10 Cool Paracord Projects for the Survivalist

You already know that the paracord is an essential item to include in your preps. It has a lot of survival uses and it can potentially save you in a life and death situation.

But did you know that there are also dozens of DIY projects you can do with paracord? It is a good material to use because it is both very durable and flexible.

These 10 projects which I’m sharing here make it easier to incorporate paracord in your preps. You are already familiar with survival bracelets which are made from a length of paracord that can be unraveled when needed. The following projects will teach you how to create usable items out of paracord such as pouches, belts, slings and water bottle holders. Like the survival bracelet, these can be unraveled whenever you need the paracord to tie your gear together, fix broken laces, secure your shelter, make traps, etc.

1. Let’s Start With The Survival Bracelet

You can buy survival bracelets for cheap but it’s best to make your own because you can customize it and make it just the right length for your wrist.

This tutorial will teach you how to make a quick deploy survival bracelet which you can unravel in just 20 seconds.

Learn how to make a survival bracelet here.

2. Paracord Belt

This DIY paracord rescue belt has up to 50 feet or more (depending on your waist size) of rope that you can readily access when you need it.

Click here for the paracord belt tutorial.

3. Paracord Rifle Sling

This DIY sling made from paracord can be really handy; it helps keep your weapon close by and keeps your hands free.

Learn how to make a paracord rifle sling here.

4. Paracord Sleeping Bag Compression Strap With Handle

This project is simple enough to do but can be really useful in carrying items that can be bundled up tight such as sleeping bags, blankets, tarps, wood, etc.

Click here for the tutorial.

5. Paracord Pouch for Your Survival Tin

If you carry a tiny survival tin, making a pouch for it will keep it protected and enable you to put more items inside the tin and not worry about it bursting open.

Click here for the tutorial.

6. Paracord Bottle Holder Net

This water bottle holder net makes your water more accessible. Perfect if your backpack does not have an accessible water bottle pouch.

Click here for the tutorial.

7. Bow Sling

This DIY paracord sling will keep your bow close by.

Learn how to make this sling here.

8. Paracord Drawstring Pouch

Make a durable bag for your blanket, sleeping bag or tarp using only paracord. You can adjust the size of the drawstring pouch.

Learn how to make it here.

9. Paracord Sling

A sling is an ancient weapon but it can still come in handy in these modern times especially during a SHTF event.

Learn how to create a sling out of paracord in this tutorial.

Click here for the tutorial.

10. Paracord Strap Wrap

Increase the durability of pack straps by adding paracord. This project ensures that you have up to 15 meters of paracord added to your survival preps.

Click here for the tutorial.