Sneak Peak: Camelbak Rubicon
Thanks to our friends at Military Gear – Enoggera, we were able to briefly examine the Camelbak Rubicon.
Posted in Military, Military Gear, Packs & Webbing by 22F with 3 comments.
REVIEW – Mystery Ranch BASE Frame
ITEM: BASE (Body Armour Support Equipment) Frame
MANUFACTURER: Mystery Ranch
DESCRIPTION:
An accessory for combat body armour that adds comfort and safety by converting a shoulder load into a hip load, thereby increasing comfort and safety of the wearer. 
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Posted in Military, Military Gear, Miscellaneous Equipment, Mystery Ranch by 22F with 2 comments.
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.
Posted in Military, Military Gear, Mystery Ranch, Packs & Webbing, Specialist by 22F with 2 comments.
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.
Posted in Civilian, Military, Military Gear, Packs & Webbing, Short Trip by 22F with 6 comments.
REVIEW – Thermarest Prolite 3 in Coyote/Foliage
ITEM: Military Prolite 3 sleeping mat in coyote/foliage
MANUFACTURER: Thermarest
DESCRIPTION: A lightweight, self inflating sleeping mat designed for a paramilitary end-user.
Posted in Crossfire, Military, Military Gear, Overnight, Sleeping & Shelter by 22F with no comments yet.
REVIEW – Source Assault 10 Hydration Pack
ITEM: Assault 10L Hydration Pack
MANUFACTURER: Source Tactical
DESCRIPTION: A small assault combination assault pack with inbuilt facility to carry a 3L water bladder and 10L of cargo capacity.
Posted in Civilian, Crossfire, Military, Military Gear, Packs & Webbing, Short Trip by 22F with 10 comments.
REVIEW – Vertx Multicam Smock
ITEM: Multicam Smock
MANUFACTURER: Vertx
DESCRIPTION:
A next generation offering of the classic combat smock.
The traditional combat smock made of a cotton or NYCO blend of material, is intended to be a windproof (but not waterproof) garment to allow some protection from colder conditions yet allow breathability during high activity periods.
This iteration of a combat smock from Vertx is not only windproof, but waterproof as well, due to it’s highly technical material that stops water droplets on the external surface, yet allows water vapour to pass through to prevent the wearer being struck by hypothermia.
Posted in Clothing & Footwear, Military, Military Gear, Wet Weather by 22F with 6 comments.
REVIEW – First Spear Exigent Circumstances Pack
ITEM: Exigent Circumstances Pack
MANUFACTURER: First Spear
DESCRIPTION:
New kid on the block, this is First Spear’s offering of an Assault Pack that can be worn attached to combat body armour, or stand-alone with shoulder straps.
Posted in Military, Military Gear, Packs & Webbing, Short Trip by 22F with no comments yet.
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.
Posted in Blog, Military Gear by 22F with 3 comments.
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.
Posted in Clothing & Footwear, Military, Military Gear by 22F with no comments yet.