Paracord and Personality

Paracord and Personality

Which Paracord are you?

For the past few months I have been bringing you as many great Paracord ideas and Paracord products as I can find, but today we take a step back. We offer a huge variety of Paracord here at Paracord Planet ranging from 750 to Nano cord and everything in between and receive plenty of amazing feedback from you guys every day. But have you ever stopped to think why you buy the particular Paracord that you buy? Sure you say: “Because I want to make one awesome bracelet,” which is definitely true. But have you ever wondered what your Paracord selection said about you, or better yet, what Paracord you are?

This might be a long shot, but I believe your Paracord says a lot about who you are as a person, essentially, certain Paracord reflects a certain personality. Much in the same way you can take a quiz to find out “What Game of Thrones character are you?” you should be able to discover what Paracord type you are, based on how you respond to a few behavioral based quiz questions. If only a quiz of this magnitude existed…

Introducing our first-ever Paracord personality quiz “Which Paracord are you?” This will reveal your Paracord Personality analog. As a result, you might discover a new Paracord you have never tried before and in the process find out something totally new about yourself! Are you reliable Mil-Spec or flashy Glow-In-The-Dark? Take the quiz to find out and feel free to leave a comment below to let us know if you think it was right. Also, stop by our Facebook page and ‘Like’ it to get all the latest and greatest deals!

Reflective Paracord

Spring is Reflective Paracord Season

Spring is finally here, enjoy it with Paracord

            For most of the country, this past winter was one of the roughest in recent history with record lows or unseasonably long stretches of cold being felt from coast to coast. Fargo, ND (our headquarters) was no exception; we endured weeks where the futile barometer never rose above 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Thus, it is with a happy (and warm!) heart that I write this blog to usher in Spring 2014. Many of you in warmer climes may argue that it has been spring for several weeks, that I should have written this sooner and so on; I will counter by saying it is currently 35 degrees here, close to the warmest temperature this spring. Spring in Fargo is something akin to a garage sale: all the things that have been stuck inside all winter are finally put out for all to see (and it’s not always pretty). We take to the streets and sidewalks en masse to walk, run or just feel natural light.

            Thus, the motivation behind my blog this week lies in my concern over the safety and enjoyment of this collective spring of ours. It is obvious that Paracord makes everything better, but you may be wondering how it can really make your spring that much better (especially because if you live north of Nebraska you are already dancing in the streets). The answer: Reflective Paracord. This little gem of a Paracord is the perfect addition to your spring wardrobe! Not only does it come in a great selection of colors to enable you to coordinate it with any outfit or other Paracord project, but it is still 550 lb test so it is as reliable as ever.

            What really makes Reflective Paracord the perfect cord for spring is safety. Adding a small amount of Reflective Paracord to your Paracord projects obviously adds style, but as you head out the door this spring, be safe with Reflective Paracord. Reflective Paracord is the perfect cord to put into your shoelaces, make a headband with or create a dog collar. It can also be used to tie a water bottle, braid a dog leash or create a traditional bracelet; the idea is to make sure your traditional spring equipment is as reflective as possible. That way, when you venture out into the early morning darkness or are outside enjoying the evening into the night, you will be as safe as possible.

Do not be afraid to try our Reflective Micro Cord as well!

Be sure to check out our complete selection of Reflective Paracord, starting at only $3.99 with a wide range of colors. Also, ‘Like’ our Facebook Page to stay up on the latest deals and be entered to win an array of fantastic weekly giveaways. Drop a comment below to let me know what you will be making out of reflective Paracord this spring.

Glow in the Dark Paracord

I’m Feeling GIDdy: The Top 5 Uses of Glow In The Dark Paracord

The best Paracord you have never tried

            Most of us fondly recall glow in the dark (GID) from our backs, looking at the many glowing stars and planets stuck to our ceiling. If your childhood bears any commonality with mine it was pure fascination with GID and those seemingly endless stars. Jump ahead a few proms, football practices and finals week all-nighters and my fascination remains, in another form. Glow in the Dark Paracord and Glow in the Dark Tracer Paracord are seen as gimmicks in the Paracord world to a certain extent, I will explain not only why they are awesome (because they are GID) but also how useful they can be to you.

            I would like to pause here to explain the difference between Glow in the Dark Paracord (Glow Cord) and Glow in the Dark Tracer Paracord.  Glow Cord is completely glow in the dark with no other colors in it and has a minimum tensile strength of 350lbs. Glow in the Dark Tracer Paracord is real, 550lb test Paracord that has GID fibers woven into it.

GID Tracer Cord

Glow Cord

 

So without further adieu, the top 5 uses:

Photo Credit: Stormdrane

5. General Use:

Sorry this one is not that original, but I wanted to get my point across here. Having a supply of Glow Cord/Tracer Paracord on you can be a great idea. As I have written about in previous blogs, there are a number of great ways to store Paracord so it is convenient anytime you might need it. You never know when a little glow might come in handy in the field, whether it is tying up a boat or leaving a few knots to find your way back.

4. TIAT’s Strapped Endless Falls

It goes without saying that you can work Glow Cord or Tracer Paracord into any project you want for a unique and fun twist, but as expected TIAT gives the best example. J.D. is up to his usual tricks with this video showcasing how to make his beautiful design. I believe this design best takes advantage of the color and effects of Glow cord while incorporating them into a beautiful design with other colors.

Image Source: Kids Paracord ID

3. Medical ID Bracelet

Although any Paracord bracelet could be made into a Medical ID bracelet, the inclusion of glow cord appears to be extremely practical. Having a Medical ID bracelet made from Paracord is smart in that in many cases someone with a Medical ID bracelet is more likely to be in an emergency situation where Paracord might benefit them, more than others. Also, the GID aspect makes wearing these bracelets more fun for kids and easier to find for adults.

2. Knife/Flashlight Handle

Image Source: Stormdrane

Anyone who has hunted and brought their knife/flashlight along (which I assume all of you would) knows how frustrating it can be to fish around for your knife/flashlight in the dark. Furthermore, if you hunt in Minnesota like I do, or somewhere similar like the South Pole, you know how cold a flashlight can be to touch after a long hunt in the cold. Wrapping your knife or flashlight in Glow Cord kills the proverbial two birds with one stone (or in this case one hank). This is in addition to the fact that it just plain looks awesome, there are many ways to wrap a knife or flashlight, but this is an excellent video, again by TIAT.

1. Lanyard/Key Chain

Image Source: madcov

This comes in at #1 because of how practical it is. You are most likely going to be using a key on a daily basis, either for your home, car or office, why not make it easier to find? By making a lanyard out of Glow Cord or GID Tracer Paracord you are not only making your key much easier to find in any low-light situation, but simultaneously making it much more stylish as well. Not to mention, you will always have a small bit of Paracord with you, just in case you need it (which is almost as reassuring as knowing you can find your key before work).

Thanks for reading, if you are looking for more GID products check out our GID Buckles, Micro Cord and Combo Kits! Please comment and let me know what project you are going to use Glow Cord in next and be sure to ‘Like’ our Facebook page for the latest deals!