In 1983, the first well-known modern chest rig was made somewhere most people wouldn't expect — South Africa. Developed during a time of canvas and metal fittings the SADF's "Pattern 83" brought new materials like Cordura, Velcro, nylon webbing, and plastic buckles to the forefront of military kit. It went on to inspire chest rig designs for generations to come... Including our own.

In 2021, we took it upon ourselves to do a major redesign inspired by the original to give it the upgrade it deserved, which we then dubbed the "Pattern 84" chest rig. Since it's introduction we've used our rig extensively in order to figure out what design improvements we would like to implement. Most importantly, this iteration focused on customer feedback first.

Multi-Platform

P84 features heavily reinforced magazine pouches with elastic retention, overbuilt closures, and ample drainage.

Fully compatible with magazines from nearly every semi-automatic rifle in common use — no inserts or addons needed.

Versatile Pouches

General purpose pouches with large hook and loop contact areas allow both small and oversized items to be safely secured — everything from radios, IFAK items, and GPS devices, to smokes and can even fit additional magazines in a pinch.

Both sides of the rig feature small utility pouches, perfect for multitools, compact folding knives, and double-stack 9mm pistol mags.

Neat & Tidy

Native compatibility with coms and hydration allows for smart, clean routing of your cords and tubes.

Our implementation is simple and unobtrusive. It's there when you need it and out of the way when you don't.

Bombproof Construction

Heavy bartacks, reinforced closures, and slick Cordura nylon keep your equipment secure even in the most adverse conditions.

Every hook-and-loop contact area is overbuilt, and all load bearing areas are reinforced with machine sewn bartack stiches. P84 is roll, slide, and drag-proof.

Mission Configurable

The rig comes complete and fully featured out of the box. But if you need to attach extra equipment, you have plenty of options.

Pattern 84 features laser-cut MOLLE webbing on each wing. These low-weight, low bulk laminate panels lay flat when not in use and prevent snagging on slings, straps or equipment.

The rig is also fully 'dangler' compatible thanks to a hook and loop pocket underneath the magazine cells.

P84 2.0 differences

We got overwhelming feedback from our customers to opt for a much more modular solution when it came to the harness. We designed an ergonomically-shaped H-Harness from the ground up, but you can use any harness you want. In moving the clips closer together for harness compatibility, it also holds the front of the rig flatter against your chest in comparison to P84.

Another point of customer feedback was the desire to remove the dividers in the pouch for magazines. In our testing, we found out they did more harm than good, so we've removed them and dialed in the elastic retention to perform just like P84 1.0's cells without the snags. P83's shape was large enough to allow errors during manufacturing, but even with modern tech we used its footprint as the basis for P84. For 2.0, We decreased the overall height dimension of the chest rig without compromising on the size of any of the pouches or useable MOLLE Space.

The main mag cell flaps now feature an angle-cut at the bottom to reduce snag hazard and frankly just look a whole lot cooler. We ditched the "Pen Flare" pouch taken from P83 and mirrored the multitool pouch to the other side for much more utility & extra storage.

Specs

• 1000D Cordura NIR Compliant Cordura Nylon Construction
• Heavily reinforced stitching
• Custom-run mesh backing for breathability
• Drainage ports in all pouches 
• "Dangler" Pouch Compatible
• Back map/field note pocket
• Accepts an enormous variety of rifle magazines without special inserts or adjustable shock cords. 100% AK, AR-15, AR-10, SCAR compatible
• NEW: Ergonomically designed, ride-height-adjustable, "H" Harness with rear Velcro field included, rig accepts most aftermarket H-harnesses on the market. 
  
• NEW: Removed magazine pouch divider to allow for easier re-indexing of all magazines
• NEW: Slimmer profile for even higher mobility
• NEW: Magazine flap angles to reduce snag hazard and improve looks, easy to grab with gloves thanks to flap-tip inserts
  

Due to Independence week and the expected arrival date of the rigs in our warehouse, we expect to ship them sometime in Mid July.

At any point before the rig ships, its 100% Refundable. And once it ships to your door, it's covered by our 30-day return policy.

All purchasers will be notified in the event of a delay or change in delivery via E-Mail.

All Gorkas ship as Signature Required.

Issued widely for decades, the Gorka (Горка) or "little mountain" is a favorite among Russian and ex-Soviet bloc forces. It is a tough three season suit which excels at shrugging off heavy use and rough conditions. Over the last three years, we've worked to bring the Gorka into the 21st century—resulting in two distinct lines of mountain suit. Originally designed for Russia's mountain troops, the Gorka concept spread rapidly. Its full coverage, generous cut, and high mobility won it quick and lasting adoption around the world. However, like many pieces of Russian military technology the Gorka had a neglect problem.

After its introduction in the Soviet-Afghan war, the Gorka was never substantially modernized. Over the years Russian manufacturers made minor tweaks and updated camouflages, but the core design of the Gorka was left unchanged. 40 years is a long time in military technology, so in 2018 we introduced a suite of upgrades we called the "Gorka K."

The first K Gorka—the K1—addressed a ton of problems with the old Gorka design. However we quickly ran into a dilemma; improving the Gorka further depended on your definition of "improvement." Our team quickly formed into two separate camps: Gorka traditionalists who wanted to improve the fit and function of the Gorka, but not disrupt it's Russian blood. And Gorka modernists who wanted a more Western approach to camouflage, ergonomics and functionality.

While several ergonomic and functional improvements are shared across the K2 and M1 Gorkas, this genetic split has allowed us to take them in separate directions. The K2 features Russian camouflage, Russian pocketing, and a simpler design with less moving parts. By contrast, the M1 has been designed to work better with Western plate carrier systems, and has PCU style armpit zippers, bicep pockets, and a hearty dose of Russian 'Reindeer Moss' camouflage.

Trim and Tight

Both our M and K series Gorkas feature integrated gaiters and blousing bands. Just pull them on—no snagging, no debris, perfect fit.

First Line, Everytime

Now compatible with modern combat belts thanks to a modified rise and reinforced belt line. Don't worry though, the suspenders still work

Blowout Proof

A generous crotch gusset ensures complete freedom of movement. Squat to your hearts content, your pants will be fine.

Detail Oriented

The little things add up. We used high quality trim and incorporated tons of small ergonomic improvements throughout the M1 and K2.

'Owl Neck' Hood

Fully articulated hood delivers 180 degrees of unrestricted movement. Move naturally and it comes with you.

Specs

All Gorkas ship as Signature Required.

Fabric

• NYCO Ripstop fabric
• Reinforcement panels in high wear and load bearing areas
• Water resistant, easily made waterproof with wax
• Resists contact with fuels and oils

Jacket Pockets

• Buttoned Hand Pockets
• Velcro Bicep Pockets
• Internal document pocket

Trouser Pockets

• Mesh trouser hand pockets
• Buttoned back pockets
• Buttoned thigh cargo pockets

Jacket Articulation & Features

• Seat is gusseted down to middle of knees
• Low profile x-style side clip suspenders
• Belt loops accommodate 2.5" belts and are widened for load bearing
• Extra elastic securing lower-leg area for higher mobility when running
• Internal elastic bands below the knee heightens mobility and keeps pants bloused
• Stirrup style internal gaiter

Trouser Articulation & Features

• Seat is gusseted down to middle of knees
• Low profile x-style side clip suspenders
• belt loops 50mm belts
• Extra elastic securing lower-leg area for higher mobility when running
• Internal elastic bands below the knee heightens mobility and keeps pants bloused
• No-tie stirrup style internal gaiter

Care Instructions

• Machine wash in cold or warm water (up to 40°C / 104°F)
• Use a soft detergent, and do not use bleach
• Use low mechanical force, and avoid wringing
• Drip or hang dry
• Only iron the outer side at low or medium temperature (150-200°C / 302-572°F)
• Dry clean with tetrachloroethylene (PCE) only