Paracord for the Zombie Apocalypse Series

Type	Minimum strength	Minimum elongation	Minimum length per pound	Core yarns	Sheath structure
I	95 lb (43 kg)	30%	950 ft (290 m; max. 1.57 g/m)	4 to 7	32/1 or 16/2
IA	100 lb (45 kg)	30%	1050 ft (320 m; max. 1.42 g/m)	<no core>	16/1
II	400 lb (181 kg)	30%	265 ft (81 m; max. 5.62 g/m)	4 to 7	32/1 or 36/1
IIA	225 lb (102 kg)	30%	495 ft (151 m; max. 3.00 g/m)	<no core>	32/1 or 36/1
III	550 lb (249 kg)	30%	225 ft (69 m; max. 6.61 g/m)	7 to 9	32/1 or 36/1
IV	750 lb (340 kg)	30%	165 ft (50 m; max. 9.02 g/m)	11	32/1, 36/1, or 44/1

 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.

Personal Survival Kit Containers

You can choose any type of container for a PSK, its what works for you. It can be an otterbox or Altoids tin. I chose the otterbox because of its waterproofness. Basically you  need something small enough to carry on your person and that will protect your contents. An otterbox roughly cost around 9 buck where an Altoids tin cost around 2 bucks.

Another reason I chose the otterbox is because its clear and I can easily identify my contents. Its virtually indestructible.

Take time to develop your kit, do it once and do it right. Then always keep it on your person.