Observer System - full configuration
The Observer System is a wearable suite of tools and devices used for collecting and sharing information in the field. It is built around a small sling bag and weighs less than 15 pounds. It is designed to be used during disasters and conflicts where support and infrastructure are impaired or non-existent.
Key Design Points
- Support a solo operator in collecting information in austere environs
- Enable a high degree of self-sufficiency in water, power, comms
- Intended to be used on-the-go, driving, walking, riding
- Carry-on commercial airlines and through international customs
- No export-controlled items that inhibit working with foreign nationals
- Technical appearance but not overtly militaristic
- Double or triple redundancy of mission critical functions
- Best quality and durability available on the commercial market
General Capabilities
- Collect GPS fixes, imagery, video, audio recording, and text reports
- Send and receive messages via Iridium satellite network
- Collect information from laptops, phones, PCs, cameras, and more
- Harvest, generate, store and share power
- Collect and treat water for drinking
- Work with other people to collect and share information
- Collect technical environmental information
- Make observations from distance or at night
- Work around physical environmental problems
- Signal for rescue, provide lifesaving aid
- Operate outside in harsh conditions for long durations
- Provide emergency first aid or humanitarian health assistance
System Module Breakdown
Observer Base System (A) - The minimal foundation of the observer system. Provides basic core capabilities of communications, hydration, and power.
- Observer Sling Bag
- Solar Panel
- Power pack
- Iridium Messenger
- UV sterilizing water bottle
- Solar LED ball cap
- Power cables
- Water filter w/ bladder and chem tablets
Power Management Module (B) - Extensive set of adapters, cables, chargers, and power packs to harvest, store, and share power from many sources.
- Wall outlet splitter
- Outlet Y cable
- International adapters
- Thin outlet adapters
- USB data blocking fast charger
- USB squid cable
- Adapters for phones, laptops, devices
- USB car charger
- USB multi cable
- USB/AA/AAA/18650/CR123 charger
- Power pack fast charge adapters
- Water-proof sack & case
Observer Core Module (C) - Collection of sensors, devices, and tools for collecting and sharing information, in a variety of circumstances.
Data Operations
- 1TB USB thumbdrive
- Wifi-sharable USB thumbdrive
- HW write-protectable USB thumbdrive
- Multi-card USB reader
- SD, and other storage cards
- Thermal optic attachment
- Video/photo sunglasses
- 10x monocular phone attachment
- IR illuminated night vision monocular
- Android windmeter
- Flashlight
- Global compass
- GPS wrist watch
- Waterproof 8.5"x11" case and pen
- GoTenna pair
- SIM adapters
- USB SDR
- USB keylogger
- Android phone w/ apps
- Recording/scanning pen and notepad
- Water and RF shielding bags
- USB OTG cable
- USB hub
- USB cables and adapters
- Powered USB OTG Y cable adapter
- Extra DualSIM phone
- Pen and notepad
Medic Module (D) - Slightly more than bare minimal set of medic tools to cover common field injuries and illness as well as basic combat trauma. Can assist in humanitarian medical work in a pinch.
- DARK Trauma kit
- Trauma Tips Card
- SWAT-T tourniquet
- Mini medic shears
- Rubber band
- Safety pins
- Security tags
- medic patch
- zippered pouch
- CPR faceshield
- surgical mask
- extra latex gloves
- sharpie
- tongue depressor
- minor wound kit
- common medicine pack
- topical lidocaine patches
Extract Module (E) - Third Block Gears Survival Signal Rescue kit which are essential tools for signaling for rescue, marking, and surviving while awaiting evac.
- SSR Panel
- ACR 406mhz GPS PLB
- Signal mirror
- Signal whistle
- Fire starter kit
- 3" chem light sticks
- IR strobe
- 1L ziplock bag
- water treatment tablets
- 25' 400lb kevlar cord
- hand warmers
- 12' flagging ribbon
- IR reflective strip
- weatherproof manual
Sustainment Module (F) - collection of compact, essential snivel gear for operating in austere third world environments and maintaining hygiene and comfort.
- electrolyte pack
- sun block / bug spray
- tissue paper
- ibuprofen
- lip balm
- breath mints
- hand wipes
- unlubricated condom
- sealing bandages/blister covers
- bandana
- hand warmer
- water proof bags
Toolkit Module (G) - A collection of tools for working with electronics, solving physical world problems, and other creative uses.
- super glue
- duct tape
- seat belt cutter
- titanium pry bar
- paracord bracelet
- handcuff shim
- smoke mask
- mini hack saw blade
- 60' kevlar cord
- 60' dyneema 7/64"
- mini carabiner
- mini lighter
- tape measure
- multi-tool
- electronics toolset
- mini scissors
- wood screws
- metal case
- waterproof bag
Full System $16,995
(+tax & shipping)
2Day Training $3,495
GoBag Kit $3,449
(Base, Medic, & Extract)