550 Paracord Reverse-wrapping by Kevin Estela

Reverse wrapping is a method of taking cordage fibers (usually natural)and twisting them onto themselves to create a length of usable cordage line. It is the primary method of making cordage I teach my survival students. Normally reserved for natural materials such as milkweed fibers, nettles and evening primrose, reverse wrapping can be done with synthetic cordage such as 550 cord. It takes a little more finger strength to manipulate the cord (especially in colder weather) but the end product is a cord that is slightly bigger in diameter, stronger and one that grabs bow drill drills with more "teeth" than a single strand.

In this video, I demonstrate how to make 550 cord reverse wrapped cordage.

Step 1. Hold a length of line in both hands by the finger tips.

Step 2. Twist your fingers on one hand away and the other hand towards you creating a bend in the rope

Step 3. Pinch the bend with your left hand fingers while working the top strand away in a twisting motion.

Step 4. Then, put the bottom strand on top by reversing your twisting motion back towards you in a single motion.

Step 5, 6, 7, etc. Keep twisting the top strand away and putting the bottom strand on top by twisting both towards you.

To check to see if you are doing it right, hold it up and it shouldn't unravel.

Hope this helps you with your paracord skills. You'll find all sorts of ways to double up lanyards, pull tabs and much more.

Kev

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• Paracord
• Kevin Estela
• Estela Wilderness Education
• Wilderness Learning Center
• Camping-Survival
• Survival
• Bushcraft
• Knots
• Survival Skills

[inquisitivewolf]

I've watched many videos on this procedure. Almost without exception, the cameral work is poor (too far away or too dark) and I can never quite grasp the technique. Not only is your video excellent, but combined with your step by step written instructions, makes it very easy to follow. Thanks!