Crossfire is family owned and operated, based about an hour from Canberra, Australia. Their products are the best on the market and they supply a lot of packs to the Australian military and law enforcement, in particular our SF. I have the DG3 and it is the best pack I own bar none.
@KarlColthup
2 жыл бұрын
Great review… The sleeping bag compartment is pretty common with Australian packs, it’s the first mod made to a large US ALICE pack on private purchase and is also found on the issued packs too… both the general issue and the larger “Recon” ALICE based system packs. We generally just stuffed the sleeping bag and Bivvy all in one in the compartment so we aren’t stuffing around with stuff sacks… 🤙🇦🇺
@vonsprague7913
2 жыл бұрын
First quality costs (Eye watering amounts) you get what you pay for. Secondly all good large Bergens are heavy by necessity to carry the huge load required. Great review and an awesome pack Tom, too big for me now but a great bit of kit.
@tom_olofsson
Ай бұрын
Thanks for going into the details
@arctodussimus6198
2 жыл бұрын
WOW That has to be the most well thought out backpack I’ve ever seen. I recognize a lot of those systems, but never seen them all on one bag. I would say that’s something you could take to any part of the World and have everything you need for any length of time. Great video! 👍🏼👍🏼
@GrillsThrillswithJohno
Жыл бұрын
Great review. I got this pack at the beginning of the year for 7day+ hikes. Very comfortable in the Australian climate, to be expected as the guys are based in Perth in WA. When I bought mine I think it only came in green or cam so as a civvie I went with green. I only got one bladder sleeve and no radio pouch though. I’m not 100% sure but I think at some stage crossfire may have came from another company called Wilderness Equipment who were also In Perth and made custom gear for the Stranglers at Swanbourne. That is where the MKVII has its routes with little things like the side sleeping bag compartment making it easier to pack your gear up while staying prone
@Skills2survive
2 жыл бұрын
Another great review and excellent pack ! I have looked at that one, but I think it might be a bit large for my needs. I have the DG3 and DG16 which work great for me. I would like to see them add a hip belt for the removable lid, that would make it more versatile. I will mention that in my review of the DG16 soon..
@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska
2 жыл бұрын
11 or so pounds empty is quite a piece. I remember having a USMC ruck and it was 14lbs empty. I never really considered empty weight a consideration until I got that ruck. After that it was always a consideration.. My current monster sized ruck from Finland is about 4-5 pounds empty with an internal aluminum frame and w/o pouches attached.. That sleep sack pouch is the tets man! Is that sleep sack pouch submersion proof or just rain proof or?
@PreparedPathfinder
2 жыл бұрын
It's not submersion proof, but it'll definitely be rain proof. I think they're changing the design so it has a removable waterproof liner, in which case it'll be submersion proof.
@STOKERMATIC
2 жыл бұрын
Great review of an outstanding pack!
@PreparedPathfinder
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate 👍
@GruntLife-yi6xv
Жыл бұрын
@@PreparedPathfinder do you prefer the crossfire rucks over the Karrimor rucks and packs?
@PreparedPathfinder
Жыл бұрын
@@GruntLife-yi6xv l’d say the Crossfire packs are better for hauling serious weight. Karrimor quality went downhill a few years back, however Karrimor SF still make decent kit.
@GruntLife-yi6xv
Жыл бұрын
@@PreparedPathfinder right right. I was just curious. I dig the Karrimor SF saber 45 as well as the Predator 45. Thanks for the input mate
@PreparedPathfinder
Жыл бұрын
@@GruntLife-yi6xv no worries, yeah they’re both great packs too 👍
@easygroove
2 жыл бұрын
Its Fun when you Quick Release your Backpack.. and then find out that you forgot to open the hip belt first :-)
@PreparedPathfinder
2 жыл бұрын
Roger 😂
@DonnellPrince
Жыл бұрын
Nice bag. But sticking with the USMC FILBE System. Along with the USMC Seal line compression waterproof sack
@simonward4520
2 жыл бұрын
Another great review, always interesting to see. Don't think I could carry if I filled it!
@taffdavies35
2 жыл бұрын
Crikey, wish I had that when I did lrrps back in the 80's, best I could hope for was a US Alice pack.
@123colinfrost
7 ай бұрын
Tom, thanks for a great video, very thorough and fair. Do you consider this pack would work in combination with the DZ rig if you had your Carinthia Defence 4 in the bottom compartment?
@earljaydillard
Жыл бұрын
A TARDIS backpack where can one purchase it? Brilliant presentation!
@PreparedPathfinder
Жыл бұрын
Cheers, from the Crossfire website 👍
@journeyman7189
2 жыл бұрын
Great review. That packs looks like monster and weighs like one too. That's the price for durability. I like the ability to remove the top and side pouches. Any idea on how much weight you would drop leaving all the bells and whistles behind? Nate
@calmolly1
2 жыл бұрын
I’m a fan of Crossfire, no experience with the Mk7 but the DG3 and DG16 are good kit. I’m not keen on the sleeping bag section but I can deal.
@jamesrichardwhitehouse5653
2 жыл бұрын
My compliments on the review, measured, well thought out, logical and reasoned. Typical of your former experience and practises. A couple of questions though: 1. Lots of pockets and compartments and all useful BUT I found that if there is a pocket, the tendency is to fill it regardless of operational and personal comfort need. For instance if there is a folding bicycle pocket someone will take a folding bicycle even where it is impossible to use it. 2. I appreciate that this is a kit review but I would be interested to know what you would choose to take with you on ops. Especially given that it is impractical to amass a whole stable of mission purposed bergens suitable for every occasion.. Just a thought 348
@PreparedPathfinder
2 жыл бұрын
Folding bicycle pocket 😂. Yep l know what you mean mate, but for most of my service l had so much kit to carry l didn’t have the luxury of packing extra personal kit to fill space. Ref having a whole load of packs, l only ever had one bergen at any time whilst serving, the SAS/Para bergen until 2003, then the PLCE Air Support bergen (both issued). Most of these new ones have been sent to me to trial.
@jamesrichardwhitehouse5653
2 жыл бұрын
I also notice that, so far anyway, you have not mentioned a, “getaway pack/bag.” When operating from vehicles each man had a small pack, Claymore bag, or equivalent packed with the bare necessities to grab and leg it, if you needed to just abandon everything and run. If you were truly on the run there was little opportunity to set snares or fish it was a matter of foraging from what you passed through, or stealing what you needed that you thought would not be missed. Most had a couple of lock picks and a pair of scissors to cut lock shims, water purifying tabs and first aid kit. But little else, fires were operationally avoided and energy foods and tablets a thing of the future. When you go into the bag a switched on enemy is going to loot your watch and take your clothes and boots and give you a pair of overalls or something. If you were caught with sovereigns it only made you less of the grey man. Better to make do with what you can find and improvise. I carried a WW2 fighting knife everywhere but I knew it was a death sentence if I was caught with it and more of a liability than anything else Being on the run was, ideally not going to be for long and huge log cabin building kits would not be desirable, or needed. Oh well swinging the lamp again sorry
@PreparedPathfinder
2 жыл бұрын
@@jamesrichardwhitehouse5653 yeah roger all mate, l talked through the daysack/assault pack in my British Army Personal Kit videos, that was the grab bag.
@davidhudson7590
Жыл бұрын
Beast of a bergan I've sabre 60 to 100 ltr but love that one
@OldNavajoTricks
2 жыл бұрын
I like the sideloader, giving me ideas lol.
@EagleTwoSix
2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Can you make a vid specificaly about food. I mean how to break MRE rations and how do you plan/organize it?
@PreparedPathfinder
2 жыл бұрын
Roger, l’ll have a look at that 👍
@James-C24
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely do this please. Im stunned how you got 3 days worth of food in to such a small package.
@PreparedPathfinder
2 жыл бұрын
@@James-C24 roger that
@squadcast7456
2 жыл бұрын
Good vid mate Shout out from the rifles 🙏🏼
@PreparedPathfinder
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate 👍
@Joinordie718
2 жыл бұрын
Great video sir. Quite a decent pack.👍
@cardiacbob
Жыл бұрын
Too much pack for me mate. I carried a large Alice for 20 years as a leg (Air Assault) Infantryman, sometimes with 80-90 lbs (35-40 kgs) of personal and mission equipment and ammo. I'm safely retired though, and 16 kg is my limit now! (11B40, US Army, Retired).
@kevinoutdoors4861
2 жыл бұрын
good review thank you
@davidfisher12865
2 жыл бұрын
Had a small cross fire, little buger could do 90lbs!good pack. Got a dg6, hated that completely overbuilt torture device. Reminds me of a super tough wrist watches, your a lump of carbonized shit but the watch still works.
@mountaineer5596
2 жыл бұрын
Pack porn! Nice gear. Thanks for a great review.
@PreparedPathfinder
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate!
@jonnishep62
2 жыл бұрын
How things have come on from a self purchased Cyclops Roc in canvas circa 81😃
@Retired-Tom
2 жыл бұрын
Ahh, the luxury of being young enough and fit enough not to worry about pack weight. Minimum and critical use only for me now. UP.
@torsten4757
2 жыл бұрын
Thank`s for showing! I am sure this pack hold`s up alot use and abuse.... High quality has it`price, that`s how it goes... 🙂
@PreparedPathfinder
2 жыл бұрын
Roger that mate!
@josephsmith4494
Жыл бұрын
What shoes are those?
@PreparedPathfinder
Жыл бұрын
Salomon XA Pro 3Ds
@josephsmith4494
Жыл бұрын
@@PreparedPathfinder Cheers, what are they like? Are they durable?
@jamesparker6383
2 жыл бұрын
great review, but at over 600.00 U.S. dollars that's a little out of my price range. I'll just stick with my U.S. Marine ILBE.
@PreparedPathfinder
2 жыл бұрын
Fair enough, it’s not cheap!
@lelandgaunt3567
2 жыл бұрын
Other than the side-loading sleeping bag compartment, it's basically like the USMC FILBE pack, but lacks the ability to attach the assault pack to the top.
@PreparedPathfinder
2 жыл бұрын
@@lelandgaunt3567 it's got a better carrying system, and tbh you're better putting your assault pack under the top flap.
@lelandgaunt3567
2 жыл бұрын
@@PreparedPathfinder will it fit under the top flap loaded?
@PreparedPathfinder
2 жыл бұрын
@@lelandgaunt3567 every assault pack l carried for 25 years did mate.
@neanderthaloutdoors9202
2 жыл бұрын
Weighty, sophisticated and pricey, it kind of defeats the acronym KISS, there's too much going on with that bergen, too many straps and buckles, zips can burst open under strain rendering them useless, 500 Denier isn't as tough as 1000 Denier etc, the Berghaus Vulcan/Crusader is large, comfortable and extremely tough and well built without the fuss of this bergen, my personal opinion is this bergen is over engineered for a soldier on exercise or on a battlefield. As you know, you live out of your bergen, fight out of your webbing and survive out of your smock, if it ain't broke don't fix it, with respect.
@PreparedPathfinder
2 жыл бұрын
The only zips on this are to access the top pouches, like every rucksack. On the Crusader the side pouches are attached by zips. So by that token they’ve fixed something that could potentially be broken. Also this rucksack enables you to field repair buckles, not something seen on many packs.
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