Best British Equipment?

**Sensesworkingovertime** · 21-10-2009, 08:19

Originally Posted by soldier.a

Best bits of kit...

The Jackal. Best vehicle I have ever driven.

Agreed. I wouldn't want the one who rolls the f*cker though!

Challenger 2. We finally got a tank right.

Bleh. I'd rather see something hit from 20 miles away or from 20000 feet. Tanks are for tank killing and how many tanks are we fighting nowadays?

Issue Goretex. Perfect for the range when its lashing down (Never seen on exercise strangely).

Bang on.

New type inner ear defenders. Thank god I don't have to wear them ear warmers anymore.

T*at. I'm still on the ear warmers.

Mk6 Boiling Vessel (The new type). Instant wet whenever you like. No more waiting for it to boil.

New BV? can I have one?

10 Man Rat Pack. Tinned peaches after 20 days on the prairie is like an orgasm in your mouth.

Foretrex 101 GPS. Attaches anywhere!

satnav? what is this heresy?? :D

**DarkBlueLoggie** · 21-10-2009, 09:00

Leander Class Frigate.

It had its faults (somewhat cramped) but it was a great seakeaper (it's hull form was used as basis for at least 2 subsequent classes), was able to take substantial modification and modernisation later in life, and was widely used in foreign Navies, both as new build and post RN service.

Sea Skua (heck, the Germans bought it so it must be OK!). Responsible for sinking the majority of the Iraqi Navy during Granby.

Lynx - widely used around the world, especially in the maritime environment.

BAe Hawk (the US have bought this too, albight heavily modified for carrier use).

**General Melchett** · 21-10-2009, 09:20

The TWIG buckle.

**Bravo_Bravo** · 21-10-2009, 09:23

Issue sleeping bag & bivvie.

**tearsbeforebedtime** · 21-10-2009, 12:51

Originally Posted by General Melchett

The TWIG buckle.

Ok, I'll bite.

What on earth is a TWIG buckle?

**dogs_bollox** · 21-10-2009, 13:23

Originally Posted by Lost_Boy

Beret, commando green, coveted.

surrender kit RM & RN for the use of ................only surpassed quality by the French version

INCOMING................................

I thought the old oat cakes were pretty good. Eat them or build a sangar with them.

D_B

**PE4rocks** · 21-10-2009, 13:54

Originally Posted by Sensesworkingovertime

Originally Posted by soldier.a

Best bits of kit...

Challenger 2. We finally got a tank right.

Bleh. I'd rather see something hit from 20 miles away or from 20000 feet. Tanks are for tank killing and how many tanks are we fighting nowadays?

You must be:-
1. Very young.
2. Have a very short memory.
3. Be talking out of your arrse.
4. Have no idea about possible 'Future Ops'
(1)

Choose any that apply.

(1) This list is not exhaustive.

**06FA56Paderborn** · 21-10-2009, 14:17

The Toggle Rope,

thousands of uses but i am not sure of the one it was designed for.

**Mr Happy** · 21-10-2009, 15:33

Always been very happy with our socks and our head gear. And windproof smocks. And probably our COP vests dependent on task.

**thecoops** · 21-10-2009, 15:49

P.L.C.E Bergan cos ive never seen any one replace it with a civvy one. I've seen a few old sweats with sas/para bergans and one or two alice packs.

**tiger stacker** · 21-10-2009, 16:25

Originally Posted by Mr Happy

Always been very happy with our socks and our head gear. And windproof smocks. And probably our COP vests dependent on task.

Define socks, do you mean the excellant winter ones, or the warm weather ones that resemble Bridgdales

**THEY_STOOD_IN_THE_DOOR** · 21-10-2009, 17:25

1. PARA HELMET
2. PARA SMOCK
3. WINDPROOF SMOCK
4. PLCE
5. GPMG
6. JUNGLE CLOTHING (OLD TYPE)
7. ROLL MAT
8. NEW TYPE PONCHO/BASHA
9. LLP

BUT BEST OF ALL

10.

THE BLOKES

**Mr Happy** · 21-10-2009, 17:37

I was thinking of both, the lovely winter warfare ones of which I have half a dozen pairs all going strong still after years of use.

the greens were always up their job in my expereince