Customer Reviews for Rothco 550lb. Type III Paracord

Rothco 550lb. Type III Paracord

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Description of Rothco 550lb. Type III Paracord

Rothco 550lb. Type III Paracord, 550lb. Test, 100% Nylon 7 Strand core

Apparel reviews of Rothco 550lb. Type III Paracord

Customer Review: Broke under 290lb load.
Rating: 1 Stars

The title says it all. Though it appears to be quality paracord, it broke under a 290lb load, far less than 550lb breaking strength this stuff is supposed to have. The test I conducted was a single strand looped over a shop rafter and tied into a loop at the bottom. I hung a swing apparatus from the loop and gently started resting my weight on the swing. I almost got my full weight on it, but it snapped in the middle of the strand (not anywhere near the knots I had tied). No bouncing, swinging, etc. I just gently started resting more of my weight on the swing and snapped the paracord. Good thing I've got a padded bum.

Customer Review: Many uses, Very strong.
Rating: 5 Stars

It has many, many uses, and i was very surprised at its strength. I've used it for everything from shoelaces, to bowstrings, to lanyards, and even climbing.

Customer Review: Does it's job well
Rating: 5 Stars

Use this rope on my backpacking trip and it worked very well. No complaints. No Issues. Easy to use. Overall good product. Love how thin this rope is and yet how strong and versatile it is at the same time! Seems to be true military grade as well.

5/5 for doing it's job very well.

Customer Review: good value /selection
Rating: 5 Stars

I've recently replaced about all my camp ropes with paracord - it's amazing how strong this stuff is. This is the real stuff, it's nice to get some other colors than black, and it's decently priced.