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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...

Yes, I mean fixed somewhere in the neighborhood of 4x

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?

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 ...

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?

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...

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...

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 ...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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'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 ...

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...

Cheap ones are just as reliable as expensive ones.

Both are of only slight diagnostic value.

Treat the patient, not the monitor.

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...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?

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 ...