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made some survival bracelets today.
made from 550 paracord. used a lanyard knot for the loop and button, then wove a cobra stitch around the loop.
StorminMormon
10-28-2010, 14:39
Nicely done. I'll upload a picture of a few of mine. I've worn one every day now for about a year. People ask me about them all the time. I've gotten to the point to where I make "seasonal" survival bracelets. 4th of July, Valentine's Day, stuff like that.
Mountain Wildman
10-28-2010, 15:14
made some survival bracelets today.
made from 550 paracord. used a lanyard knot for the loop and button, then wove a cobra stitch around the loop.
Make the cord longer and do a double, Makes for a wider bracelet with about 15 to 20 feet of continuous cord.;)
ahhh the king cobra stitch. haven't made one like that yet. probably gonna make one like that next.
Mountain Wildman
10-28-2010, 15:52
ahhh the king cobra stitch. haven't made one like that yet. probably gonna make one like that next.
It's a manly design!!!:sun
Rocket Jones
10-28-2010, 17:03
I made one with orange inside and black outer, used a small buckle (with whistle, like one you'd find on your sternum strap) instead of the loop and knot. I don't wear it, but it was fun to make.
HiKen2011
10-28-2010, 18:24
It's a manly design!!!:sun
I want one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
For those of you that get into stuff like this here's two of the best links I've found:
Stormdrane's Blog (http://stormdrane.blogspot.com/)
and
TyingItAllTogether's YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/TyingItAllTogether)
Enjoy!
Sierra Echo
10-28-2010, 18:48
I want one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
me too!!!!!!
Would it make a good noose if I get lost in Death Valley or fall into a cravasse? :-? :D
Just kidding. Cool bracelets.
@ HiKen I'll make one for you send me a PM or go to my site listed below:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/bighatcreations
I have orange and green, and can make the standard cobra stitch or the king cobra stitch. whatever size you like. cord only or with a buckle... the options are limitless...
Why is it a survival bracelet?
I could make nice sandals out of that.
StorminMormon
10-30-2010, 22:13
Why is it a survival bracelet?
I could make nice sandals out of that.
That's a good question. There are many a guy (and gal) that "never go anywhere without their knife or multitool." They consider it an essential part of their everyday carry (wallet, keys, phone, what-have-you).
In certain emergency or survival situations - cordage is worth it's weight in gold and then some. Even more so than a knife. It's not hard at all to make a sharp-edge object (go lookup flint-napping). But cordage can be difficult to come by, and even if the natural materials exist in your environment to make cordage, it is very time consuming.
My double-wrap cobra braid bracelet offers almost 30 feet of cordage. If I were to remove the 7 strands inside the sheath, I would then have almost 240 feet of cordage (7 strands + 1 sheath * 30 feet). Each of the strands is still pretty darn strong. All of them together are tested at 550 lbs of strength or more, but 550 lbs may not always be necessary for bandaging, building shelter, fishing, lashing a spear, [insert a million and 1 uses], and that's just for starters!
So if you carry a knife everywhere...you GOTTA have one of these. If not 2 or 3!
mweinstone
10-30-2010, 22:13
the string starts fire builds shelter catches food makes clotheing attracts mates goes to the movies with you and the number one cool thing the survival braclet does for a long distance thru hiker attempting to traverse 14 eastern {shots fired in hoody}seaboard states on a hike of the appalachian trail 2175 miles from maine to georgia is,.........drummroll please......................................looks cool. macrame peoples are directly related to macaronie people as evidensed by hikers eating alot of macs and cheese whils macrameing. duh. eggsulent to see my oldest hippy adventure comming to voge. now, can you sell it. i did. many hot dogs and baked beans await the macrame entrenpanure.
mweinstone
10-30-2010, 22:21
to rise to the very pinnicle of the macreme empire one must focus on such as windowshade and purse. never ring or bracelet as these are widely made. but a single windowshade , although takes a summer to make, fetches four hundred dollars to the itchy hippy in need of soap. just sayin. times are bad. macs bac.
jeepcachr
10-30-2010, 22:29
I've made a LOT of paracord projects. My favorite bracelet is a zipper sinet.
I've got 42 colors, i get it from http://www.vtarmynavy.com/
I see. Survival sandals would be better. Multiple use, too.
survival sandals would quickly wear out, especially on a thru...
I just like making the bracelets, and other stuff. something i started doing on deployment a few weeks back. just got home to a camera, thought i'd post them...
Sierra Echo
10-31-2010, 08:09
I need me a survival necklace/neck choker! :sun
i can make one. check out my etsy site. it's pretty basic right now, but just send me some measurements and we can figure it out.
made some new ones with buckles. i like this a lot better. plus you have an extra buckle in case one breaks on your pack. it's about the size of a small sternum strap buckle...
It's a fun project but they're mostly for novelty. I have yet to see any thru hiker wear one.
This is a very interesting thing, and the greatest thing about it is that it's very exciting. If we'll think about it from the point of survival, then we'll see that some small bracelet can save the most valuable thing you have - your life. Thanks for the information. I will definitely make such a bangle for me.
johnnyjohnson2043
04-02-2011, 11:51
Cool but I think a pair of survival suspenders would be more practical. A bracelet is for decoration, suspenders hold up your pants. If my shirt had a pocket I would also make a survival pocket protector. Sorry, my nerd is showing.
Northern Lights
04-02-2011, 12:08
I want one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Me too!!!!!!!!!!
Made my dogs collar and leash that way :)
It's a fun project but they're mostly for novelty. I have yet to see any thru hiker wear one.
I keep mine in the corner with my bow drill. Never know when the 10 or 12 Bic lighters laying around the house will all refuse to light at the same time!
:)
kayak karl
04-02-2011, 13:06
can i promote my business on whiteblaze or is this for non donating members only??????????????
stick on you arm and sell it as used gear
kayak karl
04-02-2011, 13:19
stick on you arm and sell it as used gear
endubyu, good job. you must have a way for cheating and lying. good advice:D
This is made with mirror image dragon knots... Over 18 feet of AirCore Pro Dyneema from Bozeman Mountain Works... And yes, I've had to use it on the trail... Once to hang my food bag... Never leave home without it...
I want one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
There is a demo on the "Backpacker" magazine site, they are not difficult to do.
Nearly Normal
04-04-2011, 17:39
A friend just sent my wife one.
appears that the etsy link is bad.