REVIEW – Snow Peak Hybrid Trail Ti-Silicone Cookset

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Disclaimer: This kit was purchased by the reviewer for their personal use & assessment. There was no financial compensation or otherwise from external parties.

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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 – 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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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 – Battlesystems Marker Panel, Individual, LW

ITEM:      Marker Panel, Individual, Lightweight (MPIL)

MANUFACTURER:      Battle Systems LLC

DESCRIPTION:     An ultra-lightweight high visibility marker panel intended for the dismounted individual.

LINK:     http://www.battlesystemsllc.com/Marker_Panel,_Individual,_LW.html

 

REVIEW NOTES:

The Marker Panel, Individual, Lightweight has been graciously provided by Battle Systems LLC. Whilst I have received a small financial donation towards the upkeep of this website, this review is like any with supplied equipment, in that I have conducted the review with the proviso that I will be painfully honest in my assessment of this item.

Unlike most of my reviews of supplied equipment, this item won’t be returned to the supplier. It will be going straight into my pack.

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REVIEW – Battle Systems Vinyl Tape, Coyote Brown

ITEM: Vinyl Tape, Coyote Brown

MANUFACTURER: Battle Systems LLC

DESCRIPTION:

A dedicated version of the electricians tape that is a standard item in many outdoor professionals kit bag.

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REVIEW – Strider SOA

DESCRIPTION:

Medium sized, fixed blade sheath knife from the Strider stable.

Ok, this isn’t really a review, more like a boast/brag on my part that I have something cool. Humour me, it’s the only entertainment and meaningful relationship I have at the moment whilst stuck in a mining town.

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REVIEW – AA Maglite Torch

ITEM: AA Mini-maglite

MANUFACTURER: Maglite

DESCRIPTION:
Standard Maglite AA model torch, with after market LED bulbs and tail switch.

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REVIEW – Surefire X300 Weapon Light

MANUFACTURER:     Surefire

ITEM:      X300 weapon light

DESCRIPTION:

A lightweight, low profile weapon light designed for pistols fitted with an accessory rail on the dust cover. Trends are showing this unit to be very popular as a lighting solution on long arms as well. With the plethora of NATO standard accessory rails mounted on modern firearms nowadays, addition of lighting systems are very much easier than was previously possible.

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REVIEW – Custom Weapon Light Mount

ITEM:      Custom Weapon Light Mount 

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