Mil-Spec 550 Nylon Paracord 7 Strand MIL-C-5040H Type III 30 Metres
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Atwood Rope MIL-SPEC Paracord Minimum 550lb Breaking Strength
Whether you’re exploring the Australian bush, fixing gear in your ute, or tackling everyday tasks around the home, genuine Mil-Spec 550 Paracord is the cord you can rely on. Built to Mil-C-5040H Type III standards and Berry Compliant, every metre is manufactured in the USA to exacting military specifications, ensuring strength, durability, and reliability in any situation.
With a seven-strand core and a minimum breaking strength of 550 pounds, this cord is tough enough for serious jobs such as securing equipment, rigging tarps, hanging hammocks, or making emergency field repairs. It is lightweight, compact, and easy to carry in a backpack, toolbox, or survival kit. Pull out the internal strands, and you instantly have hundreds of feet of fine cordage for fishing line, stitching, snares, or craft projects.
For military personnel, tactical operators, and bushcraft enthusiasts, Mil-Spec Paracord provides unmatched versatility and peace of mind, whether on deployment, in training, or during outdoor adventures. For everyday users, it is the kind of gear that simply works, perfect for camping, hiking, boating, 4WD trips, or quick fixes around the home.
This paracord is UV, oil, chemical, and rot resistant, with colourfast nylon that will not run or bleed. Its heritage dates back to World War II, earning its reputation as one of the most dependable cords ever made. Keep a spool of Mil-Spec 550 Paracord in your kit and you will always have the right cord when you need it most, in the bush, on the job, or at home.
- Seven-strand core with eight lines in one
- Minimum breaking strength 550 pounds
- 100% nylon
- UV resistant
- Oil, chemical and rot-resistant
- Colour will not run or bleed
- Lightweight and compact
- Built to Mil-C-5040H Type III military specifications
- Berry Compliant
- Made in the USA

