550 Cord, or paracord, is one of the most useful types of cord you can have in your camping or survival kit. It is the answer to a hundred problems. The Fire Lite Reflective Tinder Cord has all of the great usages of regular paracord and more. The hi-visibility orange and reflective sheath is easy to see during the day or in low light when illuminated by a flashlight. This greatly reduces getting caught by rigging or a clothes line in the campsite. Like traditional 550 cord the Reflective Tinder Cord has an outer sheath and 7 strands of smaller cord inside. The center strand is waxed cotton which can be use as tinder when starting a fire. Having the ability to start a fire in a survival situation is extremely important. A fire can keep you warm, cook your food, and make your water drinkable. A fire might even deter the intrusion of predators.