US Air Force ABU Tiger Stripe General Canteen Pouch

ABU Canteen Pouch

This is a genuine military-issue canteen pouch in the US Air Force ABU tiger stripe pattern. It mounts to any MOLLE-equipped vest, belt or pack and keeps a canteen covered, secure and within reach. A buckled flap holds the contents in, and a mesh base lets water drain out. It suits airmen, ABU collectors and reenactors building a period-correct Air Force loadout.

Features

• ABU Tiger Stripe Pattern — The pouch is printed in the digital tiger stripe camouflage the Air Force used on its Airman Battle Uniform, with foliage green webbing and hardware to match.
• MOLLE-Compatible Mounting — Two straps on the back weave through PALS webbing, the rows of horizontal nylon loops on vests, belts and packs, and fasten with snaps at the bottom.
• Rear PALS Webbing — Rows of webbing sewn across the back interlace with your carrier's loops, so the pouch sits flat and stays where you put it.
• Side-Release Buckle Closure — A plastic quick-release buckle on an adjustable strap holds the flap down and opens with a squeeze.
• Hook-And-Loop Flap — A strip of hook-and-loop fastener under the flap gives the closure a second hold behind the buckle.
• Elasticized Inner Collar — A gathered elastic band around the mouth of the pouch closes the opening around whatever you carry inside.
• Mesh Drain Panel — Mesh wraps the base of the pouch so water and condensation can drain out and air can circulate.
• Webbing Pull Tab — A short tab of webbing at the top of the flap gives you something to grab when you open it.

Original Issue Build

This pouch is military issue, not a commercial copy, and the ABU print, foliage green webbing and matching hardware are as originally specified. The buckle and hook-and-loop closure work as a pair, and the snap-ended MOLLE straps fit any standard PALS grid. If you want an ABU-era Air Force kit to look correct, issue pieces like this one are what make it hold up.