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Holiday Gifting---Survival Gadgets

First Aid kits=not such a novelty--- but we got a big wow when this arrived in our inbox… from Fastfire-a  SOLKOA ™ company, owned/staffed by USA military vets-with a mission of "…advancing the art and science of personnel recovery…" (and now we know what SERE stands for). Entering the consumer market with focus-the company offers several survival kits-including a military grade, civilian survival kit/PSK (Personal Survival Kit)=tricked out with 28 "top of the line" items -(which we grabbed from the Fastfire  website )- Nylon Pouch – 8″ x 6′ x 2″ Emergency Fishing Kit Emergency Blanket Emergency Sewing Kit Duct Tape P-38 Can Opener Nylon Cord IDL Mini Multi Tool Steel Wire Thread/Line, 14 lb. test Folding Razor Blade Cotton Pad Antibiotic Ointment Packet Personal Medicine Vial with Lid Baseplate Compass Emergency Signaling Mirror Photon II LED Micro Light Emergency Whistle Pencil with eraser Fresnel Lens Magnifyer 5 Sheets Rite in the R...

CRAGHOPPERS World Travel Clothing Fall/Holiday 2013

Outdoor Retailer/SLC Well here's to another British import with a lot of style, the Craghoppers World Travel Clothing company showed three major collections (Heritage, Active+Classic Outdoor, and Bear Grylls by Craghoppers) at the most recent OR tradeshow...with all featuring well made outerwear/apparel/gear that is famously weather tough and durable. Highlights: BroadShaw Jacket-synthetic insulation, lots of pockets-with Craghoppers proprietary AquaDry Membrane waterproof technology for protection We started off with some English country inspired outwear jackets from the Heritage collection...that are made for warmth and dampness. Mayman Parka-has a handsome herringbone tweed atop high-loft Sherpa fleece lining, removable faux fur trim hood + Craghoppers proprietary AquaDry Membrane waterproof technology for protection  winter safari style-w/ storm flap snap closure over full-length zip layer friendly-insulating vest (Gillet)  w/ hand warming si...