Based on the venerable British Pattern 58 webbing, the South African Pattern 70 webbing was used during several regional conflicts in the horn of Africa, including the Rhodesian Bush War and the South African Border War. It is easy to see why this is the case, as Pat 70 was a modular, breathable system ideally suited to the climate and landscape of Southern Africa.

Featuring rock-hard canvas construction and magazine pouches attached to every possible surface, Pattern 70 was designed for "bad days." The system is optimized for durability and reliability from the canvas material to the redundant, heavy stitching and chunky, metal D-rings. 

The kidney pouches, meant to carry spare ammunition belts for the squad's machine gunner, are non-removable on the army version of the webbing we have in stock. Aside from these permanently attached pouches, the Pattern 70 system is highly modular. Holsters, canteen pouches, additional ammunition, and even a small backpack can all be attached to the main system in seconds. This means that you can build your Pattern 70 system however you'd like.

 

Specs

• Super-thick canvas construction, heavy stitching, and metal D-rings — this rig is ready to be dragged and thrown into just about any grungy environment you bring it through
• Two large GP kidney pouches
• Four double magazine pouches designed for 20rd FAL mags, hold a total of eight mags
• Suspender set adjusted by buckles and secured with metal clip

 

Condition Guide

Like-New

• The item has been used, but remains in like-new condition. Suitable for discerning collectors and reference use.

Excellent

• The item has barely any cosmetic blemishes, abrasions, or other signs of use.
• The item may exhibit internal/external writing. This may include rank, serial numbers, etc.

Great

• The item has only minor cosmetic blemishes, abrasions, or other signs of use.
• The item may exhibit noticeable internal/external writing. This may include rank, serial numbers, etc.
• The item may have minor field repairs, or field modifications.

Good

• The item has clear cosmetic blemishes, abrasions, or other signs of use that have not compromised a significant majority of its functionality.
• The item may exhibit clear internal/external writing. This may include rank, serial numbers, etc.
• The item may have minor or major field repairs, or field modifications.

Serviceable

• The item has significant cosmetic blemishes, abrasions, or other signs of use that have not compromised a significant majority of its functionality.
• The item may exhibit clear internal/external writing. This may include rank, serial numbers, etc.
• The item may require minor repairs to either a seam, or to the fabric to restore 100% functionality