The Bag, Bivouac (Waterproof) is based on the Macpac Cocoon, a lightweight civilian bivvy developed in the mid-1990s. Its simple, non-structured design allowed a pack to create headspace without poles, offering reduced weight and rapid deployment. Adopted through private purchase by New Zealand soldiers, it proved highly effective in the field and remained in use in various forms through to circa 2015
By the early 1940s, the original Case, Map, G.S. No. 2 Mk. 1 was redesigned under wartime production pressures. The revised Mk. 1/1 (Emergency or Economy Pattern) eliminated the rigid plywood backing, reducing both material use and manufacturing complexity.
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The M-1988 Individual Combat Load Carrying Equipment (ICLCE) marked Australia’s transition toward synthetic webbing, combining nylon components with woven cotton pouches designed to swell and improve water resistance when wet. Developed from lessons learned with the M-1956, it improved durability, ergonomics, and adaptability for modern combat operations.
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The Australian M-1956 Load Bearing Equipment was an adaptation of the U.S. M1956 system, modified to suit local operational needs and environments. Combining American design with Australian experience, it provided improved load-carrying capacity and durability for combat operations from the late 1950s through to the 1980s.
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The 90 Pattern Personal Load Carrying Equipment (PLCE) was a modern British load-carrying system introduced in the late 1980s, replacing earlier cotton webbing with a fully synthetic, modular design. Developed for mechanised operations and global deployments, it remained in service for over two decades.
The Pattern 1944 Web Equipment was a late Second World War British load-carrying system developed for tropical conditions. Lighter, quicker-drying, and more practical than earlier designs, it marked a shift toward climate-adapted and simplified webbing for modern infantry operations.
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The Pattern 1937 Web Equipment was the standard British load-carrying system of the Second World War, evolving from earlier designs into a more adaptable and widely issued set. Used across all theatres, it reflected a shift toward modular equipment suited to modern infantry operations.
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At first this cover was believed to be an early Singaporean canteen cover dating from the early to late 1970s. However, further research suggests it is more likely of Malaysian origin, either issued by the Malaysian Army in the late 1960s or produced commercially in Malaysia during the 1970s.
The Holster, C, No.2, Mk II was designed to carry the Inglis 9 mm Browning Hi-Power pistol, along with a cleaning rod and spare magazine. It was developed and produced by Canada in the closing years of the Second World War in response to shortcomings identified in the earlier Holster, C, No.1, Mk I—a Chinese-designed holster pattern originally produced for Chinese forces.
The Pouch, Side, Rucksack—unofficially known as Rocket Pouches—were issued in pairs and fitted to the sides of British Army rucksacks, including the Infantry Long and Short Back, Other Arms, and later the Air Support Field Pack. They could also be mounted to a dedicated yoke, allowing the pair to be worn as a small patrol pack, often giving the wearer the appearance of a “Jet Pack.” With minor re-threading, the yoke could also be configured to carry a single pouch.
