Why I finally swapped to a paracord apple watch strap

Switching to a paracord apple watch strap was probably the best decision I've designed for my daily carry in a long time. If you're like me, you most likely started with that will standard silicone band that comes within the box. It's fine for the while, but eventually, it starts experiencing a bit plastic-y. Maybe it gets sweaty during the workout, or probably it just looks a little too "techy" and not enough "tough. " I wanted something which felt like it could actually endure a weekend within the woods without having making my hand break out in a rash. ...

March 16, 2026 · 7 min · Otto Bigler