Take a look
at our wide selection of our
Parachute Cords,
Paracords & Parachute
Ropes. The Military Paracord
or Parachute Cords we carry
are all 550 cords type III
Military Ropes. Our wide
selection of parachute cord
ropes comes in 100% heavy duty
nylon cord material by a
certified US defense
government contractor &
made to Military
Specifications GSA Compliant.
All 550
cords we carry are 550lbs.
tensile pound tested - 7
strand core, with a 5/32"
diameter, & are enhanced
which is better than Military
Specifications. These
cords are known as Paracord
550 & they offer top
quality craftsmanship,
detailed
construction, improving every
last detail. Real parachute
cords offer a tensile
strength of 550 pounds, so
don’t be fooled by cheap
parachute cord or knockoffs.
The reason these ropes are
called parachute cords is
because they are used to
used to connect the Military
Parachute canopy to the
rigging the parachutist
wears & means our cords is
very strong, very reliable,
and an excellent addition
to your kit. Parachute
Military cord (also Paracord
or 550 Cord) was a
lightweight nylon cord
kernmantle rope originally
used in the suspension lines
of US parachutes during World
War II. Once in the field,
Military Paratroopers
found this cord useful for
many other tasks. It is now
used as a general purpose
utility cord by both military
personnel and civilians. The
ropes we carry are
protected with a woven
exterior sheath or mantle that
optimizes strength,
durability, and flexibility.
Because individual strands of
550 paracord can be
easily removed and combined
into your own configurations,
these Survival Cords
can be put to a wide variety
of survival uses. Some 550
paracord uses are:
ridgelines for tarps, securing
equipment, shoelaces, hanging
food from bears,
vehicle tie downs, sewing
fabric, repairing equipment,
making a fire bow,
fishing line, paracord String
for a bow, making a shelter,
fish gill nets,
fishing line, animal snares
clothe lines, paracord
lanyards, Braided Anchor
Line, binding, twine, animal
restraints, tooth floss,
splints, tourniquet,
paracord braiding, Parachute
Rope Bracelet, Parachute Cord
Bracelet & more.
Always be sure to have a full
length of 550 Survival Cord
pin your survival kit.
We offer many 550 Cord Colors
& Parachute Cord Colors.
You can Buy Parachute
Cord from Army Universe
Paracord Superstore and choose
from our wide selection
of paracord 550 cord colors.
We get new colors, sizes and
styles in all the
time, so be sure to check back
for new 550 paracord ropes.
There is nothing
better than having the
convenience of getting
everything you need from one
place
at a great price and at Army
Universe you have that
capability. If you're
usnure
where to buy 550 paracord, or
looking for 550 paracord sale
or cheap 550
paracord ropes this is the
paracord shop where you'll
find everything you're
looking for. So come buy 550
paracord from Army Universe!
What
is 550 Paracord Rope &
what can Paracords be used
for?
Also known
as Parachute Cord, the 550 are
designed to support
550 lbs. of weight. Every
emergency kit must include 550
Paracord. It is a very
versatile rope and has many
uses. It is a durable cord
made up of 7 inner
strands and one outer layer
strand. One inner strand is
able to support 35 lbs.
each. The single outer strand
can support up to 300 lbs. If
you split apart the
cord the 7 inner strands,
which are made from 2 nylon
ply ropes, can be used for
many things as well such as
thread, floss, fishing &
sewing. Paracords are great
for securing heavy equipment.
While it is useable to support
your body, paracord
does not act as a replacement
for climbing rope. For
security, double or triple
the thickness of the cord, in
order to be safe. Although our
550 paracord are
not mil spec 550 paracord,
they are still top quality and
made in the USA.
What
is the most popular use of
paracord ropes? What
are uses for 550 paracord?
The
applications or
paracords is limited only by
ones imagination. Whether you
use paracord
for fishing, first aid,
outdoor use or emergency
use, parachute cords are for
everyone. We offer
paracords in a wide variety of
colors since people have used
them to wear such
as paracord belts
& bracelets. Others have
made
fashionable and functional
grips for their knives and
axes and chains to attach
wallets and pieces of jewelry.
Some popular uses for paracords
are: Repair torn clothing,
repair broken
equipment, tow rope, tie down
items, clothes line, shoe
laces, zipper pulls,
dental floss, tie things to
your backpack, secure an
animal, make a leash, tie
up a person, trip wire, lower
yourself down from a high area
(be careful as
paracord is not
a climbing rope), make a
ladder, tie
a tarp or awning, if there is
danger of avalanche tie
yourself to your buddy so
you can find each other should
one of you get caught under
snow, keep your stuff
by tying around your wrist or
ankle, drawstring, build a
shelter by tying up
paracord to
wood or ponchos, make a
hammock, make
snare from inner strands, tie
snow shoes, bow drill, string
for bow and arrow,
sling for backpack or water
bottle, use it for signaling
by tying to a mirror,
make a bola, fishing line,
fish stringer, secure your
boat or raft, making a
net, tie with some wood to use
as a splint, tie a sling to
hold your arm, sew up
a wound, make a tourniquet,
make a stretcher by taking two
long sticks and
running paracord in
between. Although you should
know that when you cut paracord,
in order to prevent
the ends from fraying,
slightly melt the ends with a
lighter or match. Be very
careful, as the melted plastic
can drip & cause a burn.
Where are your
paracords made? Why should I
only want
to purchase USA Made
paracords?
The
paracords we sell are made in
the US and are compliant
with the US government
regulations to be used by
their military. Although they
are not 100% mil-spec
paracords they are still top
notch quality. Make sure when
you get paracord that it is
only made in the USA. The
paracord imports just
don't live us to the
standards of the US made
cords, which are the real good
stuff. Plus it is always
better to support our country.
Who
can use paracords? Is it just
for military
personnel?
Paracords
have grown in popularity in
the military because of
its high utility in everyday
life whether it is to help
repair equipment or to
fix clothing. This flexibility
is why it has gone beyond the
usage of military
personal. Paracords can be
used for building shelter,
sleeping gear, handle grip
braiding, crafts &
jewelry, shoe & boot
laces, pack lashing, food
hanging,
sewing, repair work, fishing,
knot making, hunting,
trapping, weaponry & fire
starting. You would need to
learn some easy and necessary
knots to make custom
pulleys, bear bags, rafts,
harness, tripwire and so on.
The following knots will
go a long way to getting the
most of your paracord:
Overhand knot, Square knot,
One stopper knot, Clove hitch,
Trucker’s hitch, Bowline,
Prusik knot, Half
hitch, Fisherman’s knot &
Sheet bend.
Parachute cord or military
paracord is a highly versatile
multi-filament nylon cord
whose use seems nearly
unlimited and is a must have
for any survival and emergency
preparedness kit because of
its many uses and benefits.
This 550 paracord is the exact
type of cord that the US
Military uses for non critical
missions & they have to have
the best and most reliable
cord. Originally used in the
suspension lines of US
parachutes during World War
II, once in the field,
paratroopers found this cord
useful for many other tasks.
These 100 ft paracord are not
a cheap imitation and are as
advertised. A paracord rope
can be utilized in many great
survival uses. Since this is
100 feet of paracord it can be
used for larger jobs than the
50 ft paracords, but not as
large jobs compared to the
larger sized military
paracords that we offer. The
Rope is completely braided
from beginning to end. The 100
ft paracord is made of 7
strands. The 7 strands can be
easily removed to be used for:
a bull whip, a tether ball
rope, a jump rope,
clothesline, a hammock, lasso,
tightrope (for tightrope
walkers), fish net leggings,
fire bow drill strings,
shelves, and many more.
Typical military usage for the
paracords consisted of
attaching equipment to
harness, as dummy cords to
avoid losing small or
important items, tying
rucksacks to vehicle racks,
securing camouflage nets to
tree or vehicles, any paracord
project and many more. The
number 550 refers to the
breaking strength of the rope,
which is 550 pounds. For most
household and survival gear
uses, you will need the 50 to
100 ft paracords, depending on
the task. The five benefits of
using a parachute cord is its
strength, durability,
lightweight, water and mildew
resistant and the unique
ability to remove the inner
strands, makes this cord
extremely versatile. If you’re
wondering where you should
purchase the 100 ft paracord,
armyuniverse provides a large
variety of different sizes and
colors for the right and
perfect match.
Parachute cord or military
paracord is a highly versatile
multi-filament nylon cord
whose use seems nearly
unlimited and is a must have
for any survival and emergency
preparedness kit because of
its many uses and benefits.
Originally used in the
suspension lines of US
parachutes during World War
II, once in the field,
paratroopers found this cord
useful for many other tasks.
This 550 paracord Spool is the
exact type of cord that the US
Military uses for non critical
missions & they have to have
the best and most reliable
cord. Typical military usage
for the military paracords
consisted of attaching
equipment to harness, as dummy
cords to avoid losing small or
important items, tying
rucksacks to vehicle racks,
securing camouflage nets to
tree or vehicles, any paracord
project and many more. This is
not a cheap imitation and is
as advertised. A paracord rope
can be utilized in many great
survival uses. The 1,000 Feet
Paracord Spool is one of the
Spools that we offer. This is
the largest of any paracords
that we offer. The paracord
1000 spool fits on a spool,
and can just be spun to take a
large amount of rope without
wasting too much time. The
paracord 1000 spool is
completely braided from
beginning to end. The 550
paracord 1000 feet or Paracord
Spool is made of 7 strands.
The 7 strands can be easily
removed to be used for any
type of job weather it is
small or large: Securing
Equipment, Hanging Food From
Bears, Vehicle Tie Down,
Repairing Equipment, Making A
Shelter, Anchor Line, Animal
Restraints, making hammocks,
securing items on top of your
car, making a small bridge to
cross some troubled water,
split/tunicate (first aid),
carry gear on your back, tie
for bundles, A hat band, sword
handle, dog collar, dental
floss (by strand not the whole
paracord), an alternative
belt, replacement shoe laces,
a bag handle, zipper pull,
making a necklace, making
lanyards, sandal strap, a bull
whip, a tetherball rope, a
jump rope, clothesline, a
hammock, lasso, tightrope (for
tightrope walkers), fish net
leggings, fire bow drill
strings, shelves, Securing
Equipment, Hanging Food From
Bears, Vehicle Tie Down,
Repairing Equipment, Making A
Shelter, Anchor Line, Animal
Restraints, and many more. The
five benefits of using a
parachute cord is its
strength, durability,
lightweight, water and mildew
resistant and the unique
ability to remove the inner
strands, makes this cord
extremely versatile. If you’re
wondering where you should
purchase the paracord 1000
feet, armyuniverse provides a
large variety of different
sizes and colors for the right
and perfect match.
Parachute cord or military
paracord is a highly versatile
multi-filament nylon cord
whose use seems nearly
unlimited and is a must have
for any survival and emergency
preparedness kit because of
its many uses and benefits.
Originally used in the
suspension lines of US
parachutes during World War
II, once in the field,
paratroopers found this cord
useful for many other tasks.
This 550 paracord rope is the
exact type of cord that the US
Military uses for non critical
missions & they have to have
the best and most reliable
cord. Typical military usage
for the military paracords
consisted of attaching
equipment to harness, as dummy
cords to avoid losing small or
important items, tying
rucksacks to vehicle racks,
securing camouflage nets to
tree or vehicles, any paracord
project and many more. This is
not a cheap imitation and is
as advertised. Paracord Ropes
can be utilized in many great
survival uses. The 300 feet
paracord is one of the larger
paracord ropes that we offer.
The military spec paracord is
very convenient for the simple
fact that it’s a lot more
convenient to use a larger
amount of rope without wasting
too much time. The Rope is
completely braided from
beginning to end. The military
paracord is made of 7 strands.
The 7 strands can be easily
removed to be used for:
Securing Equipment, Hanging
Food from Bears, Vehicle Tie
Down, Repairing Equipment,
Making a Shelter, Anchor Line,
Animal Restraints, and many
more. No survival kit is
complete without a hank of
genuine paracord rope. The
five benefits of using a
paracord rope is its strength,
durability, lightweight, water
and mildew resistant and the
unique ability to remove the
inner strands, makes this cord
extremely versatile. If
you’re wondering where you
should purchase the 300 feet
paracord, armyuniverse
provides a large variety of
different sizes and 550
paracord colors for the right
and perfect match.
Parachute cord or military
paracord is a highly versatile
multi-filament nylon cord
whose use seems nearly
unlimited and is a must have
for any survival and emergency
preparedness kit because of
its many uses and benefits.
Originally used in the
suspension lines of US
parachutes during World War
II, once in the field,
paratroopers found this cord
useful for many other tasks.
This 550 paracord rope is the
exact type of cord that the US
Military uses for non critical
missions & they have to have
the best and most reliable
parachute cord. Typical
military usage for the
military paracords consisted
of attaching equipment to
harness, as dummy cords to
avoid losing small or
important items, tying
rucksacks to vehicle racks,
securing camouflage nets to
tree or vehicles, any paracord
project and many more. This is
not a cheap imitation and is
as advertised. Paracord Ropes
can be utilized in many great
survival uses. Since this is
50 feet of paracord it can be
used for smaller jobs compared
to the larger sized paracords
ropes that we offer. The Rope
is completely braided from
beginning to end. The 50 ft
paracord is made of 7 strands.
The 7 strands can be easily
removed to be used for: A hat
band, sword handle, dog
collar, dental floss (by
strand not the whole
paracord), an alternative
belt, replacement shoe laces,
a bag handle, zipper pull,
making a necklace, making
lanyards, sandal strap, and
many more. The five benefits
of using a paracord rope is
its strength, durability,
lightweight, water and mildew
resistant and the unique
ability to remove the inner
strands, makes this cord
extremely versatile. If
you’re wondering where you
should purchase the 50 ft
paracord, armyuniverse
provides a large variety of
different sizes and 550
paracord colors for the right
and perfect match.
Parachute cord or military
paracord is a highly versatile
multi-filament nylon cord
whose use seems nearly
unlimited and is a must have
for any survival and emergency
preparedness kit because of
its many uses and benefits.
Originally used in the
suspension lines of US
parachutes during World War
II, once in the field,
paratroopers found this cord
useful for many other tasks.
This 550 paracord rope is the
exact type of cord that the US
Military uses for non critical
missions & they have to have
the best and most reliable
cord. Typical military usage
for the paracords consisted of
attaching equipment to
harness, as dummy cords to
avoid losing small or
important items, tying
rucksacks to vehicle racks,
securing camouflage nets to
tree or vehicles, any paracord
project and many more. This is
not a cheap imitation and is
as advertised. Paracord Spool
Ropes can be utilized in many
great survival uses. The 600
Feet Paracord Spool is one of
the Spools that we offer. The
Spool fits on a spool, and can
just be spun to take a large
amount of rope without wasting
too much time. The Spool is
completely braided from
beginning to end. The Paracord
Spool is made of 7 strands.
The 7 strands can be easily
removed to be used for some of
the larger jobs such as:
Securing Equipment, Hanging
Food From Bears, Vehicle Tie
Down, Repairing Equipment,
Making A Shelter, Anchor Line,
Animal Restraints, making
hammocks, securing items on
top of your car, making a
small bridge to cross some
troubled water, split/tunicate
(first aid), carry gear on
your back, tie for bundles,
and many more. The five
benefits of using a paracord
rope is its strength,
durability, lightweight, water
and mildew resistant and the
unique ability to remove the
inner strands, makes this cord
extremely versatile. If you’re
wondering where you should
purchase the 600 feet
paracord, armyuniverse
provides a large variety of
different sizes and 550
paracord colors for the right
and perfect match.
Paracord accessories are
wearable or carry able,
everyday accessories that
allow you to carry a useful
amount of versatile paracords
in an easy access, functional
and stylish manner. All
paracord bracelet supplies and
accessories are guaranteed as
to quality of workmanship and
materials. The 550 paracord
accessories consist of
paracord bracelet buckles used
for the paracord bracelets,
and split keys rings made to
hold the paracords. If you
have to display a badge or key
card at work, the perfect way
to display that with your
paracord lanyard is to use it
with the swivel snap hook or
make a paracord keychain.
Wherever you go, use our split
ring accessory with any
paracord to carry your keys
around comfortably. Paracord
supplies have an uncountable
use in camping, hiking,
hunting, fishing, in survival
& emergency situations and in
everyday life.
The paracord survival bracelet
is an excellent survival tool.
It’s made from 7 Strands of
Paracord Polyester Cord. The
strands can be unstrained, and
can be used as an extra
several feet of paracord. Our
two color paracord bracelets
are knotted in a way that
makes it wider and contains
more paracord than the average
narrow paracord bracelet.
Survival paracord bracelets
come with Side Release Buckles
which makes them much more
convenient to put on and take
off your wrist. There are a
few uses to the paracord
bracelet such as: just using
them for fashion, representing
your favorite sports team,
representing your country,
just matching with what you
are wearing. The most
important use is the fact that
this is a survival bracelet
and it can be unstrained and
be used as shoe laces, dental
floss, clothing line, an
alternative belt, or even a
zipper pull, and many more
uses. Hikers and other outdoor
sports enthusiasts sometimes
use survival bracelets made of
several feet of paracord which
is woven into a compact and
wearable form. Such survival
paracord bracelets are meant
to be unraveled when one needs
rope for whatever purpose like
securing cargo, lashing
together poles, fixing broken
straps or belts, assisting
with water rescues, control
the bleeding with a
tourniquet, etc. In
armyuniverse, we provide
different types of paracord
bracelets to match your wants
and needs.
Polyester rope is a high
tenacity synthetic fiber with
high strength and low
elongation. It is UV
resistant, abrasion resistant
and chemical resistant and can
be used in cord and rope
applications. This 550
Polyester rope is the exactly
the same type of cord that the
US Military uses for non
critical missions & they have
to have the best and most
reliable cord. Though this
poly rope is made in China and
is imported it is just as
durable, and ready for rugged
use just as much as the 550
paracords made in USA. This is
not a cheap imitation it is
just exactly the same
durability as Nylon Paracord,
but it is Polyester. Polyester
Paracord Ropes can be utilized
in many great survival uses.
Since this is 100 feet of
Polyester Paracord it can be
used for larger jobs than the
50 feet paracord rope, but not
as large jobs compared to the
larger sized paracords that we
offer. The paracord rope is
completely braided from
beginning to end. The military
paracord rope is made of 7
strands. The 7 strand paracord
can be easily removed to be
used for: a bull whip, a
tether ball rope, a jump rope,
clothesline, a hammock, lasso,
tightrope (for tightrope
walkers), fish net leggings,
fire bow drill strings,
shelves, and many more. If
you’re wondering where you
should purchase the polyester
paracord rope, armyuniverse
provides a large variety of
different sizes and paracord
rope colors for the right and
perfect match.
