
Day Pack, Field Pack, Large-1994
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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Inventory’s been updated — again. This section logs the latest changes across the collection: corrected designations, field-modified gear, new photos, and intel that didn’t come in the first time. Some of it’s straight from the depot, some scraped together in the bush. Either way, it's on record now. Handle with care — contents are subject to sudden change.
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 Rucksack, Canvas, Combat is a heavy-duty backpack originally created for the Danish special forces. Constructed from durable cotton canvas and woven cotton webbing straps, it features a steel external frame with black plastic sleeves for protection against arctic conditions. The backpack has five compartments, including a large main compartment and external pouches that close with webbing straps and brass buckles. The unpadded shoulder straps are sewn directly to the back of the backpack, while a leather envelope holds the frame in place.
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New Zealand became Nuclear Free in 1984, leading to a need for commercial equipment for soldiers. They replaced the U.S Alice Pouch with their version of the Australian M-1956 Universal Ammunition Pouch. This pouch also worked well as a utility and canteen pouch.
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The Pouch, Ammunition, Large was a vital component of the Australian Army’s M-1956 Web Equipment, serving as a reliable way to hold a substantial amount of ammunition during patrolling. This pouch remained in use until roughly 1988.
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