Paracord uses

[esearing]

Sometimes you just need a bit of rope to secure a tripod or gear to a near by tree, especially on a slope or cliff edge. I wrapped one tripod leg in red paracord and it also doubles as slight padding for my shoulder and hands.
With the bit of cord left over I threaded it to through the top tabs of my pack so I could lash on more gear or stabilize the tripod when mounted to the pack.
Also makes good woven wrist straps .

[Doremus Scudder]

I've got my tripod legs wrapped with pipe insulation; really saves the hands in extreme temperatures and cushions well too. I do carry a bit of paracord and have a spare set of long boot laces in my photo vest that serve to tie back branches, etc. when I need them. They fit my boots too. Plus, I've got lanyards made out of black boot laces on a bunch of things; meter, viewing filter, loupe, that I can use if I need more. And then there are the laces in my boots...

Doremus

[reddesert]

I always try to carry at least a 5-6 foot length of paracord when hiking or trail running, especially if going far. This is one of the reasons:



It can also repair a broken strap, secure gear, etc.

[Vaughn]

I should -- handy for pulling back and securing branches that are 'getting in the way' of the camera's view in the forest. Usually just hand-holding them back is enough, though.

[Doremus Scudder]

I always try to carry at least a 5-6 foot length of paracord when hiking or trail running, especially if going far. This is one of the reasons:



It can also repair a broken strap, secure gear, etc.

That's what my roll of duct tape is for. I've hiked out on separated soles held together with duct tape more times than I like.

Doremus

[CreationBear]

That's what my roll of duct tape is for. I've hiked out on separated soles held together with duct tape more times than I like. Doremus

Two words for y'all: Norwegian welt. (FWIW, I do keep a playing card's worth of duct tape as part of my "render aid" kit for just that reason.)

At any rate, I'll throw 950 Technora into the mix as a backcountry cordage option--less saggy and more abrasion resistant that 550, and more compact to carry as well.