My Haversack. A review and what I carry in it for a day out.

In this video I will show you my old faithful Haversack - perfect for bushcrafting and day trips. I review some of the features of it and I will also show you what I carry for a day out in the woods. I hope you enjoy and thanks for watching!

[@royphelps8084]

Great bag , but ive rheumatoid arthritis bad in my hands , I need bigger buckles ,straps . When I was a kid , my granny made me 1 out of a burlap potato sack, the cover was half of the sack , she used cotton flower sack to line the inside of the bottom. I carried my hunting and fishing stuff,and kitchen matches in old tobacco and snuff tins ,to keep up with everything and keep some things dry . Carbide and Carbide lamp ,a 3 cell flashlight. Grandpa , measured my arms , made me a custom handle for my double bit axe, I made a mask from old saddle leather and a belt for it , sometimes id only come home , when I started getting sickly from exposure. If I hunted in the hills in dry places , id carry water for me and a bottle for my Carbide lamp. Id carry ground coffee, when we had plenty.

[@BrownEnvelopes]

German army big bag, originally made to carry a radio or rolls of radio cable designed to run it along trenches using the handle. But ended up becoming multi functional. The rear pockets were for radio manuals and maps the front pocket for tools and spares. Yet another epic piece of kit later copied by the allies along with the Jerry can.

[@0yle]

I have used this in the 70"s as my school bag. It is from the German Bundeswehr and was called Kampftasche. It is the middle size. I loved it. Perfect size for DIN A 4 paper and books which is the most used size here in germany. I loved this bag because it is really indistroyable.

[@tomjjackson21]

That makes perfect sense. Whenever I stumble across a rare, intelligently designer piece of service gear, it's German from that era. The sleep system that went with this is second to none.

[@michaelbrunner6654]

Great load out

[@Felix-ek8oh]

Nice Video, your bag is probably the BW Kampftasche (Combat pack) from the German army. There is also a smaller version, the so called Brotbeutel (Bread Pack). Keep it up and greetings from Germany💪🏻

[@AmphiStuG]

Looks like there’s a few D-rings missing! The Kamptasche was designed so you could attach a mess kit, and canteen, either on the front of the flap or on the sides, while the little loops like the one you tied the rifle sling to were meant for strapping a blanket roll and shelter onto the pack in a horseshoe shape. (Btw pretty neat adaptation using a rifle sling 😙) The rings at the top back portion beside the handle and the two lower ones were meant to hook on to a Y-strap brace with little spring hooks so you could wear it with a webbing set.

[@SpiritofExtacy]

You see so often people doing a bag dump and they have an sas handbook but it's always brand new and never been read, I'm glad to see your little wild foods book is well worn, It looks like a great little book, all best best Simon.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

It’s a basic book, but good and the size makes it ideal as one to just slip in your pocket while on a walk. 👍 there is a bigger, full fat version!

[@georgeohwell8481]

I think it's great you show the bloopers,shows you're genuine.

[@capt.calamity5263]

Hello. This bag from the west-german Bundeswehr was called "Kampftasche/Gross" witch means "Fightingbag/Big" It was ment to carry equipment like extra clothing, Poncho an such stuff. It was attached at the backside to an H-Type carrying strap - mainly above another little bag called "Kampftasche/Klein" or "Brotbeutel" whitch means "Fightingbag/Small" or "(little)Bread-Pouch" This was something like the US ALICE-Buttpack and has a very long Tradition in the history of german military. At the front of that H-Type strap, two ammopouches were worn, and also a Bayonett or fighting knive and sometimes a Kind of waterbottle-messkit-Kombination. This kombination of different equipment was slightly changed in Material and shape over the years until the 90s. Then the whole carrying and Clothing-System of the, now united, germany, was completely renewed. But those bags are still popular in Germany. They never realy went out of production. Copys are still produced by companys like "Miltec" I hope this was informativ. Greetings from Germany Chris

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Chris! That was very useful. 👍👍👍

[@capt.calamity5263]

Hello Simon. My pleasure. If you have any questions left, feel free to ask. Greetings

[@thomasraufbold3391]

The bag is german. We used it in the 70ies, the cover contained the tent, the little bag in the front was for the stakes, the rest I have forgotten...

[@dthelonelyone]

I like the face you made when you.found out about your water bottle...lol.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - Yes, I felt like a real wally! Luckily I wasn’t relying on it! Atb, Simon

[@BigArch6564]

Thanks for sharing buddy.

[@jamesleslie7007]

Simon, I was given a bag like that when I was a student st Harlaxton in 1974. And old man gave it to me to keep my camera and film in, GREAT BAG!

[@axerxes3981]

Simon.... one of the things I love abour your channel is that you show the mess=ups, right along with the successes. I've had meold water bottle leak a time or two too as well, lol. I have a simular haversack, a Polish Breadbag, and love it. Thanks for sharing.... best wishes.... Ax

[@hokudadog7637]

Thanks Simon, great vid

[@jamesellsworth9673]

It is kind of like 'What does the Queen carry in her famous purse?' We are curious because compactness, light weight, and functionality all come most closely together in the musette bag or haversack.

[@PaulC-lu8lz]

The water bottle incident - it's happened to the best of us 😆 Thanks for showing us Simon. Atb, Paul C.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

+Paul C2629 - Hahahaha! Cheers Paul - I’m such a numpty!! Lucky i was only out for a couple of hours and not relying on that water! Atb, Simon.

[@Seamus3051]

Military surplus can' t be beat as a source of versatile & affordable bush gear. Thanks for another informative video; stay safe.. Cheers.

[@wayneberry8703]

G’day Simon, first time viewer tonight. Thanks for sharing your Haversack contents and your uses with them… Cheers from Down Under

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

A great shoulder carry bag and melted candle wax + petroleum jelly & linseed oil is perfect for waterproofing those old bags . Thanks again Simon .

[@brianwofford3831]

Thanks Simon, I just sewed three patches on a small canvas messenger bag. I am looking forward to trying it out on a little day hike. I will be a great light weight option to the day pack I usually carry. The bag looks a lot like yours, but is obviously a cheap modern canvas copy. But, I got it very cheap at a yard sale here in the southeastern part of the United States.

[@pembling1]

Nice video Simon, good for you keeping the spillage in the film, honest and true to the end. Looking forward to the modification video on this pack. ATB, Paul.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

+Paul Embling - Cheers Paul - I can’t believe I didn’t check the lid!! Hahahaha. Cheers mate, Simon.

[@DannyWalker1949]

HI Simon, I like your Lil' Pack for a short walk through the park it is quite a nice unit. It cool that Wye Explorer found your pack that is cool.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

+Danny Walker - Cheers Danny - I had lots of comments from people who’d researched what it is - I was surprised and really grateful for the effort everyone had gone to! It’s a good little pack - looking forward to some improvements though! Atb, Simon.

[@u4nature156]

Same bag can be found now as the BW Kampftasche. Thanks for the video, and thoughts.

[@colinrg57]

Hi Simon, the pack is West German military, you can Tel this from the number (it's a NATO stock number) and the 5th & 6th character (12) designates that it was first made in West German. The first 4 number relate to the type which I recon is pouch general purpose, I think not sure of the general purpose bit. Hope this helps.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Colin. Really appreciate you take g the time to investigate! I believe it is a West German Kampftache or field pack circa 1960s. I’ve since done a modification to it. Atb, Simon.

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

Colin Graham - CORRECT This Yankee was stationed in Bad Tolz Germany for 17 months and a lot of American soldiers preferred this shoulder bag over the American gas mask bag or for general carry . ATB

[@Woodsman_wildcamper]

Nice bit of kit there, Simon. Looking forward to the modification video. Thanks for sharing. Take care.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

+AMBushcraft - Thanks Andy, it’s a great bag, but crying out for a few alterations! Cheers mate, Simon.

[@Woodsman_wildcamper]

I was thinking that the long number on the inside maybe a Nato Stock Number (NSN). They may keep some sort of vintage register (online) that would give exact details about the bag's origins etc.

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

AMBushcraft An NSN with '12' as the 1st pair of numbers is West German in origin.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

The Bushcraft Padawan - That’s great mate - Thank you!! That backs up what others have said - the general consensus is that it’s a Bundeswehr field/combat pack, the German company Mil-Tec still make a reproduction of it, but the original as it turns out was made by a company called RAKA (possibly in Sweden) Thanks for the info! Atb, Simon.

[@camojoe83]

Ooo... Nice bag, man. Love me some military bread bags, haversacks, slingbags.. whatever you want to call them.

[@jameshargroder7090]

Me also, it's a SERIOUS ADDICTION/SICKNESS!! I think it all started with how KOOL I ALWAYS THOUGHT INDIANA JONES was in Raiders of the Lost Ark, the way Indy sported that gas mask bag with his necessities in it with his bull whip affixed to it, JUST SO DAMN KOOL, now the SPORTSMAN'S GUIDE catalog online and EBAY, and even Amazon i have to much ACCESS TO BREAD BAGS, MESSENGER BAGS, HAVERSACKS!! I SEE NO END IN SIGHT FOR ME ON THIS??,

[@robertmiller2629]

Nice bag and if possible I would add some Mollie webbing on both of the sides to attach some canteen pouches and also on the front flap to add some smaller pouches and where the flap comes down the straps I would change out for some quick release buckles with enough material to allow for adjustments,ECT. Plus if you can I would water proof the bag for bad weather it will help a lot.

[@jmvreest]

Nice set-up my friend.. I enjoyed the video. Been looking for a good haversack.. Think surplus is the way to go!! Cheers

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

CNTrails JMV - Thank you - glad you enjoyed it! Surplus is always a good bet - tough gear and cheap! I’m just editing the second part of this video - some modifications I made to the haversack. I’m really pleased with how it came out. Atb, Simon.

[@jmvreest]

Simon, a bloke in the woods right on. Looking forward to the upgrades. I will likely follow suit when I get mine. Thanks for sharing. ATB

[@circedge]

Have had the exact same bag, well a slightly different shade maybe, for over 30 years I think. Remembered it last year, thought I'd lost it forever, then this year did some rummaging through the cellar and... there's the bag. Didn't remember sticking it there but noticed why I stopped using it. Got the original shoulder strap but the seam holding the strap to the bag had unraveled. One fix later, it's alright. It's just poorly balanced for carrying in your hand. Sits nicely on the shoulder though. I think you could turn it into a backpack with the strap easily, just slide it through the back sleeve thing, twist and attach to the other side.

[@rammur1]

Nice !

[@riccartwright5623]

good video my friend I enjoyed ... lol I spilled coffee in my just the other day lid was cross threaded and didn't catch it

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

+ric cartwright - Cheers Ric, that’s what I assumed I’d done at first - I couldn’t believe it when the lid was completely loose!! You live and you learn - Always check first! Hahaha! At least mine was only water!! 😆 Atb, Simon.

[@sarah.shorter]

Oh I love how you deal with setbacks! It I had water all over my bag because I forgot to close the lid on my bottle I would probably head back home in a grump :-) I really love your videos and your super calm and gathered attitude!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha - I just edited out all the foot-stamping and swearing! 😂

[@billygoatfilms7531]

Nice informative film Simon and like you said those fidderly straps would also drive me nuts. I recently bought a new day sack and much to the amazement of my wife I set about cutting off annoying bits of useless strapping. Was rather surprised that a man with your ability and talent, you haven’t designed and made your own personal haversack. Also the leaking water bottle, rather an amateurish mistake! 😂 Only kidding Simon, who hasn’t made that one? Take care and always remember to live simply. ⛺️🏕👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

+LiveSimplyFilms Mountain Mike - Hahahaha- cheers Mike! I can’t believe i didn’t notice or check the lid was on!! That would have been really annoying if I’d been stomping up a mountain only to find an empty bottle at the top!! A haversack from scratch - now there’s an idea - hmmmm - perhaps a future project there! Atb, Simon.

[@PaulOutdoors]

A very practical, well made and robust haversack Simon with room for the essentials depending on the nature of an outing. We have all experienced the consequences of not securing the lid on our water bottle lol. I have been looking at purchasing the British Army respirator pack which is similar to yours. Thank you. Paul :)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

+Paul Outdoors - Thanks Paul! The British respirator pouch makes a great day bag, I’ve got one that I use occasionally - it’s big enough for the essentials and the internal pockets along with the two on the outside are really useful for organising bits and pieces. I can’t quite believe I didn’t even notice the lid was off when I packed it, I worry about myself sometimes!! 😆 Atb, Simon.

[@PaulOutdoors]

Simon, a bloke in the woods hahaha...you are in good company Simon. Maybe we should not be allowed out unaccompanied lol.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

+Paul Outdoors - I think you are right!!! 😆

[@davidoakman6747]

Hi Simon. The NATO stock number stamped on the bag indicates the item was codified by (West) Germany - country code 12. Wolf's identification is spot on

[@rolandsalazar9562]

Hi Simon, Have you modified the bag? If so I would love to see the video. I really love the fact you didn’t edit the leaky water bottle part out of the video. It’s makes it genuine and shows who you are.....HUMAN. So many times you see people never make a mistake or even worse talk about it and letting you know this portion of the video was reshot due to that mishap. 🙄. Keep up the good work. Safe travels and God bless 🙏🏼⛺️😎

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Roland! The next video is the modification of this bag. 👍

[@northcountryadventures7619]

It Is in really good shape considering its age and it holds more than you would think. I think it is a German WWII Haversack but I do not know anything about it. Looking forward to seeing your mods. Thanks for sharing

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

+North Country Adventures - Thanks! Yes, German it is, but slightly later, it turns out - 1950s/60s era, Bundeswehr field pack, lots of kind folk have been digging around!! Looking forward to the mods too! Cheers and Atb, Simon.

[@northcountryadventures7619]

Very nice! Thanks again for sharing.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

I love items made of this heavy canvas material, they last FOREVER !

[@davidbrennan660]

The flap pocket was for a Bundeswehr Shelter half, in its hood carrier bag, the long pocket with the three buttons is for the tent accessories pouch ( pegs, poles, guy rope).... it is a serviceable pack. The square rings by the closing straps allow you to half the cover flap if you wish to.as you do not have the shelter half in the cover flap.

[@Owl566]

Mate you should run that as a little pack, it’d be great!

[@wolfsmith2865]

German army bag. I'm told they were meant to carry a shelter segment plus tent stakes and guylines. They were imported to the States back in the 80s. Very tough. I still have mine. Add a better strap than they came with and they are a solid possibles bag.

[@Buschpirat]

Ahoy Simon. This is really a nice haversack and like i have read in the comments it is not too difficult to get one in Germany ;-). But what about a diy project? I think you could sew one which is at least as good as this one ;-). Greetings, Azze

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Buschpirat - Thanks Azze! I did think about making one from scratch, and I might still do that some day - that way I can make it exactly the size I need to carry my things. I feel quite loyal to this old bag though - I’ve had it a long time and I’m not quite ready to replace it completely - yet! Haha! Cheers mate, Simon.

[@robertmiller8578]

It would help for adding bags

[@stephencrowther9226]

Deffo ex-West German (Bundeswehr) military Simon. Worked with those guys on a base when taking the queen's shilling back in the early 80s and swapped some kit for one. I then used it for about 20 years to carry my digging kit in my life post-forces. Good Old timey kit.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

+Stephen Crowther - That’s great - thanks Stephen! That backs up what others have said! It’s a great little bag - but does need a bit of upgrading - almost a shame to really, but it’s got to be practical too! Cheers! Atb, Simon.

[@davidleasure9138]

I have the exact same pack. It was made by Mil-Tec. I got it on line. That’s all I can share about the bag

[@robertmiller8578]

Good bag but i would do some mods on it for instance for the flap I would do quick release buckles and same for the inside ear flaps and for flap pocket I would velcro ( hook and loop ) fasteners also add molle webbing on the sides

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Great minds think alike! The next video I did after this one was indeed the mod video for this pack. Much better for the mods! Atb, Simon.

[@jameshargroder7090]

ALL GOOD IDEAS/MODS, WE THINK ALIKE!!

[@axerxes3981]

Simon..... couldn't help but laugh when you puller your water bottle out of the bag and the cap was unscrewed and the bag contents all wet, LOL. We've all done that, or something similar at some time. Don't feel bad. Just means we're human. Very good review of your haversack. Looks like something I've been looking for for a year or two now. Right size, not too heavy, secure .... nice job!! Thanks for sharing. BTW.... when you get to the pint that you want to modify the little beauty, please give some thought about filming the process. That would make a cool video!! Best wishes.... and thanks again.............. Ax

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - Yes, one of those things!! 😂 Thanks mate - I have modified that haversack now - there is a video on the channel - I think it was the video that followed this one! It’s a great bag, I use it all the time as my day bag. Cheers Ax, and Happy Christmas!

[@axerxes3981]

Thanks Simon. I"ll check the vids out and see ifn I can find it. Hope Santa is good to you. Thanks again.... Ax

[@FlashPan73]

Yep, as already said I think that is BW. Coincidentally I was looking at a mil-tec version on Varsuteleka yesterday.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

+FlashPan73 - I had a look at the Mil-Tec repro that someone had sent a link for - looks very similar - except it seems the original had straps to be carried as a small back pack, and the newer one has a shoulder strap - I think it works better as a shoulder bag when not used in conjunction with webbing. I’m so glad to finally know what it is!! Good old KZbin community!! Cheers, Simon.

[@51foxy]

Great video buddy. Always screw your cap on lolAtbPaul

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

+51foxy - Cheers Paul - I’m such a numpty!! Hahahaha.

[@hunsteven]

Hi Simon. Great video. Could it be an old army bike pannier bag? The fact it did not have a shoulder strap and the tab in the centre on the one side near the bottom of the bag could have clipped into the frame of a pannier? Just a guess. Cool looking bag.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

+hunsteven - Thanks, that is good thinking - I can see where you got the idea! The mystery has been solved however - lots of people have been digging around and it turns out to be a West German field pack from the 50s/60s era - it’s nice to finally know where it originated from! Cheers and Atb, Simon.

[@hunsteven]

Good stuff, The bushcraft community is quite amazing. Also, nice to know the history of the gear. Not bad for 50-60+ years. They don't make them like that anymore.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

hunsteven - No, they don’t, you are quite right things were built to last back then!

[@werxeh8027]

Did a little searching, it appears Raka was a brand that made gear for several militaries in the 50s and 60s. Haven't been able to find that bag as yet, but they have done German flight suits, trousers etc. Possibly a Swedish company?

[@werxeh8027]

Similar to Belgian/British army m37 pattern haversack. Doesn't have as much webbing, or the front buttoned pocket, but the same buckle type is used on the flap (on some of them anyway). Maybe a newer version of that?

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

+werxeh - Ah! Thanks buddy! You’ve found out more than I did! That date stamp fits in then! Appreciate your research!! I like that it might be Swedish made - they make all the good stuff! Atb, Simon.

[@malcolmsmith9232]

Regarding your bushcraft chair. I haven't tried it myself yet, but I think you could put paracord through the channel where you put a crosspiece. Then, it can be tied between two trees, like a mini-hammock, and used as a swinging seat.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Malcolm, I have tried it with a cord, but found it uncomfortable - the cord cut into my legs, being thin, perhaps pulled tight might be better - let me know how you get on with it! Atb, Simon.

[@malcolmsmith9232]

Sit at right angles, between the strings.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Malcolm Smith - Ah! I get what you mean now - like you said - a mini hammock!! 👍

[@puma1304]

clearly W German from the sixties to the 80's, a good piece still made (much cheaper indian version). Too bad I lost mine, now I use a swiss "breadbag" from the 50's, also very cool, another good option would be the old polish breadbag or the old finish gas mask bag (very well made!)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! Since making this video, I’ve been given lots of information on the pack - great bit of kit - I’ve also since made a few modifications to it - I use it a lot! Cheers and happy Christmas!

[@jrozanec1]

or former yugoslav bread bag/combat backpack

[@puma1304]

@@jrozanec1 unluckily I do not know that bag but I do know the former yugoslav canteen/cooking pot bag, which is very convenient and neatly designed

[@moorshound3243]

I'm looking at getting a bushcraft Spain haversack.

[@juliegogo2941]

Are you going to make a pattern and patent it for the Simon the bloke brand of haversack? Etc... The haversack appears to be more light weight and compact bag...... My favorite knitters hail from a interestingly progressive NATO country, Estonia ... NATO history and current events are always fascinating and challenging .... Specifically, with very interesting Observable changes in certain countries or country practicing behaviors in the last two years or so... Thanks for the history and uses of a NATO's product..my first camping out tent was my dads army green canvas tent with a wooden pole down the middle. Not wind worthy at all.. stunk... ww1 or 2 maybe Korean war tent who knows.. granddad was in ww1... Thanks.

[@matthewgabbard6415]

I like that jacket, who makes it?

[@ianknibbs178]

There is a mil tec bundeswehr reproduction shoulder bag and it looks a lot like that. So that is probably the original.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

+Ian Knibbs - Thanks Ian - I think you’ve hit the jackpot! Just looked, it is indeed an (almost) exact reproduction of my pack! So there we have it - a long standing problem, solved! Thank you so much! Atb, Simon.

[@roadsey7012]

Hi Simon , are you still using your German Haversack, following this Vid a couple of years ago, I found a Bosnian Haversack, slightly smaller than yours, which I still use, thats why Im revisiting looking for ways to mod mine like you did, great to watch you as always. regards Stevie.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Stevie! I use it from time to time, if I’m out and do t need to carry much gear (sadly, infrequently, due to the camera gear I carry!! 😅)

[@radimsieber5160]

Ahoj. Máš moc super videa. Pro mnohé opravdu inspirativní. Spoustu věcí máme takřka stejných. Rád si sám šij a vyrábími různé vybavení do přírody. Skutečně v tom cítím podobnost. To mne moc baví. Podívej se na mé stránky KZbin. Děkuji. Ahoj a přeji ostrý nůž.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Ahoj, děkuji - jsem opravdu rád, že se těší videa! Budu se také podívat na váš kanál! Dávejte pozor a děkujeme za pozornost! simon.

[@radimsieber5160]

Hi Simon. Thank you for your answer. I put suscribe the your channel . I enjoy your videos. Radim Sieber from Czech Republic

[@Helliconia54]

just a silly question.Where do you fit your food?.I have a haversack and find even a few sandwitches half fill it

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

That is the problem with a small bag - I tend to take crackers, flatbread etc and something to spread on it like pate or squeezy cheese (I know, I know 😂) or ingredients to make up a hot meal over a fire. 👍

[@scetis]

Hi Simon, For those of us who are OCD and love organizing these are great reviews! I just had a quick question, why would you choose a haversack over a small day pack? Just wondering why someone would use one over the other? Are there some situations where a haversack is simply more efficient than a backpack?

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

It’s down to preference really - haversacks are quick and easy to just sling over your shoulder, but aren’t as comfortable or as stable to carry - I’ll use it for those times when I’ve just got a few things to carry. 👍👍

[@davewilson2277]

You don't get a sweaty back with a haversack in hot weather 👍

[@cruachan1191]

@@davewilson2277 I've just bought a Polish Bread Bag for using on day hikes for exactly that reason! Rucksacks with breathable backs are stupidly expensive, the Bread Bag and a rifle sling to use as a strap cost me £8.50

[@arndmarx480]

It's an old West-German "Kleine Kampftasche". "Small combat pack". Very good condition and very rare.

[@kadm289]

it is grosse kampftasche - BIG combat pack; Kleine/Small pack is about half smaller than Grosse/Big pack;

[@noah-xo2zh]

Where did you get sail kit for canoe as want to get one and also where did you get canoe as want to start for fitness and travel. I’m 111kg and never been on canoe or kayak

[@davidphelps9310]

Greetings friend.. It appears your bag is a British M37 combat pack of 600 cu in and in my quick search is available through Sportsman’s Guide warehouse here in the US. About $14....

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

+David Phelps - Thanks David - I typed in M37 combat pack and it took me to Sportsman’s warehouse - a company called Mil-Tec in Germany do a reproduction of this pack, a German combat pack very similar the British one - and I believe made by the same manufacturer - a Swedish company called RAKA - as researched by another viewer. Thank you so much for taking time to have a look - I really appreciate it! Problem solved!! Atb, Simon.

[@irfanahmed9112]

I like this.it z decent look.unfortunately nt available in my country

[@helloma5788]

I got this one. The Nato Stock No 8465-12-127-5600 and "12" means West Germany. Data Stamp IX/64 that is produced in Sept 1964.

[@davidoakman6747]

Sorry Simon, only just watched your haversack video and completely overlooked that it has some age to it. The subject has been well and truly canvassed already.

[@jrh6040]

Vintage German military Field pack 1961 NSN 12-127-5601 "Feldgepaeck"

[@mbecker163]

Can you share what chair you carry? I don't think I've seen it in any if your videos I've viewed

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

I have a few chairs Mark, yet another of my obsessions!! do you mean the folding one I’ve been using lately? It’s a Kamui camp chair. 👍

[@mbecker163]

@@simonablokeinthewoods i never saw this reply. Just rewatched this. You stated in the video you carry a bush chair. It appears to just be the cloth for it. Also, if no one has identified it yet, here you go, it's a German army combat bag - webbingbabel.blogspot.com/2015/06/bundeswehr-groe-kampftasche.html?m=1

[@SashaS2art]

That’s a national stock number. Google it and you’ll see it’s German personal field bag. Still available too on eBay

[@WyeExplorer]

It's amazing what you can carry in such a small sack - it's like a tardis in there Simon. That was a really good look inside a very useful bit of gear. I'm excited to tell you I have found your sack on this blog through the serial number. webbingbabel.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/bundeswehr-groe-kampftasche.html There's a good load of info there that will help in the modification maybe. Great video. Take care. Mark

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Wye Explorer - Ha! That’s awesome! I’ve had quite a few comments from people who have worked out what it is/was but these are the first pics I’ve seen! Mil-Tec do a reproduction with a shoulder strap similar to on mine, but the straps on the original look great! Thank you so much!! It’s quite a tardis as you say - certainly big enough for a day out including a few other bits that I didn’t have with me when I filmed- food, tripod etc. Looking forward to modifying it! Atb, Simon.

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey Simon, that's great - glad I could help. It did give me a bit of a buzz to tap in the numbers and have that come up. I to look forward to the mod now....I'm actually watching your possibles pouch video. I will comment when watched. All the best...

[@FlashPan73]

If you look again on Varusteleka they are selling a "NVA Sturmgepäck combat pack" for under a fiver. The straps on that look like they may fit the BW bag?

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

FlashPan73 - Thanks mate - I’ve just had a look - they look amazing for the money!! I think you are right - I’m sure those straps would fit - they look quite similar to the ones it had originally. I think I’m going to stick to a shoulder strap for the time being - it’s suits me better for this bag. Thanks for the heads up though - I might get one anyway - for that price it’d be silly not to!! Cheers, Simon.

[@susanp.collins7834]

What's a tardis, please?

[@abefrohman1759]

Leaky water bottle oh dear that's going to effect the afternoons tea production. 😱😨😰

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Yeah!!! I learned a valuable lesson that day! Cheers, Simon.

[@rafalk5709]

@@simonablokeinthewoods I found a nalgene bottle likes to unscrew on its own, thanks to little dongle that moves with your body moves wearing a haversack...

[@irfanahmed9112]

Where z located army store in london?my relative live over there nd they can buye for me

[@walterbond3185]

Swedish Home Guard it's what I think it is

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Walter! I’ve since found out it’s a an old Bundeswehr German Army field pack from the1970s - used to have backpack straps etc. 👍

[@offthecouch1999]

It looks so much lile the Czech bredbag but i know its not from the buttons

[@johngrice2424]

The 5th and 6th digit (12) in the Nato Stock Number printed inside the bag show it is of German production.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks John, yes, it turns out it was a West German field pack 1950s/60s period. A good bag and still widely available in surplus stores in Germany. Cheers and Atb, Simon.

[@chrisneedham5803]

Richard and Kevin avasack ?

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

+Chris Needham - love it! 😆 Cheers Chris.

[@williamstaggjr8432]

Looks like a Polish Military Bread Bag , I have two of them

[@zulvalor7266]

🤣😂🤣 unlucky pal 🏝

[@oldigger7060]

No nosh?

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha - am I getting a reputation? 😂

[@elohansen8971]

But no small Survival book, in you bag? Maybe you know, but in a Survival mishaps can you forget things.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

That is true and is why it’s important to practice often. 👍

[@haroldcotten1840]

Your just human, no problem

[@michalurbanful]

Did you ever find out what this haversack's "name" is? :)

[@kaylamarie8309]

Looks like some more knowledgeable folks than i have offered NATO explainations but to me it looks like a bag we were issued in the US Army and i believed it was called a mussette bag. We called it a butt pack because it was attached to the rear of our web belt and load carrying harness. Im not sure what it was actually supposed to be used for but we used it essentially like a haversack or day pack and put all manner of kit in it. The fact yours didnt come with a carrying strap makes me believe its something like that. It is about the right size. I could be wrong of course..i was once before in the early 70's 😆. Anyway, I still have mine. 🙂 great video!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

I know the very bags you were issued , I used to have one many moons ago! - this is very similar, but a bit wider. It had straps originally and was worn above the webbing as a field pack or West German origin. 👍

[@kaylamarie8309]

@@simonablokeinthewoods Very nice, it's a great piece of kit :-) I still have my original and I also bought an aftermarket one on post at Fort Stewart when I was still in and it is a good bit bigger than the issue pack. The Germans always have some of the best made stuff..if they have a fault it's that they tend to OVER engineer stuff lol.

[@gijr2003]

If you still have yours, then you know it doesn't look like his at all. The M1936 Mussette bag wasn't made in 1962 and it had straps on it.

[@kaylamarie8309]

@@gijr2003 ok...no It is not an exact mirror image of this bag here and I said it looks like it, to me it kind of does..and yes I do still have it, so yeah my comment is opinion based right? The one I got didn't have any straps on it other than the one that keep it closed up. No shoulder strap came with it and it was definitely older and used..I'm guessing Vietnam war era? I heard the term that it was a Mussette bag from someone else in our unit so that's what I always thought it was.. It puts me in mind of this bag, it reminds me of it. Thanks for the history lesson.. I am not nearly so obsessed with these things, to me it's just a cool thing to carry some of my stuff around in. Right now the pack is in my pick up truck under the back seat full of first aid stuff so not like I look at it every day either. Thanks for your reply.

[@gijr2003]

Kayla Marie The first "butt pack" was made in 1956 for the M1956 canvas LBE system. The remake was in 1961, bigger bag section. In 1967 the nylon LBE was made replacing the canvas ones. Then in the 70s ALICE took over. Your logic is a Ford car looks like a Chevy car cause it has two doors and four wheels. I could say it looks like my German WW2 Luftwaffe bread bag, except mine is blue. It has the loops and rings to hold the canteen on front of it, so there fore must be true. A simple google or bing of "usgi butt pack" would have shown that it didn't look the same at all. I always wondered why the mussette bag didn't get used with the M1956 as an extra "backpack" hooked to suspenders. I've done it, works just fine as the M1956 butt pack adapter strap did for butt pack to back pack use.

[@cheryllynnverellen6572]

this is a us army butpack

[@kennethskogen7454]

It looks like an old bread-bag.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

+Kenneth Skogen - Hi Kenneth, thanks! I’ve had a few comments from people who have done some research - it’s a German field/combat pack from the 1950s/60s. RAKA is the Swedish manufacturer. A German company called Mil-Tec make a modern reproduction of it so you can still get them! Atb, Simon.

[@kennethskogen7454]

Ah ok, cool thanks.

[@tomjjackson21]

Anyone else checking the comments for some random person that knows the make of the haversack?

[@robertmiller8578]

I saw it was greate but still should have added molle webbing on the sides

[@biblebeliever4570]

Must be where mail carriers got their bags made like.

[@MigueldeLuis]

water bottles go outside :)

[@bigg490]

CANNOT HEAR YOU