

Tampons in Trauma Kits: Why is it a bad idea?
I recently read a story in a popular hunting magazine, of a very proud hunter sharing how he treated a very bad laceration by applying a...


IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit): Build your own!
The best thing that could have ever happened to the Tactical/shooting world is that medical skills ‘almost’ got as cool as burning lead...


Bugout Plan: Paranoia or necessity?
Disclaimer: This is by no means a political post or fear mongering in any shape or form. This is purely an informative article to help...


Tourniquet: to TQ or not to TQ, what is the question?
There are very few topics in first aid as controversial or abused as the Tourniquet. A recent push in awareness by various organisations...

Equipment Breakdown: Rural Patrol kit Level 3
In the previous installments of this series, we looked at some of the basic equipment requirements to conduct Rural/Counter poaching...


Equipment Breakdown: Rural Patrol Kit Level 2
“Level 2 kit is the next layer of equipment and clothing that is required for basic operations. This will contain the equipment needed to...


Equipment Breakdown: Rural Patrol kit level 1
So...Asking questions like what is better Baretta or CZ (obviously GLOCK!) in South Africa can be more dangerous than kicking a hungry...


Gear Review: Camelbak Medback
When someone mentions Camelbak, images of dusty soldiers somewhere in a desert kicking down doors making bad guys assume ambient...