The Stig
09-21-2012, 01:34 AM
Endom USA makes their Dragster Strap Kit (http://prostores2.carrierzone.com/servlet/emdomusa/Detail?no=72) for emergency hauling of incapacitated or large mammal type people. Fact of the matter is some of us can't fireman carry another human for a number of reasons. The strap can be used as a field expedient method to drag someone and make leverage your friend. It can be used for other lifting/dragging/hauling applications also.
Here is what Endom says about it:
Overview: Emdom-MM Dragster Strap is an ultra compact emergency drag / utility strap system (1,995 lbs static load limitation) designed by Emdom USA and MM from www.militarymorons.com. Its primary use is to assist in (hand-free) dragging a wounded or immobile person away from immediate danger when used in conjunction with a rigger belt and two carabineers / snap links (not included). Other uses include hauling up / securing a load, assisting a person to overcome / descend from a wall / slope, or functioning as a handy webbing / buddy link. The system is multifunctional, yet compact enough to be carried by anyone, and can be deployed instantly without complications.
http://www.emdomusa.com/images/drag-strap/D1.JPG
I thought this was rather cool and was "this close" to ordering a couple. I thought this might be a good addition to a car kit along with general use on my gear. While I have no illusions of dragging downed buddies off the battlefield I do see this as useful for a smaller gal to haul an larger injured fella. Or to get better leverage if the footing is not secure/slippery or you simply can't get a good angle on something you need to move.
It then dawned on me that I have the stuff laying around to mimic such a kit.
I took a Tactical Tailor compass pouch and added a ratcheting strap like you use to secure cargo on your car carrier. I had a real-deal carabiner laying around and for good measure I added a length of 550 paracord.
Blamo....expedient causality drag kit.
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee427/ltlabner/2012-09-20_20-18-17_17_zps3b087253.jpg
Now the cargo strap is only rated to around 100lbs which is clearly not enough. But for the short term it will make do. Next time I go to Lowes/Wall-Mart I'll pick up a heavier duty one.
Here is what Endom says about it:
Overview: Emdom-MM Dragster Strap is an ultra compact emergency drag / utility strap system (1,995 lbs static load limitation) designed by Emdom USA and MM from www.militarymorons.com. Its primary use is to assist in (hand-free) dragging a wounded or immobile person away from immediate danger when used in conjunction with a rigger belt and two carabineers / snap links (not included). Other uses include hauling up / securing a load, assisting a person to overcome / descend from a wall / slope, or functioning as a handy webbing / buddy link. The system is multifunctional, yet compact enough to be carried by anyone, and can be deployed instantly without complications.
http://www.emdomusa.com/images/drag-strap/D1.JPG
I thought this was rather cool and was "this close" to ordering a couple. I thought this might be a good addition to a car kit along with general use on my gear. While I have no illusions of dragging downed buddies off the battlefield I do see this as useful for a smaller gal to haul an larger injured fella. Or to get better leverage if the footing is not secure/slippery or you simply can't get a good angle on something you need to move.
It then dawned on me that I have the stuff laying around to mimic such a kit.
I took a Tactical Tailor compass pouch and added a ratcheting strap like you use to secure cargo on your car carrier. I had a real-deal carabiner laying around and for good measure I added a length of 550 paracord.
Blamo....expedient causality drag kit.
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee427/ltlabner/2012-09-20_20-18-17_17_zps3b087253.jpg
Now the cargo strap is only rated to around 100lbs which is clearly not enough. But for the short term it will make do. Next time I go to Lowes/Wall-Mart I'll pick up a heavier duty one.