USGI Grenade Carrier Vest, Woodland Camo

Description

This is an old school grenadier vests that was used in the US Military. It can hold 18 40mm grenades with button snap pockets. All the pouches on the vest are sewn in and not removable. The vest is easily adjustable to height and waist fitment. The vest has two buckle for securing it on to the wearer. On the back are points for attaching additional ALICE web gear and the vest is compatible with ALICE pistol belts. These are sturdy, easily worn vests that give the user a go to basic load out.

Features:

• ALICE Compatible – This item uses the ALICE, All-Purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment, system. This system was used by the US Military starting in 1973 and was replaced with MOLLE gear. The system uses simple metal clips (slide, belt keepers) to mount pouches and accessories to webbing on gear and equipment.
• Compatible With ALICE Pistol Belts – Can be used with ALICE pistol belts.
• Fits 40mm Grenades – Securely holds 40mm grenades of various types.
• Pouch Button Snaps – Has button snaps that securely close flaps.
• Woodland Camo Pattern – Created and issued from 1981 onwards. Based on the ERDL camo patterns used throughout the Vietnam War and afterwards, specifically the 2nd pattern ERDL, RDF ERDL. The biggest change over earlier ERDL patterns was the enlargement of the patterns and shapes found in ERDL. The colors were also the same with light green, dark green and brown being used. Black would be used in twig shapes across the base colors. Woodland Camo is commonly referred to just as BDU or M81. M81 is an unofficial name for Woodland Camo that comes from its adoption date, 1981. It was used across the US Military till individual service branches replaced it with modern camo patterns.

Manufactured by:

• Various Government Contractors – This item is manufactured for the US government by various contractors.

Country of Manufacture: USA – This product is manufactured in the #1 country, the USA.

Issue Type: USGI – These are genuine US government issued items made to military specification (mil-spec).