Videos tagged with DIY Cordage

Kevin Estella from Fieldcraft Survival demonstrates how to strengthen cordage, specifically 550 paracord, by using a twist overlay or reverse wrapping technique. This method involves twisting sections of the cord away and pulling others back, creating a unified, stronger strand. Estella emphasizes carrying cordage as a vital survival skill and shows how to double the strength of a single piece of cordage for various applications like keychains, dog leashes, or tool lanyards.

This guide details how to construct a DIY Plastic Bottle Cordage Cutter, a survival hack for creating strong, weather-resistant cordage from recycled plastic bottles. The project, estimated to cost under $5, involves assembling a simple mechanism using common hardware and a razor blade. Expert instruction from SensiblePrepper emphasizes practical application for survival situations and general utility.