Paracord outdoors – 10 practical uses
Proven ways paracord makes every trip easier – from camp to mountain hikes.
Paracord at camp – practical uses
From pitching a tent to organising gear – ideas that work in any conditions.
Marek Dąbrowski
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Outdoor
At camp, paracord replaces half a bag of odds and ends. A few metres and three knots are enough to make a camp comfortable.
Three knots that are enough
- 1
Clove hitch
For fixing a line to a tree or a peg. Holds under load and releases in one movement.
- 2
Taut-line hitch
Lets you tension a guy line without any hardware — slide the knot and the line holds.
- 3
Figure eight
A stopper knot that never welds itself shut. You will always be able to untie it, even after a night of rain.
A tarp instead of a tent
A ridge line between two trees plus a tarp is a shelter you can pitch in three minutes and pack in two. Do not skimp on the ridge line — 6 m gives you freedom in choosing trees.
Order in camp
One line for wet kit, a second for backpacks, a third as a handrail for the lantern. Hung-up gear dries faster and does not disappear into the grass.
