INDUSTRY NEWS – ATS

Our friends at ATS (check them out HERE) have been really busy over the last few months, as you can deduce by the news releases they keep putting out.

 

The latest news from the ATS Team is that have added a new division to the business.

I’ll let them explain:

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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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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


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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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