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"The History of Paracord"

Article Category: Sports

Author Name: Jarod King

"Paracord" or parachute cord, as the name suggests , was first used by paratroopers of the United States Army during World War II. After landing, these soldiers would cut these paracords and keep them for future use in battle or in desperate situations. Although originally used as a war tool, it has made its way to the world market and is now commercially available. One can find them available in several colors and sizes on the internet.

To look at paracord's beginnings is to inquire about the history of cordage and ropes. Pressured to survive, human beings have adapted to harsh environments and have developed tools and methods to aid them in their subsistence — and rope is one of them. The first use of rope is noted to be already present in pre-historic times. Vines may have been used and the early humans developed their own ways of weaving fabric—fabric from plants may have been the most possible early sources. However, issues with cordage quality have prompted humanity to develop this technology and experiment with different materials. Ropes are used by households as clotheslines and traps, among others. Also, stronger ropes made of abaca have traditionally been used in shipping as lines to hold ships and serve as extensions to anchors.

The improvements of stronger and lighter ropes have then led to the discovery of paracord which is made of nylon. Nylon makes it light, durable, rot and mildew resistant which makes it advantageous for parachuting, camping and other outdoor activities Paracord is also known as 550 paracord, which attributed to its minimum tensile strength (i.e. threshold for tension when stretching) of 550 pounds; it must be strong enough to hold humans during their descent by parachute. Civilians had first access to paracord through military excess. Eventually, businessmen have seen its value and demand, and have mass produced paracords, making them available to modern markets.

Today, paracord is imperative to many outdoor activities like camping. Carrying paracord might mean life or death in unfortunate circumstances. For example, one story suggests that a woman was saved from drowning through the help of a paracord—towing her in to safety after almost drowning. Thus, carrying one in your travel pack is a safety measure for many campers and outdoor professionals; accidents are, after all, unplanned. In cases where there is shortage of food, one may use it as a tool for a trap or cut it to make a paracord fishing line. In the event that you are soaked in water, the paracord can also be used as a clothesline for your garments to keep you dry and prevent hypothermia in cold areas. Also, it might be helpful in building a fire as part of a bow string. Given its usefulness in the outdoors, people have made them into bracelets; that in situations where one may need them, they may be untangled and used easily.

Having paracord ready might come in useful someday. It would be prudent if one would store a paracord for times of emergency. You may find them in locality or search for them online.

Keywords: 550 paracord, paracord, parachute cord

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