I have just been messaged through Facebook of all things by the seller of these items, was suprised to see the official stuff available, have messeged to ask when the webbing is available, only had good experiences with this site as I bought a belt off them a few months ago.

Contact Left Military Surplus | Outdoor Kit | Adventure Kit - Official Multi Terrain Pattern

Bothered? Fucking airsofters.

Makes sense to buy it if you're at the start of your career. But you won't be able to wear it till next year unless you're going on a tour.

Originally Posted by Travelgall

Makes sense to buy it if you're at the start of your career. But you won't be able to wear it till next year unless you're going on a tour.

What? It makes no sense if you're at the start of your career. It'll get issued if and when the time comes. Probably late, granted, but issued all the same.

As far as I know, no commercial licences have been issued for MTP yet. Which probably means that these are knock-offs of doubtful quality, not IRR and suitable only for walts and airsofters. Caveat emptor!

Originally Posted by Eddwurst_mit_mayo

What? It makes no sense if you're at the start of your career. It'll get issued if and when the time comes. Probably late, granted, but issued all the same.

Start of Career, not basic. I assumed he's already decided that he needs an extra pouch for something or other - eg Torch, GPS, etc. Should he buy a camouflage that will only be on issue 1 more year, or buy something that he can use from next year right until his Field Marshall Batton. Is the kit a lot better now - yes. But there's still stuff that isn't issued that makes your life easier/cuts down on admin vortex problems or is issue that you need/want more of.

Gun Nut has a good point on the IRR issue. No use buying it if it stands out like the Hound of the Baskervilles phosphorus balls though.

Originally Posted by Travelgall

Start of Career, not basic. I assumed he's already decided that he needs an extra pouch for something or other - eg Torch, GPS, etc. Should he buy a camouflage that will only be on issue 1 more year, or buy something that he can use from next year right until his Field Marshall Batton. Is the kit a lot better now - yes. But there's still stuff that isn't issued that makes your life easier/cuts down on admin vortex problems or is issue that you need/want more of.

Gun Nut has a good point on the IRR issue. No use buying it if it stands out like the Hound of the Baskervilles phosphorus balls though.

I'm saying it should be issued.

Mmmmmm!
MTP notebook covers!
Green Binding!
Splendid.
Saw some lovely Black Buckles on the Multicam gear!
Brills!

Phoned up to check it out as I have bought quite a bit from them before quite good (when its in stock!), according to David, its full IRR and Official Multi Terrain Pattern, reckons that the there is only Multicam Webbing for spine and is going off what he has been asked for as far as other colours for material. Thinks it will be a few weeks till he gets the Webbing made but stated its all 100% UK made including Multi Terrain Material, made in Lancashire I think he said, but if your going to phone beware that it could last a while.

Originally Posted by Gun_Nut

Which probably means that these are knock-offs of doubtful quality,

So its just like the real thing then? Anyone remember how long combat 95 trousers lasted when they were first issued.