Titan Survival SurvivorCord

All the equipment I carry fulfills multiple roles. My Fire starter (Cotton dipped in petroleum jelly/Vaseline) can also be used in first aid purposes such as blister prevention and treatment of small cuts; my knives can be used in making fire kindling, self-defense, cutting cordage, trimming finger and toenails; my stove and pan can be used to make fire kindling, cook food, sterilize water, start a fire and so forth. My general rule of thumb is every item I carry must fulfill three purposes. Without knowing my exact reasons why, I seemingly like the redundancy of three.

Cordage is often overlooked when loading out a camping bag, go bag or get home bag. Cordage has many uses that can be either lifesaving or simply a convenience to have. Cordage can be used to replace broken shoelaces, construct a shelter, a clothesline, a tourniquet or many other uses.  Whether constructing a Go Bag or just loading out your bag for that weekend adventure cordage is something to consider carrying.

Cordage is easily made out in the wilderness and, depending on location, the supplies can be abundant. Furthermore, the technique of making cordage is something everyone should practice. The skills and techniques of our ancestors are a dying trait. These abilities are something we should keep in our skill sets. While I advocate retaining the knowledge and ability to make cordage, it is imperative we also view the entirety of what we are carrying and its purposes. For cordage, I carry Titan Survival Survivorcord. (See link below)

PATENTED SurvivorCord | TITAN Survival

Titan SurvivorCord is a patented 620LB Type 3 Mil-Spec Paracord. Filling my desire for redundancy, SurvivorCord offers an additional method of fire starting, a multipurpose 30 AWG brass alloy with a 7IBS tensile strength and a 25 pound mono-filament fishing line. Survivorcord also provides a cordage with 7 core nylon strands that meets Mil-Spec Paracord requirements.

The fire-starting strand of SurvivorCord is a strand of waxed jute. Pulling the strand from SurvivorCord and pulling apart or unraveling the strand to make fine threads. With the threads finely shredded, the Waxed Jute Twine is easily started with a ferro rod and striker. While not my primary method of fire starting, it is nice to have an additional redundancy.

Initially unsure of how I would utilize the 30 AWG brass line. Being an amateur radio operator, my first thought was attempting to make an antenna. The brass wire would also make a decent trip wire. Utilizing it as a trip wire is something, I will explore in the near future using some sort of signaling device. Without an ability to fish, I was initially unsure of what use I would find for the fishing line. After some deliberation, it occurred to me the fishing line could be used to assemble basic tools, to stich fabric, and further for snare traps. I have heard people utilize fishing line to stich wounds before, in a pinch this sounds feasible however, I have no knowledge of its effectiveness.

Weighing in at just 13 ounces, the product certainly provides usability options for its weight. SurvivorCord is something that should be in every bug out bag and backpacker’s pack. Another item everyone should carry is knives. Both fixed blades and folding knives have their place in kits.