CRYPSIS IFF: A neat little idea for the simulators out there!
Every once in a while I get my hands on some pretty cool products. There are a wide variety of uses for the Crypsis IFF (Identify Friend/Foe) but the main one is for use in war sports like Paintball and Airsoft. Anyone who plays these games has suffered the unfortunate fate of being shot by their own team members at some point, especially in low light. As you’ve probably already experienced this, you should probably get one of these.
The IFF patch is quite simple, its basically just a little pocket. It has velcro on the back for attachment to a wide variety of garments and has a simple see through slip pocket on the front for holding 1.5″ glow sticks. You could put one glow stick in there, or maybe a couple. I found it interesting to make different patterns with glow sticks, this could help you identify your medic, commander or heavy gunner in a low light situation as well.
While using this I came up with another interesting concept. We all love to take our kids camping, but if they are as adventurous as we are they will likely sneak off at some point just a little too far away. Well what if you gave them the free reign to wander into nature on their own but with an IFF attached. This way even at a distance they will still be in eyesight. I imagine in some interesting situation, this could be a lifesaver.
The only differences I would like to see here is a possible accessory of a molle mount, or an elastic arm band so that this coule be worn even if you don’t have any free velcro to use. Aside from that, the pocket is a little hard to get into, but in reality, you put the glow stick in there and you forget about it.
Crypsis also stocks a full range of colours and they are only a couple of bucks each. Not too much money to spend to save yourself from the unfortunate demise that come from paintball or airsoft in the dark. Info and pricing is here.
Category: Soft Goods
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