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.
Posted in Civilian, Custom, Long Range, Military, Miscellaneous Equipment by 22F with 6 comments.
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.
Posted in Military, Mystery Ranch, Packs & Webbing, Short Trip, Specialist by 22F with no comments yet.
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.
Posted in Civilian, Crossfire, Military, Miscellaneous Equipment by 22F with 1 comment.
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.
Posted in Clothing & Footwear, Military, SORD Australia by 22F with no comments yet.
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.
Posted in Crossfire, Long Range, Military, Packs & Webbing by 22F with 12 comments.
REVIEW – Oneiros Valley Load Lifter Panel
ITEM: Load Lifter Panel
MANUFACTURER: Oneiros Valley
DESCRIPTION:
An after-market accessory for the Mystery Ranch NICE frame, to better allow more adjustability of load lifting straps attached to the shoulder harness to be lifted from one to six inches. It’s like lengthening the frame, but without extending or increasing the ride height of the frame itself.
Posted in Civilian, Custom, Military, Packs & Webbing by 22F with 4 comments.
INDUSTRY NEWS – ATS
My friends at ATS have some news about the new version of their Cobra 1-Day pack they wanted to share.
Posted in Blog, Packs & Webbing by 22F with no comments yet.
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.
Posted in Civilian, Military, Miscellaneous Equipment by 22F with no comments yet.
REVIEW – Wilderness Equipment Bushranger
ITEM: Bush Ranger Daypack
MANUFACTURER: Wilderness Equipment
DESCRIPTION:
A simple, no-frills 43L top loading daypack, made of 1000 Denier cordura.
Posted in Civilian, Military, Military Gear, Packs & Webbing, Short Trip by 22F with 6 comments.
REVIEW – Source Commander 5L
ITEM: Commander 5L Hydration Pack
MANUFACTURER: Source Tactical
DESCRIPTION:
A small combination hydration pack with inbuilt facility to carry 3 litres of water in a bladder, and 5 litres of cargo capacity. This is the little brother to the Assault 10L reviewed previously.
Posted in Civilian, Crossfire, Military, Packs & Webbing, Short Trip by 22F with no comments yet.