摘要 |
<p>A military garment comprises a rear panel module 4 adapted for wearing against a users back, a front module comprising first and second shoulder straps 2a, 2b adapted for passing over respective shoulders of the user in use, each shoulder strap 2a, 2b being releasably connected to the rear panel 4 at a top end thereof, and first and second waist strap modules for extending around respective sides of a users waist in use, each waist strap being releasably connected at a first end thereof to the rear panel. The garment further comprises a cutaway (i.e. quick release) mechanism comprising a pull handle 7, a flexible shoulder line 30s1, 30s2 having a fixed end connected to the pull handle 7 and a free end, and a waistband line 30w having a fixed end connected to the pull handle 7 and a free end. The arrangement is such that when the cutaway mechanism is primed, the shoulder line 30s1, 30s2 connects at least one shoulder strap 2a, 2b to the rear panel 4 and the waistband line 30w connects the first and second waist straps.</p> |