Sneak Peek – High Range Outdoors SR20 Ver2
Our friends at High Range Outdoors are in the process of releasing their 2nd version of their SR20 pack.
Posted in Blog, Civilian, High Range Outdoors, Military, Short Trip by 22F with no comments yet.
Sneak Peek: Crossfire DG-16
Our friends at Crossfire Australia have sent their latest generation patrol pack for me to examine.
Posted in Blog, Crossfire, Military by 22F with 12 comments.
Sneak Peak: Camelbak Rubicon
Thanks to our friends at Military Gear – Enoggera, we were able to briefly examine the Camelbak Rubicon.
Posted in Military, Military Gear, Packs & Webbing by 22F with 3 comments.
REVIEW – Source Cupron Military Sock
ITEM: Cupron Military Sock
MANUFACTURER: Source Military
DESCRIPTION:
A technical sock, individually fitted for each foot that incorporates extra padding and refinements to the design compared to normal socks.
Posted in Clothing & Footwear, Crossfire, Gear by 22F with 5 comments.
REVIEW – SORD SIP CHEST RIG
ITEM: SIP (Specialist Insertion Platform) Chest Rig
MANUFACTURER: SORD Australia
DESCRIPTION:
A low profile, narrow faced chest-rig intended for use during specialist insertion (or extraction) methods then discarded for mission equipment.
Posted in Civilian, Military, Packs & Webbing, SORD Australia, Specialist by 22F with no comments yet.
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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Posted in Military, Military Gear, Miscellaneous Equipment, Mystery Ranch by 22F with 2 comments.
REVIEW – Mystery Ranch Komodo Dragon
ITEM: Komodo Dragon Pack
MANUFACTURER: Mystery Ranch
DESCRIPTION:
A scaled-up version of the classic tri-zip 3 Day Assault Pack, for slightly larger loads, or longer periods out in the wilds.
Posted in Military, Mystery Ranch, Packs & Webbing, Short Trip by 22F with 6 comments.
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.
Posted in Civilian, Crossfire, Military, Sleeping & Shelter by 22F with 3 comments.
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.
Posted in Civilian, Military, Mystery Ranch, Packs & Webbing, Specialist by 22F with 1 comment.
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.
Posted in Military, Military Gear, Mystery Ranch, Packs & Webbing, Specialist by 22F with 2 comments.