SOF Week 23 – Secumar This is the SECUVAC from German dive equipment manufacturer Secumar. This two-part equipment is designed to protect an injured person during maritime operations. It consists of a polymer rescue sled for rigidity and ease of movement and a waterproof cover with zippers at three sides. The sled can also be...
SOF Week 23 – Roam Robotics Roam Robotics exhibited Forge, a pneumatically powered exoskeleton in the Darley Defense booth. Forge has been under evaluation by the US Air Force where it’s shown to double the endurance and stregth of the wearer as well as reduce experienced g-forces by 50%. This last factor is particularly important...
Deer season is the best season. This magical time of year brings out chef-level creativity in hunters hoping to hone their cooking skills, but many are wary of dehydrating their venison. This isn’t so surprising—making deer jerky is daunting if you’ve never done it before.  Luckily, I’m here to help break the process down into...
Written by: Greg Ellifritz   I like going to movies in a theater.  A couple weeks ago, I saw the latest John Wick movie.  With all the gunfights in that flick, I’m thinking that I can write off my tickets as a tax deductible training expense.   In any event, my recent foray to the theater got...
SOF Week 23 – Mystery Ranch Cold Weather Packs The Mystery Ranch “Arctic Ruck” was a case study under their Special Projects Service. Formally named the All-Terrain Maneuver, Cold Weather First (ATM CWF) Pack, it was developed in conjunction with Arctic Explorer and Cold Weather Expert John Huston who founded consulting firm and school...