REVIEW – Platatac FD Pack

ITEM: FD Pack

MANUFACTURER: Platatac Australia

DESCRIPTION:

A small, lightweight top-loading daypack that is intended to perform double duty for work and play.

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REVIEW – BabyBjorn Miracle Baby Carrier

ITEM: Miracle Baby Carrier

MANUFACTURER: BabyBjorn

DESCRIPTION:

An ergonomic and safe method of carrying a young child (infant to toddler) up against the chest, allowing hands-free to complete other tasks.

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INDUSTRY NEWS – ATS

I’ve been a wee bit naughty everyone.

ATS has some fantastic news to share about their Cobra Packs, but I’ve been too lazy to get it posted up.

I shall put myself in the pain machine to make up for it.

 

They boys at ATS have some great news about the further development of their Cobra Assault pack.

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REVIEW – Mystery Ranch Overload Alpha

ITEM: Overload Alpha

MANUFACTURER: Mystery Ranch

DESCRIPTION:

A specialist patrol pack of 54L, but possesses an expandable cargo area between the frame and rucksack that is designed to carry awkward objects, such as mortar tubes, ammunition boxes and long rifles.

The unique design of this pack allows it to be used in two modes: a conventionally configured top-loading patrol pack, and expanded out to a cargo carrying mode.

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REVIEW – Mystery Ranch Spartan Assault Pack

ITEM: Spartan Assault Pack

MANUFACTURER: Mystery Ranch

DESCRIPTION:

The smallest assault pack in the Mystery Ranch line-up. The Spartan is designed for small, confined spaces and being able to easily access the interior of the pack.

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REVIEW – Crossfire DG-6 AUSNICE

ITEM: DG-6 AUSNICE Infantry Pack

MANUFACTURER: Crossfire Australia

DESCRIPTION:

An 85 litre, general purpose combat pack with external pockets using the NICE Frame.

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REVIEW – Oneiros Valley Load Lifter Panel

ITEM: Load Lifter Panel

MANUFACTURER: Oneiros Valley

DESCRIPTION:

An after-market accessory for the Mystery Ranch NICE frame, to better allow more adjustability of load lifting straps attached to the shoulder harness to be lifted from one to six inches. It’s like lengthening the frame, but without extending or increasing the ride height of the frame itself.

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INDUSTRY NEWS – ATS

My friends at ATS have some news about the new version of their Cobra 1-Day pack they wanted to share.

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REVIEW – Wilderness Equipment Bushranger

ITEM:    Bush Ranger Daypack

MANUFACTURER: Wilderness Equipment

DESCRIPTION:

A simple, no-frills 43L top loading daypack, made of 1000 Denier cordura.

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REVIEW – Source Commander 5L

ITEM:   Commander 5L Hydration Pack

MANUFACTURER:         Source Tactical

DESCRIPTION:

A small combination hydration pack with inbuilt facility to carry 3 litres of water in a bladder, and 5 litres of cargo capacity. This is the little brother to the Assault 10L reviewed previously.

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