Product Overview
A length of paracord can help with campsite setup, gear organization, and small repairs without taking up much room in your kit. Rothco Nylon Paracord Type III 550 LB is lightweight nylon utility cord with a seven-strand core and a tested strength of 550 pounds. Made in the USA, it is suited to outdoor equipment kits as well as hands-on projects such as bracelets and keychains.
Utility cord for camp and field gear
For camping, paracord is useful for everyday tasks such as tying together loose equipment, securing a rolled tarp, or creating a line for drying small items. Airsoft players can also keep a length with their field supplies for organizing gear between games. Its usefulness comes from being easy to carry and adaptable to different tying tasks, rather than being a single-purpose accessory.
A bug out bag or emergency kit is another sensible place to keep it. Think about the jobs you expect to use it for before cutting your cord into shorter pieces: longer sections give you more flexibility for camp setup, while shorter lengths can be convenient for small bundles and craft projects.
Construction at a glance
- Cord type: Type III nylon paracord.
- Internal construction: Seven-strand core.
- Diameter: 5/32 inch.
- Tested strength: 550 pounds.
- Country of origin: USA.
Useful beyond the campsite
The same cord can be worked into woven bracelets, keychains, and other rope accessories. Choose a color that suits your project or helps you recognize your own gear, and allow enough length for the cord consumed by knots and weaving—not just the finished item's dimensions.
The 550-pound figure describes tested cord strength, not a safe working load for supporting a person. Treat this as utility and craft cord, rather than climbing or rappelling rope.
