{"title":"Collectible Canadian 1964 Pattern Web Equipment","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCanadian 1964 Pattern Web Equipment (also known as \"64 Pattern or P64)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the early 1960s a totally new design of load carrying equipment was developed in conjunction with the new combat uniform. The new equipment was designated Web Equipment, 1964 Pattern (WE'64). WE'64 employed plastic buckles and fittings with hook and loop (Velcro) fasteners and was designed to be simple to adjust and easy to decontaminate. The belt and braces were made of a heavy rot resistant OD Green cotton web material. Individual pouches were coated with a green plastic waterproofing, this tended to flake or peel off after some use. WE'64 was not widely issued to the Regular Force until 1966 - 67 and was not issued to the Reserves until the late 1970's.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWE'64 was superior to the 1951 pattern in ease of assembly and adjustment, but in most other respects was a failure and disliked by soldiers. Equipment tended to slide out of position on the belt, and over time the hook and loop fasteners lost their ability to remain secured especially when wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe most obvious fault was the absence of magazine pouches, but this was a design failure. The concept of the combined Combat uniform and WE'64 was based on the premise that the infantry soldier would ride into battle in an Armoured Personnel Carrier and dismount to engage the enemy. Combat would require only weapons, ammunition, water and light rations. Additional clothing and personal gear required for living in the field would be carried in the APC. This concept also assumed that the soldier would not be required to march long distances on foot or carry heavy loads. Magazines for the FN C1 rifle were intended to be carried in specially designed pockets on the Combat uniform. Magazines for the FN C2 light machine gun were carried in a 4 pocket \"chest pack\". There was no provision made for carrying magazines for the C1 submachine gun, they were to be simply stuffed into any available uniform pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the field, it was common to see belts and tabs held together with green gun tape or metal keepers from the 1951 Pattern waist belt. The \"Y Strap\" braces were thin and unpadded and dug into the shoulders. Some reserve soldiers modified their web by replacing the Y Strap with American M1956 or M1967 load bearing suspenders.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-canadian-p64-web-suspender","title":"P64 Y-Strap Field Suspender Green Canadian Cold War Era","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Canadian 1964 Pattern Web Suspender, adjustable and lightweight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the Canadian Forces 1964 Pattern Web Equipment (WE'64).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Camolots","offers":[{"title":"OD","offer_id":21873009197136,"sku":"BG182","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/2500\/files\/s-l1600_2.png?v=1708797491"},{"product_id":"canadian-mess-kit-utility-pouch","title":"P64 Mess Kit Utility Pouch Green Canadian Cold War Era","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from polyurethane coated Cordura nylon, this Utility pouch measures: 6\" High 4\" wide 2.5\" deep. Attaches to web belts via 2 beefy Velcro\/nylon web loops. This pouch is part of the Canadian Forces 1964 Pattern Web Gear. This item is an authentic military surplus item. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Camolots","offers":[{"title":"Used Good","offer_id":21873010835536,"sku":"YELLOW#288 - BG209","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Used Very Good","offer_id":31770778435664,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/2500\/products\/50329_lrg.jpg?v=1553412358"},{"product_id":"canadian-forces-c1-c7-bayonet-frogs","title":"Bayonet Frogs for C1 \u0026 C7 Green Canadian 1960's-1990's","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Canadian Forces Green Bayonet Frogs. There are 4 variations available:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. 64 Pattern, shorter length cotton without retaining strap for the C1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. 82 Pattern, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enylon without retaining strap for the C1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e82 Pattern, \u003c\/span\u003elonger length with snap retaining strap for the C7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e82 Pattern, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elonger \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elength \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewith Velcro retaining strap for the C7.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition varies from good to excellent. Many of the 64 Pattern have been painted. Many, from all, will have writing on the back from previous users. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Camolots","offers":[{"title":"Green \/ Cotton C1","offer_id":40936475164870,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green \/ Nylon C1","offer_id":40935172178118,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green \/ Nylon C7 w\/ Snap Retaining Strap","offer_id":40935172210886,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green \/ Nylon C7 w\/ Velcro Retaining Strap","offer_id":40935172243654,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/2500\/products\/image_6809b5f6-ab8b-41d6-9c42-23fccb522f45.jpg?v=1633449493"},{"product_id":"vintage-canadian-p64-web-set","title":"P64 4-Pc Web Set Green Canadian Cold War Era","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original Canadian 64 Pattern web set comes with a belt, suspenders, an ammo pouch, and a mess tin pouch. Used is good condition. Expect to see writing such as soldiers names and numbers. \u003cbr\u003eadditional items available but have to add pouches to kit \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Camolots","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40936104755398,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/2500\/products\/image_e7b9b88a-162e-4c0e-9992-e4e355de0454.jpg?v=1633463233"},{"product_id":"canadian-p64-web-grenade-pouch","title":"P64 Grenade Pouch Green Canadian Cold War Era","description":"\u003cp\u003eCanadian 1964 Pattern Grenade Pouch. It was designed to carry 2 hand grenades* on the inside and the rifle launching adapter outside with the Velcro strap. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the Canadian Forces 1964 Pattern Web Equipment (WE'64).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are 2 variations. Canvas and Rubberized canvas (see comparison photo).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt measures 4 1\/2\" x 4\" x 2 1\/4\" with a 2 1\/2\" belt loop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The grenades and launch adapter in the photos are for demonstration purposes only. They are not available for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Camolots","offers":[{"title":"Canvas \/ Excellent","offer_id":43358420730054,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Very Good","offer_id":43358436327622,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Good","offer_id":43358436360390,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rubberized Canvas \/ Excellent","offer_id":43358436393158,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rubberized Canvas \/ Very Good","offer_id":43358436425926,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rubberized Canvas \/ Good","offer_id":43358436458694,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/2500\/files\/IMG_8030.jpg?v=1712009260"},{"product_id":"canadian-forces-ladies-hand-bag-purse","title":"Canadian Forces Ladies Hand Bag Purse","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an official military issued purse used my the women of the Canadian Armed Forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese purses are practical and proper for any situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate size: 9\" x 5 1\/2\" x 7\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"camoLOTS.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43539629408454,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/2500\/files\/IMG_8378.jpg?v=1713233264"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/2500\/collections\/64web_bw.jpg?v=1635868647","url":"https:\/\/www.camolots.com\/collections\/collectible-canadian-1964-pattern-web-equipment.oembed","provider":"camoLOTS.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}