Survival Bracelet

myminifactory

Lost in the wilderness? A few feet of paracord for making a bow drill fire set or fishing might just save you. This wrist-mounted bracelet gives you 7 feet of paracord, right on your wrist. Both buckle styles are remixes of designs used for nylon webbing. Paracord is available in many colors at Home Depot for about $3 for 50 feet. Making a survival bracelet costs less than $1 per bracelet. Whether new to or experienced with 3D printing, this project is fun and useful, completing it in under an hour. Update: A side latch buckle design has been included. Choose from two styles of buckle now. Use supports when printing the female part of the side latch buckle. Once you've printed the male and female buckles, space them about 7.5 to 8 inches apart at the openings and follow photos for weaving paracord. Be sure each successive knot alternates which side goes under the two main cords. If not, the bracelet will have a twist in it. When you finish the final knot, trim cords and lightly melt ends with a lighter to keep them in place. Also, print the female part of the side latch buckle with internal supports or else the print will fail. After printing, remove supports with a small screwdriver and clean up excess plastic with an Xacto knife.