[snowshoe67]

I just got some ''Spectra sewing thread" 90 lb test size is (aprox) .5mm Blk. on a 100 yd.spool from Country Comm. Great stuff for tying things use to tie up Parachute Bags and so forth.

[cowgirlup]

Originally Posted by Iloveblades

Mind if I ask what kind of project takes 300 ft?

It's a couple of projects. I wanted to make a couple of belts and a bracelet.
Then whatever is left over can be put in the emergency bag or the hiking packs.

Unless i decide to weave myself a small shelter...

[kevin]

Originally Posted by Iloveblades

Mind if I ask what kind of project takes 300 ft?

she's been knitting a paracord body suit....

and to answer the question, about 50' pre-cut into proper lengths for tarp; probably 25' more in my creations (bracelet, firesteels, knife, staff, beads etc.)

[Jack Aubrey]

Around 200 feet. Which is to say not enough! (My wife has accused me of having a para cord fetish.)

[JMJKD]

4- 25ft hanks...+ 1- 50ft hank with additional 30 ft on braclet and various hanks on knives and other items. with 15ft of repelling grade rope to boot.

[Slade N. Illinois]

Lets see... hanks- 1x100', 2x50', 2x25', 4x10'
Also- shoelaces have an extra 4' each, tarp has 75' total, walking stick has 20'

[Celticwarrior]

2 - 50' hanks, 1 - 100' spool, 1 - wristband (>12') about 3' each wrapped around handles of: E-tool, cheap sheath survival knife, ranger axe. plus replaced boot laces with about 3' + of paracord with melted tips. I don't recall what amounts are in the bag I keep my tent, fly and tarp in. Likely the 30' mainline, plus several (less than a dozen) smaller pieces for tie downs and fly lashings.

Also, replaced all buttons on hunting clothes with 20# fishing mono-line.

[kevin]

Originally Posted by Celticwarrior

Also, replaced all buttons on hunting clothes with 20# fishing mono-line.

cool idea. maybe chinese button knot w/ paracord would make some good replacements too!

[crazydave]

do you not find kinked cord difficult to use? I've had my had band for 10 years at least in sun wind rain and snow and I know its going to be a pain if I have to unravel it. same for the wrist band I have which goes in the shower and anywhere else.

for general use I have a few 10 foot hanks in each back pocket and a few distributed around my gear. survival wise you should need very little cord I reckon.

[Slade N. Illinois]

Originally Posted by crazydave

survival wise you should need very little cord I reckon.

I think NEED is the key word here. Want is a whole nother thing