Mini Project #3: DIY Paracord Dispenser

Hi Instructables community,

on day three of this weeks Mini Projects I'm showing you a little life hack to organize your paracord if you are not using spools.

I use this method mostly to organize pieces of paracord of a few meters/yards length that are left over from other projects.

With this method you will have quick access to your cord whilst avoiding tangling and knots.

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Cheers Alex

You will need the following materials:

1. An empty plastic bottle (e.g. from a fruit smoothie) with a screw-on bottle cap - This size depends on the length of the cord you want to store in it.
2. Paracord/550 Cord leftovers

And tools:

1. A hammer or drill
2. A 6mm (1/4 Inch) hole punch - Or equivalent drill bit
3. A work surface (e.g. wooden cutoff)

Place the bottle cap on your work surface and place the hole punch in the center. Use your hammer to punch a hole through the cap.

Insert one end of the paracord into the hole in the lid. Continue to feed in the cord and shake the bottle every now and then to fill gaps. Once you are finished tie a simple knot in the end to prevent the cord from slipping into the bottle.

You can now pull out cord when you need some and if you are using a clear bottle you will be able to see how much cord is left. If you use the type of bottle cap as shown in the video you will have a waterproof paracord container for outdoor use.

Happy making.