1972 pattern webbing pouch ID

[Radix lecti]

Hi, i came across this 1972 pattern pouch recently,but im not exactly sure what it was used for.I know the system was only trialled in the 70s and not issued, it looks like it may have been some kind of pouch for a Trilux susat site for the SLR rifle,i may be wrong. It has the belt attachment on the side of the pouch and the stock number with a faint date and crowsfoot mark.The clip has had some repair to it in the past hence the rough stiching.Can anyone ID its intended purpose? Thanks.
Darren

 

[launditch1]

Have you seen Simon Howletts book on Modern british webbing?Theres one in there very similar and describes it as a SUIT pouch.

 

[Twodogs]

The SUIT pouch ( I use one to carry my water filter) is a different material however the 72 patt pouch maybe a earlier pouch to carry the same item ..
Twodogs

 

[R.Lewis]

I have the full 72 pattern set up but not this pouch. Go figure? Wasn't very versatile kit as needed to have the three main pouches together to work. Comfortable to wear though.

 

[Radix lecti]

Thanks guys , say R.Lewis it would be nice to see a pic of a full set of 72 pattern webbing,as i have onle ever seen a few pouches.

 

[R.Lewis]

I'll get it out of loft tomorrow and post piccies then!!

 

[jarlidge]

hi
i was wondering could anyone send me a picture of the pouch as i think i have found a brand new one in my collection.
thanks
jeff

 

[Radix lecti]

hi
i was wondering could anyone send me a picture of the pouch as i think i have found a brand new one in my collection.
thanks
jeff

Alright Jeff, i have added pictures back to my post.Cheers
Daz

 

[Ray Britton]

Radix Lecti

I have some of these (that I acquired with some '72 patt experimental SF vests), and note that the one you have has had its buckle changed (as you mention). originally it would have had a buckle similar to those on the '58 ammo pouches, but made from similar material to the pouch itself.

I have no idea of the exact use for these, but know they were issued for a few purposes, including:
Carriage of the SUIT sight.

The only other thing to add is that the SLR used a SUIT sight, and not a SUSAT sight (that is used with the SA80 etc, and is the newer development)

 

[RAPPLEBY2000]

looks quite similar to the pouches/design shown here:
http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?83175-SAS-Arctic-Vest&

 

[Rabbitsmacker]

suit pouch, flaklands issue for the slr, first pattern had the 58 style fastener, then the later type had the style pictured in th op.

 

[RAPPLEBY2000]

My friends dad went to the Falklands and bought back a load of discarded Argentinian webbing....which was quite poor quality, a close copy of ALICE so nylon, but thinner, cheaper materials, the fixtures were not coated so all the metal parts were rusty and the yoke was like 44" pattern with no padding what so ever.

I used to have 72" webbing, just didn't have the rear pouch. I used a 58 half kidney pouch or a 58 resi-pouch.
it' was OK, quite comfortable, but the pouch clips didn't seem to work well, but you couldn't add or remove a pouch or the set fell apart. much like the SADF(South African defence force) vest:

Which I also used and found the same compatibility problems.

 

[Radix lecti]

Radix Lecti


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The only other thing to add is that the SLR used a SUIT sight, and not a SUSAT sight (that is used with the SA80 etc, and is the newer development)

Sorry Ray i should know better you are right i just got mixed up with my SUIT and SUSAT sights.The SA80 came in just as i left.

 

[Radix lecti]

looks quite similar to the pouches/design shown here:
http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?83175-SAS-Arctic-Vest&

Nice link there Rappleby2000. Cheers

 

[jarlidge]

hi
thankyou, thats the pouch i have.
at least thats one mystry solved
thanks
jeff

 

[Ryan Woods]

Here comes the necro post:

How rare are the SUIT pouches? Or maybe a better question: how much should I expect to pay for one? Never come across them but they look rather functional for my .5 litre flask

 

[launditch1]

They crop up on ebay quite often, one on there now for £15(too much imo)...much rarer are the nylon FFD pouches

 

[Ryan Woods]

nylon FFD pouch? Do tell me more!

 

[launditch1]

Here y'go.Good luck finding one! http://www.leemetford.com/patterns/1958/set displays/html/58L_right.html

 

[mountainm]

That's the 58pat pouches and yoke?