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Delta Trauma Kit – RE Factor Tactical

By Matt on October 8, 2016 in EDC, Survival, Tactical Gear

RE Factor Tactical just rolled out their new Delta Trauma Kit. This compact, low-profile pouch has organization features inside and out to ensure you have what you need to treat a life threatening wound, when you need it.

From RE Factor Tactical:

The Delta Trauma Kit is a low-profile, minimalist kit designed to provide only essential medical items for treating life threatening wounds sustained on the battlefield.

Compatible with MOLLE or belt attachment, the kit can be worn overtly or covertly while maintaining a low-profile carry. The center red identifier pull-tab allows you quickly detach and open the kit under stress. The outside features a large carrying tab down the center of the pouch for ambidextrous access, and also includes velcro adhesive in addition to the buckle strap for added retention. Additional bungee straps have been included for the addition of a tourniquet on the bottom of the pouch. The interior is built with multiple elastic bands and slots for securing various sized pieces of equipment, including combat gauze, NPA’s, bandages, and other required items.

Specs and Features:

9″ x 5″
Cordura nylon construction
Elastic retention
Made in the USA

Check out the Delta Trauma Kit at REFactorTactical.com.

RMA Armament – 4.4 Pound ALPHA Armor Series Level IV Plate

By Matt on September 29, 2016 in Survival, Tactical Gear

At just 4.4 pounds, RMA Armament’s newest plate is a real lightweight. They claim the new ALPHA Armor Series Level IV Plate is the lightest on the market.

CENTERVILLE, IA – September 29, 2016 – RMA Armament is proud to announce the latest edition to its armor family, the ALPHA Armor Series Level IV (model #1199) hard armor plate. Weighing just 4.4 pounds, it is the now the world’s LIGHTEST plate in its class.

RMA’s latest product offering further displays it’s strength as the world’s best research and development team in the hard armor market. Having already developed the strongest armor plate in world, the R&D team at RMA now adds the lightest level IV hard armor solution to its resume in support of police and military personnel around the globe.

“To say that I’m excited about our latest level IV plate would be quite the understatement,” said RMA CEO Blake Waldrop. “Our primary goal with every new product is to provide the highest quality protection while balancing cost, weight, thickness, speed, and strength.

“Some members of our law enforcement and military communities require the strongest level IV plate in the world while others need the world’s lightest level IV plate, which gives them better mobility while still providing the highest level of protection. Now, you can get both from RMA. Our plates provide peace of mind to the officer or operator allowing them to do their job effectively and stay protected during any type of mission.”

In testing at the NIJ certified Oregon Ballistic Laboratory, RMA’s Alpha Armor Series Level IV (model #1199) defeated a single round of .30-06 armor piercing ammunition from 50 feet, registering a back-face signature of just 35.58 mm. For compliance to the NIJ 0101.06 level IV standard, a hard armor plate must defeat single .30-06 M2AP round with a BFD of less than 44 mm.

The model #1199 level IV plates are now available for pre-order at www.rmadefense.com as well as www.shellbacktactical.com.

DETAILS

NIJ Compliant 0101.06 (Defeats 7.62×63 M2AP rounds)

10” x 12”, Single-Curve, Shooter’s Cut

4.4 lbs. (1.9kg)

Silicon Carbide Composite

Patented Tile Array Design

Made in the USA

ABOUT RMA
RMA Armament, Inc, is a privately held Veteran-owned small business that designs, manufactures and markets NIJ certified hard body armor plates at its production fortress in Centerville, IA. To learn more, visit our website at: www.rmadefense.com.

A Tourniquet Poem by Lone Star Medics

By Matt on September 20, 2016 in EDC, Survival, Tactics and Training

Plato said:

Poetry is nearer to vital truth than history.

He was probably talking about this poetic (and hilarious) image created by Lone Star Medics. Recent history tells us that tourniquets save lives but a lot of people still don’t carry them. So, maybe it will take some poetry or a moody picture of a flower to convince them. It’s worth a try.

Carry a tourniquet and if you need training on how to use it, look up Lone Star Medics.

SAV IFAK Pouch from Fight and Flight Tactical

By Matt on September 12, 2016 in EDC, Preparedness, Survival, Tactical Gear

Fight and Flight Tactical has released a new IFAK pouch called the SAV or Sanguin Aer Vitae (Latin for Blood, Air, Life). This 7″ x 5.5″ x 3.5″ is large enough to hold a full-featured trauma kit and it packs some very slick organizational features. The interior of the SAV has plenty of organization features like loop Velcro, elastic loops, and a slip pocket. The exterior has a clever integrated trauma shear retainer and loops for a tourniquet and other items like chemlights or pens.

Check out the SAV at Fight and Flight Tactical.

The Haversack from The Hidden Woodsman

By Matt on September 12, 2016 in EDC, Preparedness, Survival, Tactical Gear

The Hidden Woodsman has an entire line of traditional, outdoorsman gear recreated with modern materials and hardware. This includes their own interpretation of a possibles bag called The Haversack.

The Haversack 12″ x 11″ x 4″ shoulder bag constructed from 1000D Cordura nylon and designed to carry essentials for woods bumming. It features a large main compartment and an interior pocket. The main compartment is lined with either 500D Cordura and 420D pack cloth in a high contrast color. The bag is closed with a large flap secured with dual side release buckles. The exterior sides of The Haversack have PALS webbing for attaching MOLLE compatible pouches and the back features a sturdy loop designed to carry a hatchet or small axe.

This bag is everything a modern mountain man could want for a walk in the woods. Check The Haversack at The Hidden Woodsman.

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