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Posted on: Nov. 13 2012, 11:22 pm |
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Generic paracord bracelet usage survey.
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AnyaDogs
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Posted on: Nov. 14 2012, 12:01 am |
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At least I never wear one is leading "what's paracord?"
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Posted on: Nov. 14 2012, 12:22 am |
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I see little use for paracord, since Amsteel is stronger and doesn't stretch when wet. It is also lighter.
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Posted on: Nov. 14 2012, 6:49 am |
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I've long considered it a silly "tacticool" trend.
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Lamebeaver
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Posted on: Nov. 14 2012, 7:15 am |
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I usually have 50' or so in my pack, so I think I'm good.
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Posted on: Nov. 14 2012, 7:41 am |
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The amount used in a bracelet is worthless IMHO to use for anything in a survifval situation. I carry 50 feet in my pack.
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Posted on: Nov. 14 2012, 8:26 am |
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Forget the cord. If you really want to wear a "survival" bracelet, make it out of 50' or so of snare wire.
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Posted on: Nov. 14 2012, 10:26 am |
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Hi...
When I see someone wearing one, I usually ask them what it is for. Most wearers I see have absolutely no idea.
More of a 'fashion' statement, I guess.
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Posted on: Nov. 14 2012, 10:33 am |
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No. Multiple coils of your favorite cord formed into a belt make more sense. A belt buckle or a lanyard with a whistle is as close as I ever get to wearing jewelry anyway.
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Posted on: Nov. 14 2012, 10:42 am |
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Can I chop my arm off with it?
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AnyaDogs
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Posted on: Nov. 14 2012, 11:16 am |
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Interesting responses. I see people wearing them all the time at work and we sell them now and they are selling well. Plus the archery guys use it for their wrist slings for their bows. I've never worn one in the backcountry simply because I always have some in my pack. I'm wearing a pink camo one now because I think it's cute  However I do know that if I pulled the strands out I could use it for fishing line, set snares or keep it together and use it for a bow fire starter, string for the tent and just in general use rope. The length keeps it from being used for little else. More practical than a livestrong rubber bracelet.
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Posted on: Nov. 14 2012, 11:41 am |
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(Tigger @ Nov. 14 2012, 7:50 am)
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(Lamebeaver @ Nov. 14 2012, 4:15 am)
QUOTE I usually have 50' or so in my pack, so I think I'm good. +1 Just the idea of wearing a bracelet annoys me unless of course it was for eyebp.
What they say, except the part about EyeBP 
I can't stand even to wear a wristwatch--it always ends up in my pocket. I'll stick with the cord in my pack.
NOTHING goes around my neck, either. Just can't stand it. I seldom even wear a necklace, though I try to remember to when it's part of the uniform, so to speak
I kind of like the idea of cord as a belt, though it would have to be very carefully done to not be too thick and annoying under a pack--I don't think the macrame approach would work well. Too bad, because that would actually give you enough cord to be useful.
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Posted on: Nov. 14 2012, 12:48 pm |
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I don't wear one but occasional I have it clipped to my pack. Made my own and ones with different weaves just to see how much cord can be stuffed into one. It is a beeotch getting close to 20' of cord in one without it becoming too bulky. The one I currently have that is still intact holds about 18' of cord.
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Posted on: Nov. 14 2012, 1:11 pm |
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Nope, don't wear one. Seems silly to me. Besides, I am like RebeccaD - I don't wear anything on my wrists. Makes me crazy! I don't wear watches or braclets, none of that for me!
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Posted on: Nov. 14 2012, 1:16 pm |
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Another person with 50 feet or so in my pack. All the work going into making one of those stupid bracelets would negate wanting to untie it.
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Posted on: Nov. 14 2012, 1:18 pm |
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"tacticool" is a good word for it. I was given one by my sister-in-law a couple Christmases ago. I don't wear it. If I carry it, I clip it to my pack somewhere.
I wouldn't say she's non-outdoorsy, but she doesn't have much for practical outdoors skills. she's a gun nut, but only goes to the target range...she doesn't hunt, and she plays paintball. that's about the extent of it.
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Posted on: Nov. 14 2012, 2:14 pm |
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I have even seen ones with a handcuff key as part of the plastic clasp. Now everyone knows that a handcuff key is crucial in a survival situation. Isn't it also mandatory to carry a 9" survival knife along with your survival bracelet???
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Posted on: Nov. 14 2012, 2:23 pm |
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I think the idea of a bracelet is that you will always have it in case of an emergency. I don't think it was intended to replace gear in your pack.
But this brings up an interesting side question, which may need its own thread, what good is gear if you get separated from it? What if your pack or part of your gear gets dropped down a ravine, swept away in a river, or for whatever reason gets separated from you? I think Cody Lundin advocates wearing a pouch or something with your survival gear which should never be separated from your person, even when sleeping, bathing, crapping, etc. It is basic stuff but what he considers the absolute minumum. I am going on memory of an article in Backpacker mag I read, so it might be another person. Anyway, the idea is to not pack emergency gear in your pack but to keep it on you all the time.
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PS: Found the Cody Lundin article. I guess I still have a few brain cells firing, because this article was from September 1999. hahaha
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Posted on: Nov. 14 2012, 2:42 pm |
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(RumiDude @ Nov. 14 2012, 1:23 pm)
QUOTE I think the idea of a bracelet is that you will always have it in case of an emergency. I don't think it was intended to replace gear in your pack. But this brings up an interesting side question, which may need its own thread, what good is gear if you get separated from it? What if your pack or part of your gear gets dropped down a ravine, swept away in a river, or for whatever reason gets separated from you? I think Cody Lundin advocates wearing a pouch or something with your survival gear which should never be separated from your person, even when sleeping, bathing, crapping, etc. It is basic stuff but what he considers the absolute minumum. I am going on memory of an article in Backpacker mag I read, so it might be another person. Anyway, the idea is to not pack emergency gear in your pack but to keep it on you all the time. Rumi PS: Found the Cody Lundin article. I guess I still have a few brain cells firing, because this article was from September 1999. hahaha
That's a good article. Thanks.
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Posted on: Nov. 14 2012, 2:58 pm |
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Good point, Rumi. I keep some essentials in my camera bag, which goes with me most places (not always to the loo, though!). Probably not enough, though a whistle is a good place to start--and that I'm working on getting everyone to transfer to a secure pocket.
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Posted on: Nov. 14 2012, 3:25 pm |
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Very cool article with Cody. I've never really thought about carrying a survival bag outside of my pack. My survival bag is inside my pack, which I now think it's time to change that. Which makes me wonder what type of bag to use that works with the waist belt on my pack.
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Posted on: Nov. 14 2012, 3:34 pm |
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(RumiDude @ Nov. 14 2012, 2:23 pm)
QUOTE But this brings up an interesting side question, which may need its own thread, what good is gear if you get separated from it? What if your pack or part of your gear gets dropped down a ravine, swept away in a river, or for whatever reason gets separated from you?
Excellent questions. I always carry a knife and a lighter in my pockets. Not the ideal survival kit, but it ought to bring me through most nights.
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Posted on: Nov. 14 2012, 4:06 pm |
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I've got a small whistle attached to my stuff sack with my ti trowel and TP in it. along with a small led light.
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