Last year, Mystery Ranch won the contract for three of USSOCOM’s SPEAR family of packs. Because there is so much going on with these packs, we are just going to show them to you.
SPEAR Assault
SPEAR Patrol
SPEAR Recce
Additionally, all three packs come with a new common version of the NICE frame.
Once again, look for full details on these packs soon.
This is the new LBX lightweight shell pack. It offers top/bottom/middle pack access with uretek zippers. Look for a summer/fall release date in a variety of colors.
This is the LBX4020 Armatus II in MultiCam Black with integrated G-Code Scorpion pouches.
Arc’teryx LEAF released their Assault Packs as part of the 2017 line.
Essentially, they are updates to the Khard line with minor improvements. These improvements include the name. No one really knew what a “Khard” was when it was first released, but everyone understands what the new naming convention denotes; “Assault Pack” is pretty straight forward.
Like I mentioned, the changes are minor.
The padded shoulder straps and removable waist belt are now common between both the 30 and 45 liter sizes. The suspension is also more PPE friendly.
They’ve also eliminated the zippered pocket inside the pack’s lid due to redundancy, while the zippered pocket on the outside of the lid is no longer as deep, so you won’t lose track of your gear. It also now has a flap. The plus side of this is that it is more water resistant, but I’ve noticed I find myself regularly checking to ensure I’ve zipped it closed, since I can’t just glance at the zipper.
Interestingly, the Khard 60 will remain as-is in both name and configuration, as a specialist item.
The Assault Pack is available in 30 and 45 liter sizes in Crocodile, Wolf Grey, MultiCam and now Black.
See the whole line of LEAF load carriage, including the DryBag series at leaf.arcteryx.com.
We’ve got theee cool things from TAG to tell you about.
Tactical Assault Gear has launched an update to their website. In addition to TAG products, they also offer some of the most popular products from other vendors in the market.
Also, new and in stock, is their Everyday Pack. At only 19 ounces, this pack is extremely lightweight, 100% Made in America, with a Lifetime Warranty.
Features:
Molded back panel
YKK zippers
Contoured padded shoulder straps
Hydration port
Can hold 100oz. hydration bladder
Matching webbing and hardware
Dimensions:
Small Outer Pocket: 10” W x 8”H x 2” D (160 cubic inches)
Back Panel: 13” W at the base; 12” W Center line; 9” W at the top
Main Compartment: 17.5” H x 11.5” W (avg. width of back panel) x 5” D (1000 cubic inches)
Total pack size: 1,160 cubic inches
Offered in MultiCam Arid/Coyote Tan, MultiCam Black/Ranger Green and MultiCam Tropic/Coyote Tan
Finally, at this year’s SHOT Show, TAG is giving away this American made hat. It will only be available at SHOT. Stop by booth #30311 to get yours.
Here are two new accessories from Mystery Ranch I think SSD readers may be interested in.
First up is the Rain Cover with Hood. It’s pretty straight forward. MR figures that of you want to keep your pack dry, you might want to do the same with your head.
Offered in two sizes, 10 and 30 liters, these Dry Cells feature roll tops and sonic welded seams.
This report on new items from Mystery Ranch Outdoor products, coming Fall 17. The military/tactical items will come next week at SHOT Show. Both of these are what I would consider commuter bags.
At 22 liters, the Rip Ruck is made from 420D Cordura in a mountain ruck style. Look for a separate zippered pocket for a laptop next to the back along with a dual zipper main pocket and two smaller outer pockets which replicate the two-zipper styling.
The Slick is just that. It’s a 23 liter pack made from ripstop nylon and features a dedicated, zippered, laptop compartment along with a main pocket with a half moon zippered opening. On either side are slit pockets which will accept a water bottle.
Mountainsmith is manufacturing a limited run of their Tyrol Backpack design in Colorado using upcycled, or unused/surplus fabric.
Features:
-Top opening zippered main compartment
-Zippered accessories pocket on interior top lid
-Interior hanging zippered stash pocket
-Side compression straps w/ D-Ring attachment points
-Adjustable sternum strap
-Zippered front panel accessories pocket
-Front panel bungee attachment
-Dual bottom panel tool loops
-Double paneled bottom for extra durability
-EVA framesheet with airmesh backpanel
-Removable 1.5” waistbelt
-Internal hydration sleeve with hose port
Made from a combination of 1000D and 500D Cordura along with 210D nylon lining, the USA Tyrol Backpack is available in Pinon Green or Heritage Red. Additionally, each pack is numbered and marked with the initials of the person who built it.
mountainsmith.com/products/all-backpacks/mountainsmith-tyrol-backpack-usa
High Range Outdoors’ SR20 V2 Pack is now available. The SR20 V2, or Short Range 20L V2, is a 20 liter day pack designed for a wide rage of uses, including assault pack, lightweight overnight pack, or even a bushcraft pack. Available with either a roll top or draw collar, the SR20 features 4×7 side and 6×4 front MOLLE/PALS webbing for the attachment of additional load carrying pouches. The frame sheet, sternum strap, and compression straps are removable, and the SR20 also comes with an internal hydration sleeve & hose port. Additionally the SR20 comes complete with adjustable shoulder straps, an under ld pocket, and two accessory loops.
The SR20 V2 is being offered in the following colorways:
The SR20 V2 is made in Australia from US-sourced Cordura 500D nylon.
www.highrangeoutdoors.com.au/products/sr20-plain-colours
