Quick Access Paracord: Backpack and Paracord Hack Revealed!

[@roel.vinckens]

So many bushcraft vids out there, but Dan's are the gold nuggets I actually put into use.

[@ReasontoLiveAdventures]

Yes, me too

[@DaveBucklin]

Wonderfully concise as well.

[@TheSaneHatter]

I've seen this! There's another great channel, called "Weavers of Eternity Paracord," which not only teaches a variation of this technique, but includes recipes for bag handles, zipper pulls, and DOZENS of other projects. You've been good enough to show us the tip of the iceberg: thank you (seriously).

[@sosteve9113]

Thanks for the tip,I check them out. I did this knot 4 years ago in a video of a Mora knife,Works great.

[@PulpParadise]

Thanks for that great suggestion, @TheSaneHatter! I checked out the channel and subbed there as well. I really need to spend some time doing something useful with my paracord. ;-)

[@Daniel_D_King]

That's awesome. Only thing I would change is put a bowline onto the pull chord end and stopper knot at the top. Then finish it off with a bight through the top so the tension of the pull chord keeps the bight locked in acting as a quick release. Pull the stop knot then the bowline to deploy.

[@offthearrowshelf]

I've used this on a lot of my bags and backpack. One addition that makes life a little easier is adding a bead on the top end. This gives you something to grab hold on when you are wanting to release the paracord loop at the top and also stops you accidentally pulling the loop under the weave. Thanks

[@sosteve9113]

Good thinking of you,I did this 4 years ago in a video of a Mora knife,Works great.

[@geobloxmodels1186]

Good. Now I have something to do during tomorrows online department meeting.

[@PulpParadise]

Great video, Dan! That's an excellent way to keep your shelter lines ready to go as soon as you find your camping spot - so much better than having to dig through gear to find it (or remember which pocket they're in). Stay in the woods!

[@paulzimmerman3895]

Fantastic, Dan! Thank you for sharing that knowledge.

[@randy-9842]

Thanks, Dan. Simple. Effective. Practical !!

[@globyois]

That’s fantastic! One of the best paracord tricks I’ve ever seen, great idea! Thanks.

[@ScorpionRegent]

So much more sensible than, the tedious to dismantle bracelets. An alternative is to rig up lengths of paracord in chain sinnets (daisy chains) with a carabiner on each end as improvised lanyards that can quick deploy.

[@threat2demoracy5454]

Awesome cord hack! Much appreciated! 🤙🏼

[@QuesttogetontheAloneShow-qq3cz]

Awesome tip Dan, Thanks for sharing.

[@Hairball786]

I do that on both straps, and a couple of my lighters I carry. So I have nearly 30 feet of cordage if I need it. Very handy if needed, but not in the way if you don't need it. Thanks for the vid, Boss. 👍

[@1adam1967]

Absolutely kick ass!! Thanks Dan!

[@jeffcooper9363]

Thanks for this great tip. Praying for your continued success

[@md7977]

That's a very practical approach, like it!

[@1kings1918]

That was clever. Can't wait to try.

[@Hemp1972]

I have several lines tied like this on my bicycle. You taught me. (And also my tarp is on my bike, as well as my hammock and what not. 😎)

[@clintonroushff7068]

This looks like a winner!

[@jeremyhicks6367]

Thanks Dan!

[@Xxxero42]

Love this! I have so much paracord! I'm gonna do this to my edc bag and some other bags!

[@richwells284]

I LOVE this!!

[@Wolfram762]

Great content Dan!

[@markflick1641]

Magical . Thanks Dan

[@williammrdeza9445]

Loved this hack Dan! Thanks.

[@scrick7112]

Very cool. You explained it so that even I could do it.. see ya

[@OnCountryWithMick]

I did exactly this on my pack I grabbed for carrying my camera gear on hikes etc. Used it for the first time a couple of days ago when climbing a steep section between 2 large boulders. The cord allowed me to climb without the weight of my pack and then pull the pack up from the top.

[@sosteve9113]

Good thinking ,its a interesting knot,I did this 4 years ago in a video of a Mora knife,Works great.

[@OnCountryWithMick]

@@sosteve9113 I've done it on a few things now. I have both arm straps done and the grab handle on top of my pack as well as a few bunches hanging from a carabiner. All up probably 20 meters or so worth of cord.

[@micheletremonti2434]

That is a great hack I have never seen before

[@theanachronist9125]

I've put these quick releases on the poly straps and top handle rather than the shoulder straps themselves. That way I can have a huge reserve of para without it taking up too much eye-space and being too obvious that it's there. Makes the top handle more comfortable as well.

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Looks good Dan, thanks, stay cool😊

[@RogerEhinger-tg1hv]

Cool, Dan, I like that

[@pB-vp3mo]

Another great video! thanks Dan!

[@michaelmerrick5472]

Now that's a good one!

[@MiClLC]

This I like! Thanks Dan!

[@RH_Wildcamping]

Great little hack!!

[@davidcrane5984]

Hmm! Very interesting. I think a variation of this would be a way to temporarily attach a Ferro-rod holder to a knife sheath!

[@kennithnieman9130]

I love that knot.. Knot? ,Lash, whatever Anyway I've never seen it done thanks Dan.

[@victorzaidan6493]

Ficou bom, é um bom local para deixar paracord reserva

[@DanielSmith-yu9wq]

Very pretty. It seems like a lot of time and effort compared to reaching into the pack to grab the cordage.

[@edieboudreau9637]

Good. Thanks.

[@meoka2368]

You can also take the lower portion, and put it up behind the last loop of the upper one, so then if you tug on the lower it first pops the upper out then releases.

[@Dreoilin]

That's a great hack

[@marsiloficino5060]

That’s cool. I have been using daisy chains... I’m gonna switch

[@M19pickles]

I love having a quick deployable paracord like that but I would not put it on the strap of my backpack as I find it uncomfortable when I am wearing the pack. I do use the same way of wrapping for the handles of my pack as I find the added bulk is more comfortable in my hand during the short distances I use the handles for.

[@michaelharman-derosier6776]

Cool hack. Quicker one is a figure 8 wrap around your thumb and pinky and a small carabiner to clip it to your pack. Save yourself time. Toss to deploy without tangling.

[@timrogers2638]

I love this!

[@zonartfpv]

This is an awesome tip, thanks a lot

[@JaketheminiViking]

This was an great tutorial video

[@TexasNationalist1836]

Great hack for using a bowline and marlin spike hitch and toggle to make a pack hanger

[@IainLennon1]

I do this with my large black duffel with bright orange cord so I can pick it out when I get off a plane. Very useful...

[@davesanders9203]

I do like this paracod hack! A little bit of work. I think I'll stick with a hank in reach.

[@davidgraemesmith1980]

And it's really useful for padding shoulder straps of sea bags, nylon webbing isn't as forgiving on old shoulders as canvas webbing lol

[@jefflebowski3784]

Great vid. I think a small monkey fist on the lower end would look good and potentially be useful as well.

[@danjohnson2986]

Good vid. Thanks Dan.

[@freddyoutdoors]

Really good tip

[@lorriewatson7423]

Very cool!

[@mixmediaproductions]

If you carry polytarp, roll it and wrap paracord for setting up.. and slip extra 30 foot segments on top of the pack to grab first.

[@jonahsalyers5979]

I wonder how secure it would be if you want the tag end you pull down on up under the portion at the top you have to pull out. Then you could simply pull that tag end and it would also pull out the safety at the top.

[@Hector-vx5yc]

Hi Dan Wowak!! Are you still an ambassador for UCO? I’ve been binge watching your videos and came across some that you stated about UCO. Love your videos and content!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👊🏿

[@wr7033]

Give me one good reason I would need to tactically deploy my paracord other than to impress my fellow bushcrafters. Dont worry, I'll wait.

[@Ghost_Os]

When you're sneaking into Groznyj Grad, and need to silently remove the sentry by the bridge 😂 Seriously though, I concur. I would say this was more along the lines of 'Another way to carry extra paracord without adding bulk'.

[@moorshound3243]

Very good just stuff hanks everywhere you have space, works for me.

[@JAFKARNAT]

Brilliant thank you

[@jksurvivalbushcraft]

Love it!

[@isidromedina5395]

That's just fancy Way of doing a hang man

[@randallbeauchamp8245]

Great Idea, Thanks

[@JPMerolla001]

Some more wide angle shots of the team working togather would have been nice. But ive seen this method used by a single person also. You can kind of use the spindle as a crutch to lean on.

[@fredsmythe4731]

Why the quick deployment? It is a modification of whipping, a good thing to learn

[@ImaOkie]

Excellent , handy idea

[@rogueraven7603]

Nice. I like it.

[@edgarhume8184]

You don't have to pull the whole cord each time, just pull a loop of it and thread the center loop through each side loop.

[@JohnTBlock]

I'd just keep a quick-deploy hank of whatever cordage I've got, either on top in my pack, or if I gotta have it on the pack strap, hook it with a small carabiner...

[@shastaham7630]

You don't need to keep pulling your excess back and forth. Leave it on one side and just pass a loop around the back. Then just flip your long loop through the short one. Much easier to do than to explain!

[@tpep2328]

Smart.

[@whorhaydelfuego7190]

I'd be concerned that undoing the "safety" bit might require too much dexterity in a stressed situation. Maybe instead make and pass a bight through the bight of the release cord? Maybe add beefy stopper type knots on each end to make them easier to grab and pull when needed.

[@asmith7876]

I'll stick to hanking it up and sticking it in my pocket. Neat trick though!

[@fritz1990]

Kinda,1000 feet of paracord, 4' hank cord looped over the pack. But going to talk to a tailor shop for deployment bags for my lines.

[@stevelunde5683]

nice

[@Troy-nr7ku]

Im going to have to watch this 3 times and do it 6 to get it down.

[@kennethchester6349]

Quick fast like a bunny

[@LittleJordanFarm]

I like 👍

[@Urbanwarrior88]

Always wanted to learn this, could never figure out "what it's called" .

[@Shards-of-Narsil]

Noice!

[@sosteve9113]

I did this on my knife sheath

[@mrnobones01]

Haha the rope dart community uses this technique to lash a rope dart to your forearm for quick deployment

[@SpamMusubi308]

So many ideas come to mind various places to keep lengths of cordage for easy access 🤯😵😁👍🤣🤣

[@kandersjohansson]

At about the 1:08 mark you talk about the downfall of having to feed it through. But you don't. Just pull a loop through and hook it around the other loop that you placed on the strap.

[@billg7101]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@worm_vaquero]

The weavers of eternity paracord KZbin channel featured this 3 yrs ago, in Tim's video he mentioned he got it from Paracord Planet. Dan didn't mention where he got his inspiration, sadge 😢

[@ShaneCollins-wz1wj]

The most boring video ever made

[@MP-xw5um]

Y r u writing on your self like a six year old 😮

[@johnwyman5939]

Cool idea!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🪓🔪👍👍

[@BrosephRussell]

Pretty cool paracord hack 😎 I seen it the other day I think on Instagram or something I for get who I seen doing it but a great idea for sure .

[@BigRed19999]

Love it !