Mystery Ranch gave me a peak behind the curtain and what did I see? A carrier for 3 rounds for the “Goose”. This carrier is designed to work with the MR 3-Day Overload that we profiled earlier in the week and accommodates the Carl Gustav’s 84mm rounds in their shipping tubes.
For more info contact www.mysteryranch.com
The Mystery Ranch Spartan is finally available. MR has made their final tweaks and it’s ready to go.
I harassed the guys saying it had finally emerged from development hell but they corrected me and reminded me that they just wanted to get it right. And right I’d say it is. For starters, it boasts 1200 cu in of Mystery Ranch load carriage awesomeness. it also has that super cool 2-zip access and is great for fighting out of your buddy’s pack.
The Spartan also incorporates the Spadelock as well as Propel’s QuietLoop.
Call, email, telegraph, send smoke signals. No matter what you do get in on this. Available now from www.MysteryRanch.com. But I’ll warn you, it’s so new that it isn’t even on the site yet.
Drift Dry USA finds its roots in the SCUBA industry and has taken their history in maritime technologies to integrate flotation into combat gear. Now, they’ve taken their experience with stabilizing SCUBA loads in the back to develop a new ALICE-style frame system.
They’ve integrated TIG welding technologies from NASCAR and aviation industries. They’ve made a frame that is stronger and lighter, initially with still and now with aluminum. Additionally, Drift Dry has eliminated those pesky rivets and other unnecessary components that are the week points of the frame.
You may also notice the padded captive suspension system. It integrates load lifters at the shoulders and the waist belt is precurved to fit the hips.
They’ve also introduced a pack bag for the frame with an internal, adjustable radio pouch as well as dual internal hydration sleeves with unique external drain holes. The Mission Patrol pack also incorporates A removable rain cover.
Dry Drift USA products are available from Source One Distributors.
The Mystery Ranch 3-Zip Overload was designed specifically to accommodate the carriage of a weapon (rifle, crew-served or rocket) which fits vertically in between the frame and pack bag. There is PALS webbing down the sides of the bag but nothing overwhelming. Additionally, there are open top side pockets toward the bottom for water bottles or other items you need quick access to.
Equipped with a NICE Frame, it integrates the Futura Yoke system and the Contour Lumbar Wrap. The waist belt can also be upgraded to a model with pockets.
The 3-Zip Overload boasts 3000 cubic inch (49 Liters) and incorporates the 3-Zip opening that acts as a top/panel loading hybrid. The frame also incorporates the latest removable Bolstered Ventilation and Stability (BVS) System which stabilizes the pack when you are wearing armor with a rear plate. The pack is available in Coyote, Foliage, or MultiCam.
Sniper Company published a pretty extensive review of the pack that you should check out. www.snipercompany.com
www.mysteryranch.com/military/weapons-carry-packs/nice-overload-3zip-bvs-pack
We’ve mentioned the new Grey Ghost Gear Stealth Operator Pack a couple of times. We’d like to also tell you that it’s available in A-TACS FG and thought we’d share this cool graphic from the folks at Digital Concealment Systems, the creators of A-TACS.
Bulldog Equipment’s new 60mm Mortar Pack System for the M224A1 accommodates not only the ammunition, but also the M225A1 tube, M170A1 bipod assembly and M7A1 baseplate. Via use of a MOLLE adapter it is adapted to the venerable ALICE frame or the Mystery Ranch NICE frame. It’s been issued a SOF specific NSN (8465-01-605-2256).
As you can see, the mortar can be fired even while still attached to the frame when the tube is used with M8 auxiliary baseplate.
The kit consists of
1. (2) Alice Pack Frames (The system is also compatible with the Mystery Ranch NICE frame)
2. (3) Pairs of Shoulder Straps
3. (2) Waist Belts
4. (1) 5 Rd Carrier
5. (2) 2 Rd Carrier
6. (2) 1 Rd Carrier
7. (1) Alice Pack MOLLE Panel
8. (1) Mortar Computer Pouch
9. (2) Accessory Pouches
10. (1) Jacket Pouch
11. (1) Mortar Sling
During OR, I introduced you to the Grey Ghost Gear Stealth Operator Pack. It is a low profile, super lightweight pack. By low profile, I mean both ways. It won’t attract attention because it’s offered in a variety of camouflage; patterns for the field and solid colors for operating in human terrain. Also, the design is sleek. There isn’t a bunch of stuff on the exterior that will hang up on obstacles.
It incorporates a large, zippered main compartment as well as a center zip pocket on the outside of the main compartment. Inside the center zip pocket there are admin and organizational pockets as well as a concealed holster to covertly carry a handgun.
Manufactured from 500D Cordura, they are available in ATACS-FG, Black, Grey. Additionally, GGG is offering the Stealth Operator Pack in both MultiCam and Coyote LiteLok.
The full line of packs, including the Stealth Operator Pack are available from www.greyghostgear.com/packs.
