My husband ALWAYS carries a first aid kit and parachute rope. He packs ready for anything. In 2003 we went to Zion National Park with the kiddos. I was pregnant with MacKenzie. Dad, Jake and Zac all headed up a rock, while The Beauty Queen and I waited at a picnic table below. Here is a picture of what some of the formations in Zion National Park look like:
We were in an area where the rocks were smooth, like these above. Jake had just turned fourteen. At some point in this supervised adventure, Jake happened to look down and realize he was WAY up on the rock. He panicked and said to his brother and Dad, "You go ahead. Save yourself!"
From there it just perpetuated until Jake was belly down on the rock trembling in fear. The edge was more than 20 feet from him. My husband stayed Jake's side, while Zac bolted down the rock and hollered for me to "get Dad's backpack". Within a few minutes, Zac and the backpack arrived next to Jake and my husband tied parachute rope around Jake and lead him off the rock.
We still joke about that incident to this day.
Parachue cord has also come in handy while camping, my husband uses it for shoe laces and we use it to secure items while we are in Nature. The problem is Parachute cord can be bulky. It takes up space. It also just became a whole lot easier to take with you with
Rescue Bands.
My kiddos love how fashionable Rescue Bands are and my husband loves that while it may be stylish, it is also a great accessory for the adventurer. Rescue Bands are made with 550lb parachute cord. It translates to being a resource in an emergency situation by just unraveling the bracelet or keychain. The price of the
Rescue Band products range from $8.99 to $39.99.
The Divine Miss M wears the
Get Buttoned Rescue Bands above around her ankle. She's our li'l hippie chick and thinks it looks like a friendship band, just thicker. She loves the metal clasp.
My husband might be their biggest fan! He wears a green Rescue band on his wrist when we go out (he still carries his traditional parachute cord also).
The Beauty Queen has a multicolored one. Both The Beauty Queen's and my husbands have an adjustable slide so it goes on easily and adjusts to fit securely.
Our favorite item might be the Rescue Key Chain. When we hike sometimes we find ourselves still out at dusk. My husband attaches the Rescue Key Chain to his backpack, turns on the light, and we're able to follow him with ease. It has also come in handy in locating everyone when I ventured off the trail.
The light on the Rescue Key Chain has a feature to stay steady or to flash.
Just think of the possibilities for a Rescue Band
- Use as an emergency tow rope.
- Bracelet turned into a 10 foot rope is a great utility.
- A tourniquet is an exceptional use – use it tight or leave it loose.
- Trunk too full and remains ajar? Tie it down
- Got a boat? Secure to the dock or tie up a float.
Jake was thankful for Dad's paracord years ago. You just never know when it will be needed, but with Rescue Bands it's always within arm's reach.
Rescue Bands also sells paracord by the foot.
Get social with Rescue Bands on
Facebook!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.
Comments
Post a Comment