“The military standard bailout rig had been altered by Cossey to be a sport parachute with modifications that make it “as unique as a snowflake,” Gryder said.
Guessing it was an Army surplus modified for sport jumping T-10???
The better ones had a low porosity treatment, AKA LOPO Cheapo.
Once upon a time really available in nearby pawn shops...
I’ve been a collector of Old G.I.
Canvas gear since I was a Kid and have it All in Storage. Never seen anything like what’s being described here.
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Need some suspenders with a Pistol belt ?