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      Berghaus Centurio MMPS Daysack 

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      daywalker
      Published on 24-09-2011 22:51  Number of Views: 3597 
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      For at least the last 15 years, the daysack of choice for many British soldiers has been the Berghaus Munro because of its durability and practicality. However over the last few years people have drifted away from the Munro towards packs that with Molle compatibility, such as the Camelback Motherlode (see previous review!). In reply to this Berghaus have introduced the CENTURIO MMPS (Multi Mission Pack System) daysack, basically a Munro for the 21st century. ...
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      Condor Multicam vs Tactical Tailor SAW Pouch 

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      Travelgall
      Published on 18-09-2011 16:05  Number of Views: 1684 
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      Issue pouches are never big enough for what you need them for. This - it is argued - is sometimes a good thing, as it stops an 18 year old straight out of depot carting tons of extraneous crap round with him in the field – like a scarf his mum knitted him a la Private Pike. Indeed the current UK thinking is that Molle is a bad idea as it gives the troops too many temptations to add more weight on – which is just a tad on the Patronising side if you give it some thought. But it is why post Afghan you’ll have to put up with PLCE webbing designed for a pre Options For Change 1970’s logistics train to back you up with 1960’s equipment that only required one BFO Battery for your Company Commanders radio. ...
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      UK Issue MTP 45L Patrol Daysack 

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      wedge_cadman
      Published on 14-09-2011 20:28  Number of Views: 6602 
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      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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      Highlander Summit 40L daysack 

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      squeekingsapper
      Published on 27-08-2011 10:37  Number of Views: 1467 
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      The eternal argument on daysacks, should you go for something larger so that you can get as much in as possible, but which also runs the risk of being used to carry rubbish that you don't need, or go for something smaller, which is easier to transport or carry in a bergan, but runs the risk of not being big enough to carry everything you need.

      Highlander have just brought out a new range of daysacks called summit, which come in two sizes of 25 Litre and 40 Litre and in a choice of colours of blue and grey or green and grey. I have tested the 40 Litre, but other than the size the two daysacks are very similar and have the same array of pockets etc. ...
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      Multicam Tomahawk Elite LX Daysack 

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      BuggerAll
      Published on 28-07-2011 19:15  Number of Views: 3661 
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      I first became aware of Highlander about a decade or so ago. I formed the impression, perhaps unfairly, that they were at the cheap and cheerful end of the market and probably not the sort of stuff that would stand up to the abuses of soldiering. I was, therefore, a little wary when I was asked to review their kit. My initial impression on opening the box this pack came in is, under their Pro-Force brand, that they've grown up. ...
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      5.11 Tactical Rush 24 Daysack in Multicam 

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      napier
      Published on 08-06-2011 07:53  Number of Views: 2584 
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      I wasn't sure what to expect when the parcel from the nice folk at Intelligent Armour turned up; I have never come across 5.11 Tactical kit before and was interested to find out the quality and usability of the Rush 24 daysack. My first look and feel dispelled any concerns on the quality front; this is clearly a well made piece of kit, with top quality water-resistant 1050 denier Cordura, YKK zips, high impact plastic clips, heavyweight stitching and reinforcement in all the right places. ...
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      Intelligent Armour Commanders Pouch 

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      BBear
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      Most of us will have either used or seen the use of commanders pouches on various platforms. For some this could be the small molle type open topped pouch on Osprey or larger ones on daysacks. I’ve always steered away from these as the old mk 1 pocket was good enough for me, but seeing the amount of my mates who have used these bits of kit I thought there must be something in it. The one I’ve been given to test is Intelligent Armours’ own version, selling for £35. I’ve had the pouch for just over a week now and have used it on a few days exercise. ...
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      5.11 Tactical Push Pack 

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      BuggerAll
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      I expect nobody else volunteered to ‘test drive’ the 5.11 Tactical Push Pack for the same reasons that I was a bit dubious about it! On the other hand, there is an issue manbag that I’ve heard good reports about and I'm told they are quite fashionable at the moment. Perhaps the ultimate recommendation is that Jack Bauer often totes one but then I expect Constable Goody probably would as well.

      5.11 suggest that the Push Pack is designed as a 'go/bail out bag' for carrying essential bits of kit that you'd need if you dismounted in a hurry from your vehicle. With a max capacity of just over 6 litres, you aren't going to get much more than a few mags, a small medical kit and some water but in the right circumstances I'd imagine that would come in very useful! Its small size also means that you can easily wedge it into a lot of places that a day sack or similar won't fit. ...
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