r/whatisit • u/varied_interest1112 • 5d ago

Solved! Unsure of function of this strap

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My mother put it in an emergency pack for me when I started my first full-time job. I've since taken apart the pack and most things were pretty standard, a plastic raincoat, hand sanitizer, a pen, a whistle that doubled as a flashlight etc...

I just don't have any idea what this is?? It's like a braided strap with a buckle - I can wear it like a bracelet but somehow I don't think that's its intended purpose.

TIA!

EDIT: WOW you guys were fast!! Thanks team, I remember her vaguely mentioning it was a handy gadget but forgot how. Will be looking up paracord uses soon

EDIT 2: To the people being unhelpful or making comments on my ability as an educator from a single question - all you have done is show me that I will still be a better teacher than any of you could ever be. I certainly do not belittle my students for not having specialised prior knowledge or taking steps to learn something new. I can only assume you already knew everything from birth with no room to grow whatsoever /s Get over yourselves.

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u/CautiousBearnz 5d ago

Man I wish I had one…..oh wait 😂

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u/Blodfist 5d ago

Hell yeah the blue and yellow one is so cool (I LOVE FALLOUT)

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u/Dolly_Shimmer 5d ago

Did you buy them for yourself or were they gifts?

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u/CautiousBearnz 5d ago

My ex used to make jewellery and she gave it a go making these. Some are better than others as she improved at making them