SPEAR BALCS ELCS Kits

Sunday August 25th, 2019 admin

Equipment Load Carrying System The SPEAR Equipment Load Carrying System (ELCS) is divided into two basic categories of components, as follows: a. Platform Components – Those items which pouches and accessories attach to (for example, Panel Set, Belt Assembly or H-Harness Assembly) , or which support the items which accept […]

Militaria In The Mist (1): MOLLE Canteen Pouch

Sunday July 28th, 2019 admin

Author: Beta-TNT For a long time, I was always wondering about one thing: there are some gears that should be in large number, but they are rare or even impossible to find in militaria market. The MOLLE canteen pouch is among them. I’m talking about “MOLLE”, the first generation, not […]

MOLLE Rifleman Set

Saturday June 9th, 2018 admin

Stock Number Reference: MOLLE, Rifleman, Complete Pack Set NSN: 8465-01-459-6572 Assign Date: 1998-10-09 Components Name Qty NSN Assign Date MOLLE, Vest, Load Bearing (LBV) 1 8465-01-465-2056 1999-05-26 MOLLE, Belt, Utility 1 8465-01-465-2082 1999-05-26 (Main Pack Set) 1 N/A N/A MOLLE, Pack, Patrol 1 8465-01-465-2088 1999-05-26 MOLLE, Pouch, Grenade, Hand 2 […]

[Repost] The Baldwin Articles – The Canteen Cover

Wednesday December 7th, 2016 admin

Source: Soldier Systems Daily Author: LTC Terry Baldwin As you can see from the attached picture I own a lot of different canteen covers. And I’ll admit that this is just the tip of the iceberg. I never intended to acquire so much gear but it just turned out that […]

M-1941 Mounted Canteen Cover

Friday October 7th, 2016 admin

The M-1941 Mounted Canteen Cover was authorized for issue on the scale of one per man in following units: all mounted troops, dismounted cavalry, howitzer sections, infantry cannon companies, 105mm self-propelled gun units, and enlisted ranks in Armored Command, The dismounted cover was issued to all other units and individuals. […]

MOLLE II Rifleman Set (Universal Camouflage)

Tuesday April 26th, 2016 admin

Shown set contract number dated 2008.   Stock Number Reference: MOLLE, Rifleman Set NSN: 8465-01-525-0578 Assign Date: 2005-02-01   Components: Name Qty. NSN Assign Date MOLLE, Fighting Load Carrier (FLC) 1 8465-01-525-0577 2005-02-01 MOLLE, Canteen, General Purpose Pouch 2 8465-01-525-0585 2005-02-01 MOLLE, Pouch, M4 Two Mag 3 8465-01-525-0606 2005-02-01 MOLLE, […]

Canteen Cover Collection 1940s – 2007

Saturday April 23rd, 2016 admin

Stock Number Reference: Name/Part No Stock Number Cover, Canteen, USMC (circa 1944) N/A Cover, Canteen, M1910 (circa 1952) 74-C-300 Cover, Water Canteen, Insulated (circa 1962) 8465-753-6490 Cover, Water Canteen, M-1956 (circa 1962) 8465-577-4926 Cover, Water Canteen, M-1956 (circa 1967) 8465-577-4926 Cover, Water Canteen, 2-Quart, Collapsible (with Pile Lining) (circa 1972) […]

2QT Collapsible Canteen and Cover (1980s)

Friday March 18th, 2016 admin

The post 1970 version cover flap was modified to rectangle style, it’s a significantly difference to pre-1970 version. The General Purpose Carrying Strap replaced 1 inch carrying strap. Stock Number Reference: Name NSN Assign Date Canteen, Water, Collapsible, 2-Quart Capacity 8465-00-927-7484 1966-08-22 Cover, Water Canteen, 2-Quart, Collapsible (with Pile Lining) […]

2QT Collapsible Canteen and Nylon Cover (pre-1970 ver.)

Friday March 18th, 2016 admin

This kind of 2qt was the replacement for 2qt water bladder used in early 1960s. The cover paired with a 1 inch strap, and it’s flap was in triangle shape on pre-1970 production (both shown canteen and cover are dated 1969).   Stock Number Reference: Name FSN Assign Date Canteen, […]

Arctic/Insulated Canteen (1990s)

Thursday March 10th, 2016 admin

Stock Number Reference: Name NSN Assign Date Cup, Water Canteen, Cold Weather, CRS 8465-01-314-4282 1990-01-30 Canteen, Water, Cold Weather, CRS 8465-01-314-4284 1990-01-30 Carrier, Water Canteen, Cold Weather, CRS 8465-01-314-4286 1990-01-30

Arctic/Insulated Canteen (Vietnam War era)

Thursday March 10th, 2016 admin

In cold weather, just as in tropical heat, soldiers outdoors need continuous hydration. In sub-zero weather, the military-standard plastic canteen is virtually worthless. It freezes far too easily and has little ability to keep hot liquids at an elevated temperature. Metal canteens are just as bad, but do have the […]

Marine Cross Flap Canteen Cover

Sunday March 6th, 2016 admin

DQP (Depot Quartermaster Philadelphia) production for the Marine Corps through WW II. Starting in 1943, the most visible feature was made with the introduction of “dog ear” crossed flaps. Instead of the flaps connecting to fasteners on the same side of the cover, this style looked like folded arms, with […]