April 5, 2024
SOUTH AFRICAN / MAD MAX SADF PATTERN 83 BATTLE JACKET IN COLLECTOR'S CONDITION
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SOUTH AFRICAN / MAD MAX SADF PATTERN 83 BATTLE JACKET IN COLLECTOR'S CONDITION 204.49The Pattern 83 webbing system was produced to fill a very specific need in the South African military. In the later years of the Border war, the SADF was hurting for a comfortable, lightweight, and simple to use load bearing system. As with much of the equipment of the time, private sector commercial outfitters helped the military design and produce an effective solution. The resulting "battle jacket" (heavily influenced by Rhodesian fireforce webbing) is still in use today by the SANDF and has been featured as the go-to load bearing gear of various movie baddies (see Blood Diamond, District 9, and most recently Mad Max.)The iconic "Nutria Brown" pouches on the vest are made of a waterproofed cordura nylon: inside each you'll find a heavy wear resistant coating. The "body" of the vest is a padded nylon mesh which a allows a good deal of breathability while distributing weight evenly across your shoulders, back, and hips. In total there are 5 magazine pouches, each capable of holding two standard capacity mags (for a grand total of 10). Although originally intended for R4 (Galil) magazines, we've found the pockets are plenty roomy and will accommodate some battle rifle users.On the sides of the vest there are 2 large pouches intended for canteens.
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