Christmas Wishes – 2014
It’s been a busy time in this lead-up to the Festive Season.
Please let me take this opportunity to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Enjoy the time off with family and loved ones.
Should you be on duty: walking the beat, or sitting in the truck waiting for the call-out, or sitting in some Godforsaken place far from home – know that you will be in my family’s thoughts and prayers.
Please stay safe, and keep an eye on each other in these difficult times.
I’m looking forward to more of the same, hopefully….
Peace and goodwill to you all.
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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.
Our 3rd Anniversary!
Thank you to all, both punters and equipment suppliers for your continued support of this website.
It’s been another big year in the real world, which has slowed down the review process somewhat. I’m hoping to return to an increased activity rate sometime soon in the near future. Your patience is greatly appreciated.
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TRIP REPORT – Land Forces Conference, Sept 2014
Land Forces Conference is the newly renamed Land Warfare Conference which I have attended previously.
It is an opportunity for industry supporting the defence force to showcase their efforts, and allow demonstration some of the other capabilities and toys they have.
Posted in Military, Trip Log by 22F with 1 comment.
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 – Denali Cargo Duffel Bag, 140L
ITEM: Cargo Duffle Bag, 140L
MANUFACTURER: Denali
DESCRIPTION:
Large capacity duffel bag that provides general purpose soft luggage use.
Posted in Civilian, Long Range, Miscellaneous Equipment by 22F with 1 comment.
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.
ANZAC Day – 2014
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
Lest we forget.
It’s been a really good day, on this 99th anniversary of the Landings. Went to the Dawn Service this morning, and caught up with a couple of old mates face to face, as well as speak to more on the phone.
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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.
Posted in Civilian, Long Range, Packs & Webbing, Specialist by 22F with 2 comments.