Paracord hatband braids?

[quietmike]

Hey guys. I just got a Tilley TH4 a little while back thanks to some of the favorite hat threads here. I love the hat but can't help but think a paracord braid band would be a good addition along with storing some small kit behind it.

I was hoping for some recommendations on which braid would be best and most of all some pics from those who have done it already.

TIA-Mike

 

[BushcraftBrainTrust]

Small world. I have a TH4 and just ordered some paracord from going gear to make a braided band. I'm going to use the same method I use to make paracord bracelets. Below is the link that I found. I'll post pics when I receive the paracord.

http://www.raems.com/550_cord_bracelet.pdf

The one disadvantage to the braid is that you basically tear it apart to use it. Below is a link for a solution if the paracord wasn't for emergency only.

http://stormdrane.blogspot.com/2009/04/no-frills-spare-paracord-carry-on.html

 

[Pritch]

Hi Mike,

I used a King Cobra braid to make a hatband a while ago. It holds a ton of cordage, but is very heavy. It is also a drag to unweave.

-- FLIX

 

[Rob_G]

I pulled the foam pad and slipped in the foil wrapped kit. Bouillon, thread, hooks, shot, tinder, matches, micropur, paper, mini pencil, wire, paper, bandaids. Wound up pulling it out eventually, as it was uncomfortable. Could probably redo it.

Have something like 7 or 10 feet of paracord in the braid. Don't remember much about it, since I made it long ago.

 

[hunter s thompson]

For a easier style way to undo para cord I like this style of weave

with 2 cords

with 3 cords

Thanks to stormdrane for these photos in this thread http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=505446

This weave is much easier to pull out than a sinnett

 

[BushcraftBrainTrust]

a paracord braid band would be a good addition along with storing some small kit behind it.

You know about the secret pocket right? You could put a small PSK there.

 

[quietmike]

Outstanding! That's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks guys.

 

[Ebbtide]

My "Slatts Rescue Belt Knot" link is dead.
Finished it looks similar to Rob G's hatband.
Very easy to undo...
Maybe someone saved the illustrations?

 

[Stormdrane]

The original Slatt's link is dead, but you can still find it here in an internet archive.

 

[Ebbtide]

Thanx!

 

[k_estela]

I would do a four braid flat or a doubled up three strand braid personally. Attach it with a couple o stitches o thread and call it a day.