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What everyday item is cheap, strong, and useful as cord in a survival kit?

Dental floss.

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  1. Paper towels
  2. Rubber bands
  3. Dental floss ✔

Why: Dental floss is cheap and surprisingly strong, and it can even help build a shelter.

Huh, didn't know that: Dental floss is cheap and surprisingly strong, and it can even help build a shelter.

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Floss is a big deal for tying things.
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Answer: Dental floss. Dental floss is cheap and surprisingly strong, and it can even help build a shelter.

  1. Scouting America: Wilderness Survival www.scouting.org/merit-badges/wilderness-survival
    dental floss is cheap and surprisingly strong
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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