550 Cord (aka Paracord) Bracelets

If you have been nosing around outdoor lifestyle websites recently you may have seen someone wearing a braided bracelet or wristband. So, what the heck is that all about? The recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have seen many of our military personnel deployed overseas in both hostile and challenging territory. Some of our soldiers have taken to wearing bracelets made of 550 cord, also commonly known as paracord. As any survivalist out there will tell you a good knife and a length of cord can go a long way in keeping you alive if you find yourself in a survival situation.