splices and Whippings

Splices Rope splices are used to splice shorter lengths of rope together to form a single, larger length of rope.  Good rope splices hold tight without impacting the natural shape of the rope. Short Splice A Short Splice is the easiest method to splice two ropes together.  It is a bulky knot though, and will…

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Hitches

Hitches Hitches are used to tie a rope to another object such as a barrel, pole, post, stake, or bundled cloth (e.g. tarp).  A hitch holds well due to the friction set up between the two surfaces of the rope being pressed together. Barrel Hitch Provides a lifting sling for barrels or buckets. Two hitches…

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Construction Lashings and Structures

Construction Lashings and Structures Lashings are used to firmly hold together two or more spars (poles, masts, scaffolding, legs, trestles, etc.)  There are numerous survival construction projects that require lashings for construction. Here is an example of lashings used to hold two posts together.   It will be helpful to check details on the various…

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