4 Strand Crown Braid ID Lanyard Tutorial\rbrNeed an item from this video? Check out Paracord 101s Store:\rbr\rbrVisit Amazon to get Todd Mikkelsens books, while supporting the growth of Paracord 101s channel. The more you make this channel a success, the more videos Paracord 101 can create!\rbr \rbr*** BOOK LINKS ***\rbrOutdoor Paracord!\rbr\rbr\rbrParacord 101\rbr\rbr \rbrPrepper Paracord\rbr\rbr \rbrParacord!\rbr\rbr \rbrYou can also visit and see a list of suggested products to purchase for each video.\rbr** This blog is best viewed with the Firefox web browser. **\rbr***\rbrNote: No part of this video may be used in any publication (ex. paperback, e-book, etc.) without the authors permission.\rbr***\rbrWhat is Paracord?\rbr\rbrParachute cord (also paracord or 550 cord when referring to type-İ paracord) is a lightweight nylon kernmantle rope originally used in the suspension lines of parachutes. This cord is useful for many other tasks and is now used as a general purpose utility cord by both military personnel and civilians.\rbr\rbrThe yarns of the core (commonly referred to as the guts) can also be removed when finer string is needed, for instance as sewing thread to repair gear, or to be used as fishing line in a survival situation. The nylon sheath is often used alone, the yarn in the core removed, when a thinner or less elastic cord is needed such as when used as a boot lace. Ends of the cord are almost always melted and crimped to prevent fraying.\rbr\rbrIn addition to purely utility functions, paracord can be used to fashion knotted or braided bracelets, lanyards, belts, and other decorative items. These are sometimes tied in a fashion that can easily be unraveled for use in a survival situation. Some companies use paracord in conjunction with other survival components to create everyday wearable survival kits.\rbr\rbrHikers and outdoor sports enthusiasts sometimes use survival bracelets made of several feet of paracord which is woven into a comp and wearable form. Such bracelets are meant to be unraveled when one needs rope for whatever purpose — securing cargo, lashing together poles, fixing broken straps or belts, or assisting with water rescues. Young survivalists (boy scouts) are also taught the importance of using the paracord as a survival tool.On the other hand, the paracord is a poor choice for an emergency tourniquet as its small diameter will crush tissue without applying the needed pressure to stop bleeding.\rbr\rbrAdditional uses for parachute cord are in the manufure of items such as lanyards, belts, dog leashes, rosaries, and key chains. This is becoming more popular as crafters are discovering this material.