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Archive for December, 2013

SOMA – Zanfel Labs

Monday, December 16th, 2013

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We first mentioned Zanfel Poison Ivy Wash from Zanfel Labs during Modern Day Marine 2011 when we found out that it is designed to allow an affected person to literally wash away urushiol oil which is the toxin contained in certain plants. It irritates 85% of the population. The Zanfel wash can be used at anytime after contact and on any part of the body including the face and genitals. This stuff really works. We’ve used a couple of times over the past few years and it offers relief within hours.

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Zanfel Labs is offering this graphic to help instruct people how to identify the plants that secrete urushoil thereby preventing irritations before they happen. We asked if we could share it and they agreed. Also, don’t forget, poison ivy oils can stay viable for up to 5 years. Clothing, gear and footwear, in particular laces retain these oils. According to Zanfel Lans, the best cure for this issue is to wash these items with simple dishwashing liquid.

Zanfel’s Skin Wash Poison Ivy Treatment 10 oz Tube has NSN 6501-01-611-2071.

Another resource includes a map. Hard copies of the poster above can be requested by contacting dboelman@zanfel.com, or 1-800-401-4002, menu option 1.

www.zanfel.com

Special Operations Medical Association

Monday, December 16th, 2013

Each year the Special Operations Medical Association hosts the Scientific Assembly, a Multi-day seminar and trade show in Tampa, Florida, home of USSOCOM. Originally founded as a community of interest for SOF medical personnel, over the years membership has expanded to include tactical medical practitioners from the civilian sector.

Over the next two days, SSD will bring you coverage of some of the highlights from the show floor.

www.specialoperationsmedicine.org

Cabela’s ColorPhase Technology

Monday, December 16th, 2013

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Cabela’s has introduced the new ColorPhase technology to select styles of their Zonz camouflage hunting clothing. ColorPhase modifies the Zonz pattern with 4 colors that change along with the temperature. They become more green the warmer it is and more brown the cooler it is. The concept isn’t necessarily new. If you ever had one of those Tshirts that changes colors as you work out, you’ve seen the technology in action. What is new is using it with camouflage.

Could this work for the military? I’d say not. For one thing, this is a visual spectrum camouflage. Additionally, I’m not so sure it’s going to work for hunters. The pattern phase changes at 65 deg. Considering that your body is going to warm up as you move through the brush, you will invariably be more green than your surroundings.

www.cabelas.com

Tactical Tailor Christmas Sale

Monday, December 16th, 2013

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Tactical Tailor is holding a Christmas sale. Take 30% off all Tactical Tailor gear. Sale runs December 16-24.

www.tacticaltailor.com

Hardpoint Tactical Demonstrates Velcro Hold Strength For The Core II

Sunday, December 15th, 2013

Hardpoint Tactical’s Core II Assaulters Armor Carrier relies heavily on the use of Velcro to keep it together. Many are wary of such an application, particularly in snow conditions where it can affect the efficacy of the Velcro.

www.hrdpnt.com

Gemtech Christmas Sale

Sunday, December 15th, 2013

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This week, Gemtech started a Christmas sale on their website. Save 25% on all in-inventory web stock items.

www.gem-tech.com/store/

Mystery Ranch Says “F U” to PALS

Sunday, December 15th, 2013

Mystery Ranch is constantly looking for a better mousetrap and when a military customer asked for a MOLLE compatible attachment system that doesn’t rely on a snap. They looked at several other, available types but eventually settled on this in-house solution which they feel is ultimately more secure when under load. The simple toggle and loop can be used as a belt loop or woven into MOLLE platforms. The Ghillie-Tex toggle is from ITW Military Products and the loop is a 2mm woven cord. The first two inches of the web strap is stiffened to facilitate weaving while the remainder of the web strap remains supple.

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The new Mystery Ranch Toggle and Loop is now found on all their MOLLE compatible pouches.

www.MysteryRanch.com

Viral marketing keeps getting better and better

Sunday, December 15th, 2013

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www.DueckDefense.com