Kommandostore p83 We see a lot of people running P84 and P83 over the top of plate carriers and can't argue with that, but all that extra bulk from plates and other gear can make the rig unwearable. These rigs reduced the amount of excess sustainment weight borne by each soldier, and made vital ammo and equipment easy to access. Designed for simultaneous wear with the P83 Chest Rig and (occasionally) P83 Battle Jacket Condition Guide. Excellent+. Specs Durable vinyl resists scratches, water, and sunlight Adhesive backing 2. 2. Like-New+. If you have questions please ask. com/p83 There you'll find details about ma The Kommandostore P84 is interpretation of a ‘modern’ P83 but there are design aspects I disagree with, mostly regarding the harness being non modular and being spaced further apart compared to the P83. Suitable for discerning collectors and reference use. To view the manual click here. No rips, tears, or damage. (Original P83 rigs rarely break, but we have seen the stitching in this area fray and detach. Most importantly, this iteration foc In 2021, we took it upon ourselves to do a major redesign of the P83 Chest rig to give it the upgrade it deserved, which we then dubbed the "Pattern 84". For 2. At the time P83 was introduced most of the world was still using legacy polyester fabrics. P83's shape was large enough to allow errors during manufacturing, but even with modern tech we used it's footprint as the basis for P84. Unique military surplus. Featured here we have the original SADF field manual containing adjustment, handling and maintenance information on all P83 equipment. The best historical & humorous emails in the business with a 1% off lifetime discount & more just for signing up. The item has been used, but remains in like-new condition. There are little touches too, like drain holes in the bottom of each magazine cell, and ample box stitching to reinforce all hook and loop panels. The ‘Modularity’ word is thrown around a lot these Pattern 83 is a set of three different load-bearing solutions commonly called "Webbing", developed by the South African Defense Force in the 1980s. Together, they laid the foundations fo Now at KommandoStore, these Meals, Ready-to-Eat are perfect for your bug-out bag, backcountry treks, or just to taste a piece of military history. Box stitches fix this. Iconic Kommandostore models, sticker-ized for your pleasure. 0, We decreased the overall height dimension of the chest rig without compromising on the size of any of the pouches or useable MOLLE Space. The extender strap solves that problem and easily allows you to run the rig over plate carriers, soft armor, and heavier clothing. Based on Post-WWII British ’58 Pattern Webbing, many of these early designs used tradition materials like cotton webbing and canvas. Wore this rig a handful of times for some Airsoft photo shoots. 3. Since its introduction we've used our rig extensively in order to figure out what design improvements we would like to implement. Lightly used KommandoStore P83 Multicam Black Chest Rig with Molle. For more information on our new production P83 Chest Rigs, visit our dedicated landing page. The rust proof and shock proof plastic 'fastex' style buckles used on the chest rig were also brand new tech, invented by ITW Nexus in 1977 and produced from 1979 onwards. High-quality reproductions. These aren’t the polished MREs of 2025—they’re the real deal, packed with calories and nostalgia to keep you going through any crisis, from a blizzard to being locked out of your mom's house again. This can be viewed here. Most importantly, this iteration foc. The item has barely any cosmetic blemishes, abrasions, or other signs of use. ) Multi-Mission Capability. It consists of 3 different parts: A standalone "Battle Jacket", a "Grootsak" ('Big Bag' In Afrikaans) and an ammo-carrying Chest Rig. We are hosting a digital copy of the original SADF field manual containing adjustment, handling and maintenance information on the entire P83 system. The South Africans decided to one-up the soviets, designing P83 to be lightweight, higher capacity, and bombproof. Chest Rig usage information can be found on pages A3, A9-A11, and A27-A33. In 2021, we took it upon ourselves to do a major redesign of the P83 Chest rig to give it the upgrade it deserved, which we then dubbed the "Pattern 84". 5" x 3" Matte finish Nov 18, 2021 ยท South African soldiers pictured wearing the bulky, and somewhat cumbersome predecessor to P83. Battle Jacket usage information can be found on pages A4-A4, A9, and A34-A46. https://kommandostore. Kommandostore said that this gap allows easier access to the admin pouch and promotes ventilation but by that time I already modified the harness by repositioning them closer towards the middle, essentially right against the outer mag pouches and it is much tidy while still allowing easy access to the admin pouch and still very breathable. Die hard John-McClane-walking-on-glass customer service. qzcuouwrmajtlxphyaxjwvehizwsiciabhnedseumcjokbqjcrbovhy