I decided once again to create something about the Petzl AP Hook, which is used in the EXO rescue system. The hook is designed for emergency evacuation from a burning building. I have repurposed it and will show one way to use the hook to anchor onto edges inside a building in order to rappel […]
I recently put together the setup from Falcon Claw. It is primarily assembled from their products. I’ve now summarized my first experiences in this article. Falcon Claw Components Falcon 640+ V2 Thermal Device Falcon Dovetail Adapter for Thermal Device Falcon QDF Weapon Mount Falcon QDB Bridge Falcon QDA PVS-14 Adapter The Night Vision Device As […]
I have been rappelling regularly for over 10 years now and have tried a lot of different things. What you use, how, and where requires some experience, which of course cannot be fully conveyed in a short blog post like this. But in short: when climbing, you use different equipment than in canyoning or rescue […]
The Schuberth M100 is a modern military helmet that has also successfully made its way into the German Bundeswehr. Here I have the half-cut model in sand brown RAL8031. Here are some comparison references to evaluate the color. On the right, a field blouse in Flecktarn; on the left, a combat pant in Multitarn. Below, […]
Together with Tensi und Harald we used the time at the CtoC Summit to build the Kontenha Rig out of available gear. The idea is, that an operator can rappel together with his dog on the lap. Here are the components of the Kontenha Rig Version 1: Skylotec Spark Descender Camp Enigma Swivel Edelrid Tech […]
When I get a new rope I do some steps to prepare it for the outdoors use. Not all ropes need middle markings and not all have one. But for using a rope in the nature, I prefer to have marking for the middle. In this video I show how I uncoil the new rope, […]
I bought some squared timber to build an improvised door anchor for rappelling in urban environments. However, the untreated wood was very light in color. I wanted to avoid applying harsh or aggressive dyes, so I decided to try staining it with coffee. This simple method could also be great for DIY crafts or decorative […]
If you’ve spent any time around mountain sports or professions where ropes are used, you’ll probably answer this question with a clear and immediate “NO!” When you trust your life to a rope, it should be certified and provide sufficient safety reserves. However, since paracord is relatively strong, this question might still be worth a […]
In the USA and Canada, it has been seen for a long time, and occasionally in the German-speaking region as well: ice climbers wearing rubber gloves. But have these people forgotten their expensive Gore-Tex gloves and spontaneously bought a replacement, or is this intentional? … It is intentional! In the 2022/2023 season, I first went […]
In a world with thermal devices, near-infrared (NIR) camouflage remains an essential foundation for effective concealment. In many situations, however, movement, light, and noise discipline are more decisive factors than NIR camouflage. Since there are many myths surrounding NIR compliance, I compared Multicam and Flecktarn. The visual camouflage effect for the naked eye is completely […]
Night vision devices have become standard on modern battlefields, making camouflage in the near-infrared range an important topic. Whether clothing blends with the surroundings under night vision depends primarily on the environment. Foliage and grass strongly reflect infrared light due to the chlorophyll, appearing bright. However, features like bark and shadows create a varied structure […]
If and when a fabric or pattern will camouflage in the NIR, depends on the environment. To take the following pictures, I modified a DSLR. I removed the internal NIR-blocking filter and attached a filter in front of the lens, that only allows NIR from 720nm to pass. More information to this can be found […]
I use my modified Canon 1000D for years now to get pictures in the near infrared. I removed the internal filter from the camera. So the near infrared light can get to the sensor. In this article I write about the idea and how I take the NIR pictures. My galery of infrared pictures can […]
The first video about the helmet upgrade was a success. So I decided to go more into depht.