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Stuff We Didn’t Write About
Saturday, October 2nd, 2010The Ultimate First Aid Guide
Tuesday, September 28th, 2010Backpacker has included a series of First Aid articles written by Wilderness Medicine Institute cofounder Buck Tilton in their online edition. The articles cover a variety of subjects from blisters to brain injuries. Illustrations are straight forward and the info is simple to comprehend. They are well worth checking out before you head out of doors.
The Emergency Bra
Monday, September 27th, 2010Not sure if this should be featured in a survival or a lingerie catalog, but either way, it will raise eyebrows. The new Emergency Bra combines support, good looks, and in an emergency it converts into two respiratory devices. The $30 price tag doesn’t seem overly exorbitant but as it’s only available in B and C cup sizes we are guessing the average wearer would be swimming in a D cup in gas mask mode. But, what a way to go.
It’s actually been around for awhile but has recently received some revived press coverage and we can see why. The Emergency Bra certainly catches the eye but does it work? We’re not really sure since the makers have not been very forthcoming about technical aspects such as types of filters and particulate size. However, we will know it is a hit if it makes it into the next James Bond film. Oh James…
-Tactical FanBoy
98.6 Degrees: The Art of Keeping Your Ass Alive
Sunday, September 26th, 2010“98.6 Degrees: The Art of Keeping Your Ass Alive” is a book by Cody Lundin, director of the Aboriginal Living Skills School. While the title was published in 2003, the information is still just as pertinent today as when it was written. In fact, the book contains lessons that were learned by early man; proper mental attitude and keeping out of danger. Additionally, it contains an excellent section on survival kits. The book is written in an easy-to-read-style and well illustrated. It is well worth reading.
Lundin specializes in aboriginal studies as they pertain to living. In fact, you may have seen some of his unconventional techniques on the Discovery channel series, “Dual Survival”, where he co-stars with Army veteran Dave Canterbury. It is one of our favorite shows here at the home office. You might also want to check out his website, codylundin.com which tells more about his background and the courses he offers at the Aboriginal Living Skills School.
E&E Bags
Thursday, August 19th, 2010Call them what you will, E&E bags, bug out bags, or satchels, they are a long way from the salvaged Claymore bag you used back in the 80s. In fact, the modern E&E Bag was first developed for Diamondback Tactical by the founder of Mayflower Research & Consulting in 2003 based on his military experience. Over the past few years, the original design has been copied and modified by a slew of manufacturers, even morphing into the Courier Bag requirement for USSOCOM. The item is far from static and even Mayflower has improved on that first design.
The latest bag to hit the market is the Terrorist Interdiction Bag (TIB) from One Source Tactical’s Technical Services Division. It is the first bag of its kind designed to accommodate AK magazines. As you can see in the photo below, the retention tabs have been specially designed to secure the AK30 magazine from US PALM. Naturally, it will also carry other similar sized including M4 magazines.
Available in Black, Coyote, and MultiCam.
Stuff We Didn’t Write About
Saturday, August 7th, 2010What All of the Well Dressed PJs are Wearing
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
Pro Med Kits developed this CSAR ruck specifically for the Air Force PJs. For those of you who don’t know, CSAR stands for Combat Search and Rescue and that what the PJ’s life is all about, rescuing isolated personnel from certain capture at the hands of our adversaries. Since their mission is so demanding, they use very specialized equipment. Based on the popular Medium ALICE pack, the CSAR ruck is intended for down the hoist operations. It accepts MOLLE pouches and can be fitted to an ALICE frame which, as you can see leaves ample room for Hurst tools or litters. Additionally, it comes with a removable jump harness.
Berry compliant, the CSAR Ruck is available in Coyote and MultiCam. To order, visit www.promedkits.com.
The Colony Season Two
Sunday, July 25th, 2010Discovery channel’s “The Colony” begins its second season the Tuesday, 27 July at 10 PM Eastern.
Last season’s experiment took place in an urban Los Angeles industrial park and looked at survival from a group dynamic. In addition to numerous innovative solutions to standard survival challenges like food and water,the survivors also had to deal with the dynamics of small groups made up of individuals from disparate backgrounds. Show producers also introduced a variety of moral dilemmas as well as encounters with both hostiles and needy displaced persons. For us, what made this show stand out were the innovative tech solutions applied to the challenges of survival and the group dynamic and their approach to the situation.
This season looks to be even better. The venue has changed and the underlying cause is a biological disaster which will pose its own set of challenges. Over 50 days (10 episodes), the seven new survivors will face a variety of challenges including hostile invaders. Their new home is a 10 acre area in Chalmette, Louisiana destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.
Visit the website to learn more.
