The Escape Evade Pathfinder - SERE Paracord Strap
The Escape Evade Pathfinder is a 550 Mil-Spec paracord strap by Superesse Straps LLC that carries E&E (Evade & Escape) tools on the outside of the band, with an optional SERE Kit supply core woven inside. Every strap comes with a non-metallic concealed handcuff key in the buckle, a TIHK backup handcuff key with clip, 2x 30" Kevlar Utility Thread (200lb tested) for sawing or snares, a non-metallic ceramic striker blade, a luminous compass (LAND-NAV tested, fixed 360 degree dial, impact and water resistant), a luminous glow light surface under the buckle, 2 chemlight sticks (1 red, 1 green), a ferrocerium toggle peg, a tinder wick, a saw shim tool and 4 ranger bands (30 second burn time). Supply Core SERE Kit adds an internal core that is reached by breaking down the bracelet — 30" of black Kevlar Utility Cord, a lead pencil rod, a waterproof note sheet, 6 signal markers, 1 Aquatab water purification tablet (1 tablet per 2 liters of clear water), a size 8 fish hook, a micro green chemlight, a 50mm diamond wire blade and tinder parchment; Supply Core None is the same strap with the external tools only and no internal core. Size is by wrist: Small fits 6.25" to 7", Medium Tight 7" to 7.5", Medium Large 7.5" to 8" and Large 8" to 8.75". The 11 standard colors are 10–15' of Type III 550lb paracord (150–225 feet of total cordage counting the inner strands); FireCord (Black) uses 550lb Fire Cord with an inner combustible wick for fire starting and is sold only with the SERE Kit.
"A prudent person foresees danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - Proverbs 27:12"
Concealed handcuff keys
A non-metallic handcuff key is concealed in the buckle and a TIHK backup key with clip is also included, for escaping illegal restraints or as a backup key for security professionals.
Kevlar Utility Thread
Two 30" lengths of K.U.T. (200lb tested) saw through branches, zip ties and rope or serve as snare wire — use long back-and-forth strokes and wear gloves or make handles from a pen or stick.
Fire starting on the band
A ferrocerium toggle peg, ceramic striker blade, tinder wick and 4 ranger bands (30 second burn time) are all on the outside of the strap.
Navigation and low light
The luminous compass is LAND-NAV tested with a fixed 360 degree dial, the glow surface under the buckle charges from natural or artificial light for minutes of low glow, and the red and green chemlights (3yr shelf life) break to activate.
Optional SERE Kit core
The SERE Kit adds a woven-in supply core, reached by breaking down the bracelet, with a 50mm diamond wire blade for narrow metal restraints or bars, an Aquatab tablet, 6 signal markers, a size 8 fish hook, a micro chemlight, note sheet, pencil, 30" Kevlar cord and tinder parchment.
All versions
- Handcuff Key Buckle — non-metallic, concealed handcuff key, universal fit1
- Backup Handcuff Key — TIHK brand, with clip1
- Kevlar Utility Thread (K.U.T.) — 30" sawing cord and snare wire, 200lb tested2
- Ceramic Striker Blade and Cutting Tool — non-metallic, stored in sheath on top of strap1
- Luminous Compass — LAND-NAV tested, fixed 360 degree dial, impact and water resistant1
- Luminous Glow Light Surface — on underside of buckle1
- Chemlight Stick — 1 red (low-vis, sealed packet) and 1 green (hi-vis, on strap), 3yr shelf life2
- Fire Steel Ferrocerium Toggle Peg — affixed to paracord1
- Fire Tinder Wick — red fibrous strand coated in combustible oils1
- Saw Shim Tool — surgical flex steel, single-side serrated edge, 2 lanyard holes1
- Ranger Bands — fire tinder and smoke signal, 30 second burn time4
SERE Kit core only
- Kevlar Utility Cord, Black (KUC) — 30", 200lb tested, 600 TEX1
- Lead Pencil Rod1
- Waterproof Note Sheet — single strip of durable paper1
- Signal Markers — bright orange twist-ties with metal wire core6
- Aquatab Water Purification Tablet — 1 tablet per 2 liters of clear water1
- Fish Hook — all purpose bait hook, size 8 (small)1
- Micro Chemlight Stick — Hi-Vis green, 3yr shelf life1
- Diamond Wire Blade — 50mm, for narrow metallic restraints or bars1
- Tinder Parchment — waxed infused sheet of processed natural wood1
11 standard colors
- Paracord — Type III, 550lb, 10–15', 7 inner nylon strands
FireCord (Black), SERE Kit only
- Fire Cord — 550lb, 7 nylon strands, inner combustible wick
The numbers, flat and honest.
| External tools (all versions) | Buckle handcuff key, TIHK backup key, 2x 30" Kevlar Utility Thread, ceramic striker blade, luminous compass, glow light surface, 1 red + 1 green chemlight, ferro toggle peg, tinder wick, saw shim tool, 4 ranger bands |
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| Option — Supply Core SERE Kit | Adds an internal core reached by breaking down the bracelet — 30" Kevlar Utility Cord, pencil, note sheet, 6 signal markers, Aquatab tablet, size 8 fish hook, micro green chemlight, 50mm diamond wire blade, tinder parchment |
| Option — Supply Core None | External tools only, no internal supply core |
| Option — Size | Small 6.25"–7", Medium Tight 7"–7.5", Medium Large 7.5"–8", Large 8"–8.75" wrists |
| Option — 11 standard colors | Type III 550lb paracord in the chosen color, no additional charge; available with SERE Kit or None |
| Option — FireCord (Black) | 550lb paracord with an inner combustible wick for fire starting; sold only with the SERE Kit |
| Compass | LAND-NAV tested, fixed 360 degree dial, impact and water resistant |
| Maker | Superesse Straps LLC |
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VETERAN-MADE CONCEALED EDC
Survival gear hidden inside a morale patch. Hand-built by a Special Ops veteran outside Fort Bragg.
Superesse started in 2014 with Wesley — a US Army Special Operations Command veteran with SERE and unconventional warfare training — making paracord bracelets for his team as a morale boost. The bracelets became wearable survival kits, integrating flashlights, fire-starters, fishing tackle, and whistles into a single strap. Today Superesse is run by Wesley and his wife Diana out of North Carolina near Fort Bragg — still a husband-and-wife shop, still handmade, still built on the assumption that the gear you need most is the gear you happen to be wearing.
- Founded in 2014
- Veteran and Law Enforcement owned and operated
- Husband-and-wife team — handmade production
- Based in North Carolina near Fort Bragg
- Specialized in paracord straps, hidden-compartment patches, and concealed EDC
Answers, straight up.
Product-specific questions on the left. Shopping with SRO on the right. Both open-ended — hit us if we missed one.
Can this be disassembled in the field?
Only the supply core requires it. On Superesse straps ordered with a kit or supply core, the core items are woven inside and you reach them by breaking down the bracelet. Items Superesse lists as external or quick access are used without unraveling. Straps ordered with Supply Core None have no internal core, and the Expeditious Band has no internal supply core.
How is this made and where does it ship from?
Superesse Straps LLC is a veteran and law enforcement owned husband-and-wife shop based in North Carolina near Fort Bragg. Superesse says nearly everything is made in their home and gear is handmade to order in small release batches. Some components come from other makers, named on the product page where Superesse names them. Orders ship directly from Superesse, so delivery can take longer than items SRO stocks.
How long does shipping take?
Most in-stock orders are processed within 1 to 3 business days, not counting weekends and federal holidays. Special-order, dealer-direct, custom, and LYNX Survival Systems orders can take longer. Lead times shown on product pages are estimates, not guarantees.
Typical carrier transit after that: Economy 5 to 7 business days, Expedited 2 to 3, Overnight 1. These are carrier estimates, not guarantees. Some items, such as lithium batteries, aerosols, and safety matches, may be limited to ground shipping.
Free Economy shipping on qualifying orders over $150 to the contiguous US, on eligible products. Oversized, heavy, freight, hazardous-material, dealer-direct, custom-built, and special-order items may be excluded. Oversized and freight items, such as rooftop tents, recovery equipment, and Pro Eagle products, may carry extra shipping charges. If extra charges apply, we'll let you know before the order ships.
Some items ship directly from the manufacturer or a supplier partner on their own schedule, so an order can arrive in more than one package with more than one tracking number. Full details: Shipping Policy.
What’s your return policy?
You have 30 days from receiving your order to request a return on eligible items. Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com with your order number, the item, and the reason, and wait for return authorization before you ship anything back. Returns sent without authorization may be refused.
Items must come back in like-new condition: unused, unmodified, unworn, unwashed, and free of odors, dirt, stains, pet hair, and damage, with all original packaging, manuals, accessories, and tags, plus proof of purchase.
For standard parcel items, you pay return shipping unless the return is due to our error, shipping damage, or a verified defect. If we provide a prepaid label, its cost may be deducted from your refund. For oversized, freight, dealer-direct, and special-order items, you pay return shipping unless the item arrived damaged, defective, or incorrect. Original shipping charges aren't refunded. Some items may carry a restocking fee of up to 15%, and we'll tell you during authorization.
Some items are fulfilled by third-party suppliers and follow that supplier's return policy, so eligibility, refund timing, return shipping, and restocking fees may differ.
Approved refunds go to your original payment method. Allow up to 10 business days after approval, and your bank may take longer to post it. Full details: Return & Refund Policy.
What can’t I return?
These can't be returned or refunded, except where the law requires it:
- Engraved, personalized, customized, and built-to-order products, and special-order products obtained specifically for you
- LYNX Survival Systems survival kits, custom IFAKs, and custom medical kits
- Agency, government, organizational, and contract-built orders
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- Hazardous materials, and flammable liquids or gases
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- Opened water treatment or purification products with broken factory seals
- Anything marked non-returnable on its product page
For built-to-order, custom, and special-order items, exceptions may be made only for verified manufacturing defects, shipping damage, or fulfillment errors. For food and drink, replacements may be issued only for verified manufacturing defects or shipping damage reported within 5 days of delivery, with photos.
Not sure whether an item qualifies? Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com before you order.
Do you ship outside the contiguous US?
Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and other U.S. territories aren't eligible for free shipping, and extra freight charges may apply. If your order needs a shipping quote, we'll contact you before it ships. If you decline the quote, the order may be canceled and refunded. APO/FPO addresses are also excluded from free shipping.
International shipping is available on select products and destinations, and some products may be restricted from international shipping. You're responsible for import duties, taxes, customs fees, brokerage fees, and meeting your country's import rules.
Full details: Shipping Policy.
My package arrived damaged. What now?
Inspect your order when it arrives. If anything is damaged, defective, or wrong, email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com within 7 days of delivery (5 days for food and drink) with your order number, a short description, and photos of the item and the packaging.
You don't pay return shipping on items that arrived damaged or wrong, or with a verified defect. Some items fulfilled by third-party suppliers follow that supplier's policy instead. Reporting after 7 days may limit our ability to pursue a claim with the carrier, and while we may help with a carrier claim, approval is up to the carrier.
Package lost or never arrived? Contact us within 7 days of the expected delivery date. For freight deliveries, inspect the shipment before you sign and note any visible damage on the carrier's delivery receipt.
Can I talk to a human before buying?
Yes. Call (562) 294-6269, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific time, or email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com. We reply within one business day.
We'd rather talk you out of a kit that doesn't fit your mission than sell you the wrong one.
Do you offer a military/first-responder discount?
Yes. Current and former U.S. military, military spouses and dependents, and first responders, including law enforcement, fire, and EMS, can save up to 10% on most of our products through GovX ID.
Verify on our GovX discount page and you'll get a single-use code to enter at checkout. For later orders, log in with GovX ID for a new code (limit one code per day). The GovX code can't be combined with other discounts.