Paracord Planet 550 lb, 50' Foot Hank, Parachute Cord. Also Known as Paracord Rope, Parachute Rope, Utility Cord, Tactical Cord, and Military Cord. USA Made to Provide Durability and Strength.

Paracord is a lightweight rope made of nylon kermantle material.

It originated in the use of World War II for paratroopers.

Once the troops were in the field, they found many uses for the paracord in a variety of applications.

Present day, paracord is used as a general purpose utility cord by both the military and civilians.

The outer sheath is made up of a high number of strands giving it its shape, size, and texture.

Paracord has a diameter of about 5/32 of an inch (4 mm).

What can paracord be used for? Paracord gives you endless possibilities for uses.

You can secure items in place by tying them down, hoist up objects to higher levels to keep them out of reach, remove the inner strands to use as sewing thread or fishing line.