The sternum strap has a unique twist in the form of a hook and loop pile to stabilise it allowing other essential accessories to be used, such as hydration hoses and radio handsets. The DG-16 frame set is particularly adjustable to fit people of all sizes, including females and those of smaller stature. The angle of attack of these load lifters can be adjusted via a ladder system, allowing for a great deal of variation between different shaped bodies and equipment worn underneath the harness strap. This gives very easy, quick adjustment and replacement of the harness system. The load lifter straps are anchored at the top of the frame with the Crossfire Lost Arrow system. These layers act as ablative material in event of failure, allowing the end-user to get home (or complete the mission) should a failure occur. The harness straps are of a three dimensional design which keep their shape under heavy load, and help to distribute heavy weights by not turning into string which cuts into the shoulder.Ĭrossfire informs me that the straps are composed of seven layers of material. The harness is a particularly Crossfire feature-rich item. It also has the benefit of providing extra comfort by allowing room for the plate to sit within the frame, rather than being pushed into the wearer by the weight of the pack. This space allows the plate to work in conjunction with the frame, becoming essentially part of it to assist in the load-bearing. Hence, the design has a central space to accommodate the rear hard armour (Level 4) plate.
The frame is designed to be worn “cleanskin”, with fighting load (chestrig or belt webbing) or with Combat Body Armour. This frame will take all manner of punishment in extreme weather conditions and keep on going. Unlike previous generations of polymer frames used by Crossfire, this is a proprietary design and formulation to maximise flexibility and temperature resistance.įor those who may be concerned about the strength and durability of a polymer frame, do not panic! The design and material of Crossfire’s new polymer frame is light-years ahead of anything else on the market and has been exhaustively tested by (but not on….) various “animals” (some of who belong to the Packs & Beyond “Herd of Lab-Rats”……). Like it’s predecessors the DG-6 with DEI frame (Review seen HERE), it works under a sprung, live load. It is a very high-pressure injection moulded item that is intended to be compatible with hard plates worn with body armour. The DG-16 has a revolutionary new plastic frame designed by Crossfire. Hopefully, my publishing schedule returns to a more prolific rate moving forward.ĪTS RAID pack on the left, Crossfire DG-16 on the right. The dog ate my homework on this one, it’s been sitting in my WIP (Work In Progress) pile due to real life vagaries like my marriage imploding. I’ll give a big apology on this review team. You can really show your appreciation by giving them your custom.ĭon’t forget to follow Packs and Beyond on Facebook ( ) for all our latest updates. Please let our suppliers know how much you appreciate their support for Packs and Beyond. Like any review of supplied equipment, I have done the review with the proviso that I will be painfully honest.
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In the interests of full disclosure, I’m very pleased to report that Packs and Beyond has had some direct input into the design of the DG-16. This is their latest generation general purpose combat and patrol pack. The DG-16 has been supplied by a long-time supporter of this website – Crossfire Australia. DESCRIPTION: Modular general purpose 85L Patrol pack with external polymer frame.
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