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HSP Announces Disruptive Environments Problem Solver Program

Thursday, August 16th, 2012

Haley Strategic has announced the launch of the Company’s Disruptive Environments Problem Solver program.

After the successful conclusion of the Disruptive Environment Problem Solver Mountain class, set in the Rocky Mountains the west slopes of Colorado, Haley Strategic will be offering a series of courses including survival, tracking, wilderness medicine and self rescue in environments ranging from wilderness to desert to mountain in summer, fall and winter.

Haley Strategic is pleased to introduce instructors Joe Scott, Steve Collins and Todd Rector; military and law enforcement professionals with extensive experience in combat tracking, sniping, search and rescue and wilderness survival. This team has worked with HSP since the company opened its doors in 2011 co-developing this program. A program that is about being proactive, focusing on self-reliance, rather than waiting for help. Starting with shelter and fire starting, the program includes sustainment tools including land navigation, water collection and purification, tracking and trapping.

Haley said, “When we opened shop at Haley Strategic, 2 years ago, we knew that our new training program would have to excel beyond what had been built in the past 4 years. Off the flat range into a 360º world where pressing a trigger wasn’t the solution…thinking was.

I’ve been fortunate to build a team with incredible people who not only push each other to reach for something better, but can complement each other to make that growth possible in ways that were not possible before.

The diversity and depth of the Disruptive Environments program is a direct result of that collaboration. We’re helping people become their own problem solvers, giving them tools and letting them find what works for them through practical application. ”

The Disruptive Environments program is designed to take people with a base set of skills and put them into controlled, real world situations where they can apply these skills to troubleshoot and problem solve their way to a successful resolution. With programs customized for users ranging from responsible citizens to special operations forces, the Disruptive Environments program is a true classroom for those looking to climb the next rung of the ladder of excellence.

This is very cool, very exciting news. I’ve spoken highly of HSP’s Disruptive Environments courses that not only impart skills but also offer scenarios to apply the training in realistic scenarios. I’ve also attended the Disruptive Industries program and found the method is both sound and effective. Additionally, as a lifelong outdoorsman, I love outdoor training courses, particularly those that concentrate on survival skills. I can’t wait to learn more.

www.haleystrategic.com

Kryptek Flint and Steel Survival Bracelet

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012

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There are lots of ‘survival’ bracelets on the market made from woven parachute cord. While the 550 cord and it’s internal strands can sure come in handy in a survival emergency once unravelled and gutted, they don’t offer anything but cordage. However, the new Flint and Steel Survival Bracelet from Kryptek incorporates fire making tools into the clasp. So, you don’t just get a bracelet with a unique look but also both fire making and cordage to deal with extreme situations.

www.kryptekstore.com/-Kryptek-Flint-and-Steel-Survival-Bracelet-P65

The US Navy SEAL Survival Handbook

Tuesday, August 14th, 2012

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The latest title to ride the SEAL tsunami is “The US Navy SEAL Survival Handbook.” I haven’t even read the thing yet, but I can reliably say that a Navy SEAL isn’t going to drop any special SERE sauce on you. At least not simply by virtue of being a SEAL. It just isn’t what they do for a living. However, author Don Mann was not only a SEAL but also served as a SERE instructor while in the Navy and that makes what he has to say worth checking out. It’s just too bad that it’s being sold as a SEAL book rather than as a survival guide written by a SERE instructor. Topics include: Making weapons and tools, Finding water, Wildlife for food, Making shelters, Signaling, and Sea survival. I’m a big fan of survival topics so I look forward to checking it out.

www.amazon.com

Forces Focus – USAF SERE MFF Jump

Wednesday, August 8th, 2012

One of the best jobs in the USAF – SERE Specialist

OR – Mountain Shepherd Survival School

Saturday, August 4th, 2012

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Mountain ShepHerd Survival School has teamed up with Rocky’s New S2V line to incorporate a real world survival ethos into the line.

Rocky sent two engineers to a private course to get a basic grounding in survival techniques and ever since the crew at Mountain Shepherd Survival School has been available to provide technical support throughout Rocky’s design process.

Rocky has incorporated the 7 survival priorities into their designs; Positive Mental Attitude, Wilderness First Aid, Sheltercraft, Firecraft, Signalling, Water Procurement and Food Procurement (in order of importance).

For example, this survival kit is called the Grenade and comes packaged with the new Rocky S2V Center Hold Windshirt.

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Additionally, Rocky offers the S2V Essentials Kit with Provision Jacket.

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Mountain Shepherd Survival School trains everyone from Boy Scouts to SOF and they model their course on the US Air Force Survival Course.

for more information visit www.mountainshepherd.com

OR – Waterford Press

Saturday, August 4th, 2012

Waterford Press produces a wide variety of pocket guides to science, travel, nature and other wilderness pursuits. Additionally, they’ve developed a few that are targeted at the military market. Their Combat First Aid and Middle East Wildlife titles are easy to use and give you a down and dirty look at the subject matter. Additionally, proceeds from the sale of both of these guides goes to the Sierra Club’s Veteran & Military Family Initiative.

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Additionally, at Outdoor Retailer Waterford Press launched a new series called, “Pathfinder Outdoor Survival Guide” produced in connection with Dave Canterbury of The Pathfinder School. These waterproof guides are straightforward. I spoke briefly with Dave and he reminded me t hat in a pinch, they could be used as a survival tool. While they aren’t as large or, quite as robust as the issue Evasion Chart (EVC), he’s right. I could carry water with one of these guides, need be.

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The other thing that Dave mentioned is that he probably wouldn’t take all of the guides with him, but rather, pretrain with them as guides and carry the ones that are more technical in nature or that you need more help with. They are very lightweight and packed with great info but I don’t know if I’d carry all of them.

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One such title that is great for pretraining is ‘Building a Survival Kit’ which covers the 10 essentials for survival. At $6.95 each they are a great value, particularly as an introduction to the basics of various survival skills.

Check them out at www.waterfordpress.com

Who Is Tracker Dan?

Friday, August 3rd, 2012

Tracker Dan’s name most often comes up regarding the knives that he makes, particularly the BloodShark. But, there is a lot more to the man. He’s a Navy SEAL but even that doesn’t define who he is. He has dedicated his life to primitive outdoor living and surviving in the wild, on the battlefield and on the streets. He also develops knives and tools to that end. This video gives you a good look into some of Tracker Dan’s background and what drives him.

store.trackerdan.com

SureAquaStraw+ADS Tactical

Thursday, August 2nd, 2012

The Australian SureAquaStraw+ uses a membrane to filter contaminants to 10 nanometers (0.01 microns). This includes waterborne bacteria, viruses including Pseudomonas, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus and Fecal Coliforms, plus parasitic contamination by Cryptosporidium, and Giardia. It’s a simple straw design that allows you to dip right into a water source and drink directly from it. Additionally, it is designed to filter up to 1000 liters(264 gallons).

SureAqua products are available for unit and agency purchase from www.ADSinc.com/SureAqua.