Client Challenge:
The U.S. Army’s Expeditionary Warrior Experiment (AEWE) and Battle Labs identified critical hydration and water storage transport limitations affecting forward operating units. Traditional containers were bulky, prone to damage, and created significant logistical challenges in expeditionary environments.
My Approach:
I led the development of the revolutionary 2.5 Gallon Refuel Reservoir through:
- Field-Informed Design: Collaborated directly with combat veterans and active-duty personnel to identify specific pain points in existing hydration and fuel transport systems.
- Material Innovation: Engineered a proprietary self-sealing reservoir while remaining lightweight and collapsible when empty.
- Multi-Functionality: Designed the system to safely transport both potable water and fluids.
- Extreme Environment Testing: Worked alongside AEWE to conduct rigorous field testing across multiple environments, iteratively improving the design.
Results:
The 2.5 Gallon Refuel Reservoir achieved remarkable outcomes during AEWE field trials, demonstrating 87% weight reduction compared to traditional containers while increasing durability. The system allowed soldiers to carry 40% more water or fuel with the same load capacity, and its collapsible design reduced transport volume by 75% when empty. Following successful field implementation, the technology was approved for wider deployment, significantly enhancing tactical mobility and sustainment capabilities for expeditionary units.
