Video summary
In this video, Survival Doc introduces a new spool of 850-pound strength paracord acquired from Camping Survival, highlighting its superior durability compared to the more common 550-pound variety. While paracord is widely recognized as an essential item for preppers due to its vast array of potential applications, the host focuses specifically on repurposing it as durable shoelaces for boots. He emphasizes that the versatility of this material is nearly limitless, suggesting that even after listing numerous uses, new ideas would likely emerge tomorrow, making it a staple for anyone looking to be prepared.
The primary challenge addressed in the demonstration is fitting the thick paracord through the small eyelets of boot loops, which often have very little tolerance for error. To overcome this issue, Survival Doc explains a specific technique involving heat and pressure rather than simply cutting the cord short. He notes that after cutting the paracord to length, the exposed end must be melted with a lighter to create a solid tip. However, melting alone is insufficient for shoelaces, as the resulting bulb would still be too large to pass through tight holes.
To finalize the preparation of the laces, the host employs needle-nose pliers while the plastic coating is still hot from the lighter. By pressing the molten end firmly with the pliers, he compresses the melted tip into a small, hard point that can easily slide through even the most restrictive eyelets. This method ensures that the paracord functions effectively as a shoelace without fraying or snagging, providing a practical solution for reinforcing footwear in survival scenarios. The video concludes with his signature reminder to stay prepared, whether for actual emergencies or the unexpected costs associated with gear maintenance.
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greetings friends this is survival doc
today I'm going to try out my new
paracord that I got from camping
survival I got 1,000 ft of this 850 d8
paracord now 850 paracord unlike your
typical 550 paracoid which as the name
implies will hold 550 lb the 8850
paracord holds
850 lb now paracord is a prepper uh
absolute must have it has so many uses
we could sit here all day and list the
different uses that you can uh use for
paracord and then we still couldn't
cover all of them then still tomorrow
you'd probably come out with come up
with a a new use so we're going to open
this up today what I'm going to use this
for is for
shoelaces for my
boots and there you have it
now the trick to
using paracord for Sho string is getting
these little
tips where they were fit through these
holes especially if you have these type
of Loops here which have very little
tolerance so whenever you cut paracord C
of course you have to burn melt the tip
with a lighter
but you have to get it really
small so for shoestrings I melt it with
a lighter and while it's still hot I
press it with needl noose pliers to get
it
down nice and small and hard where you
can pass it through these
holes this is survival dock reminding
you be prepared or be prepared to be
fleeced
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