What is Paracord? Paracord is a lightweight nylon rope that was originally used in the suspension lines of US parachutes during World War II. Paracord (otherwise known as parachute cord, 550 cord, and type III cord) gets its name from the fact that it was originally designed for the suspension of lines in parachutes.Soldiers, however, found that … Continue reading Paracord for Prepping and Survival Useful Tips For You