Zombie Squad

Don't suppose you remember the date on the pack ?

To be honest it is basically selling headlines. We have been pulling this one apart at work (most of us are former military etc). Couple of points to take from this; 1) as we are taking britexit, how could the EU stop supplies once they reach the UK? 2) a lot of former military go into logistics, di...

I use K lite (https://m.spservices.co.uk/item/Brand_K-LiteConformingBandage10cmx45m-Single_24_0_1541_1.html) bandages in most of my kits. Used it for support of soft tissue injuries and securing pads /splints etc and packed a wound (dogs hip). Never needed anything thicker /stronger, though I have u...

I have 3 Jerry cans of water in the house. Refill them every year (when I turn the clocks back, it's also when I change smoke alarm batteries) and never had a problem.

Rather than a hard case would buble wrap work? Takes up less space and could be used (with tape) as padding etc.

Where about a in the UK are you (general area) ? I'm on the east coast just south of the Borders. Since 202 squadron disbanded and air sea rescue moved south you can expect at least an hour for them in this area, air ambulance, if it's not already tasked about the same. And that of course is if the ...

Sugar free red bull? That's just sick, what ever happened to a good strong cup of tea?

If I can add a bit about event security (I have been in the game for 35 year both taking my turn on the doors and these days teaching). Though I should add Manchester is not my area. Everyone working an event as either safety stewart or security needs to hold a SIA badge. Minimum of two days trainin...

Do we still have any uk based members ?

Hi victorgrant, first off im assuming your talking about UK staff ? You are correct that to maintain the First Aid at Work certificate, students should compleate a 12 hour (2day) requlifacation course every 3 years. However in low risk situations a company can send the staff on the 6 hour (1 day) Em...

While I wouldn't want to ditch my snugpac if I was back in Northern Germany these days, back in the early 80's they were about the warmest kit we could get. For us it was a normal dress item if we where about the barricks (woolly pully + lightweights, DMS boots and putties). Bit cheaper over here ht...

Sorry just found this, but there is 1 million pound give away for community access defibrillators. It is being administered by the British Heart Foundation. More info here https://www.resus.org.uk/news/govern...ding-for-pads/ Sounds a lot, but it won't stretch far, so if you are active in your local...

Sorry just found this, but there is 1 million pound give away for community access defibrillators. It is being administered by the British Heart Foundation. More info here https://www.resus.org.uk/news/govern...ding-for-pads/ Sounds a lot, but it won't stretch far, so if you are active in your local...

Not sure about Australia, but within the first aid community over here in the UK, STJ has a bad rep. Their courses open to none members are basic and political, the equipment they sell con usually be bought a lot cheaper of the net.

I have bought equipment from the following companies with no problems

http://medtree.co.uk
https://m.spservices.co.uk
https://www.firstaidwarehouse.co.uk

No dealings with any of them other than satisfied customer.

The sand was damp, been a lot of rain over the Autumn and winter (but no snow so I'm some what jealous of the Colonials) but not wet. With the bags under me and the medisheet above I stayed dry if not warm all night. The whole of that coast line is popular with bird watchers and there are a lot of s...

Been looking at the small mess tin as a brew kit, cheers for the link.

Used to have a whistle on my key ring, but with 3 kids under 5 the girl friend said it had to go. At the moment its in my car bag, might be worth stashing whistles in my other gear, rather than having one on me.

I was playing with the urine bottle \ sick sock as an improvised means of carrying drinking water as I only carry 1lt of drinking water.

Along time ago, in another life I had an issue water bottle with a bit of sandpaper glued to the lid, for those "3 am" trips when you couldn't put a torch on.

Sadly it seems this is for real, not a bad dream. At this rate I may be forced to eat rich tea

Bugging Out with a Urine Bottle



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Adventures bugging out on the beach with a Urine Bottle called Bob.

I decided to set myself a bit of a test. I have a Get Home Bag in my car all year round (content changes with the season), and enough experience to know how to use it in my part of the UK. I know that being on these forums mean we accept that “Events” happen, and plan for equipment failures by carry...

The weather forecast is hinting at snow for us up in the borders from Friday into the early part of next week. Time to breakout the winter clothing I think. On the upside a good cold snap will slow down the run off and give the rivers levels time to drop.

Got off light here from Frank. Cold and gusty winds till about 17:00hrd last night then wind dropped and it felt a lot warmer. We had heavy sleety rain just after mid day but didn't last very long. Woke up to clear blue skies and light breeze this morning. Just watching the Breakfast news and while ...

Looks like we got of light (so far) on the Nort East coast, windy but no rain or snow yet. How's everyone else fairing ?