PMCI - October 2014

Soloman Speed Cross
Ihave had these Cross Trainers for a couple of years now
and they have never let me down. I was a bit sceptical
at first about the difference between them and using a
shoe for the specific task that I was doing and going for
a cross shoe.
At first glance they look like any other trainer out
there but you quickly spot the differences, like the tread
which you can see it is good for not collecting a lot of
mud in damp conditions and making the shoe heavy underfoot.
The lacing system is pretty unique to Salomon,
it’s a good tight fit and a lot easier to undo and put on - so
it’s a thumbs up for the lacing system as well.
The makeup of the materials of the shoe have not been spared
either. It’s lightweight and if you do end up running in a damp environment
then yes, they do let a lot of water
in and your feet get wet - but they also dry
out very fast.
I have a wide foot and a high instep and
the Speed Cross 3 takes both of these problems
in its stride (no pun intended) and you
get the full support that you would expect
from a fuller shoe.
If you like to do a lot of outdoor challenges
and you work in hostile environments,
then you will not go wrong with this type of
shoe. They last a long time and are worth the
investment. One downside though, is if you
have a heavy foot and are prone to wearing
the tread down on shoes, then you will go
through a few pairs.
Salomon are constantly making improvements
to the shoe so watch this space for the
military versions coming out.
Pelican Case 1510 LOC
I
f you are looking for a case that will last you years
then look no further the PeliCase. It is the number
one case in the world and 1510 LOC makes for
a good cabin case. I’ve used this now on a few
flights and never had a problem with getting it
in the overhead lockers on the plane.
The case its self is made to the highest standards,
as you would expect from Peli and from
the outside it looks no different from many of
the other cases they make (apart from having a
handle for easy walks around some of the ever
growing size airports out there). The case is
made from strong polymer and has two securing buckles
for keeping it shut - they can be a bit hard to lock but that
says the case is air tight.
The difference with this case is on the inside; it has
handy compartments for all your kit - in the lid you have
two compartments, one large which will hold up to a 15
inch laptop and the other is for your power cable and it all
fits nice and neat.
The other side is the deep-sided. There is one large
compartment and this can be used for clothes and a few
larger things like camera and chargers. You can fit a wash
kit and one change of clothes in there and a pair of shoes
but that’s it. Well, it is a cabin case.
Wrapped up in the same strong shock proof rubber lining
and once closed its going to take a lot for anything to get
damaged inside. It’s airtight and waterproof so if like me you
have around $3000 worth of kit in your case, you be assured
it is safe and sound which, for around $200 is well worth it.