PMCI - October 2014
Slightly later than planned due to operational commitments, the second issue of PMCI is now available. Steve Barret writes about his 1st-hand experience of the Taliban's attack on his compound in Kabul, while Columbia-based security expert, Ban Hockman, points out some of the dangers faced while travelling in unknown locations. There's loads of reviews on everything from footwear to computers and we get to Meet the Manufacturer, Snugpack. As always, PMCI is FREE to the reader. We hope you enjoy this issue - wherever you are in the World!
Slightly later than planned due to operational commitments, the second issue of PMCI is now available.
Steve Barret writes about his 1st-hand experience of the Taliban's attack on his compound in Kabul, while Columbia-based security expert, Ban Hockman, points out some of the dangers faced while travelling in unknown locations.
There's loads of reviews on everything from footwear to computers and we get to Meet the Manufacturer, Snugpack.
As always, PMCI is FREE to the reader.
We hope you enjoy this issue - wherever you are in the World!
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Soloman Speed Cross<br />
Ihave had these Cross Trainers for a couple of years now<br />
and they have never let me down. I was a bit sceptical<br />
at first about the difference between them and using a<br />
shoe for the specific task that I was doing and going for<br />
a cross shoe.<br />
At first glance they look like any other trainer out<br />
there but you quickly spot the differences, like the tread<br />
which you can see it is good for not collecting a lot of<br />
mud in damp conditions and making the shoe heavy underfoot.<br />
The lacing system is pretty unique to Salomon,<br />
it’s a good tight fit and a lot easier to undo and put on - so<br />
it’s a thumbs up for the lacing system as well.<br />
The makeup of the materials of the shoe have not been spared<br />
either. It’s lightweight and if you do end up running in a damp environment<br />
then yes, they do let a lot of water<br />
in and your feet get wet - but they also dry<br />
out very fast.<br />
I have a wide foot and a high instep and<br />
the Speed Cross 3 takes both of these problems<br />
in its stride (no pun intended) and you<br />
get the full support that you would expect<br />
from a fuller shoe.<br />
If you like to do a lot of outdoor challenges<br />
and you work in hostile environments,<br />
then you will not go wrong with this type of<br />
shoe. They last a long time and are worth the<br />
investment. One downside though, is if you<br />
have a heavy foot and are prone to wearing<br />
the tread down on shoes, then you will go<br />
through a few pairs.<br />
Salomon are constantly making improvements<br />
to the shoe so watch this space for the<br />
military versions coming out.<br />
Pelican Case 1510 LOC<br />
I<br />
f you are looking for a case that will last you years<br />
then look no further the PeliCase. It is the number<br />
one case in the world and 1510 LOC makes for<br />
a good cabin case. I’ve used this now on a few<br />
flights and never had a problem with getting it<br />
in the overhead lockers on the plane.<br />
The case its self is made to the highest standards,<br />
as you would expect from Peli and from<br />
the outside it looks no different from many of<br />
the other cases they make (apart from having a<br />
handle for easy walks around some of the ever<br />
growing size airports out there). The case is<br />
made from strong polymer and has two securing buckles<br />
for keeping it shut - they can be a bit hard to lock but that<br />
says the case is air tight.<br />
The difference with this case is on the inside; it has<br />
handy compartments for all your kit - in the lid you have<br />
two compartments, one large which will hold up to a 15<br />
inch laptop and the other is for your power cable and it all<br />
fits nice and neat.<br />
The other side is the deep-sided. There is one large<br />
compartment and this can be used for clothes and a few<br />
larger things like camera and chargers. You can fit a wash<br />
kit and one change of clothes in there and a pair of shoes<br />
but that’s it. Well, it is a cabin case.<br />
Wrapped up in the same strong shock proof rubber lining<br />
and once closed its going to take a lot for anything to get<br />
damaged inside. It’s airtight and waterproof so if like me you<br />
have around $3000 worth of kit in your case, you be assured<br />
it is safe and sound which, for around $200 is well worth it.