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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...
View ArticleA Belated Two Year Anniversary!
You may, or may not be aware that it’s been pretty busy for me here in the last few months. The most amazing arrival of a child into the family has been keeping me pretty busy – so busy that I missed...
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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...
View ArticlePacks and Beyond is having a Garage Sale!
As the title suggests, I have waaaaaay too much crap piling up in my man-cave. Let my excess fill your deficiency of high end kit! Something for everyone! Help me pay some bills, buy Christmas presents...
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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...
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INDUSTRY NEWS – ATS
I’ve been a wee bit naughty everyone. ATS has some fantastic news to share about their Cobra Packs, but I’ve been too lazy to get it posted up. I shall put myself in the pain machine to make up for it....
View ArticleSeasons Greetings – 2013
Yes, it’s that time again. Let me take this opportunity to wish all of you Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and peace and goodwill to all. It’s been a big year behind the scenes around here. I can...
View ArticleRandom News!
As I’ve been alluding to for some time, I’m very pleased to announce that Packs and Beyond now has a contributing reviewer. This is a really exciting time for me, as my little baby is slowly growing...
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REVIEW – BabyBjorn Miracle Baby Carrier
ITEM: Miracle Baby Carrier MANUFACTURER: BabyBjorn DESCRIPTION: An ergonomic and safe method of carrying a young child (infant to toddler) up against the chest, allowing hands free to compete other...
View ArticleINDUSTRY NEWS – ATS
Our friends at ATS (check them out HERE) have been really busy over the last few months, as you can deduce by the news releases they keep putting out. The latest news from the ATS Team is that have...
View ArticleINDUSTRY NEWS – Z3ro Solutions
“Under Equipped, Ill-Prepared, and Lacking Confidence…. Never again!” Some really good news to announce. My mate Chad has started his own business. He’s a former US Marine, movie stuntman, small arms...
View ArticleNEWS – Discussion Forum: Shooting Australia
Last year, I re-joined the ranks of recreational sporting shooters in Australia after a very long gap between drinks. To keep myself up to date with the hobby/sport here Down Under, I’ve joined a new...
View ArticleNEWS – Housekeeping
I’ve just noticed that due to some technical issues, my bandwidth for my picture hosting from Photobucket means that most of my pictures aren’t downloading in the reviews when they’re opened. It’s...
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REVIEW – Platatac FD Pack
ITEM: FD Pack MANUFACTURER: Platatac Australia DESCRIPTION: A small, lightweight top-loading daypack that is intended to perform double duty for work and play. REVIEW NOTES: The FD Pack has been...
View ArticleNEWS – Housekeeping, Ongoing!
As I mentioned in my last news update, the housekeeping from transferring all my pictures from my hosting account to this site is still ongoing. You’ll notice that I don’t have bandwidth issues...
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REVIEW – Snow Peak Hybrid Trail Ti-Silicone Cookset
Snow Peak Hybrid Stock Pic. Disclaimer: This kit was purchased by the reviewer for their personal use & assessment. There was no financial compensation or otherwise from external parties. In an...
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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...
View ArticleANZAC 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...
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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...
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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. REVIEW NOTES: The Denali duffel has been bought with my own...
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