Pattern 83 Battle Jacket Fitting Guide

Proper fit is achieved by adjusting the shoulders and cummerbund so that the weight sits at your natural waist above your hips.

Pay attention to the height of the vest and position of the upper magazine pouches, as this will place the padding and magazine pouches in a way that will cause minimal intrusions to the wearer when shouldering a rifle.

To don the rig, simply put it on like a "Jacket" and fasten the two front buckles. It's a one-and-done adjustment!

Common mistakes include wearing the rig too low (at the "belt line" of your waist), Too high (magazine flaps open up higher than your chin) and not tightening the cummerbund enough so that the weight of the rig is entirely sitting on your shoulders.