>>606216>If you show me a better alternative I stop using it right away.Braided polyester.
There are two reasons to pick paracord instead. One is if you're actually rigging a parachute, the other is if it's issued to you or you can get it dirt cheap.
>>606455>split it into 7 smaller strands.It's a neat trick to know if you ever parachute into the jungle and you need to turn your shrouds into fishing line. Otherwise just carry some smaller strands as well, then you don't have to wreck your stronger cord.