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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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


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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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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.

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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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AAR – SHOT Show, Las Vegas 2013

It’s been two years since I last attended SHOT Show in the adult entertainment capital of Las Vegas.

Once more, the sheer size of the venue and the amount of vendors and attendees was overwhelming. I actually got lost a couple of times during my wanderings. It looks like over 62 000 people passed through the gates this year.

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Industry News – kitTrader.com.au

Funny thing about service life – we gather a lot of gear as we spend any amount of time working. Then try out new equipment and concepts in an attempt to make our lives easier and more comfortable.

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SHOT Show 2013 – the Lead Up

I’m packing my bags getting ready to attend the largest trade show in the world for the outdoor and shooting sports again.

Look forward to catching up with old American and international friends, and making new ones.

 

Is there anything in particular (products or company’s) that you mob would like me to look at and find out more about?


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