We thought it would be helpful to assemble all of the best practices for how to use IcePlate in cold weather operations that we've developed and accumulated. This article will cover winter IcePlate setups for military personnel in a few different configurations for just about any application or mission.
Always give more than you take. Put six water bottles in your backpack, then see how quickly you can turn. Find out how elite special operators can move using less energy with IcePlate, boosting endurance. A great attitude to acquire in life and an even greater attitude to use in product design. The design of the IcePlate epitomizes this philosophy. 1" in width, the size of a medium SAPI plate, worn close to the body. These features allow you to carry 50 ounces of water in the most efficient way on the market. Introduction By the time I reached the 5th grade, my family had moved six times. From an early age, I learned the art of moving boxes...
A fresh look at the classic "nightstand gun" setup to add to the general home defense conversation. The concept of the Home Defense Shorts was born out of a conversation between two friends trying to figure out the best way to protect their loved ones. The setup is inspired by a combination of nightstand gun, duty belt and firefighter turnout gear to give you all the tools you need in a "bump in the night" scenario to protect your home and your family against intruders. It is not designed as any type of patrol rig or duty gear. Like all defensive tools, this rig may not be the right setup for you based on the size and age of your...
The Honda Ridgeline is the pickup truck built for how we actually live our lives, not for how we think we live our lives. If you live in a densely populated urban area and live an active/outdoors lifestyle, this is the truck for you. This article is a full review of the truck EDC items I keep in my truck to be a responsible sheepdog living in the Washington DC metropolitan area.
This week I had the opportunity to sit down with Shawn Walchef and Derek Marso as a guest on their Behind The Smoke podcast in San Diego, CA. Listen to the episode below to learn how Otter Pops, manhunts, the Army and chicken sandwiches started a revolution in body armor and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) cooling/heating:
Behind The Smoke Podcast
Enjoy!
