40 Amazing Uses of Paracord Bracelets for Survival

  1. Secure a tent
  2. Secure a tarp between trees
  3. Hang tools from your belt
  4. Hang tools from around your neck
  5. Secure things to the outside of your backpack
  6. Make a tourniquet
  7. Secure a splint
  8. Make a sling for your arm
  9. Make an emergency belt to hold your pants up
  10. Make emergency suspenders
  11. Replace a broken bra strap (it happens)
  12. Replace broken or missing shoe laces
  13. Make a tow line; double or triple up for extra strength
  14. Create a makeshift lanyard
  15. String a clothesline
  16. Hang something up off the ground
  17. Rig a pulley system
  18. Make traps and snares
  19. Replace damaged or missing draw strings in packs, bags and sweat pants
  20. Keep rolled up items secure
  21. Create a neckerchief slide
  22. Tie objects together for easier transport
  23. Make a rope
  24. Make a hammock
  25. Make a sack for carrying groceries or gear
  26. Bundle stuff together
  27. Tie tall garden vegetable plants to stakes
  28. Make a pet leash
  29. Make a pet collar
  30. Secure a garbage-bag rain poncho around your body to keep you dry
  31. Hang food in trees to keep the bears away
  32. Tie stuff down so it will not blow away in a storm
  33. Create a trip wire
  34. Create makeshift hand cuffs
  35. Tie bad guys or intruders to a tree or chair
  36. Tie people together on a trail so that they keep together
  37. Identify members of a group using different colored armbands or bracelets
  38. Use as sewing thread (inner threads)
  39. Use as fishing line (inner threads)
  40. Emergency dental floss (inner threads)