Some New Zealand soldiers privately acquired the shingle before their deployments in Afghanistan or Iraq, improving reload speed compared to standard pouches. The shingle securely holds four 30-round 5.56mm magazines with elastic cords and has a Desert DPM pattern and waterproof internal side. It also features adjustable loops and PALS lattice for attachment.
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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, Steyr was introduced in 1988 to carry Steyr rifle magazines and hand grenades, replacing the universal pouch that came with the M-1956 webbing equipment. It was specifically designed to fit one type of magazine and featured a plastic half-tuck buckle and a hook and loop closure.
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Designed by Combat Clothing Australia as a commercial alternative to the issued Minimi pouch, the Pouch, Minimi, Panic is an ammo pouch designed to hold a 200-round magazine for a F-89 Minimi machine gun. With external storage for four Styer / F-88 magazines.
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