{"id":7472,"date":"2019-04-22T17:08:05","date_gmt":"2019-04-22T21:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/?p=7472"},"modified":"2020-07-24T01:21:28","modified_gmt":"2020-07-24T05:21:28","slug":"survival-uses-for-shoelaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/survival-uses-for-shoelaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Survival Uses For Shoelaces"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that you&#8217;ve been tying your shoes with a potential fire starter? It&#8217;s just one of the survival uses for shoelaces. More on that later.<\/p>\n<p>For thrill-seekers, an adventure trip entails &#8211; trekking, deep-sea diving, bungee jumping, river rafting, and many more. The real adventure is something that gets the adrenaline pumping like Free Soloing a climb that&#8217;s impossible like Alex Honnold.<\/p>\n<p>The real adventure is when you are stuck at a place and have to look for ways to get out of the place and situation. Surviving against the odds requires the presence of mind, courage, inventing\/gathering tools in the vicinity.<\/p>\n<p>Acquiring some knowledge and learning a few survival hacks doesn&#8217;t hurt either. With that being said. In this post, we&#8217;re covering 10 of the best ways to use shoelaces to survive.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/survival-uses-for-shoelaces\/#10_Survival_Uses_For_Shoelaces\" title=\"10 Survival Uses For Shoelaces\">10 Survival Uses For Shoelaces<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/survival-uses-for-shoelaces\/#1_Use_Them_As_A_Rope\" title=\"1) Use Them As A Rope\">1) Use Them As A Rope<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/survival-uses-for-shoelaces\/#2_Build_A_Makeshift_Shelter\" title=\"2) Build A Makeshift Shelter\">2) Build A Makeshift Shelter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/survival-uses-for-shoelaces\/#3_Tie_Your_Shoes_With_A_Fire_Starter\" title=\"3) Tie Your Shoes With A Fire Starter\">3) Tie Your Shoes With A Fire Starter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/survival-uses-for-shoelaces\/#4_Hang_Food_For_Cooking\" title=\"4) Hang Food For Cooking\">4) Hang Food For Cooking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/survival-uses-for-shoelaces\/#5_Use_As_a_Belt\" title=\"5) Use As a Belt\">5) Use As a Belt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/survival-uses-for-shoelaces\/#6_Provide_Support\" title=\"6) Provide Support\">6) Provide Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/survival-uses-for-shoelaces\/#7_Hunting_Purposes\" title=\"7) Hunting Purposes\">7) Hunting Purposes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/survival-uses-for-shoelaces\/#8_Slow_Down_Blood_Flow\" title=\"8) Slow Down Blood Flow\">8) Slow Down Blood Flow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/survival-uses-for-shoelaces\/#9_Keep_Track_of_Your_partner\" title=\"9) Keep Track of Your partner\">9) Keep Track of Your partner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/survival-uses-for-shoelaces\/#10_For_Identification_Purposes\" title=\"10) For Identification Purposes\">10) For Identification Purposes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/survival-uses-for-shoelaces\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Survival_Uses_For_Shoelaces\"><\/span>10 Survival Uses For Shoelaces<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shoelaces usually do not cross our mind as survival tools, but they have been found to be useful in various circumstances. They are stretchable and strong that makes them immensely useful.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s look at some brilliant ways of using shoelaces.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Use_Them_As_A_Rope\"><\/span>1) Use Them As A Rope<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Tie all the shoelaces together to form a long rope that can be tied to a tree. Use this to haul yourself up.<br \/>\nThis rope can also be used to tie-up things together when the bag you are carrying is no longer useful.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Build_A_Makeshift_Shelter\"><\/span>2) Build A Makeshift Shelter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most important thing when you are outdoors is Shelter. It saves you from the elements of nature like dust storms, wind, and rain. Dig the ground and place some strong tree branches or sticks whichever you can find in the vicinity. Take a tarpaulin and tie it using shoelaces to make a shelter.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Tie_Your_Shoes_With_A_Fire_Starter\"><\/span>3) Tie Your Shoes With A Fire Starter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fire is the most important of all when stuck in the wild. It is quintessential for cooking food and for keeping the wildlife at bay. Setting fire with regular shoelaces is a bit difficult and needs some expertise. Instead, customized shoelaces made of paracord and built-in flint rods are available that can start a fire quickly with fewer efforts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Hang_Food_For_Cooking\"><\/span>4) Hang Food For Cooking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can create a fire under a long low-lying tree branch and hang your food from there using shoelaces so that the food will slowly cook and will be ready for consumption. Tie the shoelaces around the branch and place the food on them carefully so that it doesn&#8217;t fall down and is just above the fire.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Use_As_a_Belt\"><\/span>5) Use As a Belt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It can be used to fasten up loose pants and to keep the sleeves and other loose clothing in place when they come in the way of work. It may not be the best survival belt out there. But for one that you can make yourself, it holds up for the task.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Provide_Support\"><\/span>6) Provide Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the unfortunate event of a fracture or dislocation of joints, shoelaces can be used to support the particular body part. For example, for arm fracture, you can tie the shoelaces over the shoulder and under the arm such that shoulder supports the arm.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Hunting_Purposes\"><\/span>7) Hunting Purposes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Make a small loop and place it on the ground and hide it with leaves.<\/p>\n<p>Place fruit in it.<\/p>\n<p>If a small animal comes by and tries to eat the fruit, pull up the string thus trapping the animal&#8217;s foot in it.<\/p>\n<p>It can also double-up as a fishing line. Attach a hook and if you don&#8217;t have a hook just cut out the aglet ( the plastic or metal part at the end of a shoelace) and fray the ends of the shoelace and drop it in the water.<\/p>\n<p>The frayed end will give the appearance of a worm.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Slow_Down_Blood_Flow\"><\/span>8) Slow Down Blood Flow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In case of a snakebite or attack by a venomous creature, tie the shoelace tightly to the area above the bite to slow down blood flow to avoid the poison from spreading to the other parts of the body.<\/p>\n<p>This gives you enough time to receive the necessary medical care.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Keep_Track_of_Your_partner\"><\/span>9) Keep Track of Your partner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you and your partner are lost in the woods, you both need to stay together.<\/p>\n<p>Parting ways to search for means to get out is never a good idea.<\/p>\n<p>You can tie one end of the string of shoelaces to your waist or wrist and the other end for your partner. This way you won&#8217;t separate. ( You may need a lot of shoelaces for this. )<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_For_Identification_Purposes\"><\/span>10) For Identification Purposes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is easy to forget your way in a vast unfamiliar place. Tie a shoelace ( preferably different colored ) to a tree as you pass by. In case you are lost, you can find your way back by identifying the shoelaces.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You don&#8217;t need the most sophisticated gear or special forces training for survival. Just creativity and the use of simple objects can get you out of many survival situations. Learning a few of these skills and hacks makes you much more self-sufficient in general.<\/p>\n<p>The more you learn, the more prepared you&#8217;ll be overall.<\/p>\n<p>Just keep an open mind and do not panic at the opportune moment.<\/p>\n<p><em>Do you use your shoelaces in any of these ways?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/survival-uses-for\/\"><strong>To see more survival hacks and ways to use other common items for survival, visit The Ultimate Guide here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that you&#8217;ve been tying your shoes with a potential fire starter? It&#8217;s just one of the survival uses for shoelaces. More on that later. For thrill-seekers, an adventure trip entails &#8211; trekking, deep-sea diving, bungee jumping, river rafting, and many more. 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