Titan Survival SurvivorCord® Paracord Review

Paracord is one of those items that you should just have. Aside from making cool bushcraft items, bracelets, and knotty widgets, paracord has a very utilitarian purpose and can be a lifesaver. I won’t knock the “crafting” cord that’s out there, as it’s good for decorative purposes and in a pinch to bail you out. However, I will say that having the real McCoy when it comes to paracord is important if you’re going to lean on it as a survival tool. Titan Survival has a product called SurvivorCord® and it’s impressive.

Not an ordinary paracord

SurvivorCord® is not your run-of-the-mill 550 paracord. Normal 550 military specifications paracord would have a breaking strength of 550 pounds. SurvivorCord’s breaking tensile strength is advertised to be 620 pounds.

There’s an unprecedented and perceptible difference if comparing SurvivorCord® to say commercial crafting cord. SurvivorCord® just looks more stout, like a quality climbing rope, whereas most crafting cords look a little deflated if not taut. The fuller look of the cord is also because its diameter is slightly larger than low-grade crafting cord.

The mantle of SurvivorCord® is 100% nylon, as are the yarns and strands of the kern. Like regular 550 paracord, SurvivorCord® has 7 inner yarns. What makes SurvivorCord® really special though is three additional strands. The three additional strands are made of fishing line, copper wire, and a waxed jute fire starter.

Titan’s first cord, WarriorCord won me

I was first introduced to Titan Survival when they went by the name Titan Paracord. Back in January of 2016 I had ordered my first hank of 550 paracord from them called WarriorCord. Much like the SurvivorCord®, WarriorCord was stout and stood out over standard 550 cord. Over that year I ordered a few more hanks to add to my supply. WarriorCord seems to be discontinued, as the company no longer has it listed on their site, but with a product like SurvivorCord®, I can see the benefits of shifting focus.

Features of SurvivorCord® make it an asset

When Titan added these extra strands to their cord, I first thought it was a bit hokey. Then I got my hands on some from a 2017 give away I won through Titan. The cord had the same great properties of the WarriorCord I had ordered in the past, but with the added benefit of the three extra strands.

Here’s a great place to pause. Think about all those paracord bracelets you might see out and about. I’m certainly guilty of sporting a dual color switchback bracelet myself. It’s cool. And we convince ourselves that they’re utilitarian if needed. Sure, if you have the time to unbraid or unwrap whatever you have for whatever use, having a paracord bracelet on hand is a great tool. But let’s be honest, they’re great fashion accessories. Cord in a hank is the way to go.

The SurvivorCord® seems like it might be a gimmick, but the extra stands are useful. If you were in some sort of a real survival situation or any other dynamic where some MacGyvering might be in order, the extra strands would be handy to have a round.

The copper wire could be pulled from a length of the cord and then used as a snare for small game. Wire in of itself is a useful binding material and can even be used to make small fish hooks. The 25 pound test fishing line would be good to have for fishing if need be. For starting fires, the third extra strand of waxed jute might be the difference between having a fire and not having a fire due to environmental conditions.

Titan Survival is a good brand

Having been a Titan Survival customer for years, I have to say that the products of theirs that I have used, I like. We previously reviewed the Titan Survival TACAMO® Solar Power Bank Portable Charger, which we have had great success with using over the years.  It does sadden me that the WarriorCord that I used to use is no longer offered, but the SurvivorCord® is next level.

Since the release of SurvivorCord®, Titan Survival released another product that I have yet to check out, SurvivorCord XT®. Instead of having the 30 AWG copper wire as a strand, they incorporated a Kevlar thread.

Overall, I’m pleased with the quality that was put into SurvivorCord®. My recommendation is if you’re going to be getting a hank of cord to have for “just in case” for all your outdoor and travel needs, getting SurvivorCord® might be the way to go. Yes, you could use it for bushcraft and other hobbyist crafting projects, but the cord will really shine when you need it for a real situation. I will note, it is a bit difficult to cut with standard scissors due to the copper wire, but a sharp enough knife will cut through it with ease.

SurvivorCord® currently comes in 22 different colors, in 100 foot hanks, and 500 foot spools. I happen to have the handsome “Dragon Scale” color cord. Titan also does offer a 25 foot “QD” bunch. The quick-deploy hank is a good sized length to toss in a daypack.

The quick and dirty

Pluses: Durable and strong cord. Three “survivor” strands are unique and useful. Lifetime guarantee. Veteran owned and operated.

Minuses: More expensive than conventional paracord. Copper wire will poke you from the end if not cut and fused properly.

Is Titan Survival SurvivorCord® a product that I can recommend? Hands down. If a buyer understands what they’re getting and what purpose they have in mind, this cord is tops. I’d recommend family, friends, and anyone involved in youth scouting activities to give this a shot and have some on hand. Outdoor and travel enthusiasts would benefit by having some of this stashed away during their adventures.

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