Rothco 550 Paracord on Spool 100 m x 4 mm — OD

Type 550 nylon paracord on a 100-metre spool, 4 mm diameter, manufactured by Rothco in their US production line. Suited to anyone who needs a cord reserve ready for any field situation: setting up bivouacs, quick gear repairs, anchoring, light lifting, and improvised lashing or straps.

A seven-strand braided nylon core gives a rated load capacity of up to 250 kg: adequate for suspension, light towing, and anchoring field loads. The braided nylon outer sheath protects the inner strands from abrasion and maintains flexibility in wet and cold conditions. The spool lets you pay out whatever length you need without tangles, cut on the spot, and store the remainder without awkward re-winding.

The spool format is the most practical trade-off between availability and bulk: having 100 metres on hand means you never have to ration cord, though the spool itself is less compact than a coiled hank. Those who want minimum pocket volume prefer pre-cut lengths; those working in the field across multiple tasks at once will find the spool genuinely easier to manage.

Key points

• The 100 metres on the spool cover multiple needs in a single outing without carrying several separate hanks.
• A 250 kg load capacity allows light structural use: field suspensions, guy lines, and anchors.
• The seven-strand core can be stripped from the sheath and used separately for applications requiring a smaller diameter.
• The braided nylon sheath resists abrasion on rough surfaces and stays flexible in damp conditions.
• The spool allows controlled payout and on-the-spot cutting to length, with no waste.

In the box

• Rothco 550 nylon paracord spool, 100 m x 4 mm, OD colour