REVIEW – SORD LIGHT FIELD ANORAK
ITEM: Light Field Anorak
MANUFACTURER: SORD Australia
DESCRIPTION:
As the name implies, this is an anorak. It’s designed to be a mid or outer layer for wear during cold conditions in static locations.
REVIEW NOTES:
This garment has been graciously supplied by SORD.
I have received no financial compensation for the review of this item. I have done the review (like many with supplied equipment) with the proviso that I will be painfully honest in my assessment of this item.
The Light Field Anorak has had limited field testing due to real life getting in the way.
Posted in Clothing & Footwear, Military, SORD Australia by 22F with no comments yet.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Social Media Shenanigans
Team,
It’s been brought to my attention that persons unknown have created a Facebook page making statements about an Australian military equipment supplier.
The Australian company in question is Platatac.
I would like to highlight the facts as they stand at this point:
a. I have absolutely no involvement with this page, or it’s organizers to the best of my knowledge.
b. This Facebook page has used some of my photos without permission.
c. I do not agree with how the issues on this Facebook page is raised.
Whilst I have had issues with Platatac and some of their business practices, and even had some negative interactions with their personnel in the past, I do not feel a Facebook page conducted according to this concept is the most conducive method to air grievances. Hence I cannot condone, or agree with this Facebook page.
Thank you for your time and patience.
Posted in Blog by 22F with no comments yet.
REVIEW – Mystery Ranch ASAP
ITEM: ASAP Pack
MANUFACTURER: Mystery Ranch
DESCRIPTION:
A tri-zip assault pack, for up to 1-day use. The harness system is designed to be attached to combat body armour should the need arise.
It could be described as a smaller and simpler version of the same company’s 3 Day Assault Pack.
Posted in Civilian, Military, Mystery Ranch, Short Trip, Specialist by 22F with 5 comments.
INDUSTRY NEWS – Oneiros Valley
Our friends at Oneiros Valley have announced some great news. Their Load Lifting Panel, which I’ve reviewed previously (see HERE) is now moving to production. They also have just given me a sneak peek of a larger Lumbar Pad for those who find the lumbar cushion on the Mystery Ranch too small, or wish better comfort with combat armour.
There are plans afoot for me to review the new Lumbar Pad in the new future, so keep watching this space.
Oneiros Valley are now offering a chance to win your own LLP and Lumbar Pad.
It’s easy to enter, all you have to do is go to their Facebook page and “Like” them.
The link can be found here:
Oneiros Valley Facebook Giveaway Page
Posted in Uncategorized by 22F with no comments yet.
INDUSTRY NEWS – Spiderhole Military Gear Reviews
My wanderings across the interwebs has found another point of view from an Australian perspective.
The bloke behind Spiderhole Military Gear Reviews has far more experience of soldiering than I do, and somewhat similar views on equipment usage.
It’s great to see more Aussies getting their voices heard in the wilderness.
Check it out on:
http://www.spiderholegear.com/index.html
Posted in Blog, Military by 22F with no comments yet.
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.
Posted in Crossfire, Long Range, Military, Packs & Webbing by 22F with 12 comments.
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.
Posted in Civilian, Custom, Military, Packs & Webbing by 22F with 4 comments.
Random Update
While I’ve got some time, just a quick reminder to all you lovely people that Packs and Beyond has a Facebook page.
So poke your nose in and don’t forget to like us!
http://www.facebook.com/packsandbeyond?ref=hl
Posted in Blog by 22F with no comments yet.
INDUSTRY NEWS – ATS
My friends at ATS have some news about the new version of their Cobra 1-Day pack they wanted to share.
Posted in Blog, Packs & Webbing by 22F with no comments yet.
INDUSTRY NEWS – Battle Systems
As mentioned in my synopsis of SHOT Show last month, I was very fortunate in being able to meet the blokes behind Battle Systems.
Posted in Civilian, Military, Miscellaneous Equipment by 22F with no comments yet.