Background We sought to analyze which supplements and candy bars provide the greatest caloric density per ounce and are therefore ideal for during event nutrition. We analyzed the most popular supplements seen in endurance sports and compared them by calories per ounce, caffeine per packet, and cost per ounce. We didn’t analyze commonly prepared […]
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Ultimate Gear: Sony RX 100 Camera
Professional Freeskier Hadley Hammer talks about her ultimate pear of gear: The Sony RX100 Camera. Video explains why it is one of her favorite pieces of gear. Key features: -Small size (fits in a pocket so it is easily accessible) -Good video quality -Durable Sony RX 100 III
Jetboil Deep Dive: Small Canister = 22 Meals
By Colin Montgomery Backcountry travel requires athletes to be pack-weight conscious. One of the weight-focused questions frequently arises is how many fuel canisters to bring for the cook stove. So we did a JetBoil Deep Dive using a JetBoil Flash stove and asked these three questions: How many water boils/many meals are achieved by a […]
Help Needed: Tactical Gear Research/Study Ideas
MTI is continuing to churn and develop its research methodology and wants your help in identifying tactical gear research and study topics. Our research waterproof/breathable jackets has carry over to the tactical side. Last December, we also conducted a study on the effect of light triggers on mid-range carbine marksmanship. Currently, we have slated a […]
Water-Proof Breathable Fabric Mini Study Gore-Tex Pro, eVent, Neoshell tested.
Testing the breathability of fabrics on the treadmill. This Mini-Study was first published in Sommer 2016 By Kyle Bochanski and Liza Sarychev In March, MTI completed a study that compared the breathability of five rain coats. Three used Gore-tex fabric ($200 to $600), one used NanoPro ($100) and another used PVC ($15). We […]
Mountain House Backcountry Meals are most Calorically Dense per Ounce
By Colin Montgomery An analysis of popular backcountry freeze-dried meals from leading food manufacturers reveals that Mountain House brand meals are the most calorically dense per ounce of weight, and the second-cheapest in terms of cost per ounce. Three popular backcountry meals from four manufactures were were analyzed: Chili Mac Chicken and Rice Pasta and […]
SCBA Emergency Air Management: Feedback from Fire/Rescue Athletes
by Charlie Bausman Last week, we asked MTI Fire/Rescue Athletes three questions regarding air management techniques when the air supply in their self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) runs low while responding to a fire call. What technique do you employ? What technique does your department teach Are you aware of any other techniques besides Skip […]
Ultimate Gear: G Shock Watch
One of my ultimate pieces of gear is my Casio G Shock Watch. Video explains how I use it. Key features: -Atomic Timekeeping -Solar powered Casio G Shock Watch -Rob Shaul
Ultimate Gear: Ski Straps
I always carry voile ski straps. Not only are they great to strap skis together but they are also an integral part of my repair kit. Video explains a few different uses for them. Here are a few ways I’ve used them: -Strapping skis together -Repairing a ski boot in a pinch -Strapping a crampon to […]
Ultimate Gear: Charlie’s Jetboil
One of my ultimate pieces of gear is the Jetboil Sumo. Video explains why I like it. Here are the key features: -Boils water quickly – Great water purification tool – Use it to boil water, throw it in a canteen, put that in my sleeping bag to keep me warm at night. -Charlie Bausman