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There are a variety of accessories for paracord projects, but these are the ones that I use for outdoors and survival projects. First there is the buckle or closure, used as a means of clasping two ends together for a bracelet, strap, or dog collar. Plastic buckles (A) have come a long way in recent years because companies have figured out how to add some cool tools within the buckles. Some have compasses, ferrocerium rods, whistles, and a knife built right into them. However, if you don’t mind spending a few more dollars, metal buckles and shackles are much more durable and have more potential uses in a survival situation.

Crafting beads can be used to give any project a sharper or more colorful appearance. I use them for pace count beads (see the project here), which some people may know as ranger beads. These are used to judge walking distances when you don’t have more advanced technology. Plastic toggles (B) can be used in the place of beads, although you would need a number of them for making ranger beads. They are also helpful in gear repair as well as for making pull cord pouches.

Key rings (C), though simple in nature, can help with repairing gear as well as having a multitude of other functions. I always carry a small handful of these in my pack.

Pictured left to right: buckles (A) (the first is a plain plastic buckle, while the second has a built-in signal whistle and ferrocerium rod), adjustable metal shackle buckles, clasp, 1 in. (2.5 cm) diameter ball bearing, leash clasp, plastic toggle (B), and (at bottom) an assortment of key rings (C) and lanyard hooks.