550 Cord, is it the best tool in your Survival Kit?

     Many say that 550 cord is about the most usefull thing to have in a survival kit. It can be used for building shelter, starting fire, catching food and repairs among endless other uses. Rope has always been useful, and nylon 550 cord improvements make it very adaptable. It is also very common and easy to find at low cost.

550 cord is available in many colors and qualities, so when shopping for it make sure you buy the kind rated forr 550 pounds and not the decrotive (Chinese) kind

A few simple tools will help with 550 cord projects; scissors, surgical clamp, lighter and an awl (not pictured)

I keep larger lengths of cord in a medium size bag and the smaller lengths in a small zippered pouch so they are easy to find. We use Red and Orange 550 cord for zipper ties on first aid kits and other safety / first aid gear