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S.O. Tech ESP

By on March 1, 2013 in EDC, Preparedness, Survival, Tactical Gear

SO TECH ESP

It’s a pouch. It’s a pack. It’s the S.O. Tech Expanding SERE Pack (ESP).

In pouch form, the S.O. Tech ESP docks to any MOLLE compatible platform. If the need to carry additional items arises, it zips open to convert into a back pack. The pouch has 2 zippered compartments that remain useable even when the pack is deployed. These pouches could be filled with small survival and first aid items that would be accessible whether the bag was in pouch or pack configuration.

S.O. Tech tells me that the ESP has been in development for around 4 years and it should be available soon. The picture shown, may not represent the production model. Check out SpecOpsTech.com.

While you are there, check out the killer deal they are offering on their low-profile URP-S.

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ESEE Passport Case

By on February 28, 2013 in EDC, Survival

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One of the things that makes ESEE great is that fact that they aren’t really a gear company. They sell gear to support their love of survival training and adventure travel. So, when you are a survival training, adventure traveling company first and a gear company second, you get to make some very unique products like the ESEE Passport Case.

This passport case really blends adventure travel and survival training in a very ESEE kind of way. The pouch itself features storage for your passport (of course), credit cards, cash, pen, and USB drive. It folds into a compact package and can be hung around your neck to keep it hidden (and safe from pick pockets). It will come with a Fisher Space Bullet Pen and a set of travel specific survival reference cards.

These should be available from ESEE dealers shortly. Visit JungleTraining.com for more details.

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Princeton Tec VIZZ

By on February 23, 2013 in EDC, Flashlights, Preparedness, Survival

I always look forward to seeing what Princeton Tec will come up with next – especially when it comes to headlamps. I have been using their lights for more than 15 years! Their newest headlamp is called the VIZZ and it looks like it has a lot going for it.

Princeton Tec VIZZ

The VIZZ has only one button. The user can dictate how the light behaves by how they interact with this button. Click it one time for red light output from 2 5mm LEDs. Click it two times for 150 lumens of white light. If you depress and hold the button, you can activate 2 dimable 5mm white LEDs. Click three times to lock the VIZZ to prevent accidental activation.

I have a strong affinity for headlamps that either come on in low red mode or that allow the user to easily access this mode without shuffling through the bright white modes. This prevents you from ruining your dark adjusted vision.

The VIZZ runs on 3x AAA batteries which is a form factor that Princeton Tec has perfected. It keeps the light small enough and light enough that it doesn’t need a top strap but still provides long runtimes (up to 160 hours for the VIZZ).

PrincetonTec.com

Hazard 4 Poncho Villa

By on February 22, 2013 in EDC, Preparedness, Survival, Tactical Gear

A good poncho is just about as versatile as any gear can be. The USGI poncho is part raincoat, part bivy cover, part tent, and all awesome. Hazard 4 has taken all of the functionality and upgraded the materials. The result is the Poncho Villa.

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The Ponco Villa is a modernized version of the venerable USGI poncho. It features softshell fabric construction to keep the rain off while still being somewhat breathable. It has snaps to close the sides and grommets so it can be strung up as a makeshift tent. The Poncho Villa packs into its own front pocket which has a Velcro field on the front for displaying ID or patches. There are also Velcro fields on the shoulders, back of the head, and back.

This poncho has even more tricks up its sleeves (or lack there of). Read more at Hazard4.com.

 

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