Essentially, if you find yourself lost in the wild you can use the compass on your paracord bracelet to orient yourself and try to determine a route back toward civilization. Once on your way if you determine the journey is going to take some time (and your bracelet has the right features) you can use the flint in the bracelet and some birch bark or twigs to get a fire started. Later you can unravel the bracelet, run it between two trees and use this line to support a makeshift shelter. If during your odyssey you see people in the distance, you can alert them to your presence using the emergency whistle. Some of the best paracord survival bracelets even have thermometers as well as tiny LED lights that help you find your way in the dark. Truth be told however, most people deploy the paracord survival bracelet as a fashion accessory and talking point that is dropped back on the bureau after a night out with friends.\r