Video by Cpl. Clayton Filipowicz | Defense Media Activity - Marines | 05.19.2014
Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion test out the PowerWalk, just one exhibit of energy saving gear at Camp Pendleton's ExFOB14. The PowerWalk harnesses energy as the user walks, charging batteries and other devices. The PowerWalk may look like a brace, but reviews showed it actually made walking less of a chore while not restricting movement. Marines tested the gear and offered......
Video by Cpl. Ally Beiswanger | Defense Media Activity - Marines | 05.18.2014
Cpl. Ally Beiswanger travels to Camp Pendleton, California to experience ExFOB'14, an event to showcase the Corps' newest ideas for commercial energy harvesting technologies and government systems. The goal of the gear is to decrease battlefield fuel and water requirements. The Electricity-Generating Backpack, by Lightning Packs, LLC, provides wearable renewable electricity and replaces......
Video by Cpl. Clayton Filipowicz | Defense Media Activity - Marines | 05.15.2014
Marines aboard Camp Pendleton, California tested energy saving gear during ExFOB'14. The Marines put the advanced gear through the gauntlet, undergoing rugged tests and demonstrations. Marines were able to offer their critiques on the gear, which developers will use to further improve their technology. One thing everyone can agree on? It's a step in the right direction. Video by: Cpl.......
Video by Cpl. Clayton Filipowicz | Defense Media Activity - Marines | 05.15.2014
Experimental Forward Operating Base (ExFOB14) aboard Camp Pendleton was used to test energy efficient gear with Marines. Available in high definition. 5:22 Cpl Mohamed Yusuf, Field Operator, 1st Marine Regiment 6:44 GySgt. Nelson Martinez, Training Cheif, I MEF Command 8:53 Katie Hantson, Renewable Energy Analyst, ExFOB Lead...
Video by Cpl. Clayton Filipowicz | Defense Media Activity - Marines | 05.15.2014
Marines test out energy saving gear at Camp Pendleton's ExFOB14. Includes soundbites from Katie G. Hantson, Renewable Energy Analyst, ExFOB Lead (at 8:53) and Maj. Tony McNair, Requirements and Technology Analyst, HQMC Expeditionary Energy Office (at 15:48)....
Video by Lance Cpl. Clayton Filipowicz | Defense Media Activity - Marines | 05.14.2014
Marines aboard Camp Pendleton, California participate in the Experimental Forward Operating Base (ExFOB) May 14, 2014. Marines were able to test energy efficient gear and offer their feedback to developers....
Video by Sgt. Ally Beiswanger | Communication Directorate | 05.14.2014
Marines aboard Camp Pendleton, California test out gear at ExFOB'14, May 14, 2014. The demonstration focused on tactical energy harvesting systems designed to capture kinetic energy from Marines on patrol and waste heart from generators....