REVIEW – Crossfire Dugout Bivvy

ITEM: Dugout Bivvy Bag

MANUFACTURER: Crossfire Australia

DESCRIPTION:

A single-person, single-skin tent or bivvy bag made of breathable laminate eVent material.

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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.

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REVIEW – Mystery Ranch Pack Accessories

ITEMS: SpadeLock and Stick-it Pack Accessories

MANUFACTURER: Mystery Ranch

DESCRIPTION:

Accessories to aid in external and internal organisation of a Mystery Ranch backpack.

The SpadeLock system allows internal organisation whilst the Removable Stick-It aids in external stowage.

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REVIEW – OnePlanet Tasman Hybrid Travel Pack

ITEM: Tasman Hybrid Travel Pack

MANUFACTURER: OnePlanet

DESCRIPTION:

A hybrid travel pack that is designed to be used for adventure trekking in the wilderness, or backpacking (dare I say even “glamping”) through the urban jungle.

Hybrid packs can be stowed as “normal” looking suitcase or duffel bag type luggage, with a hide-away harness feature that allows hip loading backpack to be used for full carrying comfort. Other sites like https://planettravelerusa.com/ often recommend hybrid packs for adventures in the outdoors, so it’s not hard to see why the Tasman was designed as one.

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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 – Platatac FD Pack

ITEM: FD Pack

MANUFACTURER: Platatac Australia

DESCRIPTION:

A small, lightweight top-loading daypack that is intended to perform double duty for work and play.

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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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REVIEW – BabyBjorn Miracle Baby Carrier

ITEM: Miracle Baby Carrier

MANUFACTURER: BabyBjorn

DESCRIPTION:

An ergonomic and safe method of carrying a young child (infant to toddler) up against the chest, allowing hands-free to complete other tasks.

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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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