On July 27, pilot Matt Lehtinen found himself living his worst nightmare. While flying alone in his single-prop aircraft over the remote Quebec wilderness, the plane suffered a mechanical failure that put it into an unrecoverable descent. After crashing into the dense forest (using parachutes to slow his fall), some people might have taken a […]
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What does the EDC of a Firefighter/Paramedic look like?
I’ve been a professional firefighter for over two years and am working on my probation at my second department (and what I hope to be my last). As a paramedic for upwards of 8 years, what I carry in my pockets as my EDC (everyday carry) has changed greatly over that time period. Being a […]
When the power goes out, and it all goes to Hell, It’s Gen X to the rescue
It dawned on me during the Hurricane Harvey disaster, while having a beer on my friend’s farm in Portland Oregon, that if something really bad, I mean devastating, happened to the U.S., call it natural disaster, an act of terror, or worse yet N. Korea launches a nuke onto American soil, most Millenials along with […]
Survival Handbook- K12 Survival Solutions
The most important thing any experienced and seasoned survivalist or outdoorsman will tell you is that you are always a student, and always learning. Complacency leads to mishaps. Mishaps out there in the wilderness are much more consequential than a mishap in the mall. Even veteran woodsman caught in a precarious situation will inevitably forget […]
Marines rescue woman while hiking Mount Fuji
Courtesy of Marine Corps Times For Marines, being off duty doesn’t mean taking days off. Cpls. Otto Thiele, Christopher Ehms and Eric Goodman and Lance Cpls. Antonio Martinez and Avelardo Guevara Osuna were spending the Fourth of July weekend hiking Mount Fuji in Japan when they were flagged to a local man, clearly in distress. […]
Swiss+Tech BodyGuard PTX 3-in-1 Rescue Tool
If you are looking for the one thing that might make a whole lot of difference yet is portable enough to carry around with you all the time, then this is for you. The Swiss+Tech BodyGuard PTX is a 3-in-1 rescue tool designed to be carried as a pendant. Just attach it to your car […]
Dead Bird, Gendarmes, and the Spirit of Rescue
(Article courtesy of Breach Bang Clear) Dead Bird, Gendarmes, and the Spirit of Rescue David Reeder Arc’teryx gear of any line is expensive. Damned expensive — and there’s a reason for that. Not only do they use the best materials they can source (often developed in-house), they design everything with input from professionals whose lives literally […]
Climbing Rope 101: Everything You Need to Know About Climbing Ropes
There is really a lot say about climbing ropes – more than you might think and make a good use of – that is why we decided to tell you everything about everything you need to know about climbing ropes. We will also teach you how to choose a solid good climbing rope for rock […]
Bluewater – Bugout Rope
I’ve always been fascinated with the idea of “Escape Kits”. Something about having the ability to sling yourself out a the 3rd story window and safely land on the ground just seems right. As we were walking the floors of the SHOT show we had the opportunity to visit with the Blue Water Rope company’s […]
Benchmade 915 Triage: Everyday Survivalf
Every day carry (EDC) blades have a multitude of practical uses, but what happens when you must rely on a knife for survival? This is where the Benchmade 915 Triage excels. The modified sheepsfoot blade, environment-resistant steel, carbide glass breaker, and safety cutter make the 915 Traige a valuable asset as a survival tool. However, […]