Paracord

Looking to buy Paracord? Paracord is available in all sorts of thicknesses, colours and patterns. The various thicknesses are often referred to as "Type" or with the corresponding breaking force. For example, the most commonly used "Paracord Type III" is also referred to as "550 Paracord" because it has a breaking force of 550 lbs. (249 kg). In addition to Type III, Type II and Type I are also widely used for more elegant knotting and 'Micro' and 'Nano' are often used as accessory cord.

Nylon or Polyester Paracord?

Because of the popularity of paracord there are many variants available. The majority of paracord users prefer nylon. Nylon feels more natural than the more plastic polyester. Nylon paracord is also more elastic, which is experienced as pleasant by knotters.

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Green Pepper Paracord 550 Type III
Green Pepper Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Apricot Orange Paracord 550 Type III
Apricot Orange Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Santa Claus Paracord Type II
Santa Claus Paracord Type II
USD 0.46
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P Army Camo Paracord Type II
P Army Camo Paracord Type II
USD 0.46
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Treestand Paracord Type II
Treestand Paracord Type II
USD 0.46
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R Camo Paracord Type II
R Camo Paracord Type II
USD 0.46
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Liberty Paracord Type II
Liberty Paracord Type II
USD 0.46
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Peruvian Manta Paracord Type II
Peruvian Manta Paracord Type II
USD 0.46
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Black & Neon Pink X Paracord Type II
Black & Neon Pink X Paracord Type II
USD 0.46
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5.6mm Battle Cord - 15m Coyote
5.6mm Battle Cord - 15m Coyote
USD 13.64
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Christmas Paracord 550 Type III
Christmas Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Shiver - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Shiver - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
USD 12.66
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Whitewater Turquoise - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III
Whitewater Turquoise - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Gold Diamonds Paracord Type II
Gold Diamonds Paracord Type II
USD 0.46
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Burgundy & Lavender Pink Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Burgundy & Lavender Pink Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Watermelon - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Watermelon - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
USD 12.66
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Polaris - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Polaris - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
USD 12.66
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Chameleon - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Chameleon - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
USD 12.66
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Parapocalypse 625 'Olive Drab' 15 m
Parapocalypse 625 'Olive Drab' 15 m
USD 19.12
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Imperial Red Paracord 650 Coreless
Imperial Red Paracord 650 Coreless
USD 0.39
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5.6mm Battle Cord - 15m Red
5.6mm Battle Cord - 15m Red
USD 13.64
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Navy Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
Navy Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
USD 0.54
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Tree Frog - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Tree Frog - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
USD 12.66
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Molten Orange - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Molten Orange - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
USD 12.66
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Brown Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
Brown Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
USD 0.54
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Unicorn - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III
Unicorn - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Sunflower Gold Paracord 550 Type III
Sunflower Gold Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Neon Pink & Yellow Diamonds Paracord Type I
Neon Pink & Yellow Diamonds Paracord Type I
USD 0.43
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Tempest - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Tempest - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
USD 12.66
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Golden Stag Beetle - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Golden Stag Beetle - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
USD 12.66
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5.6mm Battle Cord - 15m Neon Orange
5.6mm Battle Cord - 15m Neon Orange
USD 13.64
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5.6mm Battle Cord - 15m Tan
5.6mm Battle Cord - 15m Tan
USD 13.64
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Latte - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III
Latte - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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5.6mm Battle Cord - 15m Woodland
5.6mm Battle Cord - 15m Woodland
USD 13.64
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Mojave - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Mojave - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
USD 12.66
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Reflectable Silver Grey Paracord 550 Type III
Reflectable Silver Grey Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.83
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What is Paracord?

Paracord is available in all sorts of thicknesses, colours and patterns. The various thicknesses are often referred to as "Type" or with the corresponding breaking force (in pounds). For example, the most commonly used "Paracord Type III" is also referred to as "550 Paracord" because it has a breaking force of 550 lbs. (249 kg). In addition to Type III, Type II is also widely used for more elegant knotting and 'Type I', 'Micro' and 'Nano' are often used as accessory cord. The term "Milspec Paracord" is used for Paracord that is made to the strict U.S. Military specifications and is very suitable for outdoor knotting.

Nylon or Polyester Paracord?

Due to the popularity of the paracord there are now many variants available. The majority of paracord users prefer nylon. The main reason is that nylon feels more natural than the more plastic polyester. Nylon paracord is also more elastic, which is experienced as pleasant by knotters.