WW2 US Gear M-1936 Musette Bag Paratroopers pack

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[@pauloconnor5931]

I have an original that I used as a book bag in HS back in the late 70's and early 80's. I have a repro that I carry my insulated lunch container in for work along with a few other things. It works great

[@WebGearReview]

Thanks for sharing your story and for watching

[@chrisrennirt8465]

I have only recently found and subscribed to your channel...and what a treasure trove of priceless information you have created. I have learned tons of facts about items in my own collection, in an area of collecting with little reference information otherwise. Thanks again for everything you do! Much appreciated!

[@WebGearReview]

Welcome aboard!

[@99Racker]

Post WW1 and into WW2, the helmet was the flatter, British (M1917) type, not the M1. That loop might have allowed the helmet chin strap to catch in the space but the straps could match. My dad had the Marine version of the bag but we never saw any pads. As kids, we wore them as packs. The US Army Paratroopers wore the M1936 in lieu of other packs many times during WW2. Thanks for the video.

[@WebGearReview]

You’re welcome thanks for watching and thanks for the information

[@henrydaubresse9652]

Don't know if this is what that cloth loop was supposed to be used for, but when I was issued this rig in 1960, if we were going to be wearing the bag on our backs, we were required to shorten the sling strap as much as possible, fold it on itself till the d-rings were about five to six inches apart, then work the thinner end of the folded strap through the cloth loop. It was a tight fit, but the sling stayed in place that way.

[@WebGearReview]

Oh wow I didn’t know that. thanks for that information , I appreciate you letting me know that, Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@gijr2003]

All other stories say to put shoulder strap in side pocket. Why were you issued this instead of M1956 web gear?

[@CalumMacNeil-qb6wp]

As I said before I have 2 of those bags. I have often wondered about the inner flap the horizontal one. To me it's got many uses. But I have found the angle head flashlight or TORCH fits it's PURPOSE. At night you can find what your looking for inside your bag without removing it. Also the torch is easily found and available. Well that's my thinking. That's the way I use it. Thanks for your time and information. Great videos thanks.👍👍

[@edgarcardiel157]

This is absolutely so helpful. It helps to get new people in the hobby researched info. Thankyou for the hard work and cant wait to see what else is in store. (Maybe some vietnam???)

[@WebGearReview]

I’m glad the information was useful to you and thank you for watching. I’m going to start working on the M 1956 gear next

[@typicalreenactor3055]

This is very fascinating, being a person who loves WW2 I respect this man. It was very helpful

[@WebGearReview]

Thank you for the kind comment and subscribe and watching

[@sindregursli6559]

Nice video! This is exactly the channel reenactors/historians need:) Great content. It would be nice to see some more Airborne stuff:)

[@WebGearReview]

Thanks for watching. And thanks for the kind comment, I hope the information is helpful.

[@nomadmarauder-dw9re]

Airborne...for about 2 minutes. Then you're an undersupplied GRUNT.

[@nomadmarauder-dw9re]

@@WebGearReview I scored a vintage accessory strap for one of these.

[@WebGearReview]

Good job

[@nomadmarauder-dw9re]

@@WebGearReview Not so much. My musette bag is a Rothco knock off. Large version. The straps are too wide for web gear, and too long for the strap.

[@manuelserrano1428]

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[@WebGearReview]

Thank for watching from Mexico😊👍

[@JapMagnet]

The loop on the inside at the top could be used to store 4 wooden tent pegs.

[@WebGearReview]

I have some wooden tent pegs I give it a try when I get a chance

[@theguy6521]

If i designed that bag, the loop inside would be used to hang it up. Loading/unloading a bag like that would be easier if you could hang it up.

[@wbwills2]

Liked & Subscribed.im not exactly a collector .I do pick up US military things at flea markets & garage sales when I see something that looks interesting & that I can use for something. Always have & suppose I always will.have only watched 2 of your videos so far but will keep watching.will give me some ideas of what the things I have are & what they were made to be used for. The marine corps version of that pack sounds like the pack I used to carry my books & school supplies in. May have been a mix match set .i can take a look & make a determination with the details you gave about the different colors of materials.Thanks for sharing your information.I always felt like my sack was the coolest one at school.plenty of weekends the books got dumped & I used it to carry things I needed when I took off in the woods exploring.served me well from grade 3- 12 & some coledge .one ww2 item I’d like to get is what I’ve been told is called a paratroopers gravity knife .hold it tip down flip a switch to let the blade slide into position then flip the switch back to lock in open position. Are those hard to come by or fairly common and how much should I pay for it when I find one? Let me know please after that maybe you can answer a couple questions about some more items I have. One in particular is a 22 skeleton rifle that I always was told was some sort of paratrooper survival rifle. I don’t know if that’s true or not. Take care. Burke Wills , Sandhills of North Carolina

[@WebGearReview]

Thank you very much for subscribing , It sounds like that old pack served you well. I don’t know about the 22 skeleton rifle.Thanks again

[@irish1209]

Great video!! I have one of these bags as my daily carry, and I love it. Keep up the great work! Cheers!

[@WebGearReview]

That’s cool, Thanks for watching

[@markthomas2436]

Great video, and thank you for sharing. Please continue. Thoughts regarding the bag. The side pocket you GOTTA admit will hold a guy's wallet and a pack of smokes. The top slide pocket down INTO the pack was for maps. Yes maps...

[@WebGearReview]

Thanks for watching

[@ItzJayden23]

that loop on the inside was to hold tent poles. Every man held 1 half of a pup tent and pole set

[@BlueAerospace]

Hiya, I am no expert or anything on the subject, but couldn't the flashlight be held in that gap? It seems like it could be handy there.

[@WebGearReview]

That’s not a bad Ideal, I have never thought about a flashlight Thanks for watching

[@BlueAerospace]

@@WebGearReview No problem, let me know if it works!

[@timothyburling5795]

Awesome, thank you for the demonstration.

[@WebGearReview]

Timothy Burling Thank you very much for watching

[@thurin84]

excellent.

[@darrellh1840]

That loop is interesting…no idea what it’s for, but it was put there for a reason since it requires additional material and time both were precious during the war…?

[@WebGearReview]

Kind of what I was thinking. Thanks for watching

[@floydvaughn836]

The M 36-37 system was the absolutely best gear until the M56. The M 44-45 was too complicated, all of that weaving of straps that added unnecessary weight. I've had and used a 1945 system and a Chinese knockoff musette bag. There's no comparison. I'd love to make the M37 in modern materials and MOLLE compatible, or see it done.

[@TRAM22]

New subscriber here.... thanks for your highly informative channel ....really enjoying the videos... I recently found a bag similar to this that I'm trying to date....it has the hangar you mentioned and above that the Gold on Black U.S. ARMY tape sewn on. The canvas loop is on the top of the bag and the rear pocket attaches to it by use of a snap fastener. The side pocket also has a snap fastener. Thanks in advance for any ideas on the date of this bag.

[@WebGearReview]

Thank you for subscribing

[@WebGearReview]

You can send me some pictures of it

[@TRAM22]

That may i fear be beyond my capabilities...thanks for the reply

[@WebGearReview]

I believe that bag you have is probably a Greek army copy of an M 1936

[@TRAM22]

Thats interesting.....i was wondering if it was a copy with the US Army tape sewn on...now im going to have to look at alot of Greek army bags... thanks so much for your time....

[@gijr2003]

Before WW2 it was just for officers use. During WW2 everone was using it, even WACs. The inside loop was for the three poles of the shelter half. I never could make them fit right in mine, plus they would stick out the sides. You put two in one way and the other one the opposite way. I will try to find my early FM 21-15 manual to double check it. My wife has moved my books around so my file system is broke. www.hardscrabblefarm.com/ww2/musette_bag.htm

[@WebGearReview]

I knew the tent poles was one of the theories but I never seen any documentation on it thanks for the info

[@gijr2003]

Web Gear Review I read it somewhere, asked a guy that did repo WW2 gear and he said same thing.

[@WebGearReview]

Well I believe you I’ve heard that before that’s what I said in the video but that was one of the options that people thought it was for it just doesn’t make sense that the tent poles do not fit in any of them that’s why I was just asking a question. Thank you for watching

[@gijr2003]

Web Gear Review I'm not sure if my tent poles are WW2 or later. Some even said it was for TP. I figure use it for whatever fits, it should only please you. Guess I need to find my GI razor case and see if it fits in there. Maybe one of the GI cans of foot powder fits in it? Too bad I didn't know about it when I was younger, I could of asked my Grandfather or Great Uncles what they used it for. Sad that too many old guys only remember that their gear was OD green and had US on it.

[@WebGearReview]

I’m sure if we keep looking will find the answer to what the loop was for , thanks for all if your input. I will be making more videos soon as I get more time thank you for watching

[@ryanstebbins3102]

As a recommendation, start showing how some of the mags were packed.

[@WebGearReview]

I’ll see what I can do thanks for watching

[@jerome05240]

Gran video amigo me sirvió de mucho , me voy a suscribir saludos❤️♠️

[@WebGearReview]

Thank you so much for watching

[@starlord1177]

just got my web gear and stuff abt to get this , imma make a video on it soon

[@WebGearReview]

Starlord 117 that’s great

[@garywheble4534]

Could that inner loop hold a 1914 stile bayonet across the top so the handle stcks out if iam right the bayonet was shortened to eight inches from fourteen inches so maybe the loop was removed due to the new stile bayonet being to short so the handle would not stick out enough to get a hold of

[@WebGearReview]

You know that’s the best possible idea I’ve heard of. Thanks For your input

[@alphabears6342]

What was the small pocket on the side for and also for the back pocket on the exterior?

[@WebGearReview]

I believe the side pocket was used to put the shoulder strap in and the pocket on the back was used for maps documents Letters from home etc.

[@alphabears6342]

@@WebGearReview thank you. That makes sense. Although, if you had to remove your map, you would have to undo the webbing from the harness to get to it.

[@WebGearReview]

True, The map might be carried in the pocket if they needed it all that often.

[@gijr2003]

@@alphabears6342 The bag could be flipped over your head and be in front. That's how paratroopers wore them when jumping.

[@rkoopa_bro]

Thank you for the amazing content, I just have a question if you could answer it. When you put on your US suspenders, is it ok if it a bit loose if you slouch a bit? Just asking because I want to know if it’s normal. Thank you!

[@WebGearReview]

RKoopa Bro Thank you for watching yes that’s normal

[@rkoopa_bro]

@@WebGearReview thank you very much, also is it normal for the suspenders to keep on getting loose every time I wear them?

[@WebGearReview]

RKoopa Bro no maybe you should try tightening up all of your buckles

[@rkoopa_bro]

@@WebGearReview I always do that, just looks like I’ll have to keep on doing it then, thank you so much though

[@Maverick1944]

@@rkoopa_bro army trick for this is to take some 100 mile an hour tape (od duck tape) and wrap the webbing up by the buckle so the straps won't shift.

[@lupica9184]

Just read that someone said the loop on the inside was for rope Before reading that my idea was that maybe some form of tool could be shoved through there, so it sits there diagonally on the back of the soldier i dont know, maybe a proper shovel, pickaxe etc. , the loop seems to have the proper size so a handle of one of these tools could fit right through it

[@WebGearReview]

Interesting, Thanks for the info.

[@adrianmoreno7617]

Perhaps the loop is just an extra piece of cloth?

[@WebGearReview]

I guess it could be just an extra piece of material. Thanks for watching and subscribing keep your eye out for more content

[@lcdrhobiesaunders446]

Not a very good presentation, sorry!