How to Make a Paracord Rope

Paracord, or parachute cord, is incredibly useful when you are hiking or engaged in any outdoors activity. However, as you must carry your supplies with you, finding compact and efficient methods of carrying your supplies is essential. One way to carry a large amount of paracord in a small space without letting it get knotted is to make a fast rope. A fast rope allows you to carry large amounts of paracord in a way that can be hung from your pack and unraveled quickly in an emergency.

Things You'll Need

  • Paracord
  • Pegboard
  • 2 pegs
  • Lighter
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Instructions

    • 1

      Decide how much paracord you want to carry. For most people, 100 feet of paracord is sufficient for any emergencies they might encounter.

    • 2

      Cut the length of paracord you wish to carry and use the lighter to burn the ends of the cord to prevent fraying.

    • 3

      Tie a slipknot in one end of the paracord.

    • 4

      Place the pegs about 8 inches apart on the pegboard.

    • 5

      Place the slipknot on the pegboard on one side of a peg. Hold it down with your hand and begin weaving the cord around the pegs in a figure eight pattern. After a few loops, you will be able to release the slipknot and use both hands to weave the cord.

    • 6

      Push the cord tightly down to the pegboard every few loops.

    • 7

      Stop weaving when you have about 18 inches of cord remaining. Carefully remove the cord from the pegs and begin wrapping the pile of cords with the remaining length.

    • 8

      Tuck the end of the paracord through the wrap you just made around the pile of paracord when you have finished wrapping it.

    • 9

      Pull the end with the slipknot out to unravel the fast rope.