Brits In The Balkans! | 1990s British Army Loadout | AATV EP164

[@TheBBWarrior]

I love seeing these older loadouts on the channel. Especially here in the U.S. no one is running kit like this and that’s what I love about these videos.

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

It’s pretty rare over here outside of themed games. DPM was/is used by hire gunners/rentals so it just wasn’t cool to use for most players.

[@liamoneill1042]

I remember wind proof smocks and South African webbing being really popular in the Parachute Regiment in the early 2000s

[@EnglishKiwi]

For early 90s there were still SLRs and Sterlings knocking about, think there's a few pics of squadies in Kuwait cutting about with god's own bang stick on their back. Guess the other option for Brit kit would be a gpmg. You can do an ok 10ft based on a m240 with the flash hider changed and picatinny removed :)

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Think there were some reserves and engineer units with SLR, L4 and 58 pattern in Kuwait.

[@SB-sj4uz]

SLR was replaced in 86/87

[@marcelorezende7568]

Great video, nice loadout! Congrats from Brazil!

[@richardmachray191]

I joined the Army mid 90’s, I remember being issued / wearing pretty all of the kit you’ve mentioned (other than the really ally SADF kit). You’ve generally got the load outs spot on. I hated making a patrol pack with the side pouches, but that’s what we had to do.

[@richardmachray191]

You did miss the nickname that CS95 trousers got, early issues had a tendency to wear through at the crotch and it was known for lads to pretty much tear through them. Later issue had better fabric.

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

I’ve got a berghaus began that has straps already attached to the rocket pouches but it’s still a total faff

[@marklloyd4087]

Tropical trousers and windproof smock best kit ,you were comfortable,and that what counts.

[@maccumhaill5534]

You're really finding your groove man, I hope the God of subs smiles on you, you and the crew deserve it

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

All hail the algorithm!

[@T5Travels]

This brings back memories. I've still got my Norgie from the mid 90's, it's great for winter games.

[@charliewillis6231]

A few of us (not many) used to invert the buttons to prevent them getting caught in scrim nets :)

[@ericcollins7455]

We got given the soldier 94 stuff for Bosnia. That the stuff with the yellow cloth backed DPM with normal buttons. That stuff was swapped out pretty quickly to soldier 95 as it found to be unsuitable as it went fluffy , faded very quickly and heavy when wet. The most common kit however was windproof smock , tropical trousers and a ARKits chest rig.

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Thanks for letting us know.

[@nope1888]

Love it, love it, love it,keep this series going!

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

We will plenty more to come.

[@Slmf_skambo]

Great video, just for information purposes Royal marines prior to recently being issued crye, would also blouse their smocks!

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Thanks for the tip.

[@philipedwards8963]

Another great video, my personal favourite kit! Love being the only guy in DPM while all the youngsters cut around in mtp, standing out like they're in spotlights. DPM is king in woodland! 😀

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

So good in British woodland.

[@_e_6456]

Id rather wear my lined DPM trousers in the boggy field I play at than the paper thin MTP trousers, I also get the added benefit of being almost invisible

[@tonyb1223]

Deployed to Bos in 94, not issued smocks though we did get assault boots (nicer than BCH), artic socks, gortex jacket, Matterhorn boots for extreme cold weather (gortex lined), norgie's, don't remember getting vests, had shirts still, though some did wear t-shirts under their combat jacket, in winter you just went thermals and norgie.

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Thanks for the info Tony. Appreciated.

[@michaelanddawnhilton8229]

The PLCE pouch pull tags are much less likely to pull out if you put them in the loop hole first followed by the insert so that the pull tabs are hanging down having gone through the loop first.

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Good point. I think we covered that in the original British army webbing video.

[@AirsoftReviewArgentina]

I had no idea that the brits had used m83s. And yes, they have too many pockets! You can fit up to 15 (or more?) m4 mags on them!

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

I used a clone one when I started playing 20 years ago. I had no kit either so I carried everything I owned for airsoft in it :)

[@sebjones1566]

Brother had 83 rig tour Aphgan in 2008.

[@wilfredwayne7139]

I recently bought a soldier 95 full set and also the German flecktarn just need the parka and cap/boonie.

[@Backs4more]

German Gortex mountain boots were popular and then the high leg ProBoot with cambrelle lining. Another must have was a Buffalo wind or pile shirt. They were so popular, Buffalo did a special version with subdued logo. Patrol packs were invariably Berghaus Munro sacks in green, or the Hot Earth version with the waterproof base. I also used an old 58 pattern poncho roll on top of my PLCE pouches with my goretex in. Just made life that bit easier.

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Awesome I really enjoy hearing about soldier fixes.

[@GavTatu]

Buffalo and Ron hills were the NAAFI staple uniform ! I have a hot ice, got it in 1992, been all over with me, still use it today.

[@kurtsteiner8384]

200s were after my timin with the colours. Our rm cousins used dpm mostly. And slrs and smgs. All looks okay if it works, 1982 most had what tbey could get hold of and waz a miss match of kit.

[@jonwilson6616]

we used the s95 shirt a lot in the field and on camp, cooler in the summer months : ) ( ex 2 Royal Green Jackets 96-2001)

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Thanks for the information.

[@evillabrador1]

Hoods on smocks got used for trying to sleep when it was still day light.

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Thanks for the insight. Not something Airsofters normally have to worry about.

[@colp9492]

I’ve had and then sold most of this kit 🤦‍♂️ wish I kept my SA vest. I do still have a brand new full set of the thinner 90 pattern jungle kit, only worn it once. And I’ve kept a set of 95 in DPM & DDPM. Great vid as always 👍

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

This is my favourite era. Love the kit.

[@colp9492]

@@AnvilAirsoftTV I was issued the old 90 pattern DPM when I first joined got my 95 issue early 98 and it served me well until the PCS came out.

[@medic7698]

My Norwegian shirts actually were Norwegian Army issue from when I did AMFL in the 70s.

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

I really like a norgie. Still do.

[@Backs4more]

The windproof smocks used to be well over £100 back in the 90’s. I had one issued and I bought my own Arctic version that had a rank slide front and back plus wired hood. Never seen badges of rank sewn on them though. Now I still wear a 90’s style windproof, but in MTP, made by Keela. The standard issue PCS smock is a bit heavy and too many pockets.

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

I’d love a Keela smock. I’ve got a PCS MTP smock. Totally agree it’s too heavy. Much prefer my windproofs.

[@bigsilewis3660]

Great video. We also had the visor clips on our mk6 for public order. Not sure that would be massively practical in an airsoft setting. Loved the windproof and tropical mix, we often sewed sock tops as cuffs, was my summer go-to with a para smock for the winter. And scrim or shemagh to keep the snow/mozzies out. We used green sprayed m16s on ops with 4/73 Sphinx Bty.

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

I’ll put some sock tops on one of my windproofs. I keep forgetting to pick some up at the surplus shop! Thanks for watching glad your enjoyed it.

[@Imgonebtw]

This inspired me to my version of this uniform. When I got my PLCE I found some old CAM cream in the ammonium pouch😂

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Such a strong look!

[@estianburger8709]

The video I have been waiting for

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@estianburger8709]

@@AnvilAirsoftTV great video, you guys never dissapoint

[@ОлегКлимков-ф8ж]

Thank's. Very informative.

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Dan-Dan46]

Great as always Tom, I’m really struggling to locate a pair of tropical trousers myself in “ bodybuilder “ size so you did well to get some !

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

I’ve dropped a bit of weight so just about squeezed into a pair of 112s! Not sure I could have bent over in them though :)

[@Dan-Dan46]

@@AnvilAirsoftTV I got outbid on a pair in my size then seeing you had some I thought you must have outbid me !

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Got mine in store from our local Army Surplus shop Anchor Supplies

[@Dan-Dan46]

@@AnvilAirsoftTV I think a road trip might be needed up there! Unless I give you a shopping list !!!!

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

What size are you? I’ll keep my eyes peeled next time we go in.

[@jmac781]

Another great video. Always enjoy seeing how different countries kit look and more so how they get modified by the users. Those tropical issue look cool. Not sure I've ever seen them here, woodland DPM is hard enough to find. LOL Please keep it up.

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Great trousers. Maybe not by modern standards but I like them.

[@nathan281]

Our m83 setup is still one of the best webbing rigs

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

I used to use one when I started airsoft.

[@uazfoursixnine]

another great video. And so menny good mods/uses in the comments

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Glad you like them! It's great going through the comments for these videos

[@Jesscrayons]

I’ve owned 2 of those SA battle jackets. One was missing one side so I turned it in to a back pack, the other I repaired (it was in a really sate) then sold it as it was a lot to big for me.

[@Jesscrayons]

The replica ones have very poor stitching

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

My early 2000s webtex Flecktarn one was okay. I’ve seen a Lot of clones come apart though.

[@Jesscrayons]

@@AnvilAirsoftTV weirdly I was about to add that the only good replica I’ve seen of one was a flextarn one

[@MrKieronwharton]

Great and informative as always, For anyone in the midlands i would highly recommend a ex-military shop called T W Ryder, they have tones of kit from loads of different countries and branches of the military ( i hope this was ok to post)

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

That’s great I’ll check them out.

[@MrKieronwharton]

@@AnvilAirsoftTV its a great shop, i could spend all day in there, much to the annoyance of my wife lol

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Ah it’s in Harborne, I used to go out drinking around there.

[@MrKieronwharton]

@@AnvilAirsoftTV are you a local lad then?

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

No I’m in Nottingham but I was seeing someone over that way for a while.

[@danyaldavies8086]

Fantastic video tom!!!

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Probably my favourite era.

[@derdersoft]

Good video. People doing Mad Max cosplay boosted the price of the SADF battle jackets. Will one of the future videos be Sierra Leone theatre kit?

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Ah. That makes sense. Yeah we’ll do Op. Barras at some point. I just need some British or US jungle boots for that kit.

[@derdersoft]

@@AnvilAirsoftTV Great. Look forward to it.

[@dunkyhut]

Are there any good replicas of the infantry support weapons of this time available to buy?

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

There are a couple of L86s. Get a G&G. There isn’t a GPMG without modifying an M240. Early Minimis are also available.

[@martin_sole9633]

Another cracking video

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Thanks Martin.

[@46templar]

Tom thats a cool load out and i hate you as i need to buy some more kit due to this video now. Did you say you brought a boonie and trim it down if so did you have to do some sewing?

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

No I bought it ready done. www.survivalaids.com/clothing/combat-hat/military-hats/special-forces-bush-hat-british-woodland-dpm

[@46templar]

@@AnvilAirsoftTV thanks Tom as ive been wearing a O/D boonie lately with my dpm shirt

[@hbombharry]

Was just watching another of your vids on Ally kit and mentioned I owned one of those South African assault vests next vid I hit you got one on 🤣😂

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Yeah I’ve been saving it for a while. :!

[@andrewjohnston4127]

Looks spot on 😀

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Thankyou!

[@Bob-dh7bv]

Remember getting issued this thinking I’m the dogs tits 😂😂😂😂

[@rageinggoblin]

if your gonna run PLCE get yourself the hip pads and a roll belt its a lot more comfortable when wearing for long periods

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

There’s a hip belt on that olive set. My DPM set is sewn to a hip belt and has a roll pin belt.

[@rageinggoblin]

@@AnvilAirsoftTV nice

[@sike3000]

ive seen a few pictures of SBS/SFSG using the SADF battle jackets but in DPM, i think they were made by Viper.

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

I’d have they would be more likely to be DPM Ops Vests?

[@sike3000]

@@AnvilAirsoftTV they definitley look like SAAV's ill drop you a msg on your facebook :)

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Excellent thanks.

[@dunkyhut]

Nice one 👍

[@tarmac8160]

Ik this is out of the ordinary but I've been in a struggle finding the colt m653 carbine. Anvil can u please tell me where u bought yours please cause I'm looking to do a Vietnam impression.

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Mines a custom build from parts. CYMA do one in their CM.009 range.

[@R4ndomUser567]

Pretty cool 😎

[@hairydave82]

Was it only L86 LSW that was available for a section support weapon? When did minimi come in for regular troops? I know that SF had it in early 90s,maybe even very late 80s,but what about regular troops?

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Great question. Off the top of my head they didn’t really get it until Afghan/Iraq kicked off. GPMG was sometimes carried at section level depending on the battalion. Seeing as GPMG isn’t available without serious mods you could get away with using an early pattern Minimi.

[@deangoodall7411]

@@AnvilAirsoftTV that’s about right mate, we started to see them in units from Telic 1/2003 onwards, quite similar to the roll out of the A2

[@PaddyInf]

Minimi Para (L110) was purchased as an urgent operational requirement (UOR) for Iraq in the early 2000s. It was brought into core a couple of years later.

[@smongames2635]

The pattern 83 vest has unfortunately jumped in price from when I got mine.

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Yeah they’ve got popular. I got mine for £75 on a badly listed item.

[@smongames2635]

@@AnvilAirsoftTV I got mine straight from SA for about 80.

[@EfftupSmith]

I got a Viper copy in Woodland DPM second hand for £5. Really can't go wrong with that. I have it adjusted way too high though, but that's so I can carry way too many sidearms.

[@djlumi4863]

Hey there just wondering if the 95 combat vest would also be a good fit, along with that how does one tape up the loose draw stings?

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Sniper / fabric tape. OPS vest would be fine.

[@djlumi4863]

@@AnvilAirsoftTV Awesome thank you

[@joshuafrance130]

Please do South African Defence Force 90s loadout you got the tactical vest for it

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

If I can find the rest of the kit at a sensible price, bear in mind we make very little money from these videos. If we were to buy a loadout new for each of them we would be loosing out.

[@joshuafrance130]

There's a website called Epic Militaria they do worldwide uniforms and they got the South African Defence Force uniform

[@Emtbtoday]

Anything for troops in 86 Berlin like burgans etc?

[@sonnsobek7633]

🔥Make more videos bro 🔥✊✊ 👌 Get like get coment on this ! Airsoft Beast sport ewer ! ✊What you mean about me airsoft videos ?

[@---tb4pf]

Can you do a dutch afghan loadout

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

I don't have the kit I'm afraid

[@lastofthemouchers8873]

Possibly the worst era for the British army ever. No decent wars, no decent special ops and shite kit along with downsizing

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Ironically I like the kit from this era. But then I only have to spend at most a weekend in it and I like that it’s not that good.