This article was sponsored by Austrialpin. The Fifty:Fifty carabiner from AustriAlpin seemed a bit strange to me at first. After all, the locking mechanism is unique. It wasn’t until I received an ASAP for testing, where the energy absorber was attached to the chest harness using the Fifty:Fifty, that I slowly began to find the […]

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Massive rigging plate for rope systems.

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Small tactical pack with variable back length.

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Small monocular with reticle.

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Light and modern night vision device.

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Ultra light camouflage with NIR colors.
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This article is sponsored by UF Pro. A tactical winter jacket for activities in low temperatures. This is not a classic insulation jacket! More on that in the conclusion below. Data FEATURES Windproof and highly water-repellent outer material Hybrid design for maximum freedom of movement High-performance, thermally insulated sleeves Excellent moisture management Dual-functional kangaroo pocket with […]
This Article is sponsored by Helikon-Tex. This is a lightweight plate carrier, that can be bought for a low price. It is made from Cordura and is modular with other available products from the market.
This article was sponsored by md-textil. The personal safety lanyard MGS is a personal securing lanyard with a palm grip carabiner. It is designed to be compatible with ceiling straps and anchor points of the CH53 and similar helicopters. Certification: EN 358:1999, EN 354:2010 Length: 90-120cm Weight: xxxg
By chance, I came across this mask during a CONCAMO photoshoot. I was immediately taken with it and had to have it. This balaclava from the German company Pro-Function fits well and has several features: Material: 62% PA BodyFresh, 36% Polypropylene, 20% Elastane Colors: Black or Stone Gray Olive Woven POLICE, CUSTOMS, or JUSTICE logo […]
In my years of climbing experience, I have tried different belay devices. You can hardly avoid an alpine tube if you are climbing multi-pitch routes or using half ropes. I became aware of the Beal Air Force 3 when I was looking for a belay device for thin ropes that would also be suitable for […]
This article is sponsored by TACWRK. A tactical softshell jacket from UF Pro. I didn’t use Generation 2 myself, so here I’m only focusing on Generation 3 without comparing the differences. FEATURES 100% windproof and highly water-resistant Excellent vapor management with COCONA® microfleece technology Fixed air/pac® inserts in the shoulders Waterproof hood with Hood/Harness® system […]
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 […]
A review to the device I am using in this video: ACT in Black DTNVS.




