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Blue Force Gear Plate Minus 2 T his plate carrier has been in our grubby mitts now for around two months and I have used it around the streets of Karbul and what a difference the new plate minus has made to my working day! The Version 1 was good but I am loving the Verson 2 and right from the start you can tell it’s been made with Operators in mind. The shoulder straps are thin enough that you don’t feel like you are wearing anything and like the rest of the rig’s material, you know that it’s lightweight and strong. Like the old version this one has the same Molle system and if (like me) you are used to standard systems, you will think it looks a bit strange but after a while you can see that it makes sense to cut down on material and weight. The sides come with the cummerbund already attached, so you don’t have to shell out more dosh and like the rest of the rigs from Blue Force it’s got velcro fastening - again good quality and will last you as long as you have the rig. I have had a few different rigs in my time and this fits better than most and it’s very comfortable for a full day’s work. It sits high enough so it’s not sitting on your knee when you’re in a vehicle and the sides don’t cut in to you. I am not going to go in the full specs of the rig as you can get them off the website from Blue Force Gear but it’s been cut right and has everything you need for a good rig. I am a large in most things in life and got a large Plate Minus and the fit is spot on. One thing though, if you are a kit monster like me you will have to get the pouches from Blue Force as well as they don’t look right if you mix and match but I didn’t care as I need everything new anyway. My hard plates fitted straight in and there is even room in this rig for side plates to all be 6x6. All in all a good rig that will not let you down and 3 months down the line you will not be thinking “I wish I bought then other one!” 4
Soloman Speed Cross Ihave had these Cross Trainers for a couple of years now and they have never let me down. I was a bit sceptical at first about the difference between them and using a shoe for the specific task that I was doing and going for a cross shoe. At first glance they look like any other trainer out there but you quickly spot the differences, like the tread which you can see it is good for not collecting a lot of mud in damp conditions and making the shoe heavy underfoot. The lacing system is pretty unique to Salomon, it’s a good tight fit and a lot easier to undo and put on - so it’s a thumbs up for the lacing system as well. The makeup of the materials of the shoe have not been spared either. It’s lightweight and if you do end up running in a damp environment then yes, they do let a lot of water in and your feet get wet - but they also dry out very fast. I have a wide foot and a high instep and the Speed Cross 3 takes both of these problems in its stride (no pun intended) and you get the full support that you would expect from a fuller shoe. If you like to do a lot of outdoor challenges and you work in hostile environments, then you will not go wrong with this type of shoe. They last a long time and are worth the investment. One downside though, is if you have a heavy foot and are prone to wearing the tread down on shoes, then you will go through a few pairs. Salomon are constantly making improvements to the shoe so watch this space for the military versions coming out. Pelican Case 1510 LOC I f you are looking for a case that will last you years then look no further the PeliCase. It is the number one case in the world and 1510 LOC makes for a good cabin case. I’ve used this now on a few flights and never had a problem with getting it in the overhead lockers on the plane. The case its self is made to the highest standards, as you would expect from Peli and from the outside it looks no different from many of the other cases they make (apart from having a handle for easy walks around some of the ever growing size airports out there). The case is made from strong polymer and has two securing buckles for keeping it shut - they can be a bit hard to lock but that says the case is air tight. The difference with this case is on the inside; it has handy compartments for all your kit - in the lid you have two compartments, one large which will hold up to a 15 inch laptop and the other is for your power cable and it all fits nice and neat. The other side is the deep-sided. There is one large compartment and this can be used for clothes and a few larger things like camera and chargers. You can fit a wash kit and one change of clothes in there and a pair of shoes but that’s it. Well, it is a cabin case. Wrapped up in the same strong shock proof rubber lining and once closed its going to take a lot for anything to get damaged inside. It’s airtight and waterproof so if like me you have around $3000 worth of kit in your case, you be assured it is safe and sound which, for around $200 is well worth it.
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