550 Paracord

550 Pounds of Strength. 100 Feet of Possibilities. Made in USA.

Imagine having 100 feet of military-grade cordage that can secure shelters, repair gear, hang food bags, lash equipment, create emergency tourniquets, and solve a thousand problems in the field. This isn't cheap hardware store rope—this is genuine 550 paracord with seven internal strands that give you eight separate lines in one compact package. When you need cordage that won't fail, this is what you reach for.

Why This Paracord Belongs in Every Kit:

• True 550 lb Tensile Strength — Tested and proven to hold 550 pounds. Strong enough for shelters, bear bags, emergency rappelling, and critical survival tasks
• 7-Strand Core = 8 Lines in 1 — Pull out the inner strands for fishing line, sewing thread, snare wire, dental floss, or lashing. One cord, endless uses
• Made in the USA — Premium American manufacturing you can trust when your life depends on it
• UV, Rot & Mildew Resistant — Won't degrade in sunlight, moisture, or harsh conditions. Lasts for years in your pack
• Colorfast Dye — Won't run, bleed, or fade. Stays vibrant and visible for safety and signaling
• 100 Feet Per Roll — Enough cordage for multiple shelters, repairs, and emergency situations without running short
• Lightweight at 8 oz — Packs small, weighs little, but delivers massive utility
• 5/32 inch Diameter — Perfect size for knots, lashing, and general use. Not too thick, not too thin

Specifications:

• Tensile Strength: 550 lb (249 kg)
• Length: 100 feet per roll
• Diameter: 5/32 inch (4 mm)
• Weight: 8 oz (227 g) per 100 ft
• Construction: 7-strand core (8 lines total)
• Features: UV resistant, rot resistant, mildew resistant, colorfast
• Made in: USA

100+ Uses in the Field:

• Shelter: Ridgelines, guylines, tarp tie-downs, hammock suspension
• Gear Repair: Pack straps, boot laces, tent poles, broken buckles
• Camp Tasks: Clotheslines, bear bag hangs, equipment lashing, firewood bundling
• Emergency: Tourniquets, splints, rescue lines, emergency rappelling
• Inner Strands: Fishing line, sewing thread, snare wire, bow drill cord, dental floss, lashing
• Crafts: Bracelets, lanyards, knife wraps, gear loops

The Pathfinder Difference: We only carry genuine 550 paracord made in the USA to military specifications. Cheap imported paracord often has fewer strands, lower tensile strength, and fails when you need it most. This is the real deal—the same cordage trusted by military personnel, search and rescue teams, and serious outdoorsmen worldwide.

Essential For: Bug out bags, survival kits, camping gear, hiking packs, hunting equipment, emergency preparedness, bushcraft, backpacking, and anyone who values reliable, multi-purpose cordage.

Note: Colors may vary slightly from photos depending on dye lot, but quality and performance remain consistent.

MADE IN THE USA

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