This essential survival tool can save your life 10 different ways
Paracord is a thin, strong, braided line that’s useful in dozens of hunting and fishing scenarios, and can mean the difference between life or death in a survival situation. (Tim MacWelch/)This story was originally featured on Outdoor Life.Parachute cord, which is sometimes called paracord or 550 cord because of its 550-pound breaking test, was originally used for parachutes during World War II. But once on the ground, creative soldiers found hundreds of uses for the sturdy cordage, including bootlaces. Cotton and leather boot laces are simply no match for paracord’s breaking strength, high knot strength, or durability, then or now. As the years passed, paracord became a common civilian commodity. These days you can find this stuff anywhere. It’s lightweight, inexpensive, and expendable. It’s also a great item in a survival situation, which is why there should always be a few yards or more in your pack—you’ll be glad it’s...