When Malaysia chose to issue a close copy of the U.S. M-1961 Field Pack, Combat alongside their M-1970 web equipment, by the late 1980s commercial companies began producing variants of the standard components in nylon duck printed with the M-1970 brushstroke camouflage pattern. The Field Pack, Combat was one of the items offered in this commercial line.
In 1970, Malaysia adopted a brushstroke camouflage pattern for its military uniforms and equipment. This decision led to the exclusive production of field packs in this distinct design. Naturally, commercial manufacturers followed suit, producing webbing and accessories in the same pattern to meet market demands.
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The Rucksack, Combat, Nylon was issued by the Malaysian Army. Although influenced by the British 44-Pattern rucksack, it has a distinctly different configuration to the standard field pack typically issued to soldiers, suggesting it was intended for special forces or other specialist units.
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The locally tailored camouflage Shirt, likely a private purchase, is fabricated from heavyweight cotton with the M-1970 ‘Brushstroke’ pattern. Reinforced shoulders, short sleeves with adjustable tabs, and channels on the left upper arm for pens provide a distinct touch. Fastened with a brass zipper, the shirt features bellows pockets with concealed lids and metal snap-domes.
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The Malaysian Army’s field pack, introduced in 1970 and influenced by the previously issued Olive Drab version and the Australian M-56 (AUST) field pack, served Malaysian soldiers until its eventual replacement in 1994.
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