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MicroPLB GXL- how much is your life worth?

craig — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Does your idea of an outdoor adventure culminate by starving, freezing, or bleeding to death? Of course not!

Don’t take chances-take the MicroPLB-GXL personal locator beacon (PLB) from Microwave Monolithic’s Inc. If you get into trouble where there is no cell phone tower, activating the pocket-sized MicroPLB-GXL will beam your unique ID and coordinates to a global satellite system, where the Cospas-Sarsat organization of global Search and Rescue partners will receive your distress signal.

If you’re looking for a meaningful gift for an adventurer that you want to come home alive, look no further than the MicroPLB-GXL. Once “Government-Only” technology, and featured in the new Terminator Salvation movie, this gadget is finally available to the public. Microwave Monolithic’s is “dead-serious” about getting you the smallest, lightest weight, yet most powerful and reliable PLB ever made; settle for only the best when your life is at stake.

The MicroPLB-GXL is not only the absolute best and most reliable of all handheld PLBs, it is also the lightest weight and most powerful. Every single MicroPLB-GXL sold undergoes a gauntlet of high standard testing that no other manufacturer comes close to. It is the also the only PLB with a USDOT approved battery for all commercial transportation. If you’re going to buy and carry a PLB, get the best-not the cheapest! Get the MicroPLB-GXL.

Ultralite Rescue Sled – just incase you want to live

admin — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:54:13 +0000

Seriously, most avalanche training focuses on digging a person out, but true rescue only happens when a victim has received medical attention. The crew at Brooks-Range Mountaineering knows that self-rescue is often the only rescue in remote settings, so they’ve made the Ultralite Rescue Sled small enough to easily stow in a backpack. Only 23 ounces and packed to the size of your lunch bag, the Ultralite Rescue Sled transforms a pair of skis and poles into a stable and weatherproof rescue sled. Optional assembly with the Sharktooth Shovel makes the ultimate ski rescue package.

Modern day mountaineering equipment strives to meet one purpose: success at getting in and out of the mountains safely. Increase your odds of success with the Ultralite Rescue Sled. Take it on your next expedition, stash it at your backcountry camp, or keep it in the trunk of your car; you’ll be one step closer to saving a life. Check out the various rescue sleds and innovative safety gear, tools, and tips at Brooks-Range.com.

[Get It $238]

You did it! You successfully rescued your backcountry ski partner from an avalanche! Now what…stare at each other like deer in the headlights?

Vector Tough Brite Storm Tracker- TV / Radio / Lantern

admin — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:26:31 +0000

[Get It $120]

I never thought I’d be suggesting a product made by Black and Decker, but for all the people that live in areas susceptible to severe storms, this isn’t such a bad piece of gear to have floating around.
The Storm Tracker is a battery-operated UHF/VHF black and white television, lantern, and AM/FM/NOAA weather radio. The radio and flashlight run via batteries that recharge from manually generating power with a hand crank; the television uses nine C batteries. With automatic storm alert warning alarm and the seven-channel NOAA weather frequencies, you’ll get all the advisories and emergency information even when you’re powers out.

*Unfortunately it does not include a rebate for all those useless black and orange tools you’ve acquired.

The Tough Brite comes with a 5 in. solid state UHF/VHF black and white television. The AM/FM weather band radio has an AUTOMATIC STORM ALERT warning alarm. The 7 channel NOAA weather frequencies provide emergency information and warn of dangerous weather conditions. It also features a powerful halogen spotlight and a fluorescent tube lantern. The hand crank provides backup power for all radio functions and LED light. Approximately 2 crank minutes provides up to 15 minutes of runtime for the radio or LED light. 120V AC and 12V DC power adaptors included.

Features:

5″ black/white television, AM/FM/weather band radio
Emergency alert
2 lighting options, small flashlight
6 LED area light
Rechargeable Ni-Cad batteries for backup power
Dynamo hand crank for rechargeable backup battery
Heavy-duty rubber grips and protective guards
Hand crank powers radio and lighting only