SADF Pattern 83 Chest Rig Gondola With its supple polyester/polyamide construction

With its supple polyester/polyamide construction and polyester filling

it's durable

Materials aside

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

SADF Pattern 83 Chest Rig Gondola With its supple polyester/polyamide constructionThe 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