M83 Assault Rig
This assault rig is based on the South African Army's M83 rig. The M83 was years ahead of its time in design and is still a fantastic rig out in the bush. It was built for sustaining a soldier during combat and on the march and is packed with features. Starting from the front the rig has an array of magazine pouches. It has 4 double M4 pouches and 2 single pouches. That's a whooping 10 magazines at the ready. It also has 2 frag/compass pouches near the top flanked by 2 pen/flare slits. The front left side of the rig also has a large general purpose pouch. This can fit roughly a IFAK or general first aid kit. Now for the sides and back. What defined warfare for the South African Army was keeping a soldier sustained for long periods in the field. These rigs have 2 very large pouches secured with straps originally intended for carrying large 2 litre canteens. Alternatively these pouches have a small hook & loop opening at the top which can be used as a magazine dump pouch. The back of