Product Overview
A length of paracord can handle a full-size tie-down job, then supply finer strands for a small repair. Rothco 550lb Type III Polyester Paracord combines a 550 lb tensile rating with seven-strand construction, making it useful for securing equipment, putting together a shelter, and keeping repair cord close at hand. Pack it in a rucksack, camping kit, or bug-out bag for tasks that call for more than one kind of cord.
One cord, several ways to use it
Use the complete cord for tying gear or handling shelter-building tasks. At approximately 5/32 inch in diameter, it also works for replacement boot laces and cord-based projects without the bulk of a larger rope. For an airsoft kit, it provides spare utility cord for tying equipment together between games or making a replacement lace when footwear needs attention.
The seven-strand construction gives you another option when a job calls for something finer. Separate the cord to access individual strands for sewing, fishing-line applications, and other small tasks. That ability to break it down is especially useful in a field repair kit: you can keep one length of cord on hand rather than packing separate cordage for every possible job.
Useful beyond the campsite
This polyester paracord also lends itself to bracelets, keychains, and other handmade EDC accessories. Those projects give the cord a purpose during everyday carry rather than leaving it tucked away until your next trip. When choosing a length, consider both the cord you want to keep intact for outdoor use and any portions you plan to cut for craft projects or repairs.
- Construction: Type III polyester paracord with seven strands.
- Tensile rating: 550 lbs.
- Approximate diameter: 5/32 inch.
Use the strength rating appropriately: tensile strength is not a safe working-load rating. Treat this as utility cord for equipment, repairs, and projects—not as rope for climbing, rappelling, or supporting a person.
