What's In My Paracord Toolkit? | OVERVIEW

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[TheWeaversofEternity]

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[NotBrutality-]

I love the honesty about the scissors. We all have things in our various kits that we know are a little bit overkill, tacticool or maybe “boutique”. Reminds me of my main lock picking kit.

[robertreid]

A very tidy kit Tim, I think I need something like this, which would force me to go back to basics. My full kit takes up two washing machine tabs boxes that weigh close to 12 lbs and I have to tip them out to find anything. Great post ! ✌❤ Bob.

[cheerwhiner]

I took your advice about getting the pouch, and it’s been very helpful— thanks.

I have pretty much the tools that you have, but I have a few extras as well.

I keep 2-3 snack-size ziploc bags for Paracord scraps, rubber bands, and anything else I may need to keep in the left pocket.

I keep a pack of “ouchless” hair bands that I use to make stretchy bracelets in the right pocket, as well as a small bag of extra fids, tweezers, and a metal tool.

I also keep a short piece of cord just for knotting practice, as I have been doing Paracord for <1 year.

I enjoy your channel very much— thanks again. 👍

[MRK-.]

I'm totally tuned for full review very soon I'm totally tuned for full review very soon.

[MMuraseofSandvich]

Initially when I got a hank of paracord from REI (to pad out the order), I was thinking of using it for emergency rigging and similar tasks. But watching you and other YouTubers make amazing stuff out of this has inspired me to try some of these projects out for myself.

[glenndhooge]

A few months ago I bought a parakeet kit with I included a marlin spike, a pouch, some lacing needles and a few metal (clay) sculpting tools and flat lacing needles. The last two I initially thought I wouldn't use them a lot. But I have used them quite a lot. Especially the flat needles. They are sometimes easier to fit through the small paracord holes

[patrickhanlon]

Yes the matching OD pouch and matching scissors does look cool.

[robertreid]

Yeah Tim as I dont have a knotters tool I use a simple sewing thimble. The knurled head does a great job of finishing my burning and singeing operations. My reason for buying was cost alone, the thimble was equivalent to $1.00 US, whereas the knotters tool was $20.00 US . My go to scissors are electricians scissors $6.00 US ✌❤ Bob.

[matthewp]

Thanks for the video, this helped me get organized. I went with Maxpedition Fatty Pocket Organizer as it seemed to be a bit more rugged.

[TheBottegaChannel]

My kit has evolved at least three times over due to how I have aged. My prototype setup consisted of:
* Grocery store bamboo chopsticks ( both as fids and as home made knitting/ crochet hooks when notched using micro files).
* bic lighter
* Pocket knife ( swiss variety)
* key rings ( for portable attachment points used while weaving or braiding).

V1.0:
* pocket knife ( single blade)
* 1 set of bamboo chopsticks ( one as a hook, one as a fid)
* bic lighter
* 1 net shuttle/ weaving sword daisho ( 11 inch and 5 inch long)

V2.0 ( current optimized load):
* 2 nylon construction belt pouches ( black)
* 2 Marlins spikes ( 1 aluminum w/ lacing needles, 1 stainless steel. Both models are shown in video from jigproshop, just in black and silver)
* 13 tapestry needles and 1 leather working needle ( housed in silver marline spike. Tapastry needles bought at local Kroger market place, leather lacing needle bought at Tandy's leather supply.)
* 2 key rings ( attached to marline spikes)
* 2 different size aluminum crochet hooks ( bought at walmart)
* 1 pocket knife ( single blade)
* 1 electronic lighter ( aka: my pocket sized plasma cutter)
* 1 stainless steel solid welded O ring ( for lashing point and counterweight while braiding, bought at walmart)
* 1 8 inch wooden hand carved net weaving shuttle ( doubles as weaving sword)
* 1 set of hand carved 6 inch mini drop spindles ( for making small gauge string into cordage and to act as bobbins).

Granted, some of this isnt used for paracord, but the vast majority of all equipment listed that I use basically is for any type of handmade rope making, macrame, or knotwork needs. All of my current load out fits snugly in two belt pouches and is quite lightweight, so I can basically carry it anywhere I need to with no issue. Hope this helps out people who are looking to get into the craft.

[The_AntiVillain]

i personally use:
- an arc lighter (to cut and seal some paracord)
- paracord needles
- center punch (as a marlin spike)
- knipex mini pliers
- klein electrician shears (small and compact one)

besides the paracord needles everything else has a use outside of wrapping paracord

[MKultrapdx]

You are the reason I use medical shears like the ones you use. Was looking for something that makes a clean cut, and they fit the bill perfectly. Was using braid fishing line ones before, but they have very small finger holes and a inconsistent cut.

Thank you for putting these videos out. I would have not thought to use them otherwise.

[jamesthe-doctor]

The only two things I use that aren’t in your pack are a couple of traditional marlinspike pocket folder knives, one for at home, the other stays on my belt for EDC. I’ve had two of the aluminum marlinspike “knotters tools” for a few years and didn’t know until now that they now make this stainless steel “II” version, one of which is now on its way. Just the marlinspike, into which I’ll put the lacing needles from my EDC aluminum and carry the SS one instead. Thanks, man!

[Swewi]

I find a pair of lightweight grippy work gloves useful as well. Nice kit

[Linchpin]

I love your setup for this! Very organized and it’s a brilliant usage for that type of edc pouch.

[seamuszharper]

This kit would have been nice to have when I was still in the Navy back in the 80s. I would add a couple of knives and sharpening stones along with waxed thread for whipping the ends of line and rope. Edit: almost forgot the sail needles and thimbles.

[ZippedUpKitz]

Same shears, but mine are black.... LOVE them... super sharp and cut Paracord cleanly. I hated it when I'd cut Paracord and the ends would not cut cleanly. Those bandage shears solved that problem! They are what EMT's, Paramedics and ER staff use to cut off clothing or bandages. They have to be super sharp to be able to do that out In The field. I have a similar bag, but mine is a bit bigger. I wanted something large enough to hold my can of butane fuel as well as my large butane lighter. I have since downgraded my lighter to one that fits in the palm of my hand better and it also extinguishes the flame as soon as I let go of the trigger. Finally got some hemostats to replace the needle nosed pliers I was using. The only thing I do not have is one of those brass fids that you've got. As much was I would like to have a set of those, they are probably a bit on the expensive side....

[inkdup]

I like my siscor-type cat claw cutters for cutting cord. They are small, inexpensive, and prevent fraying of cord.

[Noromyx]

The only thing really "special" in my kit are the type of shears I use. I grabbed a pair of foot trimmer shears from the veterinary section of Tractor Supply and I chose them for a couple reasons. First that they're not like scissors so there's no finger and thumb holes to fight with when I only have the one hand available. The handles are are also spring assisted so they quickly pop back open after making a cut. Finally, the blades. They're meant to cut through sheep hooves so the blades are very hard to hold an edge well and they're very sharp. All in all, these shears might be overkill for cutting paracord but all the little things combine to make them a dream for the task.