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You know all about the usefulness and versatility of paracord. You also know that SGT KNOTS is committed to bringing you the best products around, by using the highest-quality materials and coming up with new ways to make them even more useful, convenient, and reliable.

It was with that aim in mind that we produced our first multi-use, multi-fiber paracord years ago. This was standard 550 paracord with a twist: the interweaving of other fibers inside the same sheathing as the standard six paracord strands, providing a variety of additional uses without reducing any of the paracord capabilities you know...

Whether you're getting set to build something in your garage or working your way towards a week in the woods, having the right stuff ready to go is a big part of making your project a success.

But how do you know what the right stuff really is? And perhaps more importantly, in a world where you can buy pretty much anything you want and have it delivered to your door the next day, how do you know what the right stuff isn't?

Here's a quick checklist to get your checklist pared down to the gear you actually need, without...

There's plenty of high-quality commercial grade paracord out there, and it's great for a variety of purposes. Paracord makes a great and versatile tool when you're camping, hunting, fishing, or off on pretty much any outdoor adventure. It can also be useful for crafters and other DIYers in a variety of situations, and oftentimes commercial grade paracord is all you need.

There are some paracord suppliers out there who slap a "Military Grade" or "Mil-Spec" label on their commercial grade 500 paracord, though, without any real regard for—or any real knowledge of—what military grade paracord really is, or how it...

Duct tape is great, no question, and for certain applications it's probably one of the best tools around. It adheres to almost any surface, is highly water-resistant when applied dry and well-sealed, and its reflective surface is also useful at times.

There are many times, though, when duct tape isn't all it's cracked up to be. Times when its lesser-known cousin, gaff tape or gaffer's tape, is more up to the task.

Choose Cotton-Backed Gaff Tape for Flexibility and Versatility

Duct tape's vinyl or plastic backing makes it somewhat brittle and inflexible; wrapping around tight curves or folding across sharp...