The Shirt, Combat DPCU, was initially issued on a trial basis to Australian military personnel in early 1982 and was later mass-issued in 1989 as the standard-issue field shirt. It is part of the Disruptive Pattern Combat Uniform (DPCU).
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The Day Pack, Field Pack, Large 1994, issued with the Field Pack, Large 1994, offers more capacity than the Pack, Patrol. It has a padded back, a single compartment, and an ergonomic design.
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The Field Pack Large 1988 (FPL-88) was the main field pack for the M-1988 Individual Combat Load-Carrying Equipment, replacing the aging M-1956 Combat Canvas Field Pack issued since the Vietnam War. Essentially an upgraded version of its predecessor, the FPL-88 boasted a more streamlined design and a significantly improved internal frame, capable of accommodating additional pouches.
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The Field Pack, Large 1994 (FPL-94) was adopted in 1995, marking a leap from its forerunner, the Field Pack, Large 1988 (FPL-88), infamous for its limited capacity. Australian soldiers often resorted to private purchases for larger packs. The FPL-94, a departure from past designs, boasted innovations like an internal sleeping bag compartment and adjustable straps, though feedback on size and utility was mixed.
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The Sierra One Field Pack, also known as a Sniper pack, maintained its design until around 2010. Designed for jungle use, it featured an external pouch on the lid, a large main compartment, side pockets and the back is padded with closed-cell foam.
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The Australian Defence Force issued the Field Pack, Combat (Butt Pack) as part of the M-1988 ICLCE system. Worn on the back of the web belt, it held gear for 12hrs. Soldiers customized it, and it had a waterproof lining. Other M-1988 components could be attach to it.
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The Field Pack, Combat, or the Butt Pack, was originally designed as part of the M-1956 system for the Australian Defense Force in the 1960s. It could also be worn separately with the aid of a shoulder strap . Made of olive drab cotton webbing and later cotton and polyester blended canvas, it has a single compartment with a lid secured by webbing straps and metal buckles, with additional attachment options on the sides and lid.
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The Field Pack, SAS Wilderness, MK-6 was created for the Australian SAS in the late 1980s as a semi-modular, jumpable field pack. Made of polyester and cotton blended canvas with disruptive camouflage pattern, it has multiple compartments and pouches, adjustable padded shoulder straps, and removable waistband. The pack can be attached to a parachute harness, and the frame can be shaped to the wearer’s back.
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The Carrier, Canteen, 1L With Hexamine Pouch was a versatile piece of gear produced by Web Force of Australia in the 1990s. Designed to hold a 1 quart canteen, it also had an external pouch that could fit a Hexi-cooker or a small survival kit. The cover was made with durable cotton webbing duck fabric and featured a DPCU pattern on the external side. It was a popular alternative to the issue M-1988 ICLCE canteen cover at the time.
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The Athlete’s T-Shirt, designed to complement the Disruptive Pattern Combat Uniform, features short sleeves and a close-fitting body. Made of cotton fabric with a DPCU pattern, it has a crew neck collar.
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