Make This DIY Paracord Cache Keychain To Keep Belongings Safe

    • It'll give you peace of mind to have this keychain as a method of safekeeping. You can make multiples for each member of your family and give them as gifts to fellow preppers. It's even a great idea for those who travel abroad and could become victims of pickpockets.

    Step 1

    What You Need!

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    • A length of paracord of colour 1
    • The same length in colour 2
    • Anything that you want to include
    • A keyring attachment e.g lobster claw, swivel hook etc.
    • Lighter/Matches
    • Scissors

    I included:

    • A button compass
    • A short pencil

    Step 2

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    The main knot that is used in this project is a round crown sinnet.

    Begin by crossing the paracord, the vertical length needs to be underneath. Next, you take the bottom half of the vertical cord (BV) and fold it up over the left half of the horizontal cord (LH). Now take the LH, and fold it over the top vertical (TV). Then the TV goes over the right horizontal (RH). The RH then goes over the folded-down TV and underneath the folded-up BV. It's clearer in the pictures. If you don't get it, go to step 4 and watch the video.

    Step 3

    Insert the Pencil!

    Tie another knot, and then tighten this around the base of the pencil. I tied the knot around the pencil a few times to hold it in, then wrapped my money around it and put an elastic band on it. If you want to not include a pencil then you can take it out and try to put money in the gap. For a survival-themed keychain you could use a ferro rod instead of a pencil.

    Step 4

    The Terminal Knot!

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    When you have worked your way up the core, so that it is all covered by knots, you need to finish it. You can either just do the knot by itself, or you can do what I did and include something. I included a button compass, but you can include a flint/fire striker or whatever you want to!

    Step 5

    Finishing Touches!

    Finished!

    First, trim the cord ends to the size that you want them to be, then melt the ends to make sure they don't unravel. This is the point where you need to add the keychain head. I ended up shortening the chain to make it easier.

    Have you made this paracord cache keychain? What did you store in it?

    Article & Photo Source: Instructables



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