This is a pictorial review of Jeff Miller donning his Switlik immersion suit, hood and gloves before entering the Pacific Ocean.
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Ocean Testing the Switlik Immersion Suit
May 1st, 2009 by jeffrey
Tags: immersion suit, life vest, north atlantic, Pacific Ocean, Switlik
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Donning the Switlik Immersion Suit
April 29th, 2009 by jeffrey
Jeff Miller donning a Switlik immersion suit.
Diamond Brand Knife Sharpening Stone
April 25th, 2009 by jeffrey
On an extended stay in the wilderness a good knife sharpening stone will come in handy
Platypus 2 Liter Water Bag
April 25th, 2009 by jeffrey
Platypus 2 liter water container that can be use to store, transport or clean water.
Micropur Water Purification Pills
April 25th, 2009 by jeffrey
Micropur water purification pills clean water of viruses, bacteria, Giardia and and Cryptosporidiumj
Tags: Crytosporidium, Giardia, Micropur, water purification
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BenchWade 4″ Fixed Blade Steel Knife
April 23rd, 2009 by jeffrey
This knife can be very handy in an emergency. You may need to cut yourself or your partner out of a jammed seat belt during a ditching. You may have to break a window to let the water in to equalize the pressure.
Gerber 6.5″ Folding Saw with Exchangeable Blade
April 23rd, 2009 by jeffrey
One of three knives to be carried across the North Atlantic.
Leatherman Titanium Charge Multi-Purpose Tool
April 22nd, 2009 by jeffrey
The Leatherman Charge Titanium Multi-purpose tool is highly recommended by Doug Ritter of survival training fame.
It took me about 15 minutes to become comfortable with using it. Extricating all of the tools is confusing at first, but once you get the hang of it…it’s simple.
It has quite a good scissors, knives, metal and wood files, [...]
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Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone works anywhere in the world.
April 22nd, 2009 by jeffrey
Satellite phone makes my flight fun and always in communication with my friends and office from anywhere in the world.
ACR MicroFix II 406 MHz GPS Personal Locator Beacon
April 22nd, 2009 by jeffrey
Save your life with a PLB. SAR can find you fast and launch their air rescue in minutes.
Tags: 121.5 MHz, 406 MHz, GPS, Personal Locator Beacon, PLB
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