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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Random News!

As I’ve been alluding to for some time, I’m very pleased to announce that Packs and Beyond now has a contributing reviewer.

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Seasons Greetings – 2013

Yes, it’s that time again.

Let me take this opportunity to wish all of you Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and peace and goodwill to all.

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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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Packs and Beyond is having a Garage Sale!

As the title suggests, I have waaaaaay too much crap piling up in my man-cave. Let my excess fill your deficiency of high end kit! Something for everyone!

Help me pay some bills, buy Christmas presents so my family will love me again and fund the setting up of a new rifle.

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REVIEW – Oneiros Valley MEAN Pad

ITEM: MEAN Pad

MANUFACTURER: Oneiros Valley

DESCRIPTION: A lightweight NICE frame accessory that allows a wearer to better configure the lumbar pad on the Mystery Ranch NICE frame in order to adapt comfort levels and suitability for other worn equipment.

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A Belated Two Year Anniversary!

You may, or may not be aware that it’s been pretty busy for me here in the last few months.

The most amazing arrival of a child into the family has been keeping me pretty busy – so busy that I missed the second anniversary for Packs and Beyond.

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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 – SealLine ILBE Sack 56L Assault Pack Liner

ITEM: ILBE Sack 56L Assault Pack Liner

MANUFACTURER: SealLiner

DESCRIPTION:

A heavy duty dry bag made of to keep clothing and equipment dry.

Apparently these pack liners are on issue to the US Marines, since they spend a great deal of time crossing surf zones.

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