INDUSTRY NEWS – Military Gear Grand Opening

A staunch supporter of Fire Support Base and this very site, Military Gear has made the big step of opening their own retail shop in Brisbane to the surely excited public.

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REVIEW – Wild Things Lowloft Jacket

ITEM: Low Loft Jacket

MANUFACTURER: Wild Things

DESCRIPTION:

A lower loft, quilted parka intended as a warmth layer in a suite of cold weather clothing.

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Great Southern Land Or Team Loco on the Overland Track – Tasmania, Sept 2005

SITUATION:

Being newly single again in 2005, a group of my mates decided we would do the ultimate boys trip and brave the wilds of Tasmania.

Well, eight months of planning and training have finally paid off.

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REVIEW – Crossfire DG-6

PRODUCT:      DG-6 Pack

MANUFACTURER:      Crossfire Pty Ltd

DESCRIPTION:
An external frame, large patrol pack with external pockets and a veritable tonne of features.

This item is the Australian company Crossfire’s entry into the non-modular long range or general purpose tactical backpack market. Capacity is listed at 85L (um, 5187 cubic inches).

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