550 Industries Parachute Cord

"Where is the prince who can afford so to cover his country with troops for its defense, as that ten thousand descending from the clouds might not in many places do an infinite deal of mischief before a force could be brought together to repel them?" - Benjamin Franklin, Writings IX, 1784

550 Cord is the lifeline of Paratroopers - it's what connects the Parachutist to his canopy, and has found it's way into the commercial market because of the thousands of uses good quality cord has in a field environment. We sell both Official Issue MIL-C-5040H TYPE III Parachute Cord and commercial Paracord. Do not be fooled by inexpensive "550 cord" or "Paracord" - if it is not listed as MIL-C-5040H TYPE III then it is not the real thing.

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    Commercial 550 Parachute Cord - White, 1000 foot Spool$100.00$55.00
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    550-COM-100FT 550 Industries Commercial 550 Parachute Cord - 100ft length
    550 INDUSTRIES TYPE III COMMERCIAL NYLON PARACHUTE CORD - This cord is very similar to the Mil-Spec in respects that they both have a seven strand (7) core, covered by a solution dyed, color fast nylon sheath, offering a published minimum tensile of 550 lbs. Thousands of field uses, from knots to tent lashes to emergency rigging. Paracord is something no camper should be without!
    Commercial 550 Parachute Cord - ACU Camo, 100 foot Length $10.00 $7.00 Commercial 550 Parachute Cord - Black, 100 foot Length $10.00 $7.00 Commercial 550 Parachute Cord - Chocolate Brown, 100 foot Length $10.00 $7.00 Commercial 550 Parachute Cord - Dayglow Pink, 100 foot Length $10.00 $7.00 Commercial 550 Parachute Cord - Foliage Green, 100 foot Length $10.00 $7.00 Commercial 550 Parachute Cord - Multicam, 100 foot Length $10.00 $7.00 Commercial 550 Parachute Cord - Neon Orange, 100 foot Length $10.00 $7.00 Commercial 550 Parachute Cord - OD Green, 100 foot Length $10.00 $7.00 Commercial 550 Parachute Cord - Acid Purple, 100 foot Length $10.00 $7.00 Commercial 550 Parachute Cord - Red, 100 foot Length $10.00 $7.00 Commercial 550 Parachute Cord - Rose Pink, 100 foot Length $10.00 $7.00 Commercial 550 Parachute Cord - Royal Blue, 100 foot Length $10.00 $7.00 Commercial 550 Parachute Cord - Solar Orange, 100 foot Length $10.00 $7.00 Commercial 550 Parachute Cord - Tan, 100 foot Length $10.00 $7.00 Commercial 550 Parachute Cord - White, 100 foot Length $10.00 $7.00 Commercial 550 Parachute Cord - Yellow, 100 foot Length $10.00 $7.00
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    550-COM-50FT 550 Industries Commercial 550 Parachute Cord - 50ft length$5.00$3.99
    550 INDUSTRIES TYPE III COMMERCIAL NYLON PARACHUTE CORD - This cord is very similar to the Mil-Spec in respects that they both have a seven strand (7) core, covered by a solution dyed, color fast nylon sheath, offering a published minimum tensile of 550 lbs. Thousands of field uses, from knots to tent lashes to emergency rigging. Paracord is something no camper should be without!
    Please choose a color:
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    550-MIL 550 Industries Cord, Fibrous Nylon, MIL-C-5040H Type III Camo 483 - 550 Parachute Cord (Official Issue)
    DISCONTINUED 550-MIL-50FT 550 Industries MIL-C-5040H Type III Parachute Cord - 50 ft length $7.99 $5.99 MIL-C-5040H Type III Military 550 Parachute Cord - 100 ft length $15.00 $10.99 MIL-C-5040H Type III Military 550 Parachute Cord - 1000 ft Spool $120.00 $99.99 MIL-C-5040H Type III Military 550 Parachute Cord - 3000 ft Spool $330.00 $220.00
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    MIL-C-5040H Type III Military 550 Parachute Cord - 1000 ft Spool$120.00$99.99*
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    MIL-C-5040H Type III Military 550 Parachute Cord - 100 ft length$15.00$10.99*
    Please choose a color:
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    MIL-C-5040H Type III Military 550 Parachute Cord - 3000 ft Spool$330.00$220.00*
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    Reflective Commercial 550 Parachute Cord - Black, 1000ft Spool$199.99$150.00
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    Reflective Commercial 550 Parachute Cord - Black,100ft Hank$25.00$20.00
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    Reflective Commercial 550 Parachute Cord - 100ft Hank, Neon Orange$30.00$24.00
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    Reflective Commercial 550 Parachute Cord - Blaze Yellow, 100ft Hank$30.00$24.00
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    Reflective Commercial 550 Parachute Cord - Black, 300ft Spool$75.00$55.00
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    550-RCOM-50FT-BK 550 Industries Reflective Commercial 550 Parachute Cord - Black, 50ft Hank$15.00$10.00
    550 INDUSTRIES CORD - REFLECTIVE TRACER - Due to customer demand, we are now offering commercial grade 550 cord with reflective tracer threads. The tracer threads reflect light and make this perfect for additional visibility applications - zipper pulls, lanyards, tie downs, guide lines, etc.
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    DISCONTINUED 550-MIL-50FT 550 Industries MIL-C-5040H Type III Parachute Cord - 50 ft length$7.99$5.99
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