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Anyone who has ever been on a hiking or camping trip in the wilderness knows the importance of having quality survival gear in their bag or pack. It is impossible to predict what will happen once you set foot into the wild, thus being prepared for anything is essential. Inclement weather can show up without warning and even the best outdoorsmen can find themselves lost or disoriented.
Having some form of rope or cordage is a must-have item in your wilderness survival kit. It can be used in a wide variety of scenarios ranging from shelter building to tourniquets to animal snares. Cordage comes in many different types and forms but one of the most popular is paracord.
The qualities that make paracord so popular are its strength, its small size and its light weight. The most common type of paracord is called 550 cord, which gets its name from its break test strength. With a rating of 550 pounds, it is strong enough to handle most of the situations you will likely encounter in the wilderness. Stranger things have happened than the need to hold large amounts of weight in the wild. That’s why 550 cord is a great choice for hikers, backpackers, campers and anyone else who ventures into the great outdoors.
Other things you will want to consider are how much of the cord you need for your trip and what color you prefer. Generally the cord will come in either 50 or 100 ft. lengths. Most people will find that 50 ft. is enough to cover most of their needs, although some would say having too much cordage is never a problem. There are also many different colors of cord available, ranging from solid colors to camouflage. If you happen to be in a desert area, choosing tan or desert camo would be a great choice. If you’re heading to a woodland area, you might want to try foliage green or olive drab.
For those looking for more than just the standard cord, you can find accessories made from cord as well. There are multiple styles of paracord bracelets that when needed can be unrolled into a small amount of cord for emergency situations. While these are stylish and a great thing to have on hand at all times, it is important to have more than just that small reserve with you when out in the bush.