REVIEW – Smamit Combined Operations Infantry Rig
PRODUCT: Combined Operations Infantry Rig
MANUFACTURER: Smamit,Israel
DESCRIPTION: A custom made non-modular, split front chest rig. The layout is very reminiscent of the old South African M83 vest that has mated with the TT 2-piece MAV. All of my mates who have examined this rig describe it as a cut down M83, stripped down to bare necessities.
Posted in Custom, Military, Packs & Webbing by 22F with 2 comments.
REVIEW – Thermarest Prolite 3 in Coyote/Foliage
ITEM: Military Prolite 3 sleeping mat in coyote/foliage
MANUFACTURER: Thermarest
DESCRIPTION: A lightweight, self inflating sleeping mat designed for a paramilitary end-user.
Posted in Crossfire, Military, Military Gear, Overnight, Sleeping & Shelter by 22F with no comments yet.
REVIEW – Source Assault 10 Hydration Pack
ITEM: Assault 10L Hydration Pack
MANUFACTURER: Source Tactical
DESCRIPTION: A small assault combination assault pack with inbuilt facility to carry a 3L water bladder and 10L of cargo capacity.
Posted in Civilian, Crossfire, Military, Military Gear, Packs & Webbing, Short Trip by 22F with 10 comments.
REVIEW – Mystery Ranch NICE and AUSNICE Frame
ITEM: AUSNICE and NICE Pack Frame
MANUFACTURER: Crossfire (AUSNICE) and Mystery Ranch (NICE)
DESCRIPTION:
A detachable, hybrid external modular pack frame that is the cornerstone of the Mystery Ranch military pack range. Can also be fitted as an after-market upgrade to a great many other pack bags.
Posted in Civilian, Crossfire, Military, Mystery Ranch, Packs & Webbing by 22F with 15 comments.
REVIEW – Vertx Multicam Smock
ITEM: Multicam Smock
MANUFACTURER: Vertx
DESCRIPTION:
A next generation offering of the classic combat smock.
The traditional combat smock made of a cotton or NYCO blend of material, is intended to be a windproof (but not waterproof) garment to allow some protection from colder conditions yet allow breathability during high activity periods.
This iteration of a combat smock from Vertx is not only windproof, but waterproof as well, due to it’s highly technical material that stops water droplets on the external surface, yet allows water vapour to pass through to prevent the wearer being struck by hypothermia.
Posted in Clothing & Footwear, Military, Military Gear, Wet Weather by 22F with 6 comments.
REVIEW – First Spear Exigent Circumstances Pack
ITEM: Exigent Circumstances Pack
MANUFACTURER: First Spear
DESCRIPTION:
New kid on the block, this is First Spear’s offering of an Assault Pack that can be worn attached to combat body armour, or stand-alone with shoulder straps.
Posted in Military, Military Gear, Packs & Webbing, Short Trip by 22F with no comments yet.
INDUSTRY NEWS – Military Gear Grand Opening
A staunch supporter of Fire Support Base and this very site, Military Gear has made the big step of opening their own retail shop in Brisbane to the surely excited public.
Posted in Blog, Military Gear by 22F with 3 comments.
REVIEW – Wild Things Lowloft Jacket
ITEM: Low Loft Jacket
MANUFACTURER: Wild Things
DESCRIPTION:
A lower loft, quilted parka intended as a warmth layer in a suite of cold weather clothing.
Posted in Clothing & Footwear, Military, Military Gear by 22F with no comments yet.
REVIEW – Crossfire DG-6
PRODUCT: DG-6 Pack
MANUFACTURER: Crossfire Pty Ltd
DESCRIPTION:
An external frame, large patrol pack with external pockets and a veritable tonne of features.
This item is the Australian company Crossfire’s entry into the non-modular long range or general purpose tactical backpack market. Capacity is listed at 85L (um, 5187 cubic inches).
Posted in Crossfire, Long Range, Military, Packs & Webbing by 22F with 9 comments.
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.