REVIEW – Kifaru Woobie
PRODUCT: Woobie (Poncho Liner in the American vernacular)
MANUFACTURER: Kifaru
DESCRIPTION:
A lightweight, poncho liner. Made of two-tone material (grey/green). Weight is approximately 600g. Size is 66×84 inches unfolded (approx. 167x213cm). Paracord loops are placed on the corners and spaced strategically around the liner. A stuffsack is built in to the woobie.
Posted in Civilian, Military, Overnight, Short Trip, Sleeping & Shelter by 22F with no comments yet.
Industry News – Mystery Ranch
It’s been mentioned to me that Mystery Ranch has just released their military catalogue for 2012.
Check out the link here:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/65973442/2012-Mystery-Ranch-Military-Catalog
Posted in Blog, Military by 22F with 1 comment.
REVIEW – Spec-Ops Combat Master Knife Sheath
ITEM: Combat Master knife sheath
MANUFACTURER: Spec-Ops
DESCRIPTION:
An after-market knife sheath to suit most mid-length and long length sheath knives. There are two models depending on blade length of the intended knife.
Posted in Military by 22F with 2 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.
REVIEW – Thermarest Prolite 4 Sleeping Mat
ITEM: Prolite 4 sleeping mat
MANUFACTURER: Thermarest
DESCRIPTION:
A lightweight, self inflating sleeping mat designed for trekking.
Posted in Civilian, Long Range, Military, Overnight, Sleeping & Shelter by 22F with 4 comments.
AAR: Land Warfare Conference November 2010
Held in the Convention Centre, Southbank in Brisbane.
I have already published this After Action Review of the major defence related trade show here Down Under on a few discussion forums and thought the readership may find this interesting.
Posted in Blog, Military by 22F with 1 comment.
REVIEW – Wildthings Softshell Jacket, Lightweight (Coyote Tan)
PRODUCT: Softshell jacket – Lightweight SO 1.0
MANUFACTURER: Wildthings
DESCRIPTION:
A very lightweight softshell jacket. Rolled up for stowage, an XL sized jacket is approximately 30cm x 10cm.
Posted in Clothing & Footwear, Military Gear by 22F with no comments yet.
REVIEW – Merrell Intercepts
ITEM: Intercept Lightweight Trail shoe
MANUFACTURER: Merrell
DESCRIPTION:
A lightweight, low profile trail runner.
Posted in Civilian, Clothing & Footwear, Short Trip by 22F with 4 comments.
REVIEW – Mystery Ranch Crew Cab
ITEM: Crew Cab
MANUFACTURER: Mystery Ranch
DESCRIPTION:
The Crew Cab is an expandable pack made up of 3 separate compartments and components for carrying loads that are unusual in size and shape. It can be used as a compact day pack of 31L (1900 cubic inches) capacity, or expanded out to 82L (5000 cubic inch) capacity.
Posted in Civilian, Long Range, Military, Mystery Ranch, Packs & Webbing, Specialist by 22F with 5 comments.
REVIEW – Sealskinz Gloves
MANUFACTURER: Sealskinz
PRODUCT: Ultragrip Gloves
LAYOUT/DESCRIPTION:
A windproof, waterproof, breathable glove with grip dots on fingers and palms.
Posted in Civilian, Clothing & Footwear, Military, Wet Weather by 22F with no comments yet.