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The U.S. Military Individual First Aid Kit (NSN: 6545-01-094-8412) This kit includes the following items Case, Med. Instrument & Supply Nylon Cloth, Green, Dressing, Field, Camo, 4 in x 7 in, Bandage, Triangular, Bandaid, Adhesive, 3 in x 3/4 in, Povidine-Iodine Solution, 1/2 oz bottle, Lipstick, Anti-Chap, Bottle Safety Cap, Round 8 Dram, Tablets, Water Purif (50/Bottle), Bandage Gauze, 2 in x 75 in, Eye Dressing Kit, MIL-F-36043, Instruction Card, for Artificial Respiration. Made in the U.S.A. 2 alice clips and a velcro flap Inside the nylon pouch is an all purpose, waterproof medical kit which is perfect for the outdoors, workshop, car or truck, or just to have around the house

U.S. Military Individual First Aid Kit
Sun Jun 22 2008

We have been looking for a source for these pocket tools and finally found one here in Tucson. The Swiss Tech tools have quite a following online and now there is a local source to buy them without shipping charges. We went to the store and bought a few styles to test out and add to our gear. We started out with the Screwz-All (4-1 tool), Utili-Key (6-1 tool) and Micro-Pro (9-1 tool). They each come in a plastic package with instruction card.

Three SwissTech Key ring Tool Reviews
Mon Sep 29 2008

We take a look at an Esstac Small Pouch used as a simple, compact Trauma Kit on a shooters chest rig.

Medical Gear Includes:
(2x) priMed compressed Guaze 4,5

Esstac Medical Pouch
Sun Aug 9 2009

The compact Sparkie Fire Starter from Ultimate Survival Technologies. This is a clever one hand use self contained flint and steel fire starter. We were recently given the opportunity to review these fire starters and these are the initial photographs we took before using them. These are just over two inches when closed and have a solid loop for attaching a lanyard or keyring. These are available in either orange or tan color with black trim.

Sparkie Fire Starter
Mon Feb 16 2009

Unparalleled Rapid Response Cut Ability
Durable Edge Quality and Versatile Design
Large Handle Area
Multiple Carry Options

Medical Hook / O2 Wrench / Syringe Popper

Available with Black Hard Sheath w/ Snap Lanyard

New Benchmade 8HOOK Medical Version
Wed Oct 21 2009

A simple plastic box, olive drab, black painted embossed letters that say; NSN 6545-00-922-1200 / First Aid Kit / General Purpose. There is also a white square containing a red cross to the right, inside label and instructions. This first aid kit is typically mounted in a vehicle for emergency use by the vehicle crew and passangers. The box has a tight fitting lid with waterproof seal. The size of the plastic box is 3 in. high x 5-13/16 in. deep x 8-7/32 in. wide.

General Purpose Military First Aid Kit, Rigid
Sat May 24 2008

This upgrade to the standard Military cleaning kit weighs just 8 ounces and fits inside a soft nylon case which fits in the standard M-16 buttstock, or any bag and most pouches and pockets. The OTIS AR15 / M16 cleaning kit includes; Memory-Flex cleaning rod, solid brass slotted tip, 100% cotton cleaning patches, a bore brush, and the all-in-one cleaner, lubricant, preservative , brass obstruction remover, chamber brush, a mil. spec. double end AP receiver brush and gas tube cleaners.

OTIS M-16 / AR-15 Buttstock Cleaning System
Sun Mar 1 2009

Between 60 & 70% of US tungsten consumption is used in the manufacture of new carbide. Last year, tungsten recovered from scrap accounted for 31% of tungsten consumption by US processors and end users.
The rest was imported; 43% of the import was from China. China has approximately 65% of the worlds known tungsten reserves and last year produced 86% of the newly mined tungsten, world wide.

China is also the worlds largest tungsten consumer. The Chinese Government, in order to conserve its resources and meet its increasing domestic demand, has limited tungsten production and exports while increasing tungsten imports. These policies are expected to continue.

We Buy Carbide
Sat Jun 21 2008

This is a knife that is no longer produced it is a Becker Combat Utility Knife, BK7. This knife has a seven inch long clip point blade which is .188 inches thick made from 0170-6C carbon steel. The Becker BK7 weighs 12.9 ounces. The full tang blade has a thumb ramp notch to help control the knife while cutting. The Becker Combat Utility Knife sheath is ambidextrous and made from nylon with a kydex liner. It has a pouch ont he front for a sharpener or folding pocket knife / multi tool. This is a rugged knife that will hold up to almost any abuse

Becker Knife and Tool - Combat Utility Knife
Wed Nov 12 2008

We took a look at the light that was supplied with the short pruduction run LWRC - CSAT Editions. Combat Shooting and Tactics. This is an LED light with a max 120 lumen light with three settings (.3 lumens, 10 lumens and 120 lumens). The NovaTac 120T uses just one CR123 battery. This compact is just 3.3 inches long and 1 inch in diameter. The NovaTac 120T weighs just 3.1 ounces with a CR123 battery

NovaTac CSAT 120T-0 tactical flashlight
Fri May 8 2009

We saw these Sampo Ball Berring Swivels at a local fishing tackle shop. These heavy duty ball berring swivels are made for salt water fishing. I thought of about a dozen uses for these when I saw them; key rings, attaching loops of 550 cord to knives and tools, flashlight attachments, digital cameras and cell phones. The larger swivels have solid (welded) rings and look to be very heavy duty

Sampo Ball Berring Swivels
Sun Apr 12 2009

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Mon May 5 2008

I saw the instructions for this on the internet and figured I would give it a try. I was not about to buy a French Knitting Spool so I made one with some spare parts (a PVC fitting, some chop sticks and some twine). I read that the braid (knit) could be done with
two or more posts along the spool, so I started with 3, it worked easily so I added more pegs to end up with six. At that point I glued the pegs in place so the knitting spool stays together for a while. This process could be useful occasionally

Making rope handles with a single 550 cord
Sun Mar 23 2008

We made two slings (for throwing rocks) out of 550 cord. We found the idea and instructions on the EDC Forum. Both of these were easy to assemble. The tan version uses two cords, the black one was made from just one length of 550 cord. The tan two cord version is larger and longer, but either can be made larger or smaller.

Two 550 Cord Slings
Tue Mar 17 2009

Many say that 550 cord is about the most usefull thing to have in a survival kit. It can be used for building shelter, starting fire, catching food and repairs among endless other uses. Rope has always been useful, and nylon 550 cord improvements make it very adaptable. It is also very common and easy to find at low cost.

550 Cord, is it the best tool in your Survival Kit?
Wed Aug 20 2008

Here is an Eagle Industries Patrol Bandoleer and an Eagle Industries MOLLE Style Medical First Aid Kit Pouch both in Crye Multicam pattern camo. This combo offers a simple efficient package for carrying a supply of ammunition and medical gear. This combo is set up for a right handed shooter to be worn on the left side of the body with the medical kit in back.

Eagle Industries Patrol Bandoleer and Med Kit
Fri Nov 7 2008

This hunting pack from Blackhawk caught our eye while walking through the NRA National Meeting expo in Phoenix, Arizona. This expandable pack zips up to be a camo pack with plenty of room and many features, then when needed the BLACKHAWK Black Gorge can unzip to open almost three times its size to accomodate whatever you might need to pack back to camp. The blaze orange sides make you visable to other hunters.

BLACKHAWK Black Gorge hunting pack
Sat Jun 27 2009

A small first aid kit designed to be worn at the shooting range

Range FIrst Aid Kit
Wed Oct 7 2009

This bag is designed to supply enough tools and supplies to offer fairly comfortable survival for an extended period of time. This pack weighs 25 pounds. There is plenty of room in the pack for more gear if needed or collected. And the design of this pack would allow unlimited options for additional pouches and specific gear. This pack contains: Toilet Paper, light sticks, energy bars, hand sanitizer, 550 cord, zip ties, ziplock bags, spare AA batteries (6), a pad of paper, First Aid Kit, extra first aid supplies (Trauma bandages, Tourniquet, Clotting Agent), gloves, 550 cord, spare pistol magazines (2), MREs (2), Water (1 liter), Gook Aid, Medium Emergency Kit, Emergency Blanket, 550 cord, poncho, Hammock, Gloves, Emergency Rope

Lightfighter R.A.I.D. Pack
Mon Jul 7 2008

We take a look at a sample of Tactical Assault Gear

Makers of good US made gear

Tactical Assault Gear
Wed Oct 7 2009

School auctions are a great source for low cost used equipment like computers, office supplies, furnature, elecronics, video equipment and a lot more. Laptop computers by the dozen of every make and model both new and old, working and broken. Rows of desktop computers with keyboards, mice and monitors. Macintosh computers both new and old, working and parts / repair. Video equipment and electronics. Tools and heavy machinery is available at low cost at school auctions. Scientific equipment and computers by the pallet.

Computers, Electronics and Tools at Auction
Mon Jun 15 2009

We headed out to the mountains above Tucson, AZ to review gear and test some night vision equipment. The green pictures are taken through night vision in complete darkness. We were very happy with the quality and durability of this set up.
We will evaluate all these items more fully as time goes on. Stay tuned for reviews of each of these items.

For now, here is a run down on the gear in the photos, and the retail costs to equip an operator with this highest level of night fighting gear

Night Vision Gear Review
Wed Aug 27 2008

Found this electronic digital photo viewer keychain for just a few dollars.
I'm trying to find a good use for it.. any ideas?

Keychain Photo Viewer
Sun Aug 30 2009

A 5.0 Megapixel CCD, Canon optical zoom and a new 2.5 inch LCD screen.

PowerShot SD450 Digital ELPH
Sun Mar 23 2008

We use these small plastic tripods to hold and point our digital cameras.The tripods fold up and weigh almost nothing so they can be carried in a camera bag or backpack. These along with a timer setting on the shutter like most digital cameras now offer make this a very effective tool for taking self portraits and getting high quality photos that might not be possible when holding the camera

Small Camera Tripod
Fri Apr 18 2008

Here is a review of the semi-vegetarian MRE Meal number 4 Cheese and Veggie Omelet with Hash Browns w/ Bacon. Take a look inside this MRE with our overview and pictures

MRE Menu No. 4 Cheese and Veggie Omelet
Mon. Jan 22, 2007

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Mon May 5 2008

This is a good Vegetarian one. Menu 13 contains; Cheese Tortellini, Pound Cake, Seasoning Blend, Spiced Apples, Peanut Butter, Crackers, Candy I, Accessory Packet C, Spoon, Flameless Heater.
Accessory Packet C contains; Apple Cider, Salt, Chewing Gum, Matches, Toilet Tissue and Hand Cleaner.
Candy I contains: Caramel-Vanilla Flavored, Toffee Roll - Chocolate Flavored, Toffee w/walnuts

MRE Menu No. 13 Cheese Tortellini - Vegetarian
Thu Aug 23 2007

This is my third or fourth vac sealer. I decided this time to go with a professional version so it can do better stuff and will last a long time

Pro-2300 Vacuum Sealer Review
Tue Jul 17 2007

Another MRE review. This one is a Vegetarian option, Menu Number 11 Spicy Penne Pasta. With this meal you get the entree, a desert and the crackers. that's about it, but the meal is still quite filling. I'd rate this meal an 8 out of 10 for an MRE

MRE Menu No. 11 Spicy Penne Pasta - Vegetarian
Mon. Jan 22, 2007

Cowboy Firearms including Lever action rifles, revolvers, coach guns, derringers, knives and even bow & arrows are all available for sale at the 4th Annual Tucson Old West Round-Up & Auction at the Pima County Fairgrounds in south east Tucson, Arizona. This three day event is being held January 30 through February 1, 2009.

Cowboy Guns at the Tucson Old West Round-Up
Sat Jan 31 2009

We gathered some cool AK47 bayonet pics and posted them here

AK Bayonet Photos
Fri. Jul 28, 2006

The Gerber LMF II fighting knife has a Knife Sharpener

LMF = Lightweight Multi-Function

Gerber LMF II Sharpener
Sun Aug 9 2009

I have been testing a new Leatherman Surge this week, here are the results

Leatherman Serge Multi-Tool Review
Fri. Oct 20, 2006

Comparing scissors on a few EDC (Every Day Carry) pocket tools; the Gerber Shortcut, Leatherman Micra, Victorinox Huntsman, Victorinox Executive and the Victorinox Classic SD. These tools all offer scissors. If I were packing a first aid kit for a car or truck, I would include a pair of EMT scissors. But for everyday pocket carry or smaller first aid kits and survival kits these options might do well. Scissors in the Swiss Army Knives are very sharp and well made but will not cut through denim or other thick materials. The larger scissors on the Gerber Shortcut and Leatherman Micra is large enough to cut through many thicker materials

Comparing Scissors on EDC Pocket Tools
Wed May 6 2009

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