US M28 Haversack Repro

Product description

Reproduction of the American M1928 haversack which began production in 1940 as the standard rucksack for infantrymen and similar soldiers, replacing the earlier M1910. Made of cotton canvas and stamped "US", the back is stamped "SEMS 1942".

This backpack was used throughout the war until 1945, but in 1944 it began to be replaced by the "M1944 Combat Pack". The M-1928 was very modular and in an intricate way accommodated most of what an infantryman needed and could, with additional parts, accommodate the long coat and tent parts. The backpack is a study in complicated motorering, so in modern times quite charming. Certainly less charming to use it sharply.

The main compartment is open and enclosed by 3 pairs of flaps + the lid. In order for the things not to get wet, you need to roll the things in a rain stick, or in these modern times use a waterproof bag. You fold up the flap with a strap sewn on, then you fold in the side flap pairs, pass the straps through the strap loops. Then you fold over the lid. A bit complicated, but when you get the hang of it, it's neat and cool.

A removable pouch on the outside holds cutlery in 3 separate pouches and cooking container. On the side there are two eyelets that fit with the hooks of the bayonet mount, a strap holds the bayonet in place. The same fastening device is found for the shovel, under the pouch for the cooking container.

The oat sack is intended to be used with the American combat belt which had a lot of eyelets, but it can be used without, the buckle straps then become regular backpack straps.

Newly manufactured .

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