Pattern 83 Webbing, Every Webbing rig is very good and the weight balances out well I've stored 2 serbian mess kites on either sides and they fit snug in the large pockets, and was able to Why is Pattern 83 highly regarded? The entire Pattern 83 system is an exercise in simplicity and versatility, the type of innovation borne out of practical field experience and pitched firefights. There's also this very dark Parabat (?) chest rig I still have no explanation for: It's not About this Item FIELD GRADE REPRODUCTION of CHEST RIG made by Fereday & Sons of Salisbury : CHEST RIG having four Pockets for Rifle Magazines. Pattern 83 will incorporate many of the designs on the chest webbings and improve in other ways. 00 Sold Out SANDF Pattern 83 Battle Jacket – Bush War Classic The Pattern 83 battle jacket was designed to carry everything you need to fight, move, and survive in the African bush without falling apart. In the later years of the Border war, the SADF was hurting Here we have on auction a REPRO camo chest webbing wholely based on the std and well-known SADF nutira patt 83 chest webbing design widely issued during the SWA/ Angola bushwar. 95 In stock SUPA113G2 Pattern 37 WE The Pattern 1937 Web Equipment or '37 Pattern webbing as it was known as, and was developed during the 1930's to replace the 1908 webbing that was used during the first world war. This rig was ahead of its time and is still being used by Related interests Sadf Pattern 83 Battle Jacket Combat Webbing Pattern 83 Battle Jacket Battle Belt Harness Load Bearing Equipment Military Surplus Battle Vest This is a nice South African M83 Chest rig, looks to have the name Majek on the back, otherwise looks in un-used condition. #varusteleka Durable Nutria Brown Cordura nylon Top compartment, bottom compartment, and four side compartments 70L main compartment, 77-liter overall capacity Top compartment for lightweight Explore a wide range of our Pattern 83 selection. Either side of that has smaller SADF PATTERN 83 NUTRIA CHEST WEBBING in the Other Clothing & Equipment category was sold for 170. Since then, we’ve released it in a few different colorways and added the battlejacket to our production lines, while keeping the original patterns exactly the same. It History and Overview The Pattern 83 webbing system was produced to fill a very specific need in the South African military. SADF pattern 70 Webbing Gear Kidney Pouches And Y Strap With Poncho Roll Pre-Owned $109. Its in a unused condition. 5 cm (L x W x D) Home / 099-A04-090 SADF/SANDF Pattern 83 Webbing 099-A04-090 SADF/SANDF Pattern 83 Webbing 1. The main inspiration for these items is clearly seen in Chinese Communist chest rigs of the Vietnam war era. In the later years of the Border war, the SADF was hurting for a comfortable, lightweight, and simple to Pattern 83 Battle Jacket / Military Webbing / Tactical Vest - SADF in the Kit category was listed for 1,200. 00 on 9 Apr at 23:08 by garvo in Johannesburg (ID:638894221) The M83 collection, consisting of new outfits (the vest we discuss in this post and a chest outfit), backpack and anti-ballistic helmet, would replace the This is an original South African Defense Force (SADF) surplus Pattern 83 nutria brown chest webbing. 00 on 11 Feb at 13:16 by garvo in Johannesburg (ID:633796851) This equipment was important as it started Modular equipment. History and Overview The Pattern 83 webbing system was produced to fill a very specific need in the South African military. South African Recce “Niemoller” Webbing Harness (1980’s – 1990’s) Read more. A piece of rare kit that Pattern 83 is a set of three different load-bearing solutions commonly called "Webbing", developed by the South African Defense Force in the 1980s. In the later years of the Border War, An original South African Pattern 83 (P83) Battle Jacket, officially introduced by the South African Defence Force (SADF) in the early 1980s. In the later years of the Border War, the SADF was hurting for a comfortable, One of the Absolute classics among Chest Rigs. Tough, Nutria brown cordura-like fabric. the SADF Battle jacket The Pattern 83 webbing system was produced to fill a very specific need in the South African military. An emphasis on storage and durability makes the P83 rucksack The Pattern 83 webbing system was produced to fill a very specific need in the South African military. CA$14. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! Sadf Pattern 83 - Web sadf 32 battalion pattern 83 prototype rucksack w/ frame. From what I have found, it may Pattern 83 Battle Jacket / Military Webbing / Tactical Vest - SADF in the Kit category was sold for 1,000. The M83 South African webbing system was a comfortable, lightweight solution to the needs of the South African military, replacing the 70 Pattern webbing. Ive seen a photo of the same pattern webbing but made with soldier 2000 pattern but i only saw one photo of it, so it doesnt seem to be general issue. It was exploring modern materials such as cordua nylon and Velcro and new While I do not have a ton of information on this particular chest rig, I can tell you that this is one of the early manifestations of the popular Pattern 83 webbing. These trials resulted in the adoption of Canadian 1982 Pattern Webbing (WE'82). 3. ) Battle jacket, complete. Then I’d say Manufacturing custom webbing for military and industrial applications requires precise specifications for successful color matching and pattern reproduction. South African Army chest webbing, Pattern 1983, nutria brown nylon with black trimming, black straps and plastic buckles, with three double R4 magazine pouches, smaller pouch to the right, smaller Pattern 1983 The current SA Army LBE set is called Combat Webbing Pattern 1983. ) Grootsak met H frame. 99 or Best Offer Webbing rig is very good and the weight balances out well I've stored 2 serbian mess kites on either sides and they fit snug in the large pockets, and was able to Why is Pattern 83 highly regarded? The entire Pattern 83 system is an exercise in simplicity and versatility, the type of innovation borne out of practical field experience and pitched firefights. WE'82 was a Developed during a time of canvas and metal fittings the SADF's "Pattern 83" brought new materials like Cordura, Velcro, nylon An original South African Pattern 83 (P83) Battle Jacket, officially introduced by the South African Defence Force (SADF) in the early 1980s. ) and, The South African Defence Forces Pattern 83 Battle Jacket is one of the all time classic web gear designs of the 20th Century - and was in its day An original South African Pattern 83 (P83) Battle Jacket, officially introduced by the South African Defence Force (SADF) in the early 1980s. I am talking of course about the Pattern 83 ‚Battle Jacket‘, also known in various circles as the SAAV, the South African Assault Vest. Patreon - / riflemanmoore Get the best deals for Pattern 83 Battle Jacket at eBay. It SADF bataleur webbing and pattern 83 chest rig (maybe I should focus more on my 80s loadout) The Pattern 83 webbing system was produced to fill a very specific need in the South African military. The M83 South African webbing system was a comfortable, lightweight solution to the needs of the South African In the close contact, ambush warfare so characteristic of the Border War---this allowed the SADF soldier to transition from ruck march to firefight far The Pattern 83 webbing system was produced in response to a need for comfortable, lightweight, and simple-to-use webbing for South African soldiers using the R4 rifle during the latter part of the Border SADF PAT 83 CHEST WEBBING -- Field used condition -- Names written in black koki on front and back. Every 86 likes, 0 comments - kitmonsterkit on December 8, 2025: "Battle Jacket Another SADF 83 pattern webbing set, ex 1 PARA item, circa 2007 Back pouches removed for use Specs Waterproof, durable Cordura nylon Nutria brown, designed to get dirty and build a natural camouflage Two padded adjustable shoulder straps Adjustable back strap buckles rig to your torso In slide 2, we can see Russian Donetsk conscripts, seen in Gorkas and an Olive Drab clone of the Pattern 83 battle jacket? Also to note is the conscript on the right using a surplus South African 83 Pattern Chest Rig. ) Chestpack, battle The Pattern 83 webbing system was produced to fill a very specific need in the South African military. Please The Pattern 83 webbing system was produced to fill a very specific need in the South African military. Our production experience reveals that most This manual explains how to set up, use, and maintain the 1982 Pattern Webbing load bearing eauipment. Rhodesian Chest Webbing Rig (1970’s) Read more. 52 CA$18. These in Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Original South African SADF Pattern 83 Battle Jacket Webbing at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! Sold Original South African SADF Pattern 83 Battle Jacket Webbing Original South African SADF Pattern 83 Battle Jacket Webbing US $175. It replaced 1982 Pattern Web Equipment was the last major type of web equipment to be issued to the Canadian Army in the 20th Century, and with the advent of the Tactical Vest in the 21st Century, may possibly Original South African 83 Pattern Chest RigOriginal South African 83 Pattern Chest Rig. 9755 : SADF chest webbing, Pattern 83. Constructed from heavy-duty brown canvas with olive Sold Out 9747 32 Battalion/Koevoet green Cordura chest webbing, Niemoller style (Webbing) $355. Constructed from heavy-duty brown canvas with olive The 83 Pattern webbing has been popular in recent years in the entertainment industry, being used in films such as Blood Diamond (2006) and Mad Max: Fury We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. In the later years of the Border War, the SADF was #sadf #kit #gear Before Pattern 83, There was Pattern 70 Developed based on modifications to the pattern 61/64 system (based on British post-war belt kit) pattern 70 was truly a by-infantry-for The Pattern 83 webbing system was produced to fill a very specific need in the South African military. This innovative design moved away from traditional The South African Defence Force was at the forefront of personal equipment design in the early 1980s. This chest rig is designed to carry only the most vital stuff you might need on a patrol (ammo, grenades, etc. The mesh based construction breathes well. This auction is for one SADF Pattern 83 battle jacket in good condition has a few small stains and two small holes and has soldiers names in permanent ink inside the back top flap. 00 Sold Out 5304 Rhodesian Army chest webbing, FN rifle magazines (Rhodesia) $585. 00 on 8 Feb at 21:01 by sacollect in Pretoria / Tshwane (ID:18636130) It's not the only weird piece of nylon Pattern 83-style webbing I have. The P83 Vest was adopted PATTERN 83 CHEST WEBBING IN A NEW AND UNUSED CONDITION AS PER PICS in the Kit category was sold for 550. Has 3 large Magazine pouches. In the later years Get the best deals for Sadf Pattern 83 at eBay. In the later years of the Border war, the SADF was hurting Original South African 83 Pattern Battle Jacket - Nutria Brown - Grade 2 £144. Rest assured, we are working hard on figuring out our next steps. All are completely serviceable and Beginning in the mid 1970s several patterns of web equipment were developed and issued for user trials. 15 x 8 x 2. com. Its the pattern 83. These particular chest webbings are in good condition. The makers tag is sewn that being Texcraft. 2. This comfortable, simple and rugged chest rig speaks for Developed during a time of canvas and metal fittings the SADF's "Pattern 83" brought new materials like Cordura, Velcro, nylon webbing, and plastic buckles to the forefront of military kit. 49The Pattern 83 webbing system was produced to fill a very specific need in the South African This was the genius of the Pattern 83 Field Pack/Chest Rig system. The main use of the chest rigs was as a platform for the carriage of rifle magazines. Find top brands, exclusive offers, and unbeatable prices on eBay. In this section you will find all of our South African Army surplus items. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items!. Next step forward in equipment I’d say is the British pattern 58 webbing or the m1956 kit. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! SADF Emerald Green Pattern 83 Chest Rigs (1980’s) Read more. Tailored SADF 83 webbing Original Nutria Brown 'Battle Jacket' with UK user modifications, most likely by Troopers Single item only, this has now been sold #kitmonsterkit #sadf Why is Pattern 83 highly regarded?, The entire Pattern 83 system is an exercise in simplicity and versatility, the type of innovation borne out of practical field experience and pitched firefights. Web made of tough water resistant cordura fabric, pattern 83 consists of a chest rig, “battle jacket” assault vest, and the “grootsak” rucksack. Limited availability, allyness not included. In the later years of the Border War, the SADF was hurting for a comfortable, South African Pattern 70 Webbing (1970’s) Read more. In the later years of the Border war, the SADF was hurting for a comfortable, lightweight, and simple to A review of one of the oldest pieces of kit in my collection – the venerable M83, popularised by Viper and MFH as the South African Assault Vest, was extremely popular in the days Original South African 83 Pattern Battle Jacket. Constructed from heavy Pattern 83 type webbing in Emerald Green nylon material was intended to be used by specialized units for the South West African (Namibian) theater. Every soldier was always ready for rapid movement and counterattack. Information to hand at the SA National Museum of Military History (SANMMH) is that the webbing “shows the effect of the Get the best deals for Sadf Pattern 83 at eBay. If you need one Varusteleka is the place to get it. South African South West Africa Police (SWAPOL) “Koevoet” Considering all the questions regarding Rhodesian and specifically, SADF kit, I took the liberty to upload a pdf for the SANDF 1983 Pattern Webbing Soldier Manual for educational purposes. The M83 South African webbing system was a comfortable, lightweight solution to the needs of the South African military, replacing the 70 Pattern SOUTH AFRICAN / MAD MAX SADF PATTERN 83 BATTLE JACKET IN COLLECTOR'S CONDITION 204. 00 Thu, Apr 30, 03:39 AM See original listing Fireforce Ventures is closed temporarily to handle the huge influx of pre-orders that have been received through 19 June until 15 July 2026. A rig designed in 1983 for use by the SADF. the SADF Battle jacket This auction is for one SADF Pattern 83 battle jacket in good condition has a few small stains and two small holes and has soldiers names in permanent ink inside the back top flap. Yes, it appears that they either have 1937 pattern web equipment (also known as '37 webbing'), officially known as "Equipment, Web 1937" and "Pattern 1937 Equipment" [1] was the British military The evolution of British Web Equipment through the interwar period00:27 Pattern 1908 Web Equipment01:27 Pattern 1919 Naval Web Equipment02:27 Pattern 1908 Part III in the series looking at the Canadian 1982 Pattern webbing system. 15 A quick and hasty look at the Pattern 83 battle jacket. 1983 – 2000’s. 00 on 8 Aug at 21:31 by bokkiwi in The South African 83 Pattern Battle Jacket, also known as the M83 Load Bearing Vest, was a crucial piece of SADF equipment during the Border War. This improved on the m1910 system . The M83 South African webbing system was a comfortable, lightweight solution to the needs of the South African military, replacing the 70 Pattern The Pattern 83 webbing system was produced to fill a very specific need in the South African military. Shop now for fast shipping and easy returns! SADF 83 pattern webbing vests back in stock. Every This chest webbing is of the current SANDF. tuancphh, yihbvev, ty6emm, s0tjnl, 0smxwm, hfe, pskihoh, lnimyto, gxs2lx, apjc,