Kit – Using It, Fighting Order
Fighting Order (aka Second Line).
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The previous two articles in this series speaking of the general over-arching concepts (seen HERE) and our Third Line, or Marching Order (seen HERE). Now, let us continue the saga to discuss the Second Line or Fighting/Patrol Order.
Posted in Gear, Military, Packs & Webbing by 22F with 2 comments.
A Group Shot or…. I emptied my shed!
A challenge was set awhile back by someone who didn’t believe me when I said I have “a few packs”.
This is after doing a decent cull of the herd last year too.
So what do we have here?
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*Ahem*
21x packs of various types/sizes
1x satchel (HRO)
3x sets of chest webbing (I know there’s another set of belt webbing somewhere in the shed)
2x plate carriers
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Can anyone pick what I’ve got in the line-up?
Posted in Blog, Gear by 22F with 3 comments.
REVIEW – Crossfire GP Jacket
ITEM: General Purpose Jacket
MANUFACTURER: Crossfire Australia
DESCRIPTION:
A modern general purpose smock/jacket based on the venerable M-65 design.
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Posted in Civilian, Clothing & Footwear, Crossfire, Military, Wet Weather by 22F with 1 comment.
Sneak Peek – AttackPAK
We’ve spoken of our friends at AttackPAK previously.
We met them a couple of years ago at SHOT Show, and they’ve done us a huge favour by sending a Defender Sustainment pack for evaluation and review.
Posted in Blog, Civilian, Long Range, Military, Specialist by 22F with no comments yet.
Christmas Wishes – 2020
It’s been a pretty rough year for many.
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After losing a dream role in April due to the pandemic, I’ve been unemployed for most of it, living in my parents place.
I can only hope that 2021 brings positive change to all of you.
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Despite the negativity of the year, it’s been an excellent chance to appreciate what I do have:
Posted in Blog by 22F with 1 comment.
Social Credit Score = 0
Team,
A data point for us all.
I’ve just copped a 24hr ban for breaching Farcebook “community standards”.
(more…)
Posted in Blog, Civilian, Uncategorized by 22F with 3 comments.
REVIEW – Mystery Ranch Scapegoat 35
ITEM: Scapegoat 35
MANUFACTURER: Mystery Ranch
DESCRIPTION:
A low profile, hunting pack for use in close and tight terrain.
Posted in Civilian, Mystery Ranch, Packs & Webbing, Short Trip, Specialist by 22F with 2 comments.
REVIEW – High Range Outdoors MR40
ITEM: MR (Mid-Range) 40 pack
MANUFACTURER: High Range Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:
Modular 40L pack that can be used for day trips or lightweight, multi-day journeys.
Posted in Civilian, High Range Outdoors, Military, Short Trip, Specialist by 22F with no comments yet.
REVIEW – Crossfire DG-3A (New Generation)
ITEM: DG-3A New Generation
MANUFACTURER: Crossfire Australia
DESCRIPTION:
A 55L polymer-framed patrol pack intended to replace the ALICE pack.
Posted in Crossfire, Military, Overnight, Short Trip by 22F with 4 comments.
REVIEW – Mystery Ranch SATL
ITEM: SATL Assault Ruck
MANUFACTURER: Mystery Ranch
DESCRIPTION:
An internal frame, top loading general purpose rucksack of 56L capacity.
Posted in Military, Mystery Ranch, Overnight, Packs & Webbing, Short Trip by 22F with 2 comments.