Sneak Peak – Adventure Kings 200W Solar Blanket
It’s been really exciting times around here.
I’m setting up a tiny house to live in – a long awaited dream since my divorce.
Because I’m chasing a sparky (electrician) to connect up mains power, I’ve been “camping in the backyard” for short periods.
A good mate has lent me his camp battery box and some LED strip lighting.
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Books – Extreme Wilderness Survival
Whilst I was out solo camping over the weekend, I caught up on some reading.
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INDUSTRY NEWS – Crossfire Australia and Qore Performance
Some great news from our old friends Crossfire Australia partnering up with Qore Performance.
Here, both companies have a chinwag about their capabilities and integration of both companies equipment.
It’s a fascinating discussion. I’ll have to acquire one to try out for integrated hydration options.
https://www.qoreperformance.com/
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SNEAK PEEK – Krieger Industries IFAK Pouch
I recently acquired a mini-IFAK (Immediate First Aid Kit) pouch to carry some medical supplies whilst at work or out and about in my daypack.
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SNEAK PEAK – The Field Office
A recent discussion amongst Primary and Secondary moderators had us comparing notebook sizes.
One of the lads had a fairly decent collection of Australian issue Field Notebooks that he acquired whilst deployed and co-located with Australian troops.
It reminded me of my field notebook setup.
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REVIEW – Green Can Lockers
ITEM: Green Can Locker Hardware Kit
MANUFACTURER: Captain Johns Green Can Locker
DESCRIPTION:
Aftermarket hardware that allows a surplus ammunition liner (ammo can) to be locked up with a small padlock.
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REVIEW – MilTemptech Mapping Templates
ITEM: Coordinate Scale and Protractor, and the Warfighting Symbology Stencil
MANUFACTURER: Military Template Technology Pty Ltd
DESCRIPTION:
Navigation aid and map marking stencil.
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REVIEW – Eigar Velo 8 Hydration Pack
ITEM: Velo 8 Hydration Pack
MANUFACTURER: Eiger
DESCRIPTION:
A very basic, bare-bones hydration carrier.
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REVIEW – Mystery Ranch BASE Frame
ITEM: BASE (Body Armour Support Equipment) Frame
MANUFACTURER: Mystery Ranch
DESCRIPTION:
An accessory for combat body armour that adds comfort and safety by converting a shoulder load into a hip load, thereby increasing comfort and safety of the wearer. 
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REVIEW – Denali Cargo Duffel Bag, 140L
ITEM: Cargo Duffle Bag, 140L
MANUFACTURER: Denali
DESCRIPTION:
Large capacity duffel bag that provides general purpose soft luggage use.
Posted in Civilian, Long Range, Miscellaneous Equipment by 22F with 1 comment.