The Story
- All
- 550 paracord
- Airborne
- Calypso
- Cordura
- CWC watch
- Dive Belt Watch Strap
- Dive Watch
- Diving Watch Straps
- Fixed Bar Watches
- Garmin Watch Straps
- Huey Watch Strap
- Jacques Cousteau
- Marine Nationale
- Martin-Baker Ejection Seat
- Multicam
- Parachute Watch Straps
- Rigger
- Riverine Watch Strap
- Tudor FXD
- Watch straps
- Zero Dark Thirty
How Military Parachute Riggers Innovated and Upcycled Old Equipment to Make Belts and Watch Straps
Military parachute riggers have long been known for their resourcefulness and attention to detail, ensuring the safety of airborne troops by meticulously packing and maintaining parachutes. During World War II and beyond, parachute riggers became famous not just for their technical expertise but also for their ingenuity in upcycling old parachute equipment into functional, everyday items. Among the most notable creations were belts and watch straps, which became popular both within the military and in postwar civilian life.