When you’re out in the woods it never hurts to have an extra length of high-strength cord, but with all the gadgets, gizmos and gear that you might carry it might seem that bringing one more thing is the cord that broke the hiker’s back. However, the folks at Survival Straps had another idea.
Maybe they watched that old Wonder Women series on TV and saw that magic bracelets are the way to go. While the Survival Straps won’t stop a bullet, there is a lot these things will do. Essentially the straps are made of a paracord – 550 test military spec paracord to be precise – that can be untied and unfurled when the need arises. The Regular Survival Bracelet is about $25 and is an inch wide, resembling a watch band, and it unfurls to about 16 feet. This can be used in anyway where paracord might come in handy – to replace a boot lace, sling an arm, replace a broken strap on a pack or just about anything else.
In addition to the basic model the company straps with logos, dog tags and even provides a woman’s version with a bit more color than basic black. The company also offers other products made of paracord, including necklaces, watch bands, belts and rifle slings.
The only downside might be that once you unfurl it you can’t exactly furl it up again. This is after all meant and emergency use item. But the company has you covered. Should you ever “use it,” Survival Straps says “we replace it.” The only catch is you need to send a photo and a survival story for the replacement, which we have to say isn’t a bad way to sell a product.
Survival Straps Official Website
[Via GearJunkie: Paracord Bracelet Unravels to ‘Mini Rope’ for Outdoors]