The Art Of Making Rescue/Survival Bands
A couple of days ago, our oldest daughter asked if we knew a store that would carry and sell paracord, because she wanted to craft a rescue bracelet out of it. Curiosity killed the cat, but since a cat has nine lives, I figured I could spare one and asked her what a 'rescue' bracelet was.
She told me it is an easy to make bracelet and depending on its length, would unravel in no time into about 7 to 8 feet of cord which is then ready to be used for anything you could need outdoors like lashings, shoelaces, snares, tying things up, or even repelling yourself down a mountain or cliff. When taking apart, the inner threads can be applied as fishing line or for sewing.
To give you a good idea of how much feet of paracord you would end up with; one inch of the bracelet equates to about one foot of cord.
Paracord is essential when being in the outdoors a lot and should be a staple in any survival kit. It is very lightweight, but extremely strong and flexible.
In case you rather have a very long cord, then it may be better to craft a belt out of it which can be done the same way as you would the bracelet. It is rather simple and easy and you would need scissors, a lighter to sear the ends, a tape measure, a clasp or belt buckle, and enough feet of cord for your project.
This instruction video shows you one of the several techniques used for making a rescue bracelet, key chain, or belt.
After watching this I think you are good to go, because now you know the ropes!
She told me it is an easy to make bracelet and depending on its length, would unravel in no time into about 7 to 8 feet of cord which is then ready to be used for anything you could need outdoors like lashings, shoelaces, snares, tying things up, or even repelling yourself down a mountain or cliff. When taking apart, the inner threads can be applied as fishing line or for sewing.
To give you a good idea of how much feet of paracord you would end up with; one inch of the bracelet equates to about one foot of cord.Paracord is essential when being in the outdoors a lot and should be a staple in any survival kit. It is very lightweight, but extremely strong and flexible.
In case you rather have a very long cord, then it may be better to craft a belt out of it which can be done the same way as you would the bracelet. It is rather simple and easy and you would need scissors, a lighter to sear the ends, a tape measure, a clasp or belt buckle, and enough feet of cord for your project.
This instruction video shows you one of the several techniques used for making a rescue bracelet, key chain, or belt.
After watching this I think you are good to go, because now you know the ropes!
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