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Best of the Best: 550 Type III MIL-C-5040 Paracord vs 750 Mil-Spec Type IV Paracord

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550 Type III MIL-C-5040 Paracord vs 750 Mil-Spec Type IV Paracord

Our #1 and #2 picks from The 10 Best Cordage Types: Paracord, Bank Line, Kevlar and Micro Cord, compared spec-by-spec with clear pros, cons, and a verdict.

The full head-to-head write-up is generating and will appear here shortly. In the meantime, here's the editorial summary for each pick from the Top 10.

#1

550 Type III MIL-C-5040 Paracord

Paracord Planet

550 Type III MIL-C-5040 Paracord

Best all-round camp cord: certified Type III 550 in lengths from 1 ft to 1,000 ft.

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#2

750 Mil-Spec Type IV Paracord

Paracord Planet

750 Mil-Spec Type IV Paracord

Heavy-duty pick: 750 lb minimum break strength and 11 inner strands.

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