Water repellent treated nylon duck and webbing was used to fabricate all of the fabric items of equipment. The entrenching tool carrier is molded of ethylene-vinyl acetate. The pack frame and cargo shelf are fabricated from aluminum with solid steel rivets in certain high-stress areas.

The equipment can be cleaned by removing mud or other foreign matter with a brush, damp or dry cloth, or by scrubbing the exceedingly dirty areas using the following procedure:

1. Scrape dirt or mud from the equipment with a flat stick or dull instrument that will not cut the fabric or webbing.

2. Remove loose dirt from soiled surfaces with a cloth or soft brush.

3. Wet the surface and apply a warm solution of detergent, laundry, powdered, MIL-D-12182, Type II (FSN 7930-252-6797). Scrub with a soft brush, cloth, or sponge.

4. Flush the item thoroughly with clean, warm water until all of the cleaning solution has been rinsed away.

5. Dry the item or equipment away from direct sunlight, direct heat, and open flames.