| Type | Minimum strength | Minimum elongation | Minimum length per pound | Core yarns | Sheath structure |
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| I | 95 lb (43 kg) | 30% | 950 ft (290 m; max. 1.57 g/m) | 4 to 7 | 32/1 or 16/2 |
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| IA | 100 lb (45 kg) | 30% | 1050 ft (320 m; max. 1.42 g/m) | <no core> | 16/1 |
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| II | 400 lb (181 kg) | 30% | 265 ft (81 m; max. 5.62 g/m) | 4 to 7 | 32/1 or 36/1 |
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| IIA | 225 lb (102 kg) | 30% | 495 ft (151 m; max. 3.00 g/m) | <no core> | 32/1 or 36/1 |
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| III | 550 lb (249 kg) | 30% | 225 ft (69 m; max. 6.61 g/m) | 7 to 9 | 32/1 or 36/1 |
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| IV | 750 lb (340 kg) | 30% | 165 ft (50 m; max. 9.02 g/m) | 11 | 32/1, 36/1, or 44/1 |
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Paracord is the ultimate tool to have in your survival gear, because of it's versatility.You can use 550 cord in hundreds of different situations. There are different types of paracord such as I, IA II, IIA, III, IV. Type III has 7 inner yarns each made up of 3 strands. Keep in mind that paracord also comes in dozens of different colors and designs as well. You should keep at least 25 feet of paracord 550 on you.It is good for setting up traps for the zombies, you can also use it for snares, fishing, setting up tents, and tying up food in the trees so that the zombies and or wild animals don't get it.
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