"I was issued the Blackhawk Special Ops medical backpack in the Army. http://www.blackhawk.com/product/Special-Ops-Medical-Back-Pack,875,1371.htm
The above pictured Voodoo bag looks identical to my blackhawk, only mine is in black."
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Tom Tucker replied to The Okie's discussion 250cc Motorcycles (Honda/Kawasaki/Hyosung) Decision making... in the group Motorcycles"The EFI on the Honda is a plus, but I agree with you on the looks of the Ninja. A young man at work just bought one of the Ninjas, and it's pretty sweet. But in the final cost/benefit analysis, if the convenience of the Honda…"
Tom Tucker replied to Justin Cook's discussion manlist qoutes to live by."My Grandfather used to say "I learned more from listnin' than I ever taught anybody by talkin'."
After two deployments, I say "Adventures suck when you're having them."
And finally, "I like my job because I…"
Tom Tucker commented on Tom Tucker's blog post The Ruck"Well, stay tuned for the torture test. I have seven months until my event, so I'll see if I can break it. Lol!
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Neill commented on Tom Tucker's blog post The Ruck"I like the look of it, its a little cheaper than the typical hiking backpack, but looks a hell of a lot tougher.
im tempted to buy one."
Tom Tucker commented on Tom Tucker's blog post The Ruck"Thanks, Carp! I hope that will be the case; I plan on beating the crap out of it, so we'll see how it holds up."
Tom Tucker replied to Mac Armstrong's discussion Post a Picture of Your Ride in the group Motorcycles"My '07 Dl 650 V-Strom. Sadly, I had to sell it in January - life got in the way."
Tom Tucker added a discussion to the group Wilderness medicine
Aid Bags
Okay, this is a subject that everyone has an opinion on; What is your choice for an aid bag? I'm not talking about what you put in it (volumes could be written about that.) I'm just interested in your choice of thing to carry your aid stuff. I'm really leaning toward the Voodoo Tactical Field Medical Backpack. I've heard good things about it and the price is right.…See More
Tom Tucker replied to A Barton's discussion Wilderness EMT in the group Wilderness medicine"Up in my neck of the woods, Remote Medical International offers some pretty high speed training. I haven't been yet, but the WEMT-B is on my list. http://www.remotemedical.com/wilderness-medicine-training/Wilderness-EMT-WEMT
If you already have…"
Tom Tucker replied to Brian S's discussion New Member"Yeah, two deployments. I spent a bit of time in Dubai on leave on my way to Sydney, but most of it was carrying a gun. Too bad, because the area was fascinating. By the by, I didn't meet a UK troop I didn't like. ;-)"
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Starbucks Versimo...unscientific number crunching
Posted on November 27, 2012 at 1:57am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Yesterday I had a Starbucks latte made with the company’s Versimo pod system during a demo in a store. And I got to thinking about whether or not it was a better deal economically to use the pod system versus buying my drinks in the Starbucks store.
The prices for the machine and the pods are as follows:
(All product prices via Starbucks.com)
Verismo Machine - $199.00
Latte Pods (8 servings each espresso and milk) - $12.95
Milk Pods (12) - $12.95
Espresso and…
They'll be okay
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 10:03pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I have been around some Thanksgiving tables that adhere to the tradition of everyone saying what they are thankful for. I have been deployed twice, so naturally, “I’m thankful I’m not deployed” is an easy beg-off. It’s what folks expect to hear, and they get another chance to pull out their “Support the Troops” shtick before it disappears.
The reality of it is, at least for me, that the holidays were better when I was deployed. It was just another day; if you were in the…
Continue The Monolith of Pain
Posted on July 31, 2012 at 11:06pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I have to say this before I start. Any statements that I make with regard to a specific brand name of product are done solely to be of use to the AoM community. I won’t talk about it if I haven’t used it. Nobody pays me to use their stuff. If something works for me, I’ll tell you. Same goes for the negative. This concludes the disclaimer.
In an earlier post, I talked about the ruck I was going to use…
Continue The Ruck
Posted on July 31, 2012 at 2:02am 3 Comments 0 Likes
I've previously posted about the fact that I'm planning on participating in the Bataan Memorial Death March in 2013; in a nutshell, I'll be walking a marathon with a thirty-five pound ruck on my back. Right now I'd like to cover the pack itself; I'll cover what I'm carrying and how I train in another post.
ContinueI have to say this before I start. Any statements that I make with regard to…
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- At 6:01pm on December 21, 2009, Tom Tucker said…
- Thanks. Herb, the photo is of W.H. Harris; I took it from a photo of the Dodge City Peace Commission. In that photo is also Wyatt Earp and Luke Short. Back in my misspent youth in the entertainment industry doing stunts at a wild west theme park in Scottsdale, AZ my friend found the photo on a postcard and brought it to my attention. The resemblance between Harris and me was remarkable, and a little creepy around the edges, so I kind of adopted Mr Harris' image. Sorry for the long story, but I like telling it.
- At 2:08pm on December 21, 2009,
thehuhman said… - Welcome to the AoM Forum, Tom!
- At 6:41am on December 21, 2009,
Michael J. Austin said… - Hello and welcome to the site Tom !!!!
- At 1:22am on December 21, 2009,
Raj said… - Welcome to the AoM Community!!
- At 12:03am on December 21, 2009,
Herb Munson said… - Hi there Tom. Welcome to AoM. Love your pic. Also, thought I'd give you a friendly invite to check out my new group The Great Debate. It's the one with the colorful galaxy picture. It's also the most active group on AoM at the moment. In any case, great to have you aboard.
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JonEdanger replied to Herb Munson's discussion The Primacy and Existence of God in the group The Great Debate"The latter is a great example of the former."
Samuel replied to Liam's discussion Moving towards my first muscle up"I can ask why you want to be able to do high reps of pull-ups? If your trying to build strength you might be better to try doing "L-sit" pull ups where you hold your legs horizontal and do pull ups that way. It makes them much harder!
(Of…"
Samuel replied to Liam's discussion Moving towards my first muscle up"I have a set of bodylastics (http://www.bodylastics.com/) I use at home which are excellent, but when I was at the gym I just used whatever ones they had lying around.
I just found that with the negative I wasn't actually working the transition…"
Jacob Salber replied to Chris Hamm's discussion Who Wears a Watch Anymore?"I have worn a watch for so long now that its neither part of my dress or a mere time keeper, it is a part of ME. I feel very odd if I dont have the old Timex strapped on. Plus, Its easier just to glance down and check the time instead of having…"
Joseph Dean Phillips replied to Joseph Dean Phillips's discussion New Poems"Here is a poem that I found a little while ago, very fitting for Father's day. It was written by someone that I know quite well.
The Working FatherBy Bjorn Faknam
He wakes afresh each new morn,With body clean and hair short shorn.Then goes to…"
Joseph Dean Phillips posted a discussionNew Poems
A Poem by some one that I knowTake nothing lightlyBy Bjorn FaknamTake nothing lightly. No vain promise give. Hold your honor tightly, In the one life we live.Do not throw trust away, Whether in you or from you. Live up to it today, In everything you do.Look with respect. Follow honor to the letter. Use the courtesy you expect. Nay, treat them better.No matter what gifts you were given, You are never above yourself. By whatever cause you are driven, Put yourself on the back shelf.Those around…See More
Joseph Dean Phillips commented on Anas Kababo's group The Poetry Club"Here is a poem that I found a little while ago, very fitting for Father's day. It was written by someone that I know quite well.
The Working FatherBy Bjorn Faknam
He wakes afresh each new morn,With body clean and hair short shorn.Then goes to…"
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