Showing posts with label Paracord. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Paracord. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Survival Tarp Shelters: Why A Tarp is one of the Best Things you Can Carry

Robert Richardson
Survival Tarp Shelters: Why A Tarp is one of the Best Things you Can Carry

Why a Tarp is a Better Shelter Choice.

  1. While hiking and camping in the backcountry, Tarp Tents allow you to feel even closest to nature. “There’s nothing like sleeping under a trap out in the wilderness; that is because we go out there,” said I.
  2. In most cases, a tarp goes to be lighter than any tent on the market. change to the canvass allowed me to chop down on my pack weight.
  3. It’s a dual purpose system. Unlike a tent, I can get more than one use out of the tarp. Besides the apparent shelter related uses, I can use the tarp as a raincoat; as part of a rain catchment system; as an improvised first-aid sling or bandage wrap; to make repairs on my clothing, backpacks, and other equipment that may become damaged; or a hundred other uses that a tent just wasn’t able to handle.

But the main reasons I went with the tarp were they can be easily set up and broken down, and how many different configurations I could get out of one.

Building various Types of Tarp Shelter

With little more than a bit of paracord and a tarp, you can quickly set up an improvised shelter to keep you warm and dry.

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Survival Tarp Shelters: Why A Tarp is one of the Best Things you Can Carry


Укрытия из тента для выживания: почему тент — одно из лучшего, что можно взять с собой

Monday, May 3, 2021

550 Paracord Lanyard III 7 Strand Core of Mixed Color

550 Paracord Lanyard III 7 Strand Core of Mixed Color
Diameter: 4mm
Breaking Strength: 550lb
Inner Strand Core: 7 tightly twisted inner strands cores.


Available in store

6 emergency uses for paracord


550 III 7-жильный шнур-паракорд в смешанной расцветке

Saturday, November 24, 2018

The Best Gray Man Backpack for Survival and Prepping

A good gray man backpack is a huge upgrade for a variety of survival kits.
The “gray man concept”, simply put, is the ability to blend into a crowd and not draw attention to yourself. Many tactical backpacks do the opposite of this, which can work against you in a wide range of situations: from survival to every day encounters.
The best gray man backpack is versatile and functional enough to withstand all sorts of punishment, yet it still blends in.

The Best Gray Man Backpack

5.11 COVRT18 Tactical Backpack
5.11 COVRT18 Tactical Backpack
The backpack that provided the best functionality, versatility, durability, and value.

EDC Gray Man Backpack

Vertx EDC Ready Pack
Vertx EDC Ready Pack
Blend in every day.
Trusted by operators. Ridiculously durable. Low visual profile.

Gray Man Messenger Bag

Blackhawk Covert Messenger Bag
Blackhawk Covert Messenger Bag
One strap, many uses.
Use for your BOB, GHB, EDC, INCH, or even as your CCP range bag.

Budget Gray Man Backpack

Venture Pal Hiking Backpack
Venture Pal Hiking Backpack
Cheap but functional.
Extremely light with a smaller backpacking profile. Inexpensive and unassuming.

What is a Gray Man Backpack?

  • Hiding in plain sight
  • Wolf in sheep’s clothing
  • Middle of the pack
The concept of being a gray man is simple: blend in and do not draw attention to yourself. We’ll get into more gray man detail in a section below, and share some resources to point you to where you can learn more about it.
Unfortunately, for many military members, first responders, preppers and survivalists: tactical gear does not achieve this goal. There are plenty of signs that can instantly give away your job, affiliation, and intentions. A few of those include:
  • Your gait, or how you move
  • Your posture
  • How you are dressed
  • Your appearance and hygiene
  • What you are carrying
Just a few details of a bag that could torpedo your attempt to blend in:
  1. MOLLE – Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment straps and gear is a sure-fire giveaway that you are carrying useful equipment for survival.
  2. ALICE Clips – Less noticeable than MOLLE, but a telltale sign of someone with military gear.
  3. Paracord – Yeah, we know it is useful: but do not hang it off your bag. It screams ‘military’ and adds a motion component to your bag. Take off the paracord bracelet while you are at it.
  4. Attached Gear – Rapid access gear is awesome in deployment zones. If you are trying to blend in, that folding shovel and firearm maybe should be concealed either within the bag or on your person.
  5. Military Colors – MARPAT, ACU, or really any camouflage will, ironically, not do you any favors blending in. Even olive drab green is heavily associated with the military. Bright colors are also good to avoid, but as the name may suggest: gray is always a solid choice.
  6. Size and Profile – A bag shaped like an AR will draw attention. A stuffed 60L backpacking bag will draw attention. A middle-of-the-road size with a standard profile is best here.

How to Use a Gray Man Backpack

A gray man backpack is versatile, and you should pick one similarly to how you pick out a backpacking backpack. Size is always a consideration, since you must balance comfort and capacity. Backpacks are typically measured in cubic inches or liters, which make them pretty easy to compare against each other.
Here you can see how the backpack capacity compares to the average male’s profile:
Backpack capacity compares to the average profile
Some examples of kits matched up with appropriate sizes include:
  • EDC (Everyday Carry) – 10L – 30L
  • BOB (Bug Out Bag) – 30L – 60L
  • INCH (I’m Never Coming Home) Bag – 40L – 75L +
  • GHB (Get Home Bag) – 20L – 30L
  • SCARE (Social Chaos and Response Emergency) Bag – 10L – 20L

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The Best Gray Man Backpack for Survival and Prepping

Лучший рюкзак "серого человека" для выживания и готовности

Friday, November 6, 2015

Mil-Tec Paracord Bracelets: black and green

Mil-Tec Paracord Bracelets: black and green
    How to use parachute cord
  • For repair of clothes and equipment
  • As the tow rope
  • As clothesline
  • As shoelaces
  • Trip wire or alarm
  • Rope for lifting cargo
  • As a stretcher for tarpaulins
  • For the construction of a hovel
  • To build a raft
  • For weaving braids and traps
  • To make the tires for dislocations and fractures
  • For suturing the wound
  • As a tourniquet to stop the bleeding
  • To make a stretcher

Mil-Tec: Браслеты из паракорда: черный и зеленый

    Способы применения паракорда:
  • Для ремонта одежды и снаряжения
  • Как буксировочный трос
  • Как бельевую веревку
  • Как шнурки для обуви
  • Для растяжки или сигнализации
  • Как трос для поднятия грузов
  • Для растяжки для тента
  • Для постройки шалаша
  • Для постройки плота
  • Для плетения силков и ловушек
  • Для изготовления шины при вывихах и переломах
  • Для накладки швов на рану
  • В качестве жгута для остановки кровотечения
  • Для изготовления носилок

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

6 emergency uses for paracord

6 emergency uses for paracord


6 способов использования паракорда в экстренных условиях