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Where to Buy Paracord Online and Locally - Cheap Paracord for Sale

Updated on September 8, 2012

Are you looking for where to buy paracord online or locally? You've come to the right place! On this page, you'll find some of the best online deals for buying paracord cheap and having it delivered quickly to you for your needs. In addition, we have some other helpful resources regarding how to use paracord!

Pictured here via Wikimedia Commons is a paracord 550 bracelet. That's just one of the ways you can use this string material!

Scroll down for more information on where to buy paracord 550, bracelets, laynards, and other types of uses for paracords!

Where to Buy Paracord Online Cheap

Where to buy 550 paracord

You can easily buy Paracord online for cheap via Amazon.com, as seen in the image above. This particular paracord spool is one of the highest rated deals by customers on the site. If you were to order several spools for over $25, you could also qualify for free shipping. Amazon Prime members are able to get it for free shipping in any quantity they choose, delivered to their doorstep in a matter of days!

What is paracord used for?

The paracord is a wonder cord that has been used by the Army paratroopers for years. It has come in handy during wars, when it was invented. It is a lightweight nylon kern mantle rope. It contains 32 braided strands to make the whole of it. There are seven inner cords and each one of them is 3-ply making it very durable. This cord has many, many different uses.

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There are six types of paracords used. The types are Type I, Type IA, Type II, Type IIA, Type III and Type IV. Each is different in the minimum breaking strength. The MIL-C-5040HT3, also known as 550, is the most popular of paracords. It's breaking strength is 550 pounds. It is also the most expensive of them. And they come in a range of colors such as pink, purple and red.

Best Cheap Paracord for Sale Online

You can purchase a paracord from many different places including online with the internet. Amazon website carries a wide variety of paracords for you to choose from in varying price ranges. They also sell various items made with paracord, such as bracelets and laynards if you are looking for those.

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Best Uses for Paracord

The uses for paracord are limitless. As far as your imagination can reach, this valuable piece of equipment can help you get the job done. It can be used by fisherman as a fishing line or net. Hunters can use this to set their tents up, as a gun sling, a snare or trap. Rock climbers can feel secure as the paracord will hold their weight without fail. It is also good for a belt, dental floss, a hammock, a security lock for doors, or sewing repairs.

A paracord can come in handy in a pinch. Whatever your needs might be, it can help you to get the job done!

Many Uses for Paracord Video

In this YouTube video, the individual discusses all of the uses he has found for Paracord. Get some great ideas for how you can use the paracord material for yourself!

Where to buy paracord locally?

If you're looking for where to buy paracord locally, some of the best places include Home Depot, Walmart, camping, and sporting good stores. If you have an army surplus store nearby, this is also a good spot to check.

We highly recommend ordering paracord online if you don't have a local store selling it in your vicinity!

So, do you know where to buy paracord in your area, or do you order it online? What are your preferred uses for paracord? Do you use it while camping, hunting, or fishing? Do you use paracord for bracelets and crafts, or general purposes around the house? Let us know in the comment section below!

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