hey x-ray dave: the kit is the same one sold here on this side of the pond for a few years now...all of the parts are made in the u.s. and are of outstanding qaulity...but for me the kit is very bulky,and i ca'nt add extra items of kit to the container with ease...i do have many of the items i bought singlely and have them spread out in pockets and pouches ...vince g. 11b inf..