SADF Pattern 83 Field Pack, "Grootsak" Condition:Like-New+ who was an early adopter

who was an early adopter of the mask and continues to use it to this day

The sizing intervals are decently far apart

Lightly used and well cared for

double velour 100% virgin filament polyester (typically Polartec® Thermal Pro style 4060)

SADF Pattern 83 Field Pack, "Grootsak" Condition:Like-New+ who was an early adopterSome photos may show the frame that the Grootsak used to be issued with the frame is not included. The P83 Rucksack, colloquially known as the grootsak (big bag in Afrikaans), certainly lives up to its name. It is technically a Bergen Rucksack, an alpine style bag popularized by the British SAS. If a mountain bag seems far from home in desert warfare, well you'd be right. During the Border Wars the SADF had a habit of judging equipment by usefulness.