Load Bearing, Packs, Pouches

DZ-Rig

Price range: NZ$499.00 through NZ$636.00

Having foresight, we have seen the need for a resurgence in traditional webbing. As the very real potential for near-peer threats loom on the future battlefield, soldiers will need more sustainment, more magazines and carry this equipment for extended periods of time with increased comfort.  With our experience using traditional webbing, we have seen firsthand the advantages and the drawbacks of this style of system over the decades. Our goal of implementing a rig which revolutionizes this concept without the drawbacks—has now become a reality. We have designed a complete soldier system where a rucksack not only integrates with body armor, but also integrates seamlessly with full belt-order. For the first time in history, we at Crossfire have been able to properly accomplish this task. We present to you—The DZ Rig.

Next restock – Third week in July (M81, Multicam, Ranger Temperate)

Crossfire DZ Rig in M81
Crossfire DZ Rig in M81 woodland camo pattern
Crossfire DZ Rig with the juicebox attached

The “Juice Box” (3L)

Designation: Hydration Carrier & Pouch Our “Juice Box” hydration carrier is one of a kind. We designed this to work…

NZ$149.00

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Commanders pouch MOLLE DZ Rig

The “Butter Bar”

Designation: Commanders Pouch Introducing the “Butter Bar”. Guaranteed to never get your men lost on an FTX again. This commander’s…

NZ$109.00

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The “Hathcock”

Designation: 7.62 & 5.56 Marksman pouch The Hathcock Marksman Pouch is designed with the precision shooter in mind. Its closed…

Price range: NZ$75.00 through NZ$80.00

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Medical insert pouch multicam

Three “Tamales”

Designation: Medical/Tools/Weapons Cleaning – Quad folding Insert Each order comes with 3 hot tamales. Our Tamale Insert makes accessing contents…

NZ$69.00

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Hydrapak Force™ 2L

High performance athletes need high performance hydration. The Force 2L is ultra-durable and designed for action. The 36” flexible HydraFusion…

NZ$80.00

  • 2 Sizes
  • 4 Magazine pouches to carry up to 12 STANAG 30rd 5.56 magazines
  • 2 canteen pouches to fit all standard canteens and Nalgene’s with nesting cups.
  • 1 larger sustainment pouch
  • Bungee cord cinchable pouches
  • 3 levels of pouch closure, use all levels of retention or a combination of (silent tuck-tabs, Velcro, jumpable cord locks)
  • Padded, low profile yoke for a perfect connection when wearing our packs
  • LTAS™ on the back of the harness for pouch attachments.
  • Compatible with our “Juice Box” hydration carrier
  • Ventilated shoulder harness back
  • Padded contoured belt for increased hip mobility
  • 2x pack adapter straps with SR buckle release
  • Compatible with our CF1, CF2, CF3, DG1, DG SLICK, DG3, DG3AW, DG16, MK7
  • Optional low-profile harness (sold separately)

SIZING – To get the right size the first time, we have calculated our rig size based off of your normal jean/waist size. We size these to be capable of wearing a light combat smock and T-shirt underneath the rig.

For the guys right in the middle of the two sizes. If your waist is 35”+ and intend on usage in cold climates with the use of an insulating layer underneath or thick belt, we recommend going with L/XL. If you are sized 36-” but intend on using a combat pant/light smock with thin a belt in temperate to warm climates go with the M/L.

M/L for trouser/waist size (30-36″)

L/XL for trouser/waist size (36-42″)

HUMAN PERFORMANCE

Over the decades we have seen a strong signal and direct connection between spinal injuries and the use of rucksacks in military use. Unfortunately, these injuries can be debilitating and are incredibly hard to treat with any meaningful prognosis. We believe the risk of many of these injuries, located in the lumbar spine, particularly the L4-L5 & L5-S1 vertebral discs can be greatly reduced given proper attention to detail when developing load bearing equipment. Unfortunately, there is a dilemma when it comes to belt kit. None of them on the market are designed with a structure strong enough to support the rucksack. Therefore, the weight of the belt and rucksack combined are directed longitudinally through the discs of the spine. When enough vertical inertia is reached, typically during a slip or hard heel landing, the magnitude of force through the spine can go beyond its threshold and result in, facet joint compressions, laminar and type A fractures, but more commonly disc herniations. These injuries can be debilitating and therefore rendering the soldier unable for an expedient return to active duty.

Our team have developed a belt system utilizing our formal background in sports medicine, design and mechanical engineering which quantifiably can reduce the forces on the lumbar spine by redirecting these forces directly away from this area of the spine and applying them to the pelvis and into the hip sockets, these structures are incredibly strong and can handle the weight of a pack with ease.

Our belt system has been developed with knowledge of the last decade to utilize the appropriate materials, structures, shapes and firmness to achieve what has been touted by many SME’s as “the most comfortable and functional belt-kit they have ever worn.” This belt is designed to support a percentage of weight from the shoulders and redirect it into the pelvis, much like the hip belt of a long back alpine pack.

Needless to say, a healthy soldier will always perform at a higher level than an injured one. We believe we have cracked the code when it comes to load carriage and how it relates to musculoskeletal safety.

Purchasing & Shipping

WE SHIP DAILY FROM THE UNITED STATES AND AUSTRALIA 

US email: info@crossfirepacks.com

US# 1 (704) 351-4405

For our customers located in Australia please contact us with “AU Customer” in the email title, this way we can take care of you with speed and direct your order and inquiry to our Australian team.

When ordering over the website – DUTY ON INTERNATIONAL ORDERS ARE THE CUSTOMERS RESPONSIBILITY. Some orders (depending on destination) will require payment of duty to the carrier or post office prior to release. It is your responsibility to verify the duty owed as it varies from country to country. If duty is not paid, typically the package is returned to us for non-attendance. Upon return, we will be happy to resend your order, with an additional shipping charge to resend.

 

Unclaimed articles – is when an article is addressed for delivery at an office; or to an addressee at a hotel; or other accommodation establishment, other than the proprietor, an employee, or a member of the family of the proprietor or an employee of that establishment, and has not been claimed by the addressee within 30 days after the date on which the article is delivered to that office or establishment, the article shall be treated as an article unclaimed by its addressee.

Processing

Our packages mostly ship via UPS, on occasion due to carrier constraints we will utilize USPS. Orders are processed within 2-5 business days from date of purchase.

Orders placed to PO Boxes or APO addresses can only be shipped to USPS

*This excludes orders placed on or around holidays, during special events, shipments that require address verification, ID verification or other issues that require customer correspondence.

Military Procurements

When placing a bulk order for a military unit, please contact us directly for bulk shipping quotes and processing (DO NOT ORDER ON OUR SITE). Email us at info@crossfirepacks.com and title “PROCUREMENT ORDER”, or call us at 704-441-1145. We will contact you within 1-2 business days. Large orders must be handled separately and are not sent in individual unit shipments, but instead are palletized.

Missing or Stolen Packages

Although an uncommon occurrence, there may be times when packages might end up missing or even stolen from their delivery address. Crossfire is responsible for everything up to the point of shipping. Once the order has shipped, it is the responsibility of the carrier to deliver it safely and in a timely manner to the address provided by the customer.

Crossfire is not responsible for any of the following situations:

  • Wrong address entered by customer during checkout.
  • Missing package when order shows as being delivered. If you suspect your package was stolen, you must file a police report to file a claim with the carrier.
  • Damage to products that occur during shipping or delivery.

International Orders

International orders are shipped via our carriers depending on the most efficient option to that location on the globe. Packages typically ship within 3-5 business days from purchase.

We ship weekdays from our US and AU offices, depending on your location we will expedite your order from either location. 

Duties & Taxes

International orders are subject to duties and taxes. The recipient is responsible for payment of applicable duties, taxes, and international fees. Orders cannot be declared as gifts or undervalued, please do not ask us to do this. Requests of this nature may result in canceled and refunded orders. Please contact your customs office for information on duties, taxes, and restricted items. Crossfire will not be held responsible for the cost of items and/or shipping if items are seized or rejected by Customs.

International Shipping Rates

Shipping fees can change frequently by carriers. If you would like to find the most up to date international shipping charges, simply add the item(s) to your cart and proceed to checkout. Once you select your country option and complete the additional address fields, your shipping charges will be displayed.

We offer a 30-day returns and exchange policy.

If you buy one of our packs or clothing from our website and it just won’t fit the bill, for whatever reason, we’ll refund you the entire purchase price provided you send it back in its original brand-new condition and packaging within 30-days of purchase.

Please allow 7 business days for us to process your return once we’ve received the package.

We do not accept returns on worn, altered or customer-damaged items.

We do not accept returns on any of our tents or shelters.

To arrange a return, please email info@crossfirepacks.com with your order information to obtain return delivery instructions and details.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Our equipment is tried and tested. Our designs have been through several generations of refinement and experience in the field. They have been developed and tested by Engineers, Soldiers, Alpinists and Biomechanists. Rest assured, if it bears the Crossfire logo, it hasn’t just been tested in the field–it was born there.

If there is a product defect (it’s extremely rare, but it can happen) we will repair or replace the item.

If an item fails due to normal wear and tear, we can repair the item for a fee. This is determined on a case-by-case basis.

Warranty Submission Procedure:

  • Please submit all claims to info@crossfirepacks.com Title “Warranty Claim – NAME – ORDER NUMBER”
  • The email must include: Description of damage, attached images of defect, date of purchase, name, address and phone number.
  • We will respond within 5 business days
  • Once Crossfire receives your item, we will inspect the product to determine if it falls within warranty parameter’s. Any warranty issues are fixed at no cost to you and shipping is covered by us. Crossfire is the only party authorized to determine warranty eligibility. Crossfire reserves the right to determine between a defective product and normal wear-and-tear. Submitting a warranty claim does not guarantee repair or replacement. Products sent to us for warranty will be evaluated for repair or replacement at Crossfire’s sole discretion.
  • If necessary, we will contact you with an estimate detailing all non-warranty repair costs.
  • Your approval for the non-warranty repair work and payment information will be required before we begin any non-warranty repairs.

Warranty Exclusions

The following circumstances will not be covered under warranty:

  • Repairs or alterations to any area of the product done or attempted by anyone other than an authorized Crossfire repair facility.
  • Products classified as pre-owned, samples or misused.
  • Damage from sunlight, chlorine, improper recreational use or care, or any damage beyond the product’s natural life expectancy.
  • Warranty claims without valid proof of purchase.

Pack Frame Warranty Exclusions:

The warranty does not cover damage to the backpack frame resulting from improper use or neglect, defined as the absence of reasonable care. The frame, while robust and flexible, is not indestructible, and the following actions void warranty coverage:

Examples of improper use, including but not limited to:

  • Using the frame as a lever or tool
  • Sitting or standing on the frame
  • Overloading beyond the specified weight limit
  • Throwing or dropping from a height
  • Crushing in a transport vehicle
  • Dragging across rough terrain or pavement
  • Driving over with a vehicle
  • Hard impacts from vehicles or heavy objects
  • Exposing the frame to extreme heat or open frames
  • Modifying or altering the frame with unauthorized repairs
  • Storing the frame in corrosive environments

If your frame is deemed to fall outside of normal use, don’t worry we can quickly replace and send you your new frame for a small fee.

9 reviews for DZ-Rig

  1. Bruce S Sheluga (verified owner)

    Have unpacked the kit and BOY is it fu***ng outstanding! Not one stitch out of place or crooked. Not one Irish Pennant ANYWHERE on it.

    Initial great news for everyone running 25 round 7.62 NATO P-mags. Two of them fit perfectly in the 30round AR mag pouches even with the dust covers installed and loaded they do not even bounce around when adjusted properly.

    Second great news for anyone with the Self Reliance Outfitters 39oz Wide-mouth Canteen Campfire Survival Cooking Kit. The canteen, Nesting cup, stove, lid, and a pair of leather gloves and some of the other little bits fit in each of the 2 canteen pouches and are exactly the same height as the mag pouches with the 25 rounders in them. Ruck will ride on top of them just fine.
    So one pouch with the whole canteen set, gloves etc. and the other pouch with another canteen and some other items of your choice are GTG.

    The middle back pouch is larger than I had thought and I have not started moving and trying different things in there yet, but I will be able to get necessities and wants in there just fine.

    The only thing I have noticed so far is that I will have to change out the adjustment sliders on the front chest straps as they are more of a semi permanent adjustment once you get your fitment correct. I will put quick adjust buckles on so I can more easily get into and out of the rig. That’s just me though.

    As I am very particular about the quality of products VS the amount of my money spent, I can say categorically that you will not be disappointed with your purchase.

  2. isaac (verified owner)

    Love this rig. The straps are very comfortable. i got the green and it matches my other ranger green stuff well. fyi the larger rig has a bigger rear middle pouch. I would have liked to have molle on the back to connect a hydration carrier, also would like for the removable pouches to be split in half so i can just replace 1 pouch instead of 2 at a time. I like it so much ill probably buy another one in M81 Woodland when they come back in stock.

  3. Jeff (verified owner)

    This is a pretty good kit. I like the back mesh that helps with the breathability and the quiet tabs and bungee are a good plus. Will get a few more for some friends. A good buy.

  4. Chris Haynes (verified owner)

    Very sturdy and well thought out rig. The closure system (bungee, Velcro, and/or tab tuck) is great as it gives a lot of options to how to access your gear in regards to speed, stealth, or security. Comfortable solo, want to try with a pack, preferably the CF2 or CF3 that is supposed to integrate with it. Yet to see review or footage so may just have to take a leap of faith on it.

    Also, Desert Tiger Stripe was super cool to see, definitely won’t match with any of your other kit but who cares.

  5. Jason Dammann (verified owner)

    Thanks crossfire for your foresight and commitment to the warfighter through your vison and quality products. I got this because u serve in the army and in Alaska where being able to carry enough ammo and sustainment is the differance between life and death. Just tested this rig under extreame conditions in Delta Alaska. Teperatures ive the month were in the high forties diwn to negitive 30s. O was able to carry almost 2 basic combat loads 12 mags. 2 liters if water my NVDs medical supplies a cleaning kit for my weapon and two days of rations stripped down. All while being able ro seemlessly wearining it stand alone or over my plate carrier. It was perfect. I love how it can be combined with my DG 3 for short patrols or my MK 7 when i needed to be out for extended periods. The stability when using it in conjunction w8th a pack made it perfect for over snow movements by ski or snow shoe. Ot is the perfect reimagination of an old idea and is a soulytion for the modern near peer fight when you need to carry more farther and resupply may be an issue. Agaij another perfect piece of kit from Cross fire

  6. Tom Blakey

    This is an awesome modern solution of a classic method of load carriage. The DZ rig is the most comfortable out-of-the-box belt kit I have ever worn. I served for 33 years in the British Paras and Pathfinders, including seven operational tours, so I have a fair bit of experience using belt kit. The yoke provides perfect stability and load carrying comfort, and the load capacity is awesome. The magazine pouches are attached by MOLLE, so you have the option of changing them according to your weapon type (ie 7.62 short or 7.62 NATO). The pouches are closed with innovative tuck tabs that can be operated one handed, silently, plus don’t include breakable parts. You can easily carry up to 12 AR magazines, two litres of water, 24 hours rations, an IFAK and Escape and Evasion kit. This provides you with a level of sustainability that can’t be achieved with a chest rig or plate carrier, plus in comfort. This is essential for the modern battlefield, as seen in current conflicts around the World. The integration of Crossfire Packs with the DZ rig is a great idea too, as the belt kit supports the weight across your hips. Awesome work Crossfire!

  7. Mark Ross (verified owner)

    I just received my DZ-Rig in multicam with optional Cobra buckle today. Firstly, the speed of receipt of my order was fast. Secondly, the quality of the product was exceptional! I was formerly with the U.S. Army’s 1st. Ranger Battalion. I wish that we had LCE gear of this quality when I was serving. I will definitely purchase other products from this Crossfire again!

  8. Benjamin Reed (verified owner)

    Phenomenal piece of kit, substantially more comfortable and capacious than a chest rig and everything fits together perfectly. Feels solidly built but even loaded up with mags, two canteens of water, medical ifak, mre and camp stove everything feels so well distributed. I haven’t even stuffed this thing as full as I could, for warm weather or in the field sustainment this is the way to go. Definitely get the cobra buckle, much lower profile and more comfy. Bitch to put on but worth it hahaha. Need those Juice Boxes back in stock guys, give me a waitlist button or something!

  9. Jeff Beal (verified owner)

    CrossFire Love my DZ Rig. I choose the Tiger stripe for my area I live in. This Whole rig is build tougher then wood pecker lips man. I honestly cant think of one negative thing I do not like about it. The back support that this rig has is hands down the best I have ever worn its thick and supports my low back in all the right spots as well as my hips. The harness on this rig is NOT cheap made fully loaded with a water bladder the shoulder straps do NOT dig into my neck or collar bone at all well done guys. The tiger stripe pattern is really nice and after some break in it looked even better. I highly recommend this for anyone who REALLY puts in the work training or on Duty. Thanks Crossfire for such a good bit of gear. Jeff B.

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