Many generations of military personnel will probably remember such a wonderful accessory as an army duffel bag. This is a convenient and multifunctional thing, whose history of origin goes back to the era of the formation of tsarist Russia. It has a number of significant advantages and is widely used by the military, hunters and fishermen. And if there are no questions with what to put in the bag, then tying it up causes a lot of problems. So, how to assemble the duffel bag?
What does a duffel bag look like: its equipment
The army bag is a kind of backpack made of soft and at the same time dense tent fabric. It is made in khaki, equipped with a fixation belt, metal buckle, shoulder straps and side slings, used as a fastener for additional items. For example, you can attach a raincoat tent or overcoat to the slings.
In addition, the duffel bag has several pockets for the right little things. One of the pockets closes with a button, the second is waterproof translucent.
Army bag: contents in 1874
The contents of the duffel bag naturally changed over time. For example, at the beginning of 1874 it was possible to put a pair of clean shirts, a pair of footcloths, pants worn on a naked body (they were called underwear), a towel, one pair of mittens and mittens, about a couple of kilograms of crackers, about 50 grams. salt, 24 gun cartridges, a mug-cup, soap and other personal hygiene items, tools for cleaning weapons.
How has the contents of the duffel bag changed by 1970?
In 1970, the army bag was filled with the following things:
- raincoat tent;
- a pair of clean footcloths;
- metal mug;
- a metal pot for cooking in the field;
- steel helmet.
In addition, in the duffel bag were personal items of fighters, toiletries and hygiene items and a supply of food. In addition, an oiler for greasing weapons could be placed in the army bag assembly.
What was the content of the duffel bag in 1974?
In 1974, a raincoat tent, a mug and a bowler hat, dry ration, clean footcloths, a helmet, as well as toiletries and personal belongings, could be put in army equipment in the form of a backpack .
How relevant is the bag today?
At the moment, duffel bags in the form in which they were previously used are considered an element of the past, and are not obligatory for military personnel. However, many persons liable for military service, as well as fishermen, hunters and tourists, still use such accessories. This is due to the convenience of the product, affordability, as well as a relatively low price. In addition, the bag has a minimum of folded space.
Today, duffel bags have a modern shape, they are larger in size and are backpacks with lots of pockets and compartments. We will tell about how to make an army bag with your own hands further.
Sample contents of a police bag
The following attributes should be present in the duffel bag (alarm bag) of the senior police officers called up for military training:
- service weapons and maps of the area;
- documents;
- colored and simple pencils;
- fountain pen with spare rods;
- compass and officer line ;
- flashlight with charger or spare batteries;
- matches;
- Notebook;
- army folding knife;
- first aid kit;
- the necessary set of products (best long-term storage);
- two pairs of handkerchiefs and socks;
- two sets of removable underwear;
- personal hygiene items;
- Curvimeter (required when creating a map of the area).
And, of course, every civil servant, when called up for military training, must have a certain amount of cash for expenses. Additionally, if you wish, you can take a sleeping bag and rug (it has nothing to do with home carpets, it can be used outdoors).
Why is it difficult to understand the bag fixing system?
It would seem that here is complicated? Well, they packed their things in a bag, which is also called “sidor,” and tied it up, like all ordinary backpacks. But no. Tying up an army bag is not as easy as it sounds. Why? What is so unusual about him? This military accessory has a non-standard neck lock with long and short straps. Therefore, tying it involves some practice and dexterity.
How to tie an army backpack bag: procedure
So, if you have never tied an army duffel bag before, proceed as follows:
- take a backpack bag and put in front of you;
- inspect it and note the presence of a thick rope resembling a belt (it will be he who will play the main role when tying);
- arm the top of the bag and clamp the fabric in a fist;
- put your hand (the palm should be pointing down) under the rope-belt;
- grab both ends of the rope-belt with the same hand;
- make a loop;
- put the loop on the “tail” of the bag clamped in your fist and tighten the rope.
How to understand if you did everything right or not?
In order to understand whether you have correctly tied the army bag, it is recommended to carefully inspect the product. See if the loop diverges. If everything is done correctly, then your military accessory will not be unfastened, and the loop dangles randomly. Remember! The knot tied by you should hold tightly the “tails” of the bag and not allow it to open. Otherwise, when putting the resulting backpack on your shoulders, you risk dropping its contents.
Where can I get a backpack bag?
You can buy a duffel bag in finished form in specialized stores and departments "Hunting and fishing." Also, such accessories are sold in online stores. If you wish, you can always sew an army bag yourself. The first case with the purchase, of course, is much simpler than the second. However, when making a bag with your own hands, you can do an exclusive thing that can withstand the weight you need.
For tailoring a backpack, you need a suitable dense fabric, pattern and sewing machine. At the same time, the bottom and back of the product should be made of durable fabric (if you plan to make a modern version of the army backpack bag). Next, you will need to transfer the pattern to the fabric, cut and stitch. Remember to add pockets for small items.
A simple bag can even be made from an old t-shirt in a protective color. It is enough to cut off her sleeves and the neckline from her pattern , forming something similar to a large rectangle. Next, you need to make holes at the bottom of the former T-shirt and thread the lace. From above also skip the lace and sew the seams. Get a great backpack bag.
In conclusion, we say that you must first purchase the product, and only then figure out how to tie the army duffel bag correctly.