SADF Pattern 83 Chest Rig Gondola Materials aside

Materials aside

It's very similar to American Gore-Tex but originates from a European parent company

With its supple polyester/polyamide construction and polyester filling

Laundering (DO NOT DRY CLEAN

Buttoned thigh cargo pockets

SADF Pattern 83 Chest Rig Gondola Materials asideThe pattern 83 system was discontinued by the SADF in 2015. Today it is typically only available used and in single quantities even in Africa. Recently we uncovered a significant number of pattern 83 items while developing a separate project in South Africa. This was the result of a series of in person visits throughout South Africa, facilitated by our local contacts there. Many businesses in South Africa have little to no web presence, so things like