INDUSTRY NEWS – High Range Outdoors
There’s been some really big news from High Range Outdoors this week. I’ll let you read their own press release to us: It is with a heavy heart that we inform you that High Range Outdoors has made the...
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INDUSTRY NEWS – Outdoor Tactical Elite’s 5.11 Day
Outdoor Tactical Elite here in Brisbane had their 5.11 day VIP event last week. . I was fortunate to receive an invite to this event. . It was a great night, with good food, a couple of cold adult...
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SITE VISIT – Australian Defence Apparel (ADA)
We have some exciting news to share here at Packs and Beyond: Our latest Trip Report. . You may be aware of the review of the ADA Large Assault Pack that was published late last year (see HERE). After...
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REVIEW – Wilderness Equipment SAS Mk6
ITEM: SAS Mk6 General Purpose Combat Pack . MANUFACTURER: Wilderness Equipment (WE) . DESCRIPTION: An 85 Litre-ish general purpose combat pack with external pockets and an internal X frame. REVIEW...
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REVIEW – Green Can Lockers
ITEM: Green Can Locker Hardware Kit MANUFACTURER: Captain Johns Green Can Locker DESCRIPTION: Aftermarket hardware that allows a surplus ammunition liner (ammo can) to be locked up with a small...
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So… You think you can design? (Part 6)
Since our last announcement awhile ago (see HERE), there have been some exciting developments. . . There has been a significant effort towards product development and design maturation. The big...
View ArticleSeasons Greetings – 2017
It’s that time of year again everyone. . From everyone here at Packs and Beyond, we’d like to wish all of you, our readers, followers and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. ....
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Kit – Using It, Marching Order
Marching Order (aka 3rd Line) . This “how-to” has been a long time coming. I had a draft, with pictures all ready for publishing, but the hard drive I store my documents on died. It’s taken me a...
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SHOT Show 2018 – Part 1
SHOT Show 2018 was held in Las Vegas from the 23rd to the 26th of January this year. As per last year, Packs and Beyond was acting as an ambassador for Crossfire Australia (http://crossfire.com.au/)....
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SHOT Show 2018 – Part 2
Just like last year, I’m planning on presenting my observations of SHOT show products and companies in several parts. Both to make it easier to write and digest for you, the reader. Let me know if you...
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So… You think you can design? (Part 7)
Our last announcement last year just before Christmas (seen HERE) was pretty big for us. Progress for our M-Lok compatible forearm for the Marlin 336 lever action rifle is continuing full steam ahead....
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SHOT Show 2018 – Part 3
Alright then, we’re up to Part 3 of my report from SHOT Show. . Last year, we mentioned a very talented young lady Sara Westman and her efforts (see HERE). Well, Sara isn’t the only talented one in her...
View ArticleA podcast? Entering modern social media.
As we mentioned briefly in passing earlier in the year after SHOT Show, an opportunity to participate in a modcast through the Primary and Secondary Network came up. . Packs and Beyond was thrilled to...
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SNEAK PEEK – HIGH RANGE OUTDOORS MANBAG
A lovely little man bag arrived in the post for me last week. . Although I should be clear, apparently this is a little bit bigger than the standard item listed on the website. . It’s now getting...
View ArticleIndustry News – Primary & Secondary Network
This is a great opinion piece from my mate Matt, who happens to be the big cheese behind the Primary & Secondary Network. . He had a similar journey to me, by discovering Lightfighter.net years ago...
View ArticleSeasons Greetings – 2018
It’s the end of another year. . Let us, the team here at Packs and Beyond wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your loved ones. . It’s been a pretty tough year around these...
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SHOT SHOW 2019 – Part 1
SHOT Show 2019 was held in Las Vegas from the 22nd to the 25th of January this year. Packs and Beyond once more was acting as an ambassador for Crossfire Australia (http://crossfire.com.au/). We would...
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SHOT SHOW 2019 – Part 2
Part 2 of our Shot Show coverage is now ready. Once more, we at Packs and Beyond would like to thank Crossfire Australia (crossfire.com.au) for their most generous support. . . VARUSTELEKA Remember...
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New Developments in Marksmanship Principles and Training
Alright, some new thoughts from my tired old brain. I’ve been fortunate to learn some of the latest in marksmanship training on my travels overseas to the US. . Most of us will have a more than passing...
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SHOT Show 2019 – Part 3
Editors note: This year, Packs and Beyond was conducting a few activities behind the scenes at SHOT Show. Due to consulting opportunities we had several team members attending SHOT Show. For some of...
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