REVIEW – Mystery Ranch Tactiplane
ITEM: Tactiplane
MANUFACTURER: Mystery Ranch
DESCRIPTION:
A large internal frame, expedition sized top loading pack.
Posted in Long Range, Military, Mystery Ranch, Packs & Webbing by 22F with no comments yet.
REVIEW – Thermarest Prolite 4 Sleeping Mat
ITEM: Prolite 4 sleeping mat
MANUFACTURER: Thermarest
DESCRIPTION:
A lightweight, self inflating sleeping mat designed for trekking.
Posted in Civilian, Long Range, Military, Overnight, Sleeping & Shelter by 22F with 4 comments.
REVIEW – Wildthings Softshell Jacket, Lightweight (Coyote Tan)
PRODUCT: Softshell jacket – Lightweight SO 1.0
MANUFACTURER: Wildthings
DESCRIPTION:
A very lightweight softshell jacket. Rolled up for stowage, an XL sized jacket is approximately 30cm x 10cm.
Posted in Clothing & Footwear, Military Gear by 22F with no comments yet.
REVIEW – Merrell Intercepts
ITEM: Intercept Lightweight Trail shoe
MANUFACTURER: Merrell
DESCRIPTION:
A lightweight, low profile trail runner.
Posted in Civilian, Clothing & Footwear, Short Trip by 22F with 4 comments.
REVIEW – Mystery Ranch Crew Cab
ITEM: Crew Cab
MANUFACTURER: Mystery Ranch
DESCRIPTION:
The Crew Cab is an expandable pack made up of 3 separate compartments and components for carrying loads that are unusual in size and shape. It can be used as a compact day pack of 31L (1900 cubic inches) capacity, or expanded out to 82L (5000 cubic inch) capacity.
Posted in Civilian, Long Range, Military, Mystery Ranch, Packs & Webbing, Specialist by 22F with 5 comments.
REVIEW – Sealskinz Gloves
MANUFACTURER: Sealskinz
PRODUCT: Ultragrip Gloves
LAYOUT/DESCRIPTION:
A windproof, waterproof, breathable glove with grip dots on fingers and palms.
Posted in Civilian, Clothing & Footwear, Military, Wet Weather by 22F with no comments yet.
REVIEW – Wild Things HiLoft Parka
ITEM: High Loft Jacket or Parka, Extreme Cold or Happy Jacket
MANUFACTURER: Wild Things, USA
DESCRIPTION:
A heavyweight, high fill, high loft puff jacket for the tactical market.
Posted in Clothing & Footwear, Military, Military Gear by 22F with no comments yet.
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.
Posted in Civilian, Military, Miscellaneous Equipment by 22F with no comments yet.
REVIEW – AA Maglite Torch
ITEM: AA Mini-maglite
MANUFACTURER: Maglite
DESCRIPTION:
Standard Maglite AA model torch, with after market LED bulbs and tail switch.
Posted in Civilian, Military, Miscellaneous Equipment by 22F with 1 comment.
REVIEW – Crossfire DG-1 Sniper Pack
ITEM: DG-1 Sniper Pack, 60L 3-day Assault Pack
MANUFACTURER: Crossfire
DESCRIPTION:
A 60L, top loading pack that can be loaded for day trips, as a 3-day pack or similar. Designed by Ian Maley of Wilderness Equipment fame.
Posted in Crossfire, Military, Packs & Webbing, Short Trip by 22F with 14 comments.