Good size to replace a shoelace I recently broke a shoelace and was disappointed with the replacement shoelaces available in shoe stores–too thin and wouldn’t stay knotted. After a little trial and error I discovered that this size cord (3/32″) is just right to replace a shoelace in an oxford-style shoe (for bootlaces you’d probably want a larger size). They’re more durable than the replacement laces from the shoe stores, they hold a knot well, and there are lots of color options.
Better than 550 cord Essential piece of gear for survival or bushcraft–or for general work. I’ve always considered 550 cord too bulky and heavy for ultralight backpacking, as well as stronger than necessary for most tasks (the grommets in my tarp or tent will fail with far less than 550 lbs!). With 275 cord, you get about twice the length for the same bulk and weight of the 550… but if you need the strength, you can just double up the 275 lb cord. So it provides far more options. And it has the individual…
Great for making “dummy” cords I purchased this cord to make “dummy cords” for the equipment I carry with me kayaking (radio, GPS, knife, etc). It is thin enough that it doesn’t add much bulk to my setup, but strong enough that I don’t have to worry about losing anything in a flip (which has happened and the cord helped keep everything together). My only complaint is I can never seem to unwind the 100ft hanks without it making a huge knot for me to untie. I wish it was packaged a little differently (maybe wrapped on…
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Good size to replace a shoelace I recently broke a shoelace and was disappointed with the replacement shoelaces available in shoe stores–too thin and wouldn’t stay knotted. After a little trial and error I discovered that this size cord (3/32″) is just right to replace a shoelace in an oxford-style shoe (for bootlaces you’d probably want a larger size). They’re more durable than the replacement laces from the shoe stores, they hold a knot well, and there are lots of color options.
Better than 550 cord Essential piece of gear for survival or bushcraft–or for general work. I’ve always considered 550 cord too bulky and heavy for ultralight backpacking, as well as stronger than necessary for most tasks (the grommets in my tarp or tent will fail with far less than 550 lbs!). With 275 cord, you get about twice the length for the same bulk and weight of the 550… but if you need the strength, you can just double up the 275 lb cord. So it provides far more options. And it has the individual…
Great for making “dummy” cords I purchased this cord to make “dummy cords” for the equipment I carry with me kayaking (radio, GPS, knife, etc). It is thin enough that it doesn’t add much bulk to my setup, but strong enough that I don’t have to worry about losing anything in a flip (which has happened and the cord helped keep everything together). My only complaint is I can never seem to unwind the 100ft hanks without it making a huge knot for me to untie. I wish it was packaged a little differently (maybe wrapped on…