Makeshift Seal of Frayed End of Paracord
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Makeshift Seal of Frayed End of Paracord
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Quick hack to seal frayed paracord while out in the field.
Parts:
1. Frayed paracord
2. Duct tape
3. Rubber band
Parts:
1. Frayed paracord
2. Duct tape
3. Rubber band
Duct Tape the End
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1. Use a piece of duct tape to cover the frayed end of the paracord.
2. Be sure it is taped tight.
2. Be sure it is taped tight.
Wrap With Rubber Band
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1. Using the rubber band, wrap the paracord just below the duct tape.
2. If you don't have a rubber band or you don't have time, skip this step.
2. If you don't have a rubber band or you don't have time, skip this step.
Knot the Paracord
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1. Make a knot the paracord just below the duct tape.
2. Pull the knot right.
3. If you did not use a rubber band, knot the paracord to just below the duct tape.
2. Pull the knot right.
3. If you did not use a rubber band, knot the paracord to just below the duct tape.