the future of survival gear
Sounds cool huh? Well, not exactly, this compilation of gear was developed utilizing technology as a means to thwart the elements. These devices were presented in the latest posting on WIRED magazines page. And trust me they do not seem to be all that practical, however some are quite interesting.
My favorites are the Bedu Emergency Rapid Response Kit (seen to the right) which is packed full of survival gear and is designed to be dropped to individuals and is “built to support eight adults for up to five years” hmm seems like a long time waiting for a rescue! I also like the fact that it comes with a multi fuel stove but no fuel, so if you can find fuel you can probably figure out where to get the rest of the gear it supplies.
I also think the Microfix 406 is pretty neat but it is a reality as there are several models that have been out for a few years and I do agree that these could potentially be abused. The Hydran Turbine is a pretty intriuging idea but I need to learn a little more about it before I’m all in.
Check out the other inventions and let me know what you think. Although a few of these are leaning towards the ridiculous at least the techno-geek generation is breaking away from video game programing and looking outside!
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Dude, how’d you get a link on the gazette out there blog?
We should get together soon and drink some Yeti beer!
Most of these look geared toward disaster survival and relief. Not so much the “Oh S!#^! Where’s the trail?” kind of survival.
The testicular design of the 1st one is interesting. I’d like to learn more about that. I wonder if it pulls you in closer to the tree as the temperature drops?
pittbrownie, the link to the OUT THERE blog is pretty amazing. Dave regularly has great posts that are pretty much in line with the theme here at upadowna so we are stoked to be listed in his blog roll. For anyone that hasn’t had the chance to check them out they are listed under “like minded folks” on the right side of this page or just click the OUT THERE link above!
only you Juice Box…only you
File most of those under “Impractical investments that will rot in the back of a disaster relief RV.” Although, if you hooked up “Satan’s distended testicle” to the Hydra turbine and then added some cheesy pop music off of the Grundig radio you would have yourself one hell of a backcountry carnival ride.
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