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Why a Tourniquet Isn't Enough: The Critical Role of Packing Gauze in Your Trauma Kit
When discussing severe bleeding and first aid, the tourniquet often steals the spotlight. But there is a dangerous misconception that a tourniquet is a universal fix for every major bleed.
Stay Cool. Stay Visible. Stay Safe: The Ultimate Arborist Gear Setup
Seen, Safe, and Cool: The Kit That's Changing How Arborists Work
Heat, hazard, and visibility.
These 3 things can q...
Heatstroke- Let's talk about it! 🥵
Heatstroke is what happens when the body’s cooling system completely fails and in high-heat, high-exertion jobs like ...
Staying steady with a chainsaw in the canopy
If you work up in the canopy with a chainsaw, you’ll know it’s not just about staying steady and getting the job done...
Staying Safe at Height: Why a Heavy-Duty Tool Lanyard Matters More Than You Think.
If you’ve ever worked at height – whether you’re climbing trees, doing rope access work, or tackling serious outdoor ...
Gear review: Reecoil Deploy Trauma Kit
I’ve been running with the Deploy Trauma Kit on ropes for a couple of months now and figured it was time for a gear r...
From the Panama to Fiji- A chat with Drew Bristow
Sherie: Hi Drew, Thanks so much for fitting me into your busy schedule; I really appreciate it! Let’s get started ...
Ultimate Hot Weather Gear for Arborists: The Audax 1500 & Arbortec Vented Chainsaw Trousers
Arborist work in summer heat is tough - staying safe, cool, and hydrated is essential. The Arbortec Vented Chainsaw ...
Aerial Rescue Training: Building Skills That Save Lives with NW Line Training
Aerial Rescue Training: Building Skills That Save Lives
This blog spotlights a critical part of any at-height trainin...
Visual Climber Podcast. The REECOIL Origin Story
In the latest episode of the Visual Climber Podcast, host Simeon Balsam chats with Dan Dass, the founder of Reecoil, ...
Prototype Batwing™ Kit Bag in Action
Before any of our finished products ever reach our customers, the prototype versions iteration after iteration (yes, there are many 😅) are out with our product testers.
FIRE & RESCUE + REECOIL High Risk Chemical Fire Incident
A chemical fire in an industrial area was taking place which required an Emergency Hazardous Waste Response Team to be deployed.
The incident involved 8,800 Li-Ion Phosphate batteries and 5,000 Solar
