Who the *&## designed early web gear

[Daan Kemp]

I have found the greatest challenge to military webbing and similar equipment is finding somebody who can tell you why it is like that and how to use it properly. Once you know that, using it is much easier. Keep in mind it was designed and approved by a committee, usually with selected input from the end user before it is approved, the with lots of input after it is approved and in general issue and use.

As soon as we are used to using the current crop, the equipment changes so we have to find innovative ways to used the 'old' webbing with non-fitting new equipment, then the cycle starts all over again.

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[ssgross]

the equipment changes so we have to find innovative ways to used the 'old' webbing with non-fitting new equipment

many in Iraq in the early days had the "new" (USMC definition) kevlar jackets, but no Molle gear. The current issued load bearing vests were a PIA to use with the jackets, so many opted to put on the old Vietnam-era h-harness, which we still had laying around too. Never did get the plate inserts with the jackets. still have my h-harness, butt pack, mag pouches, etc. somewhere - was never asked to turn em back in.