Mystery Ranch Base Frame Anyone who has worn a fully combat loaded plate carrier for days on end knows the trapezius and low back discomfort that comes as a result. The Mystery Ranch’s Base Frame redistributes the load of the plate carrier to the hips, similar to a traditional pack. A stiff hip belt (with […]
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JetBoil Flash Lite
JetBoil Flash Lite Hot coffee on a brisk morning in the mountains makes getting out of the sleeping bag worth it. The Jetboil Flash Lite Cooking System will boil your water in a little over two minutes to heat up your Mountain House, bring the sweet nectar of java to your lips, or purify your […]
PETZL Reactik Headlamp
PETZL Reactik Headlamp Petzl brings the latest tech in seeing where you’re going at night with the Reactik Headlamp. It automatically adjusts the lumens power to where you’re looking, allowing for up to 12 hours of illumination with white light, and 30 hours with red light. The Reactik technology adjusts the power for max illumination […]
Casio G Shock Solar Atomic Watch
Casio G-Shock Buy one and keep it forever. The Casio G-Shock line has represented a tough and reliable watch for over twenty years. Casio does everything they can in testing to destroy these watches, to ensure it doesn’t break on you no matter how hard you fall or the weather conditions you put it through. […]
Outdoor Research Helium Bivy
Outdoor Research Helium Bivy Pack light and stay dry. The Outdoor Research Helium Bivy is by far our favorite sleep system. It packs down small, weighs in at 18 ounces, breathes well and is water proofed to keep you dry and warm in the worst weather conditions. Plus, at $168 retail – it’s cheap! Keep the […]
MTI’s Project Completion Process
By Rob Shaul Below is the project completion process I deploy with my staff. I’m interested in feedback on this process. What you use with your staff or – use for your superior? Email feedback/comments/your process to rob@mtntactical.com MTI Project Completion Process 1) Research/Professional Reading. Start with a google search and go to Amazon for the latest books on […]
How Do Firefighters Feel About Work Dominated by EMS Calls?
By Charles Bausman Several articles in recent years have attacked the purpose and costs of fire departments in our cities. The basis of the argument is that with improved structural building standards, materials, and fire suppression systems, the number of fires has been significantly reduced. While fire calls have been drastically reduced nationwide, fire departments have […]
Arete 9.23.16
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Q&A 9.23.16
KUDOS Love your training plans. I used to the PreSeason backpacker and Big Mtn V2 for training for this years hiking season in the PNW (I live in Vancouver, BC). I was in great shape for hiking in our area – day hikes and multi-night trips. I also cruised through a 7 day hiking trip […]
Military Athlete T-Shirt Collaborative
Military Athlete T-Shirt Collaborative We wanted to provide a opportunity for the Military Athlete community to submit a story and T-shirt design that captures their experiences while serving. We received great submissions, and it was a tough task to narrow it down to six designs. After the submitters drafted their own designs, we went back […]