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- Thu Jun 20, 2019 11:40 am
- Forum: Longarms - Shotguns and Rifles
- Topic: New AR Optic
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3921
Re: New AR Optic
The TA33 ACOG (compact x3) seems to go for around $750 on a consistent basis on eBay. I bought one for that amount back in 2012 and just watched one go for that exact amount last week. The TA33 is a fantastic optic in that the eye box is forgiving, the optical clarity is second to none, and the ill...
- Fri Jun 14, 2019 6:13 pm
- Forum: Longarms - Shotguns and Rifles
- Topic: New AR Optic
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3921
Re: New AR Optic
Yes, I mean fixed somewhere in the neighborhood of 4x
- Fri Jun 14, 2019 11:38 am
- Forum: Longarms - Shotguns and Rifles
- Topic: New AR Optic
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3921
Re: New AR Optic
On a similar note, I am looking for a BDC reticle. (Chevron would be great) with a 3-5 ish zoom, but don't want to pay 1k USD for the Trijicon ACOG if I can avoid it.
Ary any of the knockoff ones worth a darn? Or should I cry one over the pricetag instead of every time I shoot for buying junk?
Ary any of the knockoff ones worth a darn? Or should I cry one over the pricetag instead of every time I shoot for buying junk?
- Fri May 18, 2018 9:27 am
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: I have a question
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1655
Re: I have a question
Like a lot of others here, it isn't a 1 bag system. Back in college camping trips used to happen by a phone call and "How quick can you be at the trail head?" so I kept tent/backpack/stove/etc. packed all the time. This evolved into my BOB. I keep fuel and weapon out of it for safety reasons but it ...
- Fri May 18, 2018 9:01 am
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: Best waterproof/air tight bottles?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4144
Re: Best waterproof/air tight bottles?
I keep all my pills and things in a Pelican or Otterbox case.
It keeps them together, crushproof, and air/water tight.
I like those preforms though....how have I not heard of those yet?
It keeps them together, crushproof, and air/water tight.
I like those preforms though....how have I not heard of those yet?
- Fri May 18, 2018 8:53 am
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: Emergency Drinking Straws
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4341
Re: Emergency Drinking Straws
As a general rule I avoid straws. For the price, weight, reliability, and mass action effect I prefer a hand pump. I use mine for backpacking trips as well as part of my emergency plan, and am typically pumping for about 3 people. My preferred unit is the Sweetwater trekker. They were bought out man...
- Fri May 18, 2018 8:32 am
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: Industrial Use First Repsonder and Emergency Kit
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4673
Re: Industrial Use First Repsonder and Emergency Kit
Everything has been covered fairly well above. 2nd on carrying 4" instead of 2". 2 Sam splints and 1 pelvic binder (I like SAM's best) is about right. As far as Olaes or ETB/Israeli bandages, I would prefer a roll of gauze and an ACE wrap. Cheaper and more versatile, can accomplish the same job. Aga...
- Sun Oct 15, 2017 10:39 am
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Best Camping Stoves - UK Edition
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1741
Re: Best Camping Stoves - UK Edition
I use the MSR Dragonfly. It's enormous and weighty for those who count grams, but when cooking for large groups or use as a water source to melt snow or boil drinking water I think it makes up for the weight with its minimal fuel consumption on exttended trips. The wide base is convenient for large ...
- Sun Oct 15, 2017 10:32 am
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: The Best Outdoor Pants? Review of RailRiders
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1057
Re: The Best Outdoor Pants? Review of RailRiders
Good review.
In partial to Kuhl Revolvr
Wore them as work pants when trimming trees and held up wonderfully, were cool in the heat. Have worn them on backcountry ski trips as well.
In partial to Kuhl Revolvr
Wore them as work pants when trimming trees and held up wonderfully, were cool in the heat. Have worn them on backcountry ski trips as well.
- Thu Oct 12, 2017 4:35 pm
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: Trauma Bag Shopping
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2924
Re: Trauma Bag Shopping
I used the RATS for fallen angel recovery when I was working out of Kandahar. I carried a Stomp II when I was on a truck but for a lighter bag, slimmer profile, and good waistbelt I liked RATS when we were getting into CSAR. I go back and forth netween liking compartments and hook and loop bags. I u...
- Mon Oct 09, 2017 4:04 pm
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: Trauma Bag Shopping
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2924
Re: Trauma Bag Shopping
I like the RATS from mystery ranch and most everything Chinook medical makes, the longbow in particular.
Back country access has some good packs as well.
Back country access has some good packs as well.
- Mon Oct 09, 2017 2:15 pm
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: Tea tree oil
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3009
Re: Tea tree oil
Coconut oil is very stable and will remain solid up to about room temp. This may also help with potential leaks as this can be used as a salve instead of liquid oitment.
- Sat Dec 19, 2015 3:57 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Earthquake bed.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 693
Earthquake bed.
https://youtu.be/RI3pz5p6l24
I'm not in an earthquake zone, but I saw this and I really like the concept for any type of "Panic Room" situation.
I'd probably make it with a little less food and water and a little more room. Plus be sure to have a beacon.
Thoughts?
I'm not in an earthquake zone, but I saw this and I really like the concept for any type of "Panic Room" situation.
I'd probably make it with a little less food and water and a little more room. Plus be sure to have a beacon.
Thoughts?
- Sun Feb 22, 2015 2:53 pm
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: Medium Sized Tactical Aid Bag Suggestions
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2376
Re: Medium Sized Tactical Aid Bag Suggestions
I've used the Tacops M4. I don't really like it much. It's sturdy as heck and doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, which is good to me. I'm just not a huge fan. Also I'd like to recommend the Sweetwater filter over the Katadyn. I've never used the expedition, but I've broken every katadyn I've ...
- Sun Feb 22, 2015 2:43 pm
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: recomendations for a good cheap pulse oximiter?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2029
Re: recomendations for a good cheap pulse oximiter?
Cheap ones are just as reliable as expensive ones. That may be true to a point. But I have trouble believing that a $20 unit is going to be just as accurate and reliable as a $300 unit. I guessing the $300 unit is much more accurate,j it's the reliability that I question. Again, and as with everyth...
- Thu Feb 12, 2015 1:00 pm
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: recomendations for a good cheap pulse oximiter?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2029
Re: recomendations for a good cheap pulse oximiter?
Cheap ones are just as reliable as expensive ones.
Both are of only slight diagnostic value.
Treat the patient, not the monitor.
Both are of only slight diagnostic value.
Treat the patient, not the monitor.
- Thu Feb 12, 2015 12:56 pm
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: Medium Sized Tactical Aid Bag Suggestions
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2376
Re: Medium Sized Tactical Aid Bag Suggestions
I'll second the Mystery RATS. It is honestly the best crafted bag I've seen for tactical medicine. My question is how mobile do you really need to be with these? The Chinook, M9, and RATS are all designed to go on patrol with, do tactical entry, etc. If you're not in a combat environment I'd go with...
- Sat Dec 27, 2014 7:10 am
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: O2: Refill:
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1459
Re: O2: Refill:
So I'm not sure what I'm looking at here...
Is that for refilling a D off of the tank in picture?
Or is it for refilling the tank shown?
Is that for refilling a D off of the tank in picture?
Or is it for refilling the tank shown?
- Mon Nov 17, 2014 12:38 pm
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: Wilderness First aid pack
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2450
Re: Wilderness First aid pack
Didn't dig too hard into identifying items, as mentioned above, lists help a lot. I would consider more SAMs, and ACE bandages. I use the heck out of those things. Also think I'm looking at scalpels, suture kits, and a minor surgical set; not sure what your intention with those and what you level of...
- Mon Nov 17, 2014 12:29 pm
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: Treatment for "sucking chest wound"
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3533
Re: Treatment for "sucking chest wound"
To echo what Ian said, most of the Pnuemothorax pts I have seen have been in sever respiratory distress, gasping for air, etc. Another key note is that the respiratory distress is PROGRESSIVE, that is to say, each breath is harder to take than the last. Also as mentiond above, it doesn't really matt...
- Mon Nov 17, 2014 12:13 pm
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: Medical Pointee Talkee/ Useful Phrase card.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1256
Medical Pointee Talkee/ Useful Phrase card.
In need of a Spanish/English pointee talkee for common medical things as well as some useful phrases (Sit here, Wait 10 minutes, empty pockets, etc.) Google and the search on this forum don't seem to hold my answers, so can anybody help? I have more need for clinical type stuff than emergency, but a...
- Sat Aug 23, 2014 1:06 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Inventories of war: soldiers' kit from 1066 to 2014
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2842
Re: Inventories of war: soldiers' kit from 1066 to 2014
the most interesting bit of kit not spoken about in detail is the ballistic cod piece/groin protection to protect the genitals and femoral artery from IED's made from the blade of cheap Chinese hand saws. To elaborate: Shown is the Protective Outer Garment, sometimes referred to as a POG or "Combat...
- Sat Aug 23, 2014 12:45 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Themal sheild/tarp
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2411
Re: Themal sheild/tarp
I'm not finding a video?
Also, if a "Standard" tarp style emergency stops 80% of thermal signature as stated in the blog; have there been tests using multiple tarps?
Also, if a "Standard" tarp style emergency stops 80% of thermal signature as stated in the blog; have there been tests using multiple tarps?
- Sat Aug 23, 2014 12:33 pm
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: The use of copper containers to kill pathogenics in water
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2818
Re: The use of copper containers to kill pathogenics in wate
My father in law is a FD inspector who used to muck around as a utilities guy. Anyhow, as far as the interior of pipes go, it is rare to see corrosion of the interior of copper pipes. Also he tells me that the lead pipes that are being replaced (Long ago designated un-potable) have such high levels ...