Where do you get your 850 cord from? I would like to try braiding some up but it is much harder to come by.
After going back and reading this thread again, I think that I shall go ahead and make up an INCH bag fully stocked (sort of) at all times. I have the Boots now that I can put in there along with some nice winter gloves and other items that can reside inside and be "Abandoned" if needed for something different, ie. Winter clothing for summer wear.
Greaser, Here is a source for 1/4 inch thick 1000 pound test para cord in 10,25,50 and 100 foot hanks.
http://www.paracordplanet.com/paracord/specialty-cord/para-max-cord/