My Dad’s circa 1950 “Guidebook for Marines” had a very good section on this pack, its contents, and the associated web gear.
@Truffle1947
2 жыл бұрын
I will take a look for that. Sounds good
@mokoarlyana1481
2 жыл бұрын
The 1944 pack is a development of the pre WWII Panama pack system. My father who was a lieutenant in 1945 told me the side pocket was for a $5 bill. The fittings on the bag are called "D rings." The rubberized part at the top of the bag is meant to be rolled before the top is strapped down to keep water out of the pack. The round pockets on the inside sides of the pack are sized for C ration cans.
@Truffle1947
2 жыл бұрын
Yes all correct. I am not sure about the bill though 😎😁
@nomadmarauder-dw9re
5 ай бұрын
@@Truffle1947The side pocket was for a strap, General Purpose. Just as the pocket on the M 37 musette was for the strap issued with them. Of course, in lieu of a strap, put in whatever fits. Compass, snack, etc. Cigarettes, condoms....
@nomadmarauder-dw9re
5 ай бұрын
Thanx for the❤️. About those straps. Back in the day it seems that the bags and straps were surplused as separate items as I never saw them together. Then in 1990 something I was in a friend's surplus store and he had a bundle of those straps. Of course by then he had no musette bags left. But we tried one on a Rothco knock off. Perfect fit! R.I.P. Dave.
@ezrabrooks12
2 жыл бұрын
I HAVE THIS PACK WITH THE STRAP KIT,ORIGINAL SURPLUS THAT I GOT IN THE 60's,WHEN I WAS A KID FOR CHRISTMAS!!!! ..OVER THE YEARS THE ENTRENCHING TOOL,WEB BELT,CANTEEN AND COVER,CARGO BAG WERE EITHER LOST DURING MOVES OR STOLEN!!!!!....I STILL THINK THEY WERE STOLEN,BUT I STILL HAVE THE PACK WITH THE SHOULDER HARNESS AND AN ORIGINAL WOOL BLANKET!!!!!
@Truffle1947
2 жыл бұрын
Its a shame the other bits are missing. But these are great bags. Is yours in good condition? Mine has a few issues but it is pretty good 😁
@kurtrussell5228
2 жыл бұрын
THAT'S GREAT!!!! OH MY GOD!!!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!!!!
@glennrobbins2372
5 ай бұрын
I have a 1945 combat and cargo pack that were bought as New Old Stock and use them when I fish. They hold my gear and allow me to keep it all organized
@Truffle1947
5 ай бұрын
They are great general purpose packs 😁
@manuelserrano1428
4 ай бұрын
Esta chida tu mochila bro q afortunado al pose erla 😃😃👍👍
@Truffle1947
4 ай бұрын
Thanks :D Yes I have been very lucky with my collection.
@msgt1942
2 жыл бұрын
nice video! thank you sir.
@Truffle1947
2 жыл бұрын
No problem ☺️
@wannabeb.a.r.man.8859
2 жыл бұрын
Now you should explain the differences between this pack and the ,45 model.
@Truffle1947
2 жыл бұрын
I can do that. It will not take very long :D I shall sort it out for you at some point.
Can you show what is in the bed roll a blanket ? Or sleeping bag ? If it's a 1944 /45 sleeping bag was it rolled long ways ? I room mine up its real think as it has bult in cloth straps u just tie like a shoe lace do a video on just that thanks
@Truffle1947
Жыл бұрын
I will see what I can do at some point for you. I will have to rewatch this video so I can answer you 😁
@andrewhammond1949
6 ай бұрын
Mate! You need a more positive attitude, not everything is negative. You have some really interesting videos but the negative narrative is depressing!
@Truffle1947
6 ай бұрын
I think this may be a classic case of people taking my personallity the wrong way. I talked about that in the video I uploaded today.
@paullemieux3371
2 жыл бұрын
You know nothing on the m1944 feild pack eather
@Truffle1947
2 жыл бұрын
Nice. 2 totally unconstructive comments with zero input on how to improve. Nice stuff.
@Truffle1947
2 жыл бұрын
I am all for a bit of constructive criticism though. So instead of just saying the helmets really bad or that I don't know anything about the m44. Why don't you say what is wrong with the helmet? We know the liners wrong and we know it has a not very good repro strap. Aside from that unless the corking job has been done badly which is probably right as I have never done it before, what is wrong with it? And the M44 pack. Instead of saying I don't know anything about it. Why not instead educate us with your knowledge and information about it that clearly puts mine to shame?
@plemieux73
Ай бұрын
Your not us
@Truffle1947
Ай бұрын
None of the people portraying the German soliders are German either 🤔
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