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Thanks for the useless link. It doesn't say anything about LB, these were special issue kits, different from the IFAK issued to ground troops. These kits are better than the issue IFAK.

Piss off, Frenchie.

Maybe my last post wasn't clear, or maybe you just don't care, but I AM DONE DISCUSSING THIS. All of you that love your E-tool stick to it and keep the smartass comments to your selves. I didn't know that we only talked about American made products. I gues I can't talk about my rifle anymore, damn. AMEN!

Well, opinion's are like...... Oh, and by the way, I just buried a 60' cable line run with it. Why couldn't you dig a drip line? Might take longer, but only a dullard couldn't figure it out. "Oh, and by the way, I just buried a 60' cable line run with it. Why couldn't you dig a drip line? Might take longer, but only a dullard couldn't figure it out." "Work smart not hard!" comes to mind. Do it a thousand times and tell me how you like using the cold steel over a e-tool. It's a nice novelty shovel. You will regret drilling a lanyard hole into the handle. I have split several ha

Well, opinion's are like...... Oh, and by the way, I just buried a 60' cable line run with it. Why couldn't you dig a drip line? Might take longer, but only a dullard couldn't figure it out.

I never thought of using my e-tool for a grappling hook. GREAT IDEA! Thanks BpS12. I can shave my arm hair with it, pretty good for a shovel.

All the US E-tools had wood handles up until the tri-fold. Never had one break, so that isn't an issue for me. Don't think I would ever throw this either. I could, just don't think I ever would. As far as a melee weapon, I think this shovel could take an arm off, try that with the dull E-tool blade. Once I had my hands on this, I knew the potential. On Deadliest Warrior, when they did Spetsnaz vs, Green Berets, if they had compared these two, the Spetsnaz would have won, hands down. This is also lighter than the US shovel, far more balance. I love US surplus, I own a surplus store, but if I ha

All the US E-tools had wood handles up until the tri-fold. Never had one break, so that isn't an issue for me. Don't think I would ever throw this either. I could, just don't think I ever would. As far as a melee weapon, I think this shovel could take an arm off, try that with the dull E-tool blade. Once I had my hands on this, I knew the potential. On Deadliest Warrior, when they did Spetsnaz vs, Green Berets, if they had compared these two, the Spetsnaz would have won, hands down. This is also lighter than the US shovel, far more balance. I love US surplus, I own a surplus store, but if I ha

Trench Hawk is awesome, I've had one for a while, right after they came out. The blade comes incredibly sharp, and holds an edge well. you won't be disapointed.

All the US E-tools had wood handles up until the tri-fold. Never had one break, so that isn't an issue for me. Don't think I would ever throw this either. I could, just don't think I ever would. As far as a melee weapon, I think this shovel could take an arm off, try that with the dull E-tool blade. Once I had my hands on this, I knew the potential. On Deadliest Warrior, when they did Spetsnaz vs, Green Berets, if they had compared these two, the Spetsnaz would have won, hands down. This is also lighter than the US shovel, far more balance. I love US surplus, I own a surplus store, but if I ha

Over the winter I was looking for a more versatile replacement for my US trifold shovel. I looked at many and decided to try the Cold Steel. I liked the fact it could be used as a shovel, machete, and a melee weapon. When I got it, I dug into a few 2x4's. I was impressed. I put some Mcnett multicam tape on the handle, added a lanyard. And put it on the shelf. Today I decided to get it out and see how it would do chopping up a brush pile in my yard. All I can say is if you don't have one, get one. This thing is awesome. For the money, it is one of the best tools I have ever bought. I chopped th

Everything that is used on the lesser expensive is cheaper. That includes the thread. I worry about putting to much weight on them because the stich patterns are not as good. I have had webbing come lose, and I have had tears with extended use. Alot of times the stitch is not finished and will come lose as sonn as you put some weight on it. Zippers are also an issue. I replace all of my buckles with ITW Nexus, and try to reinforce the webbing whenever possible on items. The items that are made in Multicam will be a little better quality because the are using the heavier fabric. Just keep in m

Right, most kits have an 18ga needle with them. But you have to know how to use it. I've watched countless hours of videos and had several courses on trauma medicine. Having the cathether does you no good if you don't know where to put it. When you get your items, invest in the knowledge you will need to implement it. The best thing is to avoid being wounded. The chances of surviving anything but an extremity wound is slim. If you have a chest or abdominal wound that goes untreated, your risk of infection, internal bleeding, blood clots, among other things will take you out. Trauma kits are me

I have three seperate pouches. A small pouch I keep bandages, pills, and things that I might need not in an emergency. It is small and can fit in my coat pocket. I then have a blowout pouch, with quikclot gauze, a 4" dressing, scissors, and a CAT torniquet. I then have a trauma kit, I use a Blackhawk drop leg, or a Condor tear away EMT pouch. It will be used to treat battle injuries, and should be well thought out as your life depends on it. Kepp in mind your situation, if you go out alone and will be operating that way, you might want to carry a little more. If you are part of a larger group

With TCCC, your last concern is absorbing blood rather stopping bleeding with a gunshot wound. On appendages, tourniquet first! On chest cavity, Asherman chest seal, decompress with big fucking needle so victim can breathe. You are not stopping any severe bleeding from a traumatic wound with a Kotex. That is what this kit is intended to do. Agree. The problem I have with most kits, and this one, is that they usually don't provide for an exit wound. That's why i always make my own kits. This is one of the best you can buy pre-made, but I would still add some stuff.

Rigt now on Ebay there is a guy that has a bunch of new 2008 production North Armerican Rescue individual operator trauma kits for $50, or 3 for $150. If you need a good trauma kit these have most everything. The quikclot guaze would be out of date, but everything else would still be good. The item # is 110833003006. I picked up three, never know when you and a buddy will need them. Add a couple of 5x9 vasaline gauze and some 2" transpore tape and you would have a really good kit.

On my 5.45 I used a small pipe cottuer to score the shroud, then used a hacksaw to cut it the rest of the way. The 5.45 doesn't have much recoil compared to the rest of the Saiga's. I think it even has less than the 5.56 depending on the load you are using. I put a Red Jacket M16 style flash hider on mine. I can change it out though if I decide I need something else. Once you have done it once, it's much easier the second time. Did my friends 5.45 in less than half the time.

Four mags in the front, four mags in the back pockets, no plate carrier. The Russians used this type in the 1990's. There are better versions now though.

I've had it all, and I can tell you with most gear you get what you pay for. To say that Condor or Voodoo is just as good as Eagle? I've got alot if Condor gear, it's OK, some better than others, but it in no way compares to Eagle, HSGI, Blackhawk and other top tier vendors. The webbing, fabric and buckles used by some of the lesser expensive brands are not as sturdy as Eagle. That's why special ops almost exclusivley uses it. Comparing my Blackhawk and Condor plate carriers, they look the same. But when you get hands on you know that the quality is not there. If this is something to train wit

No but if you had posted this in the General forum you would be one of the only people using it for what it was meant for. Well, since I was wondering how everybody carried their mags, and the mags are for the rifle, I thought it would go in the rifle section, made sense. Maybe somebody needs to start some new areas for tac med and gear. General is pretty general. Those pics are my SVD setup but as I mentioned UW gear is going to make a 74 chest rig to try out. I normally use a TT-MAV with tacos Do you carry your krink with your SVD? I was thinking of getting a Draco as a bac

Maybe break it down into topics such as you listed, so we won't have to search threads to find what we need. Medicine, gear, tactics, all great ideas.

Do we have a forum dedicated to load bearing equipment. Not reviews, just where people can post picks and get ideas about gear. If we do I missed it.

Here's mine. Top is a sniper setup for my 91/30. Bottom is the go to war belt for my Saigo 5.45. Both leave me plenty of room to carry any size pack I need.