Para Cord Belt
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Toyotero
Explorer
I had one like that a long time ago. I didn't like it because it would stretch a lot, especially at the hole where the buckle pin went through.
Personally, I've always stuck with webbing belts. My favorite belt is one that a friend gave me. He's in the Marine Corps, and I commented on liking a green belt that he had on once. He later gave me a tan one, and told me that they are MCMAP belts... since he had gone up in rank, he didn't much need the tan one anymore.
It's a great belt with aluminum buckle; it's nearly indestructible in normal use.
Personally, I've always stuck with webbing belts. My favorite belt is one that a friend gave me. He's in the Marine Corps, and I commented on liking a green belt that he had on once. He later gave me a tan one, and told me that they are MCMAP belts... since he had gone up in rank, he didn't much need the tan one anymore.
It's a great belt with aluminum buckle; it's nearly indestructible in normal use.
Maximus Ram
Expedition Leader
Not made from para-cord, but I had a belt similar. It didn't work well....liked to stretch and always had to tighten it.
Stuff being made from para-cord seems to be coming popular. search e-bay and you will finf the bracelets all over the place. Some even sell "kits" to make your own.
Stuff being made from para-cord seems to be coming popular. search e-bay and you will finf the bracelets all over the place. Some even sell "kits" to make your own.
LandCruiserPhil
Expedition Leader
What keeps the $75 belt from streching? And once the rings touch do you need to start eating more.
Some belts use 65'-100' of cord depend the size and use one cord construction:sombrero:
Check with the seller, some bracelets and necklaces are made from more then one cord.
Some belts use 65'-100' of cord depend the size and use one cord construction:sombrero:
Check with the seller, some bracelets and necklaces are made from more then one cord.
MossMan
Adventurer
Christophe Noel
Expedition Leader
Some people are kookoo for para-cord. We sell it by the foot at the store off 3,000 foot spools. Every now and then we get a few guys come in and buy...a few spools!
Lots of "End of Days" people love to stockpile para-cord. When I asked one guy what he plans to do with 6,000 feet of para-cord, he said he plans to use it to barter for food and fuel when "all hell breaks loose." So, that belt has got to be worth at least a bunch of carrots, maybe a gallon of gas for your Mad Max Mobile.
Oh, forgot what I was going to say - Bison Belts has a line of belts, keychains and bracelets made of p-cord.
Lots of "End of Days" people love to stockpile para-cord. When I asked one guy what he plans to do with 6,000 feet of para-cord, he said he plans to use it to barter for food and fuel when "all hell breaks loose." So, that belt has got to be worth at least a bunch of carrots, maybe a gallon of gas for your Mad Max Mobile.
Oh, forgot what I was going to say - Bison Belts has a line of belts, keychains and bracelets made of p-cord.
Yudda
Adventurer
I dont own one. But this is the nicest one ive seen.
Ive tied miles of paracord for friends but this guys work is nice and way beyond my skill level.
http://www.bbkbelts.com/prod
Expensive.....but i guess the Ti buckle is unique.
From the site:
Features:
Each belt is constructed using 80'-120' (Depending on the size of the belt) of mil spec 550 parachute / survival cord.
Our patent-pending double wide cobra pattern is exceptionally comfortable and robust, and is rated at 4000 lbs. PSI. This style of belt does not exist anywhere else on the planet, and offers infinite adjustability for the end user.
Grade 5 titanium pin buckle.
Nickel Free Hypoallergenic.
Adjustable to 1/4" increments
This is simply the ultimate everyday belt.
Traveling by air?
Leave your belt on. The titanium buckle is non-magnetic and will not set off most TSA metal detectors, which are set off by ferrous metals.
In a survival scenario?
You now have around 100' of 550 paracord on hand - a significant amount of un-gutted cord that can be used for lashing, snares, shelter improvisation, etc.
Rob
Ive tied miles of paracord for friends but this guys work is nice and way beyond my skill level.
http://www.bbkbelts.com/prod
Expensive.....but i guess the Ti buckle is unique.
From the site:
Features:
Each belt is constructed using 80'-120' (Depending on the size of the belt) of mil spec 550 parachute / survival cord.
Our patent-pending double wide cobra pattern is exceptionally comfortable and robust, and is rated at 4000 lbs. PSI. This style of belt does not exist anywhere else on the planet, and offers infinite adjustability for the end user.
Grade 5 titanium pin buckle.
Nickel Free Hypoallergenic.
Adjustable to 1/4" increments
This is simply the ultimate everyday belt.
Traveling by air?
Leave your belt on. The titanium buckle is non-magnetic and will not set off most TSA metal detectors, which are set off by ferrous metals.
In a survival scenario?
You now have around 100' of 550 paracord on hand - a significant amount of un-gutted cord that can be used for lashing, snares, shelter improvisation, etc.
Rob
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cruisertoy
Explorer
I'll preface this by saying that I've tied tons of Paracord bracelets and even a leash or two. The thing that kills me is the fact that in most emergencies I've been involved in time was of the essence. Have you tried to untie one of these that has been on your wrist for a year? Dang hard.
I was one of the leaders who took a group of 600 youth this year to Wyoming in early June for a 4 day campout/Pioneering activity. We had storms roll through every night with 60+ mph winds and driving rains that shredded tents left and right. All my gear survived just fine because I set it up properly, but a lot of the other leaders had borrowed Walmart quality tents and didn't tie things down right. I had brought an extra 100' of paracord just in case and used it all with in the first 30 minutes of the first nights storm. I tossed my cord braclet to my wife and had her untie it. The Storm was done by the time she had it untied. I still used it but could have saved two more tents during the storm if it could have been untied quicker. By the end of the second night we had lost 1/3rd of the tents in camp and on the 3rd night we evacuated 300 kids to a big barn because the busses wouldn't make the 45 minute drive from town to our site because it had started snowing. Don't even get me started.
I was one of the leaders who took a group of 600 youth this year to Wyoming in early June for a 4 day campout/Pioneering activity. We had storms roll through every night with 60+ mph winds and driving rains that shredded tents left and right. All my gear survived just fine because I set it up properly, but a lot of the other leaders had borrowed Walmart quality tents and didn't tie things down right. I had brought an extra 100' of paracord just in case and used it all with in the first 30 minutes of the first nights storm. I tossed my cord braclet to my wife and had her untie it. The Storm was done by the time she had it untied. I still used it but could have saved two more tents during the storm if it could have been untied quicker. By the end of the second night we had lost 1/3rd of the tents in camp and on the 3rd night we evacuated 300 kids to a big barn because the busses wouldn't make the 45 minute drive from town to our site because it had started snowing. Don't even get me started.
LandCruiserPhil
Expedition Leader
Its a good feeling when weather goes down and you are prepared
This could be the belt for you
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