Insta-fire combines volcanic ash with a fire starter that is then encased in wax. It lights instantly and can be used to start fires on snow or wet ground. It contains no benzene and each pouch burns for 10-15 minutes, long enough to get that fire going when you need it.
In this video by Tactical Distributors, Über Group announces the Omega line and the new Arc’teryx LEAF Cloak LT. The Cloak LT will initially be available in Wolf, with MultiCam coming Spring 2014. It’s made from a patented fabric that was developed with Gore, and is designed for use in cover and concealment, shelter, and escape and evasion.
For more information go to www.tacticaldistributors.com/Arc-teryx
Cejay Engineering has introduced a new Pegasus strobe variant. It is a single AA-cell light that can be synched with other Pegasus strobe pattern programs at the touch of a single button using a see-me, teach-me protocol.
It comes with a removable cap as well as an integrated PALS-compatible clip. Additionally, Cejay has introduced a new rotary switch at the bottom of the light.
Last Friday, 6 new Search and Rescue Technicians graduated from an intensive 11 month program at the Canadian Forces School of Search and Rescue, based at 19 Wing Comox in British Columbia. They join the ranks of about 160 SAR Techs who are trained in advanced trauma life-support, land and sea survival, and specialized rescue techniques, including Arctic rescue, parachuting, diving, mountain-climbing and rappelling. Although assigned to the Royal Canadian Air Force they can tryout from any of the country’s service components.
Unlike the US Air Force’s Guardian Angel Weapon System consisting of Pararescuemen (PJ), Combat Rescue Officers (CRO) and SERE Instructors, the SAR Tech’s primary focus is not Combat Search and Rescue. Their SAR area of responsibility includes over 15 million square kilometres of land and sea and encompasses the world’s longest coastline and SAR Techs as well as the skilled aircrews they work with respond to more than 8,000 incidents annually that average over 1,200 lives saved and assistance to over 20,000 persons.
Congratulations to the graduates! According to the DND only about 1 in 3 candidates is accepted into training.
Master Corporal Jérôme Bourget, from Lévis, Quebec.
Master Corporal Anthony Bullen, from Boxey, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Master Corporal Jeff Elliott, from Victoria, British Columbia.
Master Corporal Chris Martin, from Pictou, Nova Scotia.
Master Corporal Brent Nolasco, from Peterborough, Ontario.
Master Corporal Oliver Willich, from Kincardine, Ontario.
All Photos – DND
It’s great to see an Air Force SERE Specialist passing his fieldcraft knowledge on to Scouts.
This story originally posted on Tactical Fanboy.
The S.H.O.V.E.L. or Semi-Horned Oblong Versatile Eating Ladle, is not just an ordinary titanium spork. It’s also has a serrated knife, bottle cap opener, and six feet of red paracord wrapped around its body. Well, all this, and it also happens to be open-source. The product page includes the data sheet and CAD files so, given the proper tools, you can make your own S.H.O.V.E.L. and even make improvements to the design.
www.sparkfun.com/products/11763
I thought this was pretty cool. McNett Tactical has increased the versatility of their awesome towel design by offering it in a bright orange color and incorporating eight sewn grommets around the edge.
They have adopted the tagline, Towels are Tools™ and come up with multiple ways you can use them including emergency blankets, wind blocks, sun shades, cleaning cloths or slings.
www.mcnett.com/tactical/signal-towel#43500
The No. 11 Survival Belt is made of native American steer hide with solid brass hardware. The belt is designed to fit sizes 34-38 using unique adjustment hooks. The survival aspect comes from the 27 feet of military spec paracord, available in olive drab, international orange, and navy blue, separated into 8 individual strands, accessed by unsnapping two brass snaps.
http://www.colonellittleton.com/no-11-survival-belts.html
