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550 Paracord Rope 7 Strand 4mm Parachute Cord 31m 50m 100m - Survival Cord for Camping, Tarp Guy Lines, Tent Line, Bracelets & Bushcraft

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550 Paracord Rope 7 Strand 4mm Parachute Cord 31m 50m 100m - Survival Cord for Camping, Tarp Guy Lines, Tent Line, Bracelets & Bushcraft

Name: 550 Paracord Rope 7 Strand 4mm Parachute Cord 31m 50m 100m - Survival Cord for Camping, Tarp Guy Lines, Tent Line, Bracelets & Bushcraft
Rating: 4.87 (75 reviews)

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Utility cord only - never use it for climbing, abseiling, rescue or anything with a fall risk
4mm sheath over seven inner strands, to the familiar 550 pattern
Inner strands pull out for fishing line, thread, snare cord or a boot lace repair
Sheath resists abrasion and does not kink when coiled
31m, 50m and 100m hanks across ten colours
Seal cut ends with a flame so they do not fray

Colour

Length

100m 50m 31m

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Delivery & returns

Tracked delivery on every order. Returns accepted within 30 days in original condition.

What's in the box

1 x hank of 4mm 550 paracord in your chosen colour and length

Specifications

Diameter	4mm, 7 inner strands, 550 pattern
Stated maximum load	550lb (249kg) static, as supplied. This is not a safe working load and not a life-safety rating
Lengths	31m, 50m or 100m hanks
Colours	Ten, including camouflage and high visibility
Inner strands	Usable separately for repairs and fishing line
Certification	None. This is general purpose utility cord
Never use for	Climbing, abseiling, rescue, hauling people, or anything where a fall is possible
Cut ends	Seal with a flame to stop fraying

Product care

Never use paracord for climbing, abseiling, rescue, or any application where a person could fall. It is utility cord with no certification, and knots reduce its strength substantially. Seal cut ends with a flame so they do not fray, and let them cool before handling. Pre-cut and whip the lengths you use regularly so you are not hacking at a full hank in the dark. Inspect cord for nicks, glazing and abrasion before reusing it, and retire damaged sections. Store it dry and out of direct sunlight; UV degrades the sheath over time. Keep the hank somewhere it will not be dragged over rock repeatedly.

Full details

Paracord built to the familiar 550 pattern: a 4mm sheath over seven inner strands, with a stated maximum load of 550lb. The inner strands can be pulled out and used individually as fishing line, thread, snare cord or a boot lace repair, which is why a hank of paracord ends up doing ten jobs on a trip rather than one. The sheath resists abrasion and does not kink when coiled.

Sold in 31 metre, 50 metre and 100 metre lengths across ten colours, from high visibility orange and red through army green, brown, black, blue and several camouflage patterns. Use it for tarp ridgelines and guy lines, tent repairs, lashing gear to a rucksack, hanging a bear bag or food sack, rigging a washing line at camp, or braiding bracelets, lanyards and dog leads.

Seal cut ends with a flame to stop them fraying, and keep lengths pre cut and whipped so you are not hacking at a full hank in the dark. Please note that this is general purpose utility cord, not life safety rope: it should never be used for climbing, abseiling, rescue or anything where a fall is possible. Fellmont Outdoors treats paracord as the one consumable worth restocking before every season.

Diameter: 4mm, 7 inner strands, 550 pattern
Stated maximum load: 550lb (249kg)
Lengths: 31m, 50m and 100m hanks
10 colours including camouflage and high visibility
Inner strands usable separately for repairs and fishing line
Utility cord only; never use for climbing, abseiling or rescue

4mm 7 inner strands, 550 pattern
31-100m Three hank lengths
Utility Not life-safety rope

Read this first

It is utility cord, not climbing rope.

The stated **550lb** figure is a **maximum static load for the cord as supplied**, not a safe working load and **not a life-safety rating**. Paracord has **no dynamic properties, no certification, and knots reduce its strength substantially**. **Never use it for climbing, abseiling, rescue, or anything where a fall is possible.** That is the one rule.

**Never for climbing, abseiling or rescue**
**Not a certified or life-safety rope**
**Knots cut its strength** substantially

The seven strands

One cord, ten jobs.

The reason paracord earns its place is the **seven inner strands**: pull the sheath back and they come out individually as **fishing line, thread, snare cord or a boot lace repair**. That is why a hank ends up doing **ten jobs on a trip** rather than one, and why it is the one consumable worth restocking every season.

**Inner strands** usable separately
**Fishing line, thread, repairs, lacing**
**Abrasion-resistant sheath** that does not kink

What to use it for

Everything that is not load-bearing on a person.

**Tarp ridgelines and guy lines, tent repairs, lashing gear to a rucksack, hanging a food sack, a campsite washing line**, and **braiding bracelets, lanyards and dog leads**. Ten colours from **high-visibility orange and red** through **army green, brown, black, blue** and several **camouflage patterns**.

**Tarp ridgelines, guy lines and tent repairs**
**Lashing, food hangs and washing lines**
**Bracelets, lanyards and dog leads**

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Customer Reviews

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4.87 out of 5 Based on 75 reviews

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Dale Funk21 October 2026
Excellent product, I recommend it.
Nicolas Romaguera21 October 2026
Excellent product, I recommend it.
Hilaria Spinka21 October 2026
Excellent product, I recommend it.
Herb Torphy19 October 2026
Paracord rope with 7 strands inside, recommended
Tabetha O'Reilly18 October 2026
Received the product as ordered, beautiful color, 1 roll has a length of 31 m.
Marjorie Brown12 October 2026
Perfect
Alphonso Batz12 October 2026
Perfect
Collene Hansen9 October 2026
Fast delivery. perfect quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use it for climbing or abseiling?

No. Never. Paracord is utility cord with no certification, no dynamic properties and no safe working load published - and knots in it reduce its strength substantially. The 550lb figure is a static maximum for the cord as supplied, which is a completely different thing from a rope rated to hold a falling person. Use certified climbing rope from a climbing supplier.

What does 550 actually mean?

It refers to the pattern - a 4mm sheath over seven inner strands, with a stated 550lb maximum static load. It is a specification of the cord type rather than a safety rating. Treat it as an indication of how robust the cord is for lashing and rigging, not as permission to hang weight off it.

What are the inner strands for?

Pull the sheath back and the seven inner strands come out individually. People use them as fishing line, as sewing thread for a gear repair, as snare cord, as a replacement boot lace, or as light lashing. It is the main reason paracord is carried rather than any other cord.

Which length should I buy?

31m covers a tarp setup and general camp use with spare. 50m is a sensible stock for someone who uses it regularly. 100m is worth it if you make bracelets, rig regularly or want to cut and whip a set of fixed lengths - it works out considerably cheaper per metre.

How do I stop the ends fraying?

Melt them. A lighter held briefly to a cut end fuses the sheath and the core together. Let it cool before you touch it, and do it outside or over a sink - molten nylon sticks to skin.

Does the colour matter?

Practically, yes. High-visibility orange or red on a guy line is what stops people walking into it in the dark. Camouflage and olive disappear, which is right for a hide and wrong for a tent. Buy a bright colour for anything at shin height.

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