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Softshell and hardshell - different membranes in clothing
Many of you were curious, or maybe still are, about what softshells are, and what hardshells are. Perhaps you were also confused about which type of “shell” to wear in different weathers? Today, we will try to lend you a helping hand, and shed some light on those topics! We will shortly describe the differences between softshells and hardshells, describe what is it about those mysterious membranes, and also tell you what parameters you will need to look at when choosing your jacket. Of course, we would not be us, if we would not give some use examples at the end.
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Personal water-carrying equipment - from water flasks to modern hydration systems
As probably all of you know, the human body requires (depending on the environment, the intensity of physical activity, etc.) around two liters of water daily to be able to function correctly. For most, that isn’t new information, yet still many people struggle to reach that minimal level of hydration throughout the day. Achieving a proper hydration level stays an important problem since the beginning of times, even though technology went far ahead in all fields concerned - on the battlefields, tourism, sports, and everyday life.
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The most challenging survival course for Polish Army. How to not get caught in enemy terrain, what to eat in the forest, how to escape the enemy?
The SERE course, which stands for “Survive, Evade, Resist, Escape” is a three-level course designed for soldiers and personnel at risk of isolation - which means finding themselves separated from allied forces in enemy territory. It has to teach and prepare them for surviving in such an environment, but also how to behave if caught by the enemy and during extraction by friendly forces.
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Survival in isolation - how to behave during escape or in enemy territory
In this blog post, we are going to talk about the most important to us elements of survival, which come in handy in an emergency situation, during the escape from the enemy, or SERE B and C courses, about which you can read in our previous blog post about SERE courses, those abilities will also profit us in everyday life. We will shortly talk about what survival is, its four essential elements, which help us prepare for such situations, ways to gather food and water, building shelter, camouflage, and movement, which are five basic abilities for successful survival.
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Long johns or thermoactive underwear - which winter underwear will be best for soldiers?
With days getting colder and colder, we are more often starting to think about the upcoming wintertime. For people doing mainly outdoor activities, it is an especially hard season, during which it is very important to take care of yourself, to avoid falling sick and other unpleasantnesses that come with freezing temperatures, as well as staying in top shape. The best defense for such times is provided by well-chosen clothes. In this post, we are going to show you some recommendations for army winter underwear, including socks, which should help you with maintaining a comfortable temperature.
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Best military boots for winter - quick look
Warm summer, unfortunately, goes away and hot nights with mosquitoes need to wait another year. We are all starting to sink into rainy days and scarce sun shining through the clouds, preparing us for winter colds to come. We are also beginning to look through our wardrobes for winter clothing, to help us preserve just a little more warmth on long patrols on cold nights, quick actions during snowstorms, and other situations in charming, white, scenery. This series of blog posts will help us in choosing the best clothing for winter chills, covering both urban jungle and the aforementioned charming, white, mountain trails, hiding freezing danger.
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Tarp or tent - and about advantages of the first one
Since a long, long time ago in the world of bushcraft, survival, and camping there has been an ongoing debate about the most versatile and universal shelter, tarp, or tent. Both have seen many uses throughout the times of peace and war, yet we still need to find the best from those two. In this blog post, we will try to focus on the characteristics and advantages of tarps as the most versatile and universal way to construct a personal shelter. We will also say about the chosen strengths of tents.
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Which camping knife to choose - folder, full tang or maybe multitool?
The spring is just around the corner, and you lack a trusty blade by your side, to help with all the camp works, preparing sausages, or preparing your camping? Fear not! In this post we are going to showcase a few models of knives that we would like to recommend for such uses - be it full tang, folding blade, or multitool you are looking for - we will show them all!
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