When I used to climb, I trusted each rope, figure 8, harness, caribienner, etc. with my life. While firefighting I trusted my airpack, mask and turnout gear with my life, as well as my brother firefighters.
All the grear I have in my emergency kits I trust with my life or it would not be there.
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Our most important survival tool is our brain, and for many, that tool is way underused! SBRaider
Head Cat Herder