58 pattern field pack

[vizsla]

i managed to get a unused pack and yoke today for 7 quid what a bargain the only anoying thing is i think i prefer it to the very exspensive sabre pack iv spent a fortune collecting.
i was just wandering if any one else has one and has set it up without using a 58 patt belt,
hope you no wot i mean
cheers ash

 

[andybysea]

you cant really set the 58 patt large pack up without the belt,you really need the whole load out for it to work properly as it attach's to pouches as well,although with a bit of ingenuity you can rig something up ive done it myself(but you need to do some mods) but it doesnt sit very well and you cant get much in it

 

[British Red]

MAde me smile this - I pitched a complete set of 58 pattern webbing into the pile to go into the skip today!

 

[launditch1]

MAde me smile this - I pitched a complete set of 58 pattern webbing into the pile to go into the skip today!

Really??The stuff is getting quite collectable now..or is it knackered?.

 

[British Red]

Nah it was like new

Tradeit for a couple of twisted door handles?

 

[launditch1]

P.m. incoming Red


How about somehow stitching some padded shoulder straps onto it off an old rucksack?

 

[Melonfish]

damn i'd kill for a full set of 58!

 

[11binf]

hi MelonFish..i have used a P-58 pack as just a regular pack by CUTTING the straps OFF and using a set of U.S. ALICE shoulder straps connected to the bear D-rings, as you would a regular ALICE pack...this gives new life to the hated P-58 pack.....vince g. 11B Infantry.....

 

[Tengu]

Do you know, if I had some 58 pattern webbing on offer, no one would want it?

 

[Silverhill]

According to the lass in the 'surplus' store in Ludlow the other week, 58 patt belts are like hens teeth (like you didn't know that already) but the rest of the 58 patt stuff is becoming increasingly favoured by TA guys. According the the lass, a guy came in the other week just back from Herrick told her that he was only issued one water bottle pouch, which could explain things.

 

[vizsla]

cheers lads iv managed to get it working with the 58 patt yoke, its never gona be as comfy as my other packs but i dont want it to be thats the reason i like it because its basic but hard wearing and comfy enough for strolling around the woods, the two side pockets are perfect size for laplander saw,kinife and pocket axe which i like.
i would recomend this pack to anyone especialy at that price and i definately wouldnt put it in a skip!.