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Nebo Waterproof Jacket

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Published on 14-12-2011 22:04 Number of Views: 1319

The company Mountain Warehouse was founded in 1997 and has the reputation of offering quality items at lower prices. Mountain Warehouse state they offer unbeatable value for money, quality products and many of their products are sourced from the same factories as well-known brands, but because they sell direct to the public, they offer prices up to 50% lower than equivalent products within the marketplace.

The Jacket up for review is the men’s 'Nebo' fully waterproof jacket in the Mountainlife Extreme range. First impression out of the bag is the weight and length. It’s lightweight and simply styled with some colour way detailing to lift the look of the jacket. I would class this as a short jacket that finishes at the hips. The material also feels like a good quality to the touch. ...

Magnum Sidewinder HPi Multicam Boots

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Published on 15-11-2011 22:39 Number of Views: 2151

Magnum released two boot styles in July 2011 that are guaranteed to generate the most buzz amongst end users and observers alike, they are the 'All MultiCam' boots, the Sidewinder HPi and the Spider 8.1 HPi.

According to Magnum these boots, which took more than a year in development with the aid of American, British and Southern Hemisphere Special Forces personnel around the globe and for over 14 months in Afghanistan, are also the first solid MultiCam boots to be wear-tested in Afghanistan by actual military personnel. This is not the UK issue Multi Terrain Pattern (MTP). The comparisons between the two can be found elsewhere on this site and have been already covered. ...

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UK Issue MTP 45L Patrol Daysack

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Published on 14-09-2011 20:28 Number of Views: 16021

Up for review we have an issue piece of kit, namely the 45 litre Patrol Sack in Multi Terrain Pattern (not Multicam). This is based on the Predator 45L Patrol made by Karrimor SF with a few tweaks, changes and refinements. This review is based on usage in the camp/UK environment and has not been worn over body armour.

The company spiel offers up a Patrol Sack designed to offer a versatile platform for field operations in the 21st Century the Patrol Sack is based on extensive battlefield testing and includes many refinements and evolutionary improvements from previous generations of the Karrimor SF Predator range. Manufactured using the highest quality materials and components this patrol sack is designed to operate in extreme conditions and facilitate mission success. ...

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Otterbox Reflex Case for iPhone 4

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Otterbox are a producer of protective solutions and are especially known for their systems for handheld technology, such as Apple, Blackberry, HTC products etc. As they say, their cases are dedicated to all the klutzy, spontaneous, chaotic, graceless individuals who have broken their tech due to their active lifestyles.

The product that I tested was the iPhone 4 Reflex Series case. Although Otterbox make waterproof cases this is not one of them, so if you need waterproof then this isn’t the case for you. ...

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Keela Scuffer Trousers

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Up for review are the Scuffer HW Trousers from Keela. These are an all day activity pant. The company information states;

A hybrid fabric that uses a mechanical 'Push/Pull' function with 4 way stretch to ensure comfort. Combined with a durable design featuring reinforced seat area, inner scuffer welt panels on inside ankle; the Scuffer trousers were created to take a pounding in all types of scenarios.

Features:
• Quick dry four-way stretch fabric
• Two zipped side pockets with security pocket within pocket
• Zipped front fly
• Belt loops
• Reinforced seat area
• Inner Scuffer welt panels on inside ankle ...

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