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Survival Gear

Signalling for Rescue | Battle Systems MPIL Marker Panel

February 5, 2017 by Scott Witner Leave a Comment

Signalling for Rescue | Battle Systems MPIL Marker Panel

I recently purchased an individual marker panel to carry in my day pack when headed into the woods. I did a little research before making the purchase and discovered just how useful a signal panel, such as the one from Battle Systems, can be for a day in the woods or just out for a short hike. The MPIL Marker Panels you get from Battle Systems LLC, come two sided. One side has the bright orange you see on most emergency type panels. The other side comes in your choice of camouflage patterns.  I chose to get mine in the old school Woodland pattern, since that is the best pattern ever developed.

Due to the dimensions of the panel and the material used, it packs down extremely compact using the included shock cord.

Signalling for Rescue | Battle Systems MPIL Marker Panel
Folds down into a compact 3″ square using the included shock cord.

As for signalling, the panel is pretty visible being that it is the bright orange. I stood about 100′ away from the panel and was pretty impressed with its visibility considering it’s size.

Signalling for Rescue | Battle Systems MPIL Marker Panel

The MPIL marker panel has gutted 550 cord sewn into each of the 4 corners to use for hanging the panel from a tree, a fence or your backpack.

Signalling for Rescue | Battle Systems MPIL Marker Panel
gutted 550 cord attachment loops

If you’re not in any type of emergency where you need to signal for help, the MPIL panel can still be very useful. I like to use mine when prepping small sticks for a fire. If the ground is damp in any way I use the marker panel as a moisture barrier and do all my prep work on the camouflage side of the panel.

Signalling for Rescue | Battle Systems MPIL Marker Panel
Fire prep

The Marker panel also makes a great moisture barrier for kneeling on or sitting on if the ground is wet due to rain or snow. I have found this to be very convenient when working on getting a fire going or setting up my camp stove.

Signalling for Rescue | Battle Systems MPIL Marker Panel

Signalling for Rescue | Battle Systems MPIL Marker Panel

Specifications (courtesy of Battle Systems LLC)

Signalling for Rescue | Battle Systems MPIL Marker Panel

Gear seen in this article:

  • Battle Systems MPIL Marker Panel
  • Gerber Gator Drop Point Folder
  • Duluth Roll-Top Scout Pack

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Scott Witner is the Editor of The Loadout Room and handles product sourcing for both Crate Club and Cuna Dog. He is a former Marine Corps Infantryman with 2ndBn/8th Marines and was attached to the 24th MEU(SOC) for a 6 month deployment to the Mediterranean. He has completed training in desert warfare at the Marine Air Ground Combat Center, mountain warfare and survival at the Mountain Warfare Training Center and attended the South Korean Mountain Warfare school in Pohang.

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