Alternatives to paracord ?

[Paullyfuzz]

Personally, i dont like the proper paracord and was wondering what is out there that is just as good, but doesnt have he inner strands ?

Paul

 

[w00dsmoke]

MOD comms cord, rarer than hens teeth on ebay but thinner, stronger, better for knotwork and very light weight. Awesome stuff and very very cheap when for sale. eg. i payed around £5 for around 300 meters years ago.

 

[Shewie]

What is there not to like about it Paul ?

Comms cord is good though, I got a load from rvops a few weeks ago

 

[Gill]

try amsteel blue or dyneema cord,it comes in varios thicknesses and does not stretch and is far stronger than 550.

 

[Asa Samuel]

Endicott's recently put up a new product on their website for me which is about %50 thicker than standard paracord but doesn't have the inner core, it's from the larger cargo parachutes.

http://www.endicotts.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1868

 

[forestwalker]

I actually prefer 4 mm braided polyester to paracord. It is thicker (so you can handle it easier uner load), non-elastic, and much easier to find here in Sweden.

 

[Crafty]

Dyneema is pricey but it is rediculously strong (IE. They make bullet-proof stuff out of it), I found it difficult to find thick Dyneema (IE. 8mm) but in the end I found the stuff. If you decide to go with Dyneema, here's the links:

3mm Dyneema: http://www.roostersailing.com/merch...&Product_Code=ROPD3&Category_Code=dyn&SortBy=

6mm Dyneema: http://www.roostersailing.com/merch...Product_Code=ROPDY6&Category_Code=dyn&SortBy=

8mm Dyneema: http://www.roostersailing.com/merch...Product_Code=ROPDY8&Category_Code=dyn&SortBy=

Disclaimer: I don't have any connection with Roosersailing, nor it affliates.

 

[EdS]

baler twine - cheao and comes but the mile.


I've also got a load of proper old fashioned jute hairy baler twin. Strong, very weather resistant (I've some that is been out side for 2 years and is still holding things together) plus it can be used as tinder and will rot once on the floor if dropped

 

[andywinkk]

There is some good cord in go outdoors at the mo paul,, cheep aswell

 

[rik_uk3]

Tent guyline cord is easily strong enough for most things, paracord is grossly overrated and overused INHO

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120450526656&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

[helixpteron]

AirCore PRO Dyneema is 1.7mm dia' and has a breaking strain of 560lbs.

Its also weighs very little.

 

[DavidJT]

Dyneema for strength, but Paracord for versatility ... you can strip it down and do all sorts of stuff with those inner strands

 

[Air Pirate]

I've started including a roll of jute twine in my bag. It's good enough for alot of various tying tasks, is biodegradable, and can be used as tinder in a pinch.

 

[helixpteron]

I've started including a roll of jute twine in my bag. It's good enough for alot of various tying tasks, is biodegradable, and can be used as tinder in a pinch.

Me too, I bought a 125 metre roll of natural Jute twine for 79p, there's also a 50 metre roll of green for 49p and a 250 metre roll of natural

 

[PC2K]

i also like jute twine because its biodegradable.

As for jobs that require strenght, prussikcord/climbing accesory cord. 5mm and up will support you body weight.

 

[MartiniDave]

I like the green jute garden twine too, it can be had very cheaply. I picked up some 4mm plastic stuff in B&Q the other day, about £3 for 50 metres, for those jobs that need a bit of strength, but would be a waste of paracord or climers accessory cord.
Baling string is good too, and tends to be a by-product on dairy farms that just gets binned or burnt, so its even cheaper!

Dave