I Don’t Like People: Whitsunday Great Walk, Conway National Park, Oct-Nov 07
Situation:
Overlooking the backpacker mecca of Airlie Beach in sunny North Queensland, The Whitsunday Great Walk meanders over the Conway Range. According to the Queensland Parks and Wildlife website about this walk, there is the chance wander through majestic rainforest, splash through seasonal creeks and overlook the coastal townships, watch for the flash of the Ulysses butterfly and the haunting call of the wompoo fruit dove. There are a selection of tracks throughout the area, for different time spans and abilities. For the great walk, meandering through Conway National Park for about 30 klicks, and intended to take 3 days, there is two main camps: Repulse Creek and Bloodwood. Both camp sites have self-composting toilets and water tanks.
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REVIEW – ATS Low Profile Medical Insert
PRODUCT: Low Profile Medical Insert
MANUFACTURER: ATS
DESCRIPTION:
A pouch accessory that is designed to fit into any small’ish pouch, such as Utility pouches and ammunition pouches. It allows trauma kit immediately necessary for treatment of such things gunshot wounds and other major trauma’s.
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REVIEW – Wild Things Hardshell System
PRODUCT: Hardshell Jacket and Pants (eVent Breathable Material)
MANUFACTURER: Wild Things
Posted in Clothing & Footwear, Military, Military Gear, Wet Weather by 22F with no comments yet.
REVIEW – TAD Stealth Jacket
MANUFACTURER: Triple Aught Design (TAD)
PRODUCT: Stealth Jacket (softshell)
Posted in Civilian, Clothing & Footwear, Military by 22F with no comments yet.
REVIEW – Garmin Foretrex 401
ITEM: Foretrex 401
MANUFACTURER: Garmin
DESCRIPTION: Small, lightweight, simple GPS unit with high sensitivity chip.
Posted in Civilian, Military, Miscellaneous Equipment by 22F with 3 comments.
REVIEW – Cobra Buckle Rigger Belt
PRODUCT: Cobra Buckle Belts
MANUFACTURER: Gansta (Custom sewer operating out of Melbourne), custom order
DESCRIPTION:
Simple rigger’s belt fitted with a cobra buckle for easy access. Loose tongue is secured via hook and pile tape. (more…)
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AAR, SHOT SHOW 2011
AAR: SHOT Show 2011
Or
Wage War Like a Viking, Party Like a Pirate
SHOT show is one of the top five largest trade shows in the world. Something like 70, 000 people walked through the gates in the Exhibition Centre in America’s adult Disney World, Las Vegas. It’s also the largest trade show in the world for the hunting, shooting, outdoor recreation and tactical markets. If you’re thinking of taking part in a trade show, make sure you have plenty of freebies to give away, See all possibilities here. (more…)
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REVIEW – Mystery Ranch NICE Wolf Alpha
ITEM: NICE Wolf Alpha
MANUFACTURER: Mystery Ranch
DESCRIPTION:
The Wolf Alpha is Mystery Ranch’s offering in a classic top loading design. The design is ideal for day trips where cold weather clothing may be needed, but can be used for trips up to 5 days.
Posted in Long Range, Mystery Ranch, Overnight, Packs & Webbing by 22F with 7 comments.
REVIEW – Crossfire DG-8 SF
ITEM: DG-8 SF Pack
MANUFACTURER: Crossfire
DESCRIPTION:
Long Range variant of the Crossfire DG series. An internal framed, expeditionary sized pack. Straight out of the box, this pack is capable of carrying a whopping 133L+, including all external pouches.
Posted in Crossfire, Long Range, Military, Packs & Webbing by 22F with 2 comments.
REVIEW – Crossfire DG-3
PRODUCT: DG-3
MANUFACTURER: Crossfire Australia
DESCRIPTION:
A modular internal frame Patrol pack. Flexible design that is intended to be used as a general purpose pack/ruck for patrolling for several days fully loaded. (more…)
Posted in Crossfire, Long Range, Packs & Webbing by 22F with 14 comments.