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SCUBAPRO Sunday – Blisters
Sunday, July 14th, 2019When you are doing a lot of diving, or you dive for the first time in new fin or a new dive shoe/ boots, you might tend to rub raw spot on the tops of your ankles, the backs of your heels or even on your toes. If you don’t have the option and you have to dive for whatever reason, say you are in the middle of your work up, or you are overseas and as part of your job you have to dive.
Prevent Blisters
There are different types of socks for diving, neoprene, lycra, and the good old fashion wool dive socks, to help keep your feet warm and also protect from blisters. You can also try and wear everyday athletic socks. Wearing socks under your dive boots stop the booties from rubbing against your skin. Instead of rubbing against your ankles and heels, the boots rub against the socks. Socks also make donning and doffing your wetsuit easier. This is a good bonus for wearing socks. Even if your dive boots fit you perfectly, they still may rub your foot raw, if you dive enough or you get sand in your booties when you go thru the surf to get sand in your bootie. Wearing socks can help prevent some of these problems.
First, I am not a doctor, so take all of this as you will. I know there are 100s of ways to do this. This is what I have done in the past, and it worked for me
Treating Blisters
The key to preventing blisters is to eliminate friction. Shoes and boots should be well broken in, and you should make an effort to keep your socks as dry as possible by changing them when your feet get hot and sweaty or by taking your shoes or boots off periodically to let your feet and socks dry out when you take a snack break. That is how it is done on land, but in the water, you will be wet. So you will need to try and keep sand out of your booties as much as possible. If you are diving something new. Start with a short duration dive so you can break it in.
So there are basically two ways to treat a blister. First is to leave it alone and not pop it and treat by keeping it intact and basically leave it alone, time will heal it. Drain it if needed. Second is to pop the blister. Once it is popped the best thing to do is treat it with Tincture of Benzoin. This will hurt, but it will help dry it out faster. Cover it with something the same way you usually would. Most people say to cut the center out of a bandage, so it looks like a donut and put it around it. Then put another one on top of the first one. This is to help stop the bandage from sticking to it. This can also be done with duck/riggers tape. Once a blister has been broken, it should be cleaned, disinfected, and then bandaged. Before bandaging the wound, an antibiotic ointment should be applied. Research has shown that the application of Neosporin or triple antibiotic gel will help kill off infecting bacteria after two applications and accelerate the healing process.
Unbroken blisters that are painful should be drained. This is caused by the build-up of fluid in the blister, so removing it will help relieve the pain. First, disinfect the area. Prick with a clean sterilized needle. Leave the skin overlying the blister in place to prevent infection. Apply antibiotic gel to the site of the needle pricks and cover with a bandage. After your dive replace the dressing at some point. You can let it dry out overnight if you want.
Tincture of Benzoin on a q-tip is a bonding agent that can also be used to seal the roof of the blister to the exposed skin underneath. It already contains alcohol, so a separate application is unnecessary. It will hurt, but it will help dry it out, and it should heel faster.
The Original Wild Things Logo
Sunday, July 14th, 2019
During a brief meeting with the founder of Wild Things, the legendary Marie Meunier, earlier this week, she showed me the original Wild Things logo.
Juggernaut.Case Now Available On Amazon
Friday, July 12th, 2019
Tactical Medical Modular Carriage System Gen2 From SOTech Tactical
Friday, July 12th, 2019For 15 years, SOTech’s Gen I medical bags have made up most of the Special Forces Medic’s 18D TacSet, and we are proud to announce that our Tactical Medical Modular Carriage System – GEN II has just received NSN approval for Army-wide issue to DOD medical personnel.
TACTICAL MEDICAL MODULAR CARRIAGE SYSTEM – GEN II is a modular medical pack system that functions across the 3 platforms of RUCK-TRUCK-HOUSE. This 2nd generation evolution of SOF medical packs incorporates a decade of wartime operator input. The result is a tailored set of modular pouches that are chosen to affix to any of these packs, harnesses, and panels. The system also supports a supply tree with the top being the box (MMCIS) which supplies/supports the hanging panel (RAMMP), and that in turn supports the large pack (MMP-L) which supports the medium pack (MMP-M) which supports the (MMP-S). The packs integrate and share the load with the medical belt/harness system (MACBS). The insert organizers and belt, pack and panel pouches fully integrate and can mount on any platform within this system. And finally, the IFAK (RFAP) is the base of the system mounting basic first aid items on all personnel on the team. This system follows the wounded soldier from the point of traumatic injury all the way through transport to the hospital.
Master collection link:
sotechtactical.com/collections/tmmcssystem
Rapid First Aid Pack, OCP
RFAP-OCP
NSN PENDING
Rapid First Aid Pack Filled, OCP
RFAP-FL-OCP
6545-01-679-3490
Medical Assault Combat Belt System Small/Medium, OCP
MACBS-SM-OCP
8465-01-675-2107
Medical Assault Combat Belt System Large/Extra Large, OCP
MACBS-LX-OCP
8465-01-675-2118
Modular Medical Pack, Large, OCP
MMPL-OCP
8465-01-679-0376
Modular Medical Pack, Medium, OCP MMPM-OCP
8465-01-679-0372
Modular Medical Pack, Small, OCP
MMPS-OCP
8465-01-679-0365
Expanding Personal Effects Bag
EPEB
NSN PENDING
Rapid Access Modular Medical Panel, Trauma
RAMMP-T
6530-015-157-651
CASE, MEDICAL MODULAR INSERT SYSTEM TRAY
MMCIST
6515-01-672-7918
CASE, MEDICAL MODULAR ORGANIZER, TRAUMA
MMCIS-T-MK2
6515-01-670-9956
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SALE TO CELEBRATE – 15% OFF MMCS!
In honor of the DLA making TMMCS available to the troops, we are offering the Modular Medical Pack – Small (also known as the Mission Go Bag) in OCP for 15% off on a limited run of the first 50 bags. Get them while supplies last on the SOTechTactical.com website!
sotechtactical.com/collections/sale/products/mmpssale
AVAILABLE THROUGH:
• DLA (NSN)
• DAPA (Medical Prime Vendors: Cardinal Health & Owens & Minor)
• GSA Advantage Contract GS07F5953R
• IMPAC (Govt Credit Cards)
• Website direct sales at SOTechTactical.com
FirstSpear Friday Focus – FirstSpear V17 Catalog
Friday, July 12th, 2019
Now available for digital download, FirstSpear has launched their latest catalog, V17. Check out some of the latest advancements in land and maritime based body armor technology, technical apparel, and more.
Or, you can download it at www.first-spear.com/first-spear-catalog.
Warrior EAST 19 – Wild Things Andinista
Thursday, July 11th, 2019
Made from Composite VX-21 pack fabric (200 p.s.i and waterproof), the Andinista is a mountaineering pack. It’s available in three harness sizes and the bag can be configured to carry between 1800 to 5500 inches thanks to straps, compression zippers and spindrift. The pack weighs just 56 ounces. The Andinista is in the BARS and BAMS templates. It is offered in Black and Coyote.
Features:
-Padded, angled shoulder straps
-2 gear loops on padded, removable hip belt
-Compression zippers
-Removable compression straps
-Whistle-lock on sternum strap
-Hydration system compatible
-Bullet pocket
-Ski slots
-2 daisy chains
-4 haul points
-Contour-cut removable lid
-Removable back pad
-Roll-up snow skirt
-Tool attachment points
One of the coolest features is that the Andinista can be used as a bivy bag. It serves as an elephant foot, keeping the legs out of the snow and ice. The foam padding can be removed and configured to suit the terrain.
Here is Wild Things founder Marie Meunier demonstrating the bivy capability of the Andinista.
Raptor Tactical Store Grand Opening
Wednesday, July 10th, 2019
The Raptor Tactical brick and mortar store front will be opening adjacent to their warehouse beginning on August 4th, 2019.
To celebrate, they’ll be hosting a street-fair style grand opening party from 11am-5pm featuring live music, local vendors, food trucks, raffles, and a lot more.
