2-in-1 Survival Hack: Paracord Zipper Pull & Ferro Rod Handle

Upgrade your survival kit with this essential bushcraft hack! In this video, I’ll show you how to create a custom paracord zipper pulls and a second version that doubles as a fire starter, complete with an integrated ferro rod. This setup ensures you always have a way to start a fire right on your jacket or pack. We’ll be using 550 para-cord . Whether you’re into EDC (Every Day Carry), hiking, or hardcore bushcraft, this simple DIY project is a must-have for your gear bag. Materials Needed: 550 Paracord Mini Ferrocerium Rod with hole 5/8" or 1/2" Heat Shrink Tubing 1/4" and 1/2" Lighter & Scissors cylinder shaped fire starter of your choice (I used 3 rivers) Chapters: 0:00 - Intro: 02:07 - tactical zipper pull only version 05:30 - fire starter version on ferro rod 11:55 - completed pulls 12:31 - thanks Enjoyed the video? 👍 Like this video if you found it helpful! 🔔 Subscribe for more bushcraft tips and survival gear DIYs. 💬 Comment below: What’s your favorite "hidden" piece of survival gear? #Bushcraft #SurvivalGear #DIY #Paracord #FerroRod #FireStarter #EDC #CampingHacks #outdoorskills My Amazon affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Strategic Relocation, North American Guide to Safe Places, Fourth Edition https://amzn.to/4r4kg4c paracord https://amzn.to/41tJ36q shrink tubing 1/2" 10 feet https://amzn.to/4mnNY2p 10 PCS Fire Starter Rod Magnesium Rod https://amzn.to/47VCFZa fire starter plugs https://amzn.to/4vr3CxZ my Amazon store with the product I use on our homestead https://amzn.to/3U1iGkl MAXPEDITION Platy Pocket Organizer https://amzn.to/4lmmGap Been asked about my watch It's an older model BN0150-10E of this one Citizen Men's Promaster Diver Solar Powered Watch with Rubber Strap https://amzn.to/3W37Lbw Wrist Compass for Watch https://amzn.to/3RbHIM5 ABOUT OUR CHANNEL Our channel is about me quitting my high stress / paying job in a busy area that we had a homestead at and moving to the mountains for a simple life. We are rebuilding our homestead with solar, backup batteries, retaking the land, and bringing our animals here. Check out our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@HomesteadReliance?sub_confirmation=1 our intro video https://youtu.be/IZBIKLQ8r5U Don’t forget to subscribe! contact email SavvySurvival@gmail.com our mailing address: Homestead Reliance PO Box 70 Jasper, AR 72641 Off-Grid Living, Tiny House, Ozark Mountains, Homestead, Cabin, DIY, Remodel, Build, Transformation, Mountain Life, Self-Sufficient, Tiny Home, Arkansas, Adventure. quit your job move to the mountains, simple life, simple rural life, strategic relocation , off grid cabin, off grid living , rural life gluten free, celiacs lactose free building off grid homestead developing homestead clearing overgrown property family builds a homestead off grid homestead cheap land new life in rural America off grid family move to the mountains gadgets Prepping SHTF surplus gear military history bushcraft bigfoot https://audionautix.com Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com Strategic Relocation, North American Guide to Safe Places, Fourth Edition https://amzn.to/4r4kg4c my Amazon store with the product I use on our homestead https://amzn.to/3U1iGkl MAXPEDITION Platy Pocket Organizer https://amzn.to/4lmmGap Been asked about my watch It's an older model BN0150-10E of this one Citizen Men's Promaster Diver Solar Powered Watch with Rubber Strap https://amzn.to/3W37Lbw Wrist Compass for Watch https://amzn.to/3RbHIM5 ABOUT OUR CHANNEL Our channel is about me quitting my high stress / paying job in a busy area that we had a homestead at and moving to the mountains for a simple life. We are rebuilding our homestead with solar, backup batteries, retaking the land, and bringing our animals here. Check out our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@HomesteadReliance?sub_confirmation=1 our intro video https://youtu.be/IZBIKLQ8r5U Don’t forget to subscribe! contact email SavvySurvival@gmail.com our mailing address: Homestead Reliance PO Box 70 Jasper, AR 72641 quit your job move to the mountains simple life simple rural life strategic relocation off grid cabin off grid living rural life gluten free celiacs lactose free building off grid homestead developing homestead clearing overgrown property family builds a homestead off grid homestead cheap land new life in rural America off grid family move to the mountains gadgets Prepping SHTF surplus gear military history prepper bushcraft https://audionautix.com Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com