Sometimes you can see various trends in gear. Once a concept is developed, it is just a matter of time before a few distinct things happen: 1. The US adopts it – Mil, LE and civs buy the original in vast amounts. 2. China – makes a poor copy and sells it worldwide with Airsofters […]
Gear
LifeProof Nüüd Case
Water Proof: Fully submergible to 6.6’ / 2 m for 1 hour Shock Proof: Withstands drops from 6.6’ / 2 m – meets or exceeds MIL STD 810F-516 Nüüd: This means that you can touch the screen. Yes they leave the face exposed. ** Special Note about Nüüd** I was very excited when this feature […]
Grog Knots – App
I’ve tied a lot of knots in my life I hate to admit it, but I’ve “knot” kept up with all of the knots I’ve learned over my lifetime. Too often, since my forgetting of said knots, I’ve found myself in a situation where I needed one, but did “knot” have one. (okay, no more […]
Super Human – Batman’s Utility Belt – Kind Of
This just makes my job easy! Actsafe Tactical There are cheaper options out about in the world. Let me know if the team wants me to go find them.
Ear Hero
If we were to look at what defeats most people in life we would see that it’s their inability to manage their own moods. Feeling like doing what needs to get done next can be next to impossible for most of us. For this reason I use music for everything that I do. Writing, running, […]
OtterBox iPad Latch
In an asymmetrical environment, battlefield or boardroom, information is power. Our survival depends on our ability to retain it, evolve it, distribute and teach it. For these reasons I’m a bit over the top when it comes to leveraging technology in ways that allow me to remain on the pointy end of the the knowledge spear. If I were going to […]
Recon Jet Pilots – HUD
Whether it’s time to create a “Superhuman” category here in The Load Out Room, or we chose to just pay close attention, technology like this can’t be ignored. Thanks to a massive market of technology hungry, action sports, early adopters companies remain able to lean way forward and deliver “scifi-esque ” solutions at low costs. The […]
Write On Anything
In my previous post “Message In A Nalgene Bottle”, I showed some screen shots of annotated pictures and maps as well as the digital handwritten notes that would be used to direct generations of Davises around the world seeking treasure, wisdom and a hell of a lot of fun. The application that I used to do this, […]
Goal Zero – Switch 8 Power Pack
The Goal Zero Switch 8 Recharger is a compact power supply, best suited for smaller USB powered devices, that can be replenished by laptop or by way of the sun. The Switch 8 can bring life back to a flatlined smartphone within an hour and be ready to do it again in another 4. So […]
Their Reign of Terror Is Over!
Too many times I’ve had what was going to be a nice meal ruined by 2 or 3 flies that just wouldn’t go away. Traditional flyswatters aren’t always effective when dealing with crafty flies that only land on your food. Never again will any of us have to sit through a BBQ anxiously waving our […]