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Army Essentials: Survival Straps

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What’s it all about?

How many times have you been stuck cold and hungry in Melbourne, and thought to yourself “Gee, if I had a piece of cord I would make myself a lean-to shelter and snare myself a rabbit for supper?” Yep, me too; every day! Well now you can always be ready for such a situation by having a piece of paracord ready and waiting, in the shape of a survival bracelet.

These bracelets are a standard piece of equipment for deployed service personnel and campers alike; and are fast becoming a must have fashion accessory for Melbournians. They are simple to make; and make a great gift for yourself, your favourite returned serviceman, or friends of all ages.

What will we cover?

We will look at:

  • How to make a basic survival bracelet
  • How to make a basic key fob
  • Ideas for other paracord items
  • Tools to use
  • Best places to find supplies

Who will be teaching?

John Wonnacott is a frequent metro commuter; who taught himself to make survival bracelets, in order to the pass time in a relaxing productive manner.