Gear Aid  Heavy-Duty 550 Paracord - 100 ft.

$17.95

With 100 ft. of heavy-duty cordage, the Gear Aid Heavy-Duty 550 paracord is a go-to utility line for anything from hanging a clothesline or bear bag to making a survival bracelet.

Color: Black Reflective
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Features

  • 100 ft. length offers versatile use; 100% nylon construction provides strength and durability
  • Heavy-duty, 4 mm cordage is ideal for securing a shelter, hanging a bear bag or tying things down
  • 7 inner strands can be pulled apart for use as a fishing line, thread, floss and more
  • Paracord is not intended for climbing use

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Camping

Strength

550 pounds

Size

4mm x 100 ft.

Weight per Foot

2.04 grams

Reviews
39 reviews with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars

94% 16 of 17 reviewers recommended

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Most Helpful Favorable Review

12 people found this review helpful
5 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars
6 years ago
Extremely reflective
Bought to use as bear bag line to see better in the woods. I haven’t used it for that yet but recently used it for a drying line while primitive camping and at night looked through the woods with a headlamp from 100 yards away and it shined bright .
Chump
WI

Most Helpful Critical Review

16 people found this review helpful
5 reviews with an average rating of 1.0 out of 5 stars
4 years ago
Cheap quality
It has a woven nylon shell and a core of non woven nylon. This inner core is not connected to the shell so it slides when the ends are not melted together. This is cheap quality made in china junk.
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Ruben0311
Location:California
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
6 years ago

perfect for whatever you need

550 cord is one of the most useful tools you can have with you at all times. From a survival standpoint it’s something you need to have considering the multitude of uses. The packaging is neat and easy to clip on with the included carabiner. Remember to only use appropriate gear when climbing or anchoring lines though, this little ring is just for light items. Stress tested the line and found no faults so far, for the price it’s perfect for my needs

Chump
Location:Wisconsin
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
6 years ago

Extremely reflective

Bought to use as bear bag line to see better in the woods. I haven’t used it for that yet but recently used it for a drying line while primitive camping and at night looked through the woods with a headlamp from 100 yards away and it shined bright .

Mtn John
Location:Utah
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
5 years ago

Strong&reliable

This is my second purchase of paracord. I love it for the strength & reliability of the cord. I have hung up to 60 lbs; of food in a tree with this cord & no problems.

LilTex
Location:Houston, TX
Age:55–64
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
3 years ago

Great general purpose paracord

This is a great general purpose paracord at a fair price. It is strong and smooth. Knots are easy to set and easy to release. It is strong enough to take most of the stretch out over a long run. The included (no climb) biner is good quality lagniappe. Great addition to my camp pack.

Age:55–64
Ben C
Location:Raleigh, NC
Age:25–34
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
5 years ago

Quality

High quality paracord. Used it to hang my hammock and it held tremendously well.

Age:25–34
Hiram
Location:Bronx, New York
Age:45–54
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
4 years ago

Safety through reflective replacement

Can't say much about 550 parachute chord that hasn't been said in the past. However, about the reflective portion of the multi-use chord, it enhances its visibility for use during the dusk through dark hours. Tent guidelines, and zipper pull tabs, etc.... in naming a few ideas. Love the idea of not only being visible but being safe.

Age:45–54
MBSCREEN
Location:Los Angeles
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
3 years ago

Boot lace replacement

I replaced my boot laces with this 55 paracord. Stronger and reflective!

Sp1nnaker
Location:Puerto Rico
Age:45–54
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
5 years ago

The perfect clothe line for your camp site.

Its reflectiveness at night is very good. Helps you not run into it.

Age:45–54
Fluffy
Location:Gainesville, Florida
Age:65–74
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
7 months ago

Hundreds of Everyday Uses

550 Paracord is a useful size and is reflective. I used some for knife grips and it works great.

Age:65–74
George
Location:Chatsworth Georgia
Age:35–44
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars
4 years ago

Use a thicker rope for bear hangs

Very prone to tangles , go with 750 or thicker for bear hangs .

Age:35–44
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