SADF Pattern 83 Chestrig, surplus

The most lightweight piece of the South African Pattern 83 load bearing system. This chestrig is designed to carry only the most vital stuff you might need on a patrol (ammo, grenades etc.) and, most imporantly, to work well when carrying a rucksack. These are in unissued condition!

As the Pattern 83 kit was developed the need for a rucksack compatible load carrying vest became clear. The standard battle jacket, when fully loaded, is good for day patrols but if you need to hump a rucksack on top of that things get very difficult. This chest rig carries magazines, grenades and a first aid kit and documents whilst water, radios and other paraphernalia goes in the rucksack. As so many others these too are descendants of the famous Chicom chestrig, of which the South Africans even produced their own direct copies for special operations.

Features:

• Tough, Nutria brown cordura-like fabric on a mesh base - this thing is made for war, so the materials and workmanship are very good.
• Adjustable waist and shoulder straps. The waist strap has a quick-release buckle.
• Three magazine pouches with dividers, for a total of six 35 rnd R4 magazines. Also fits 6 of all the following mags: AK-47, M16, G3/FAL/R1. Talk about versatility!
• Pouches for a first aid dressing, hand grenade and smoke/white phosphorus grenade.

• A map/documents pouch on the inside.
• A pencil/flare pouch on the side of the magazine pouches.

This is a very sought after piece of kit, grab yours while stocks last!

Unissued SADF surplus

Rare to find in used shape and even more difficult in unissued condition. Some were still in factory plastics. The availability will not get any better, that's for sure.