Paracord Storage

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Vin

Discussion Starter · Apr 13, 2013

So, usually I use a type of sinnet as described by ITStactical, in which it wraps up in a nice circular shape, and I can easily tug on one end to unravel.

Do you guys have any other idea's on storage/management? What about for hiking purposes? What do you do?

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mike

· #2 · May 2, 2013

How much parachord are you taking with you? Isn't it wrapped around something, or are you taking bundles of parachord with you?

Vin

Discussion Starter · #3 · May 5, 2013

Generally, I carry a bundle. I always have a bracelet and lanyard, but I was thinking of a good "ready to use" situation for like 100ft or more.

Any ideas?

Southern_cordist

· #4 · May 17, 2013 (Edited)

[ame]http://youtu.be/xXk9T1gq6C0[/ame]

Pipa knot... Not sure if it will work with 100', good for shorter lengths

Jerry-D-Young

· #5 · Aug 8, 2013

Storage & Work Tool

I just ordered 2 of the TricornE Spool Tools. They look great, but after they get in I'll give a hands on review.

http://tricornellc.wix.com/tricorne-01#

Just my opinion

J-Will

· #6 · Aug 8, 2013

Gatorade bottles cleaned out with a hole in the cap. Coiled up in the bottle and tied off outside the cap. Works great.

Vin

Discussion Starter · #7 · Aug 8, 2013

Southern_cordist said:
http://youtu.be/xXk9T1gq6C0

Pipa knot... Not sure if it will work with 100', good for shorter lengths

Nice! I don't know how I missed this for several months, but I like it! :cheers1:

Jerry-D-Young said:
I just ordered 2 of the TricornE Spool Tools. They look great, but after they get in I'll give a hands on review.

http://tricornellc.wix.com/tricorne-01#

Just my opinion

Thank you. That's actually pretty sweet. I wasn't aware anything like that existed. :2thmup:

MrParacord

· #8 · Aug 8, 2013

J-Will said:
Gatorade bottles cleaned out with a hole in the cap. Coiled up in the bottle and tied off outside the cap. Works great.

How hard/easy is it to get the paracord inside a bottle? What if I use 100' how do I get it into the bottle?

Paracord_Monkey4

· #9 · Aug 8, 2013

MrParacord said:
How hard/easy is it to get the paracord inside a bottle? What if I use 100' how do I get it into the bottle?

Put a metal bead on the end or tie a quarter to it. Works like a charm, but back to the OP. I just coil it. Its fast and easy to undo

J-Will

· #10 · Aug 9, 2013

MrParacord said:
How hard/easy is it to get the paracord inside a bottle? What if I use 100' how do I get it into the bottle?

Well it isnt the easiest, but not hard. You can use a bead like ^ he said as well to help

Questor

· #11 · Aug 10, 2013 (Edited)

Paracord_Monkey4 said:
Put a metal bead on the end or tie a quarter to it. Works like a charm, but back to the OP. I just coil it. Its fast and easy to undo

explain, please

I do a chain stitch and then a chain stitch with that.
then I either put it into a stuff sack with the end sticking out
or in the side pocket (good fit) of my day pack.
100 feet also fits very well in the side pocket of my EDC bag.

JohnsonwiVP

· #12 · Sep 16, 2013

Jerry-D-Young said:
I just ordered 2 of the TricornE Spool Tools. They look great, but after they get in I'll give a hands on review.

http://tricornellc.wix.com/tricorne-01#

Just my opinion

WHOA!! Now that's an awesome way to store paracord!! A premier way in fact. But because I couldn't find any spools specifically designed for smaller amounts of paracord. So my engineering self designed a spool out of foam board as a prototype for a wooden version to store up to 200ft of paracord. I needed them. Video coming soon!!

J-Will said:
Well it isnt the easiest, but not hard. You can use a bead like ^ he said as well to help

I really like this idea!! It works!

MrParacord

· #13 · Sep 16, 2013

I store my paracord in a box. I'm currently looking for a better way to store my paracord.

JohnsonwiVP

· #14 · Sep 17, 2013 (Edited)

Storing my paracord

[ame="http://youtu.be/mKN1iV32pXc"]http://youtu.be/mKN1iV32pXc[/ame]

MrParacord

· #15 · Sep 18, 2013

Nice idea.

paracordist

· #16 · Sep 19, 2013

this is how i do it.i just bought some dollar store containers,then i just threw the paracord in there and poke a hole in the top of it and pulled it through the hole.you might be able to fit 200 feet of cord in there but i doubt it.

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Jerry-D-Young

· #17 · Sep 20, 2013

Well, I've had my Spool Tools for a while now, and I must say they are everything their websites says they are. These are more for field use than project use, but they will certainly work for projects, too. They are tough, hold the 100' of 550 cord nicely, the mini-Bic fits he slot well and is easy in and out. The cutter works great, making nice clean cuts, leaving ends that are easy to burn into small, tight finished ends. The cord has to be slightly sawed into the burning slots, but it holds it firmly and makes for easy burning to melt the end.

I'm a big fan now and will probably order a couple more. I see there is a drawing with Spool Tools as the prizes. I highly recommend entering for they really are a nice product to have, especially for field use.

Just my opinion.

MrParacord

· #18 · Sep 20, 2013

Jerry-D-Young said:
Well, I've had my Spool Tools for a while now, and I must say they are everything their websites says they are. These are more for field use than project use, but they will certainly work for projects, too. They are tough, hold the 100' of 550 cord nicely, the mini-Bic fits he slot well and is easy in and out. The cutter works great, making nice clean cuts, leaving ends that are easy to burn into small, tight finished ends. The cord has to be slightly sawed into the burning slots, but it holds it firmly and makes for easy burning to melt the end.

I'm a big fan now and will probably order a couple more. I see there is a drawing with Spool Tools as the prizes. I highly recommend entering for they really are a nice product to have, especially for field use.

Just my opinion.

Are you a sales rep? LOL I'm joking.

lesleyo

· #19 · Oct 18, 2013

I made the beginners error and wound my cord in to a ball

Lesson learned.

As I have a lot of cord coming next week I have been wondering how to store it, I thought I would beg some spools from the local haberdashers, but then I saw these
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Clear-Shoe-Boxes-Interlocking-Dividers/dp/B0035GWVLM

Keeps the cord clean, see through boxes, stackable, punch a hole in the side and hey presto!!

Questor

· #20 · Oct 19, 2013

ya know . . .
It looks like there's already a hole in them. right where they interlock.

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