HemiSERE is a modernized version of the OSS Lapel Knife made of a Titanium/Ceramic composite.
Because the knife only weighs 4 grams, it can be attached directly to the collar with a “glue dot;” unlike other “lapel knives,” the HemiSERE really can be worn on the lapel 😉 At 1mm thick, it can also be stuck to a credit card, or slipped into a phone case. And of course it can also be integrated into a mini SERE kit.
gearward.com/collections/frontpage/products/hemisere
UK company Lifesystems has introduced a new Heatshield Blanket to their Outdoor Survival range and with a weight of less than 100g, there’s no excuse not to carry one in your backpack when exploring the great outdoors.
Made from a heat-reflective, metalised low density polyethylene, the advanced Headshield Blankets are capable of retaining 90% of your radiated body heat. The blanket’s wind and waterproof material also helps to reduce wind-chill and can therefore play a crucial role in keeping you warm if you become injured or lost on the hill. The durable Heatshield Blankets are tear-resistant, meaning you can easily reuse them time and time again, and each blanket is supplied with a bag to keep it safe inside your rucksack.
The exterior of the Heatshield Blanket is a highly visible, safety orange that makes it easy for help to spot you during an emergency situation. For even greater practicality, the outer surface of the blanket is also radar reflective, making it much easier for emergency services to locate you when you’re far away from the beaten track. Crucial safety information is printed directly onto the outside of the blanket, helping you to take Lifesystems’ extensive survival knowledge out on your adventures with you.
Available in both single and double versions, the Heatshield Blanket is particularly useful for situations where someone has fallen and you can’t risk moving them. By tucking the Heatshield Blanket around the injured individual, you can help them retain crucial body heat, reducing the risk of hypothermia – a real, year-round threat on the British hills. Before you head out onto the trail, make sure that not only have you prepared for the unexpected with your kit, but you are also aware of the early symptoms of hypothermia so you can deal with situations before they arise.
EARLY SYMPTOMS OF HYPOTHERMIA
Shivering
Slurred speech and mumbling
Shallow breathing
A lack of coordination
Drowsiness or confusion
Contact tribe@brigantesconsulting.com for more information (Minimum Order Quantities apply)
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Three entrepreneurial brothers. One great invention. In 1933, Björn, Alvar and Arvid Kjellström invented the first ever liquid-filled compass, and the Silva began. Not only was it the first compass of its kind, but is also set the global standard for how navigation works.
From this beginning, 85 years ago, Silva have grown significantly. As part of that expansion they have been making compasses for militaries all over the world for a number of decades. This has predominantly been based on the Expedition 4, which was due an update. Following development work with the Royal Marines and other elements of the UK military Silva have now launched an updated range of compasses.
The new range includes a more robust base plate and bezel which address the needs of a challenging operational environment. It also brings in line a number of interesting technologies including prismatic elements for commanders and global needles for expeditionary forces required to deploy anywhere across the globe. Included in the package are lanyards with distance measuring scales for 1:25000 and 1:50000. They also allow measurement in both mils and degrees enabling greater accuracy and the passage of accurate information for fires as well as air.
Alongside these must have navigation tools Silva also provide headlamps, binos, mapcases and a huge range of accessories to help you find your way. If you want any further information please email tribe@brigantes.com.
High Angle Solutions is a weekly series of articles focusing on military mountaineering solutions. It’s brought to you by UK-based , in conjunction with several other brands, both here in the US and abroad.
The ParaShovel from Ultimate Survival Technologies is an inexpensive, multifunction item, suited for keeping in the trunk.
Think of it as more of a trowel than shovel, but the handle is wrapped in 2.5m of ParaTinder, essentially paracord with an added internal strand of tinder which is distinguished by its red color. The rest of the stands have the same common use as other paracord.
Features:
• 4” trowel blade for burying waste and maintaining fire safety
• Line cutter cuts paracord and other cord
• Cutting blade
• Tent peg pry-tool
• Black-oxide finish reduces rust and protects the shovel.
• Protective sheath for safe storage included
www.ustbrands.com/product/parashovel-pro
This mini compass is liquid-filled and has a luminous dial with a rotating bezel with degree marking that can actually be used to navigate with.
-The case is clear acrylic embossed with an inch/cm ruler.
-360 degree rotating bezel w/ degree markings
-Dimensions: 1.13″ w x 2″ long. Wt. 1/3 oz
-Includes a 34″ nylon lanyard
www.blackscoutsurvival.com/product/bss-mini-baseplate-compass
The bag on the left and the bag on the right in this photo are the same bag.
The Bug Out Bag is part of their Urban line and offers a 3/4 zipper in order to fully open the bag.
Features:
Car seat back attachable
Four internal mesh pockets (two zippered, two cord-adjustable)
MOLLE/PALS panel for additional pouches attachment
Hydration system pocket
Sleeping mat-convertible
Two external YKK®-zippered pockets
Internal, zippered mesh pocket on the flap
Four external “grabngo” handles
Profiled, ergonomic straps
Comfortable carrying system
Two external water bottle/windshirt pockets
Low profile external design
Additional beavertail transformable into an improvised bag
www.helikon-tex.com/en_eur/pl-bob-nl-bail-out-bag-backpack-nylon
The new Mag Striker is a chunky magnesium rod that you won’t drop when you’re wet and cold. It comes with a striker which includes a bottle opener.
I’ve been using The SOLKOA Ultralight Multipurpose Aluminum container for my survival kit for several years. It was a big surprise to stop by their booth (#32513) and see they had built me a new one, laser engraved with my logo.
This 6061 Aluminum two-piece container can be used for a variety of purposes including a cooking container.
Available in Small (inside 3 7/8” x 2 3/8” x 1 3/16”, outside – 4” x 2 3/4” x 1 5/8”) and Large (4 3/4” x 2 7/8” x 1 3/8”, outside – 5 1/8” x 3 1/4” x 1 7/8”) sizes and in the following colors: Black, Red, Orange (all with black Velcro) or Tan (with tan/beige Velcro).
