(Part 3) Best tactical paracords according to redditors

That's a tough call OP. I think personally, if it was me, I'd find a used Honda or Toyota SUV for around 1,200, and then spend 800 dollars on gear for living out of that vehicle, including gear to live in case that vehicle breaks down within the next year.

800 dollars on gear is actually plenty of money...I'll give you a rough list just as example:

1. Tent w/Rainfly - $76.00 - https://www.amazon.com/Mountainsmith-Lichen-Peak-Tent-1-Person/dp/B072J9LDFK/ref=sr_1_20?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1549583739&sr=1-20&keywords=solo+tent&refinements=p_n_size_browse-bin%3A2204488011
   
2. Backpack - $170.00 - https://www.amazon.com/Marines-ILBE-Main-Rucksack-Back/dp/B00AFOQIR0/ref=sr_1_7?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1549584289&sr=1-7&keywords=ilbe+backpack
   
3. Zero Degree 4-season Sleeping Bag - $175.00 - https://www.amazon.com/Kelty-Cosmic-Degree-Sleeping-Regular/dp/B014JQA5DC/ref=sr_1_18?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1549584063&sr=1-18&keywords=zero%2Bdegree%2Bsleeping%2Bbag&th=1
   
4. Camoflauge Tarp - $10.00 - https://www.amazon.com/Stansport-T-810-C-Reinforced-Multi-Purpose-Woodland/dp/B000SKKHVY/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1549583840&sr=1-2&keywords=camoflauge%2Btarp&th=1&psc=1
   
5. LED Healight - $12.00 - https://www.amazon.com/Energizer-6-LED-Industrial-Headlight/dp/B000MGGT66/ref=sr_1_9?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1549583963&sr=1-9&keywords=energizer+LED+headlight
   
6. Leatherman Multi-Knife - $70.00 - https://www.amazon.com/LEATHERMAN-Knifeless-Multitool-Standard-Sheath/dp/B01EVJSN2W/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1549584401&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=leatherman&psc=1&smid=A1XBRK5C7K9FB8
   
7. First Aid Kit - $12.00 - https://www.amazon.com/GO-Compact-First-Aid-Kit/dp/B015PJIVJM/ref=sr_1_7?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1549584552&sr=1-7&keywords=camping+first+aid+kit
   
8. Paracord - $10.00 - https://www.amazon.com/BENGKU-Survival-Mil-SPEC-Parachute-MIl-C-5040-H/dp/B07226B3FJ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1549584610&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=paracord&psc=19)
   
9. Water Bottle - $11.00 - https://www.amazon.com/Nalgene-Wide-Mouth-Bottle-Clear/dp/B002WAPQSC/ref=sr_1_5?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1549584733&sr=1-5&keywords=nalgene+water+bottle
   
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   I mean all of that is less than $550.00 in gear that you can use while being a trainhopper/hitchhiker, or living in a van or SUV. In fact, you'd probably be twice as prepared as most other tramps and vagabonds you meet on the road, in gear alone. Plus if you can still afford 1,450 for a used van or SUV in good condition?
   
   Also, keep in mind those prices are retail prices. Shop around at thrift stores, pawn shops, military surplus stores, ebay, and you'll easily cut those prices nearly in half. For example, that leatherman knife can be found at pretty much any pawn shop in America for around 30-35, bucks, easy.
   
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Have that same set. I got some 550 from Amazon that's a light blue with a dark blue diamond pattern in it. Looks great.

Edit: Amazon link. 500+ colors, seems like it’s always going up.

Recommend you replace TOUGH-GRID 750lb Paracord/Parachute Cord with 1/8 UHMWPE. It'll save you some weight and bulk.

Anyone had good results using 1.18mm micro-cord for a tarp? I have some extra lying around and thought I'd try it on a new Borah tarp I just purchased. Any better alternatives?

https://www.amazon.com/Atwood-Rope-MFG-1-18mm-Micro/dp/B06W2PDJWX/ref=mp_s_a_1_3

Looks like it's this, thing here.

Paracord-

This is what I used: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072JPJDBK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You really have endless options, this store on amazon has almost 600 different paracord:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007Z1QOTS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1

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The Wire-

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G2SWB19/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

or (These are just the 2 I bought, I am sure there are others out there)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KQ2JNLI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Bodkin-

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WMFVRA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (To Thread the Paracord through. I stripped the ends of the 4 wire, twisted 2 and 2 together, threaded through the back hole, twisted those combined wires together, and then heat shrinked the over it with the small clear one in the box (link shown later))

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Heat Shrink-

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KT25J42/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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USB Type A-

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G9FLG28/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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JST 2.0 ph 5 pin connector (There is way more here than you will need as it comes with 5/6/7 pin connectors. Most mice use the 5 pin)-

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077LYP4T9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Wire Strippers- As Long as they go to 30AWG, you should be good. This is just a cheap option

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D25N45F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Precision Screw Drivers-

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0747DYJJR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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A Third Hand (Not needed but will probably make your life easier)-

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076WSZLDL/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B076WSZLDL&pd_rd_w=IeORA&pf_rd_p=8a8f3917-7900-4ce8-ad90-adf0d53c0985&pd_rd_wg=SCnJH&pf_rd_r=AKZJGB4959GQT25YX2ZJ&pd_rd_r=cf871c96-9c47-11e9-99da-dd5cbc43a5ca

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You will also need a soldering iron, and thin solder, the points to solder are small. https://www.amazon.com/Welding-Diameter-Storage-Electrical-Electronics/dp/B01N0VNNKO/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=solder&qid=1562018188&s=gateway&sr=8-5&th=1

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Other references I used:

https://www.overclock.net/forum/375-mice/1588984-mice-cable-pin-arrangement-internal-connector-size-database.html#/topics/1588984

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https://www.reddit.com/r/MouseReview/comments/7xtnyi/diy_how_to_make_your_own_paracord_cable_for_any/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share

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*Unless you have replacement mouse feet, be careful removing your current set*

A good set of pens is really fun for creative types. Pentel SignPens (either these or these) are fantastic. Sakura and Stabilo make great ones as well. I like previously offered highlighter ideas and love my new see-through ones that I linked there. Also what about a set of sketch pencils?

What about some paracord and accessories for making guinea pig leashes? There are tons of sites that tell how to make them, she might be into it.

I also just recently got a little more into makeup and found an AMAZING set of cheap makeup brushes as a starter set - These and I'm actually getting them for my 18 yo niece for Christmas.

Best of luck!

UHMPE or dyneema- super high strength. Very low stretch (which may or may not suits your needs).

dyneema

The beads are from amazon. I liked the simplicity and how they gave good grip. link

This looks close

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076FLF9Y7/?coliid=I295EXUD3C79G6&colid=3TRYESWBU4SGN&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

You can improvise a barricade simply by using cordage tied around a door knob and secured to a fixed point close to it (like a railing or something). Keep in mind there might not be anything to barricade a door with like a bathroom. You can get technora cordage which is pretty thin and twice as strong as paracord: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074B5ZJ9J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZAk3DbCJKGTRE

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071ZV9N6G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Used the stock cables and just stripped them down. Edit: not sure if that link takes you to the right color but it is color number 147.

Materials list in case anyone is curious:

200ft Tan Paracord

200ft Orange Paracord

Parachute Locking Carabiner

3x Small Carabiners

Chain Swivel

Bungee leash extension

Poop bag holder

zing-it. (and occasionally 7/64 dyneema when I have some extra laying around - which is beyond stupid on my part but I figure I can always replace it as needed when I feel the urge to make some more soft shackles or continuous loops)

Edit - I read it as "Structural Ridgeline". I only use Zing-it for my tarp's continuous ridgeline. Although I recently bought some of this stuff in the 1.6mm and 2.0mm sizes to see how it would do as a structural ridgeline or tarp ridgeline:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XTL3K7Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Edit 2 - I also use Nama Claws with my Zing-It. I lot of people feel like they are unnecessary because they can achieve the same results with their choice of cordage and implementation of the Prussik knot. All I know is that I must suck at making Prussik knots because I've had them slip/slide on weekends with lots of rain and wind (never had a "failure" though). Meanwhile the Nama Claws have never moved on me (even in the winds at Grayson Highlands).

Coupla thoughts.

• For most of my rope, I use ladder winders, such as like this: https://www.amazon.com/West-Coast-Paracord-Organizing-Compact/dp/B06X1GL1C5
  
• I store the ladders in 2 Ikea shoe storage thingies that hang in the closet. such as like this: https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/70250854/ Each colour gets it's own pocket.
  
• I do have some longer bits that don't really work on a ladder winder. Those I keep coiled, in a rope bag. There are a lot of ways to coil a rope, they're all pretty good. Best bet is to find one you like and go with it. Whatever you do, don't do the old "around the thumb and then over the elbow" trick. That just makes a hot mess.

Update - got some of this and it seems much tougher or more resilient than the others I mentioned above - https://www.amazon.com/GOLBERG-750lb-Paracord-Parachute-Cord/dp/B06X1CB1Y8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493601234&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=Paracord+750&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Charging-Stand-Optional-Illumination-Asterion-Products/dp/B076PSB9BR

Love it.

These are handy too:

https://www.amazon.com/Paracord-Planet-Line-Winder-Organizer/dp/B06WW772PB

I just saved you three steps.

Tough-Grid

100ft Type III 7 Strand Core Paracord 550 Parachute (17# Neon Green) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NH33TW7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JsUUDb10AEY4E

It’s a lot but I don’t mind having extra for camping.