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Cut a two-foot of cord, melt the ends, and fold it in half. Wrap the doubled-up cord around your wrist. Pull the tag ends through the loop. Tie an overhand knot with the ends. Adjust the knot so you can slip a finger between the cord and your wrist.
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While this "survival bracelet" looks cool (and I have made many in my day) it's not suitable to use as a true survival bracelet. The knot used (also called an alternating square knot) allows only 10ft or so of paracord to be used and the sharp bends created weaken the cord significantly over time.
— Chris Buck
Neat. Going to get some supplies and Flash and I can make them next weekend at PCT Trail Fest.
— pcthiker
I made these for all my friends...one for an 8" wrist has approx. 4m of paracord if you double the cord before knot tying and then double the knots into the King Cobra knot. I also made belts...one fit for a 34" waist has approx. 70m of paracord. As for the not being a true survial tool comment, I prefer to think that my brain, planning and common sense, are the only "true suvival" tool I need, but what hiker, camper, outdoor lover has never had a situation where a couple extra feet of rope wasn't useful?
— hi-linehiker
Chris, what are your suggestions to make a better bracelet?
Anyone got any thoughts on things to weave into the bracelet to increase its "survival" usefulness?
— Jonathan
There are different weaves you can do if you want a bracelet with more paracord. My wife made these with her Cub Scouts and they were a big hit.
— Scott
Sounds like a great project to do with my kids.
— Brandon
I use a variation of this with a sennet braid. It doesn't allow for as much cordage per inch of braid, but it unravels completely by untying just one knot. IMHO, if I need para-cord for something I'd rather not spend a half hour unraveling the other. I've mad one into a necklace which allows me to carry more at a time and keeps my wrists free.
— corwin
Chris Buck, do you have any links to a survival bracelet that is true? Please don't leave us hangin' after the Debbie Downer post, man.
— Beth
I am a U.S. Army Pilot, who has been to multiple survival schools, as well as an Infantryman before I was a pilot. I have worn one of these since '03, and it has come in handy. 10ft is better than no feet, and gear requires maintenance. If it gets weak and dirty, make another. Wear two if you want more.
— Brrendan
Heaven forbid you should need this for a tourniquet. It takes as long to undo as to tie. I think it is easier to use a double daisy chain (beaver tail) weave instead of the cobra. The beaver tail is a slip knot, so it comes undone as fast as it can be pulled. It looks good, too. It takes a long time to tie, but the process is easier than this one.
— Jim Tibensky
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