In Commanders Webbing

What are the different types of military commanders webbing?

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There are many commanders’ webbings dating back to the First World War. The 1908 Pattern Web Infantry Equipment was an innovative type of webbing equipment adopted by the British Army before World War I. During the Second Boer War of 1899–1902, the standard British Army set of personal equipment, comprising a belt, haversack and ammunition pouches, was the leather Slade-Wallace Equipment, which had been introduced in 1888. It proved unsuitable for holding modern ammunition, which was carried in stripper clips instead of as individual rounds, and its buffalo-hide…

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In MTP

Everything you need to know about MTP webbing.

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What is MTP? The Multi-Terrain Pattern (MTP) is the standard camouflage pattern of the British Armed Forces. As part of the British Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Personal Equipment and Common Operational Clothing (PECOC) programme, three new camouflage patterns were considered for issue to British forces. These were a revised temperate Disruptive Pattern Material (DPM) using lighter colours, a new three-colour desert pattern with enhanced utility for night-time operations, and a hybrid four colour scheme using two colours from each of the previous patterns…

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In Bivvy Bags

BIVVY VS TENT, Is a bivvy bag better than a tent?

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A better question may be to ask what is the difference between the two, and what are the pros and cons of Bivvy vs Tent? A tent is defined as a portable shelter made of cloth, supported by one or more poles, and stretched tight by cords or loops attached to pegs driven into the ground. (“What is a tent” Google dictionary )  They can be anything in size from one man up to a…

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In Military Boots

A guide to the best military boots for women.

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There certainly should be. Women typically have a narrower heel and taller arch than a man. So, a boot that is billed as suitable for women should be built on a last (the mold used to form the boot) that reflects these characteristics, rather than simply taking a man’s boot and down-sizing it. So, let’s start exploring the factors that separate them in detail. 1. Size In terms of size, men’s vs women’s hiking boots…

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In Battle Belt Set Up

How to choose your Shooters-Battle Belt.

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A Summary of the JayJays Shooters Belt: We were asked to produce a belt for those on a budget and for bulk buys. We accept that not everyone needs the top-end (all singing and dancing) belt with expensive buckles, webbing, etc. This belt does retain most of the key features of the premium belt such as micro pals etc.This is still a superb shooters belt and is what we supply to units who are making bulk…

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