Survival Straps

[adamdude04]

I found this website and thought I'd share.

They use paracord or "550 lb cord" which has a breaking point of 550 lbs. This is great for hunters/outdoor folks who like a stylish collar but may need some thin rope for an emergency situation.

Ofcourse, I'd hope one would carry a knife so this way you can cut part of the cord, make a temp collar so you still have a collar to control your pet

I'm about to order mine.. they also come with stainless steel clips which is a nice touch..

Survival Straps - Paracord Survival Bracelets, Lanyards, Belts and Accessories... Be Prepared!

[Relayer]

Originally Posted by adamdude04

I found this website and thought I'd share.

They use paracord or "550 lb cord" which has a breaking point of 550 lbs. This is great for hunters/outdoor folks who like a stylish collar but may need some thin rope for an emergency situation.

Ofcourse, I'd hope one would carry a knife so this way you can cut part of the cord, make a temp collar so you still have a collar to control your pet

I'm about to order mine.. they also come with stainless steel clips which is a nice touch..

Survival Straps - Paracord Survival Bracelets, Lanyards, Belts and Accessories... Be Prepared!

You already posted this almost exact same thread earlier... or am I just getting senile??

[adamdude04]

Originally Posted by Relayer

You already posted this almost exact same thread earlier... or am I just getting senile??

I don't even remember what thread I posted this in.. but not everyone goes back a 2nd time to read comments or what-not. So thought it was best to just create a dedicated thread so others will know where to go without having to read through the other one (if I can remember what thread it was to begin with!)

[Relayer]

Originally Posted by adamdude04

I don't even remember what thread I posted this in.. but not everyone goes back a 2nd time to read comments or what-not. So thought it was best to just create a dedicated thread so others will know where to go without having to read through the other one (if I can remember what thread it was to begin with!)

LOL... ok. Not trying to the police (not my job!!), I've just seen others keep posting the same things sometimes because they don't seem to be satisfied with the number of responses they get. The mods usually close the subsequent threads. Sorry.

[adamdude04]

Originally Posted by Relayer

LOL... ok. Not trying to the police (not my job!!), I've just seen others keep posting the same things sometimes because they don't seem to be satisfied with the number of responses they get. The mods usually close the subsequent threads. Sorry.

Yeah I'm not like that I do remember in that thread though, I posted the link to that collar near the end of the page. If I posted it at the first post, I wouldn't have made such a thread.

I'm trying to find that thread, so I can edit in that other website someone else posted that had paracord leashes..

[Relayer]

Originally Posted by adamdude04

Yeah I'm not like that I do remember in that thread though, I posted the link to that collar near the end of the page. If I posted it at the first post, I wouldn't have made such a thread.

I'm trying to find that thread, so I can edit in that other website someone else posted that had paracord leashes..

That was me!

[AbbyK9]

I used to make collars like that. $29, which is what that size charges, will buy you a ton of parachute cord and all the fittings to make several collars yourself. Biggest issue I have had with them (mine, too) is that there isn't a way to make them size-adjustable unless you make a martingale-type design where the part that "takes up" is nylon web instead of braided parachute cord.

[Relayer]

Originally Posted by AbbyK9

I used to make collars like that. $29, which is what that size charges, will buy you a ton of parachute cord and all the fittings to make several collars yourself. Biggest issue I have had with them (mine, too) is that there isn't a way to make them size-adjustable unless you make a martingale-type design where the part that "takes up" is nylon web instead of braided parachute cord.

That's an excellent point. Glad you brought it up because I didn't notice that. Also, there are no guidelines on the site for exactly how they want you to measure the neck. Do they want a tight measurement and they manufacture with a little slack or do they expect you to measure for the tightness you wish? Do they shrink or stretch with time? Rhetorical questions, but jeez. Thanks.

[Stosh]

I noticed that they're not adjustable and since my puppy is growing like crazy I may wait another month or two to get one, but still, they're very cool...

[AbbyK9]

Also, there are no guidelines on the site for exactly how they want you to measure the neck. Do they want a tight measurement and they manufacture with a little slack or do they expect you to measure for the tightness you wish? Do they shrink or stretch with time? Rhetorical questions, but jeez. Thanks.

Actually, they do cover the measurement and fit on their website, under the "sizing" tab. Here's what it says -

Please measure your dog's neck and give us this measurement. Do not add any extra length. The collars are made to fit comfortably. Please choose the correct size from the drop down menus.

It appears to me that they want you to take an exact measurement of your dog's neck where you want the collar to sit, and they will add a little bit of slack for the collar to "fit comfortably". How much that is, I don't know.

Parachute cord when braided like this does have a little bit of give (not a lot) but it should not shrink or stretch "with time".