Paracord

[XGX7PM]

Has anyone ever used paracord for extended periods outdoors?

ł have a steep hill side that would be a lot easier to ascend and descend with the assistance of a rope and figure paracord would do the trick.

ł plan on leaving it up year round and for the most part only using it during hunting season to get to a sweet spot.

 

The climb is approximately 140' up across a distance of approximately 270'

ł think ł said that right, approximate incline of 67%

Long story short if ł had a rope ł can get to this sweet spot a LOT easier.

Anyone think paracord will hold up to being outside year round in WNY weather?

[Marion]

I use it to pull up my bow into my stand. Have had the same line hanging from my tree for almost 4 seasons now and still just as strong as the day I first put it out

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[Jdubs]

I think it would hold up OK (cheap enough to test that theory), but you might want something thicker like 7mm to get a better hand hold.

[moog5050]

I think it stretches to much and is too thin to use for climbing assistance.  I would want a heavier rope, maybe a rock climbing type. 

[Nomad]

True para cord or 550 cord ( it's breaking weight ) won't streach much . However it's much to,thin for your intended use .

Buy some static kermantle rope at least 9mm .

[Marion]

True para cord or 550 cord ( it's breaking weight ) won't streach much . However it's much to,thin for your intended use .
Buy some static kermantle rope at least 9mm .

I would agree too thin for getting a good hand hold on. It's better suited for emergency rope. That said, its fantastic stuff and looks cool

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[Nomad]

I buy it in bulk ! Great for haul lines, I have some wrapped around a sheath of a knife I consider my " survival " knife , great for shelter building .

Cordage should be in everyone's kit , and that cordage should be 550 cord .

[XGX7PM]

Thanks for the replies, my rifle sling and deer drag are both paracord. ł use it for alot of different things beyond that.

I will look into the static rope, found a place that sells it by the foot so ł will have to get an accurate measurement of the length my climb will require and just add a few feet for the knots.

Thank You everyone

[Lawdwaz]

Marine anchor line would be OK too.  Heck you could probably leave it right on the ground laying there and it would last for years and not be a trip hazard for critters and such.  YMMV.....

Edited December 13, 2017 by Lawdwaz

[Pygmy]

Paracord is great stuff and I use it al the time...In Alaska we hung moose quarters with it...However I agree it would be too thin to be good for  your intended purpose...

[Daveboone]

paracord is too thin to haul anything of weight...including yourself .with.  I am not referring to its potential breaking point, just that it will cut into your hands and be difficult to grasp I would do the same as others suggest....use anchor rope. avoid the loose braided economy stuff, the woven style will hold up much longer and be easier to grasp, and is still inexpensive.