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othan1
26-03-2013, 06:44 PM
Hi, After looking on the internet and seeing the high prices of paracord on online bushcraft shops, I was wondering where does everyone else get paracord or don't they use it if so what do you use instead?

Thanks for you time.

Tony1948
26-03-2013, 06:47 PM
ebay,50m about £4-5

Sar-ian
26-03-2013, 06:49 PM
Depends on the usage, if its only for guy lines etc, poundland/world, but they don't stock it all the time, cheap as chips , or 550 paracord from http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/us-gsa-compliant-550-paracord-248-c.asp , proper good stuff....... cheers Ian...

butchthedog
26-03-2013, 06:49 PM
Have you looked at paracord on FLEABAY loads on there cheaper than dedicated bushcraft shops

Ehecatl
26-03-2013, 06:50 PM
550 paracord is considered the best as it should in theory support 550 lbs. Of course there are cheaper alternatives and it really depends what you need the cord for.

I'm sure other guys on the forum will know where there's cheap 550 to be had.

Cheers,

M@

CanadianMike
26-03-2013, 06:57 PM
I get all mine from knifekits.com, $0.16 per foot, but is also where I get my kydex from too. Works ok for over here, but be a stretch for you Euro guys.

Kernowek Scouser
26-03-2013, 07:35 PM
Depends on the usage, if its only for guy lines etc, poundland/world, but they don't stock it all the time, cheap as chips , or 550 paracord from http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/us-gsa-compliant-550-paracord-248-c.asp , proper good stuff....... cheers Ian...
Same as Ian, although I was in Bushcraftland the other day and their 'utility rope' of old which was a good, but poor man's paracord, seems to have been replaced by thicker 'rope' that looks like that plastic stuff used on washing lines.

jus_young
26-03-2013, 09:46 PM
Endicotts

http://www.endicotts.co.uk/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=para+cord&x=-194&y=-886

Dave ward
08-04-2013, 06:29 AM
Ebay a seller called wildelk . GREAT stuff. i got 100 meters for 7 quid and its from a company that supplies it to the forces.

Bob W
08-04-2013, 02:01 PM
Try THIS (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Web-Tex-ParaCord-Para-Cord-100m-Reel-Bivvi-Basha-Camping-Hiking-Hunting-Survival-/111047272502?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D333005%26algo%3DRIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D12%26meid%3D6818139107074227431%26pid%3D100 011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D2%26sd%3D110977483419%26)

I can't think of anything I couldn't do with it, from hanging tarps, guylines, using in bowdrill, anything really???? I've also had (just given away to a mate) a load of the poundland stuff Sar-ian mentionedand it's slightly thicker but still good.

OakAshandThorn
08-04-2013, 03:02 PM
I use Atwood paracord - http://www.amazon.com/Atwood-Parachute-Cord-Paracord-100ft/dp/B006IVWZG2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1362761396&sr=8-1&keywords=atwood+parachute+cord+550+paracord+100ft
7 strands, excellent quality ;).

FishyFolk
08-04-2013, 04:18 PM
I get mine from whomever sells it for the lowest price including shipping on Ebay.

EJS
08-04-2013, 05:13 PM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261185028540?var=560187988547&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

this guy is quick and reasonable price, have got cord from there twice now.