TM 10-8400-203-23
27-22 Change 11
i. Waist Pack
ITEM (NSN)
SIZES
SPECIFICATION
8465-01-465-2058
One Size
PD-02-02
The waist pack is constructed of textured nylon duck cloth conforming to MIL-C-43734 (1) with a clear
polyurethane backing. An approximately four-inch-wide, and 11 ½-inch belt cover, constructed of the same fabric
is sewn to the rear of the pack body. The pack closure flap, also of the same material, closes with a slide fastener
conforming to PD-02-02 (2). Pull-tabs of ¼-inch webbing conforming to PD-02-02 (3) are attached to the sliders. A
waistbelt made of 2-inch webbing conforming to MIL-W-4088 (4) is sewn to the back of the pack, inside the belt
cover. 2-inch side release buckles conforming to PD-02-02 (5) are used on the belt. Two 1-inch web attachment
straps conforming to MIL-W-43668 (6) are sewn to the back of the pack, and are retained by two keepers also
made of 1-inch webbing (6) and reinforced with polyethylene stiffener conforming to PD-02-02 (7). 1-inch side
release buckles conforming to drawing 5-10-47 (8) are attached to the straps. Strap extensions reinforced with
polyethylene (7) close over the loops and secure with snap fasteners conforming to MIL-F-10884F (9). Keepers
made of 1-inch elastic webbing conforming to PD-02-02 (10) are located on the attachment straps. A grommet
conforming to MIL-G-16491F (11) is installed at the bottom of the pack for drainage. Bartacks are completed
using Size E Thread conforming to V-T-295 (12). Except as indicated above, the waist pack is constructed using
Size F Thread conforming to V-T-295 (13).
27-3. IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION - Continued