Australian-made 2 L water bottles

[Gagnrad]

These seem to be SADF issue but actually made in Australia. Maybe this is the maker?

http://www.warlordindustries.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=51

Even quite a solid-looking pouch in Auscam here:

http://www.ace-tac.com/products_show.asp?id=169


This stuff seems to be quite widely available Down Under -- suits the climate I guess.

Does anyone know if anyone at all imports them from Oz into the UK, though? I know a thing that size is a bit OTT, but ... well why not? ... if it is around.

 

[bushwacker bob]

Ace tac are based in China, their publicity shots arn't the peoples glorious army tho'.

 

[Man of Tanith]

They look quite handy.....
hmmmm who do i know in Oz.....

 

[woof]

They've got 2ltr urine bottles on ebay for £4...

Rob

 

[Corso]

nice idea but I'd rather spread the load myself

 

[Gagnrad]

They look quite handy.....
hmmmm who do i know in Oz.....

Looks like these people will ship worldwide:

http://www.wellingtonsurplus.com.au...Military+Style+Plastic+Canteen+-+Model+009522

However, I should think the postage would be ridiculous.

Shame no-one seems to sell them in the UK.

 

[AussieVic]

That ace-tac web site is China based, their phone numbers are Beijing (I think).
Most of their pictures appear to be UK, which is probably the market they're aiming at.

It would be worth checking the postage costs, they may not be too bad, esp if the seller is a bulk poster (they can get huge postage discounts).

Personally I've never seen ace-tac products here, but perhaps it is around in another part of the country ?

Wellington Surplus is a real store, but its on the other side of the continent from me, I see they call the brand "TAS", which is probably how they market in Australia.

By the way as far as I know any equipment which is on issue to the ADF is not allowed to be sold to the public, so anyone claiming "as issued to the ADF" is probably misleading you !

 

[Corso]

plenty of real deal AUSCAM gear avalible in the UK - allowed or not

 

[resnikov]

Wellington surplus are ok I ordered an army Akubra from them and got it posted to the UK ok. Cannot remember what the postage was but it wasn't too bad.

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[AussieVic]

plenty of real deal AUSCAM gear avalible in the UK - allowed or not

Sweet ! But probably a lot of it is "fake", just like here !

 

[torc]

Cadet Direct list the SADF M83 2l water bottle but don't give prices.
http://cadetdirect.com/order1.php?pg=1175
They say theirs are Aussie made.
The SADF M83 "Battle Vest" was mentioned on here a few years back, it has 2 large side pockets specifically for these canteens.


The issue framed rucksack has 4 such side pockets.


The bush is thirsty place.
Happy trails...torc.

 

[torc]

For anyone who's still interested in the OP's subject matter, I bought one of these recently.

http://dx.com/p/military-plastic-thermos-mug-cup-with-carrying-pouch-army-green-500ml-50931

The Chinese sourced (and probably manufactured) bottles are trademark stamped "Hangman", the same as
the Aussie supplied ones (http://www.harduseindustries.com.au/products/2ltr-sa-water-bottle-2655.php).
They are well made and tough enough but nowhere near as robust as my SADF issue 2l water bottle.
The carry pouch is handy also if that's your sort of thing.
An original SADF bottle will cost a small fortune in postage from South Africa.
Happy trails...torc.