This Survival Cord from Wasatch Outdoors is the ultimate survival item. It's made from 550 paracord and features a full length strand of tinder cord and a 1" fire starting ferro rod concealed inside. You simply pop off the metal aglets to reveal the rod and tinder cord. Easily replace all of your shoe laces or hoodie cords with an essential survival item that you can always have at the ready. Survival Cord can be used to start a fire, build a shelter, repair gear, build a weapon or trap, bandage a wound, and much more! This model is designed to replace the cord of a hooded sweatshirt. It is approximately 47" long and comes in a red color.