>>614914>i think not it's always suggested to bring some because it's pretty versatileYou should bring some kind of cordage, but there are plenty of armchair survivalists who sperg out about "genuine milspec" 550 cord (and some seem to think you can even rappel with it) without realizing
1) safe working load for a line is 1/10 rated breaking strength
2) nylon loses strength when it's wet
3) all ropes lose strength when they're knotted
3) it stretches a lot
4) if you aren't rigging a parachute, there is other better cordage
>having some paracord doesn't mean you shouldn't carry cheaper cord in your backpack.Paracord is supposed to be your cheaper cord. Getting it cheap is the one valid reason to buy it.
>>615859They can wank over the milspec all they want, as long as they don't tell people it's ok to climb or hang a hammock with it. I'll still make fun of them.
