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TRIP REPORT – LandForces Conference, June 2021
LandForces Conference was on again this year. It’s billed as a forum for decision-makers throughout the region to enable networking opportunities between manufacturers, senior management (both civil...
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Sneak Peek – Drivers Vest
Kicking it old school. A blast from the past, memories of my mis-spent youth. . Prior to the general issue of combat body armour, these vests from Combat Clothing Australia were very popular amongst...
View ArticleSeasons Greetings – 2021
Let me take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year. . If you’re working or deployed, please watch your flanks and stay safe. Know that we are thinking of you in...
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SNEAK PEAK – The Field Office
A recent discussion amongst Primary and Secondary moderators had us comparing notebook sizes. One of the lads had a fairly decent collection of Australian issue Field Notebooks that he acquired whilst...
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SNEAK PEEK: Kondalilla Falls and the DG-3 Slick
Thanks to our old friends and long time supporters at Crossfire Australia, we had an opportunity to try out a new pack. The DG-3 Slick is an internal frame, less “tactical” looking pack for those...
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SNEAK PEEK – Krieger Industries IFAK Pouch
I recently acquired a mini-IFAK (Immediate First Aid Kit) pouch to carry some medical supplies whilst at work or out and about in my daypack. . Krieger Industries and their retail arm Scorpion...
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SNEAK PEEK – Wilderness Equipment Slipstream +
The next stage of my life is complete. I’m acting in a safety/DS role for my scouts this morning as they complete a small navigation exercise. It’s a beautiful morning with a good book. .
View ArticleINDUSTRY NEWS – Crossfire Australia and Qore Performance
Some great news from our old friends Crossfire Australia partnering up with Qore Performance. Here, both companies have a chinwag about their capabilities and integration of both companies equipment....
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Tomahawk Refurb Project
Inspiration came to me on a lazy Sunday afternoon for a new project: Replacing the handle on my tomahawk. . The current handle is polymer synthetic, and it’s way to flexible to be useful. . I’m...
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SNEAK PEEK – Pocketup Gear Wai Pouches
Mail call from our mates at Pocketup! We’re trying out a couple of their Wai pockets for canteen stowage. The plan is to evaluate these Wai pouches on chest rig and pack for water stowage solutions. ....
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TRIP REPORT – Outdoor Extravaganza 03/04 September
We had a great two part outdoor extravaganza on the the first weekend in September. . Part 1 was a training event for my scout troop in Karawatha Forest Park. A very rainy start to the day encouraged...
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TRIP REPORT – Operation Butterfly, 17-18 September
It was a beautiful, clear sunny weekend in South East Queensland. Perfect weather for Operation Butterfly, which is a round-robin training event with a Queensland geography and history theme. Scout...
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Firelighting
On a weekend when my girls were over, we did a camp fire to roast some marshmallows. . We started with gathering kindling and tinder. Which seemed an onerous chore for both of them, with me constantly...
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The Cheerleader – Refurbishment Part 1
For those who have been following along for the last couple of months, Part 1 of the Cheerleader refurb project is complete. . Work completed on the buttstock on my Marlin 1894C: – old factory varnish...
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Sneak Peek – Ammunition Carriage
For many years in my youth, I was spoiled with detachable box magazines and the conveniences they brought into my life. Detachable box magazines are great for ease of use and protecting ammunition from...
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Mental Health, Or… How I Learnt to Love the (C-) Bomb
This is a hard one for me. I’m planning on getting deep and meaningful. Possibly exposing my soul to the world. I’ll be painfully frank: I am nowhere near a mental health professional. Please bear...
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SEASONS GREETINGS – 2022
The end of another year looms closer. I would like to take this opportunity wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. It has been pretty big around here. It has been a time for consolidation...
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Mail call!
Mail call! A couple of new books have arrived. The Ring of Bright Waters is a classic I read as young lad. Since my girls have announced they really like otters, this came to mind immediately. Although...
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Zen Breathing
An opportunity for a Friday arvo Zen breathing session came up last week. It was a bit bloody wet though… . Hurry up and p!ss off, Skippy! You’re cutting into my shooting time! Hurry and wait during a...
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Training time!
The DG-3 club went for a training walk around Kangaroo Point last night. I’m very pleased that my body is back in the groove. 6 klicks completed in 1:04hrs with >16kg penalty weight. I need to weigh...
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