I can't even count how many times I have looked at the paracord supplies in a craft store and thought..that would be fun to do but what would I do with them afterwards...they are just kinda too rugged looking to be cute.
Recently I was blog hopping and came across a request to make paracord bracelets for men serving in the US Military. My initial reaction was.... whyyy??
Imagine my shock as I read on and discovered that paracord bracelets are actually survival tools. In a crisis the bracelets are designed to be untied and the ropes (and internal fibers) used for various survival needs such as tourniquets, splints, slings, making a harness, making a lean-to, and lots of other uses.
WOW! I now love the idea of making paracord bracelets. If you too are looking for a random project to do, here is some info to help you get started.
SURVIVALLIFE.COM
They offer video tutorials and patterns for 16 different bracelets.
OPERATION GRATITUDE
is an organization that collects and ships off things for our men/women in the military. They are currently in need of paracord bracelets.
SLIDE RELEASE BUCKLES
are available at this E-bay store for just pennies each. Buy a bulk of 100 for only $12.
OUTDOOR BUNKER- PARACORD
This E-bay store offers very reasonable prices on various colors of camo paracord. For every 3 hanks of 100 ft. cord you buy, you get 1 free! And the shipping is free.
Note: When buying the cord for serviceman bracelets remember to get muted colors and nothing flashy. The camo cord available at Outdoor Bunker are ideal!
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