Links to Gear Suppliers Mentioned by the SERE Instructors

Hi all,

Ben with FSAR & Northstar Backcountry obtained this great list of gear suppliers from the SERE instructors at this past weekend’s training in Redington. Awesome list Ben, Thanks!

http://www.maptools.com/ Not only do they have supplies but resources as well for map work.

http://www.bdu.com/ Military clothing and what not

http://www.blackhawk.com/ Clothing for PD, outdoors, and what not.

http://www.extremeoutfitters.us/ nice supplies for outdoor/rescue

http://www.arcteryx.com/ Arcteryx is a outdoor company that has lots of backcountry supplies like coats, pants, and other clothing.
Fire starting supplies demonstarted or mentioned during the training:

Duck tape
chapstck on cotton balls
zero form in a foil package
hand sanitizer
Potassium permanganate and sugar
cotton swab and Vaseline
9 volt battery with coin or steel wool
maxi pad
flint and steel
saw dust and paraffin wax

Thanks Ben!