2006-08-24 02:05:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Yokes are the part of webbing that runs accross the back of your shoulders, straps come forward over your shoulders to your belt and run from the bottom to your belt too. The pouches can be attached either to these straps or the belt itself and contain basics like water, food, ammunition, navigation aids, first aid and other miscellaneous bits of kit like cylaume sticks. The old 58 pattern webbing had a pouch for a poncho to be rolled accross the base of your back, there might also be pouches to carry a bayonet and entrenching tool.
It can be comfortable to wea although it takes some getting used to. It all depends on how you pack it!
2006-08-24 02:11:47 · answer #1 · answered by james.houghton 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ahh the British army call it webbing and is used to transport there kit in when in action usual contents are clothes, food, water and of course ammunition, full webbing wait varies between 60lbs for a short trip out to 120 lbs for longer escapades this weight does not include weapons of courser i believe the British army standard rifle weighs around 18lbs also if a machine gun is in thee patrol all members also carry a belt of ammo for this as well. All the main pouches are carried on a belt and th yokes run up the body and down the back and connect at either end to the belt this is purely for support although the large back pack is attached to this too what does it feel like to wear? sodding heavy and uncomfortable... how do i know this ? ex soldier 12 years service. oh yeah if it rains it gets heavier
2006-08-24 02:18:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends very much on the design & comes with many names. Eg, webbing, load bearing equipment, load bearing vest, etc.
It's mainly used to carry ammunition, grenades, entrenching tools & water bottles. With some special add on pouches, one can also carry binoculars, maps, gas masks, night vision equipment etc.
No matter how comfortable the design is, it's tough if you have to hump it for the whole day on mountainous tracks on top of your weapon, helmet & rucks.
2006-08-24 03:23:19 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mmm Mmm Mmmmmm i know what my soldier has in his pouch but i'm afraid it's not up for discussion
2006-08-24 02:16:08 · answer #4 · answered by mother knowledge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Supplies. Ammunition, food, survival equipement, radios, spares, and tobacco.haha
Heavy. My pack used to weigh around 90pounds.
2006-08-24 02:12:38 · answer #5 · answered by Rob G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never worn a soldier so don't know, but it sounds tiring.
2006-08-24 02:12:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Agree with james houghton,he knows his stuff.
2006-08-24 02:20:53 · answer #7 · answered by michael k 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋