It is hot outside, but the show must go on. Consider the guidelines in this table while you are out and about.
Thanks to my alma mater, Fort Bragg for posting this on their Facebook wall.
Archive for July, 2012
Work/Rest and Water Consumption Table
Tuesday, July 17th, 2012Agilite Adds Search and Rescue Section to Website
Tuesday, July 17th, 2012
Not only has Agilite updated their website, but they’ve added a section dedicated to search and rescue products. It now goes way beyond the Injured Personnel Carrier (IPC) we featured in January. As you recall, it made quite a stir and showed up all over the internet. These new items include gear such as the Sidewinder & ARCH “Instant Harness” Set you see here which works in conjunction with a Riggers Belt to provide sit harness functionality.
These rescue products have been in use with elements of the IDF and incorporate their new TT High-Density Polyester. They claim it outperforms traditional mil-spec tactical nylon webbing across the board. “From tensile strength to resistance to abrasion, UV and chemicals such as petroleum;, or a melting point of over twice as high, our TT polyester webbing performs far better than traditional nylon webbing. “ says Agilite COO Isaac Oppenheim. “We were looking to raise the bar in webbing quality and we found what we were looking for in TT Polyester-we put it to the test in the most extreme circumstances and the results were outstanding.”
Check out the all-new site at www.agilitegear.com and get free shipping within the US during all of July.
Friday Comes Early for Elite Defense – Caption This and Win!
Tuesday, July 17th, 2012
Visit Elite Defense on Facebook and post an entertaining yet appropriate caption to this photo. The one with the most likes by Friday at 4 PM EDT. The winner will receive the prize pack below worth $175.
Warrior Expo East – DRIFIRE Fortrex Fabric Follow Up
Tuesday, July 17th, 2012Here is some additional information on DRIFIRE’s new Fortrex fabric which combines drirelease‘s fast dry moisture management and odor control with the known FR protection of Dupont’s Nomex and Kevlar.
TacHacker – Intro to 3D Modeling: The Complete Guide
Tuesday, July 17th, 2012From Gawker Media’s Lifehacker comes a very interesting lesson on their nightschool series – Intro to 3D Modeling: The Complete Guide.
lifehacker.com/5922941/intro-to-3d-modeling-the-complete-guide
Arc’teryx LEAF Chimera
Tuesday, July 17th, 2012The Arc’teryx LEAF Chimera was designed specifically for hot/wet weather use. It’s also their first use of the Cyberknit technology combined with a Tweave Durastretch LT yoke and sleeves. It’s highly breathable, moisture-wicking properties include an anti-bacterial, odor-control fabric treatment. It’s not FR but it wasn’t designed to be and the user community it was originally designed for didn’t ask for it. However, it’s ridiculously comfortable against the skin.
This long sleeve shirt is a simple, low profile design meant to keep you cool. It incorporates zippered inset bicep pockets with Velcro pile patches. It’s long torso can be tucked in and the unique low-profile two-piece collar is tall enough to eliminate irritation from armor yet not stick up or be in the way.
HPG Snubby Kit Bag
Tuesday, July 17th, 2012Based on their popular Kit Bag design, Hill People Gear is introducing a new Snubby Kit Bag for use with compact weapons. HPG new partner Joe Hayes, brought the idea to the forefront and they scaled the bag to just fit a G19.
Look for it soon.
Combat Medical Systems Buys Z-Medica Out – Remains Exclusive Government Distributor of Combat Gauze
Tuesday, July 17th, 2012Combat Medical Systems (CMS) extended its distribution agreement for Combat Gauze, the Department of Defense (DoD) approved hemostatic, as a part of its buyout of former partner Z-Medica Corporation’s ownership interest in the company effective June 21, 2012.
CMS, will remain the exclusive government distributor of the Combat Gauze line through 2014.
To date, Combat Gauze has been fielded to every service member in the DoD. It is authorized in every Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK), Combat Life Saver and medic/corpsman medical bag.
According to a recent DoD Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) survey, in 1,895 documented battlefield uses of Combat Gauze, 90.7 percent of respondents agreed/strongly agreed that Combat Gauze was “effective at stopping severe external bleeding.”
“CMS and Z-Medica worked closely to field Combat Gauze, one of our first service-wide successes,” said Corey Russ, president and founder of CMS. The development of Combat Gauze offers the medic a simple, cost-effective hemostatic product to treat severe external bleeding, especially in areas where a tourniquet cannot be applied. “The buyout will let CMS further focus on being a veteran-owned, DoD medical solutions provider.”
The buyout brings about a new phase of growth that will allow CMS to quickly develop new product lines and further enhance its relationship with DoD and law enforcement agencies.
“As we expand our reach around the world, all our efforts are, always have been, to simplify tactical medicine and deliver our products to our nation’s warfighters and first responders,” Russ said.
Combat Medical Systems, founded in 2008, is headquartered in Fayetteville, NC.
