Videos tagged with Contact Gloves

This video provides an in-depth look at MACV SOG gear used during the Vietnam War, featuring insights from veterans John Stryker Meyer and others. It details the modifications made to uniforms, the utility of items like the cravat and tourniquet, and the specific features of jungle boots and early tactical vests. The discussion also covers communication tools, weaponry like the CAR-15 and M79, and the importance of minimizing scent and identification in the field. The content highlights the evolution of SOG equipment and tactics, emphasizing adaptability and effectiveness in extreme conditions.

This guide details a tactical cold weather layering system for Arctic survival. It emphasizes the importance of proper layering to prevent cold weather injuries, especially in temperatures 40°F and below with precipitation. The system includes Level 1 (silkies), Level 2 (waffles), and an Extreme Outer Cold Weather Gear (Level 7 equivalent) for halts, alongside mandatory headwear, gloves, and face coverings.

Alaska Prepper shares his winter everyday carry (EDC) items, focusing on practical tools for daily preparedness in Alaska. His EDC is primarily stored within his jacket pockets for convenience and accessibility. Key items include a wallet with an emergency $20 bill and a card for notes, a simple pen, chapstick, a lighter, medical gloves, contact gloves for extreme cold, a fleece hat, a pocket knife, and multiple flashlights including a headlamp. He emphasizes preparedness without over-carrying, with more extensive emergency supplies kept in his truck.