The earlier comments are correct in stating that those two d-rings were so the pack with attached "horseshoe" shelter/ bedding roll could be shoulder slung using a GP Strap. This was the intended use for Artillerymen, Drivers, and others who need the pack (remember that this also replaced the 1936 Musette Bag) but could not wear it while carrying out their duties.
The two rings at the top, you could attach the general purpose shoulder strap and carry the pack over the shoulder, similar to the way the Musette bag could be carried.
I’ve been collecting for awhile and have been trying to understand how all the equipment goes together and more info in general. Can’t believe how many great videos you have!
Rubber "throat" was never meant to be pushed down on the inside elf the pack as you implied. You're right that would not be very efficient. It was however designed to be pulled out of the pack before loading and THEN be gathered and rolled down over there top of the load, this would keep the top of the load relatively dry
I understand what you are saying , but I have used this pack for back packing many times . If you roll it down it waterproof the top opening only, in which your shelter half helps block the rain, the sides get wet a long with the contents. If if you use it as a linnet on the sides all four sides become waterproof and if you have your shelter half, strap across the top it helps block the rain on the top. I have found this to work a lot better for me in real life use. Thanks for the information
@@WebGearReview You may have already covered this, but the instructions that come with the M '45 pack on the inside of the "throat" show that the rubberized fabric was designed to be rolled over the top of the contents of the pack.
Yes you’re right that’s what the instructions say . but I have carried this pack many times backpacking and I found it works better when you stick it inside and that waterproof from the sweat on your back and in the rain all on the outside and your shelter half on top pretty well keeps the rain from going in the top of the pack. But however yes that’s what instructions say Thanks for asking
kobe bob i’m glad the information was helpful . I also have a M44 that was converted to a m45. I will be doing an upcoming video on the m1945 combat pack soon. Thanks for watching
I don’t know exact date I would say very late 44 early 45, some people say they didn’t even make it into World War II. But I posted a picture of a Paratrooper with one strapped on his chest. they were quickly modified into the M 1945 packs which would be postwar. Thank you for watching
Thanks for the questions. The m1944 combat pack was standardized in July 1944. The m1945 was made standard in April of 1945. I don’t know if it was used in the Netherlands or not , but it could have because it was made standard in July of 1944. But not the m1945 it came to late. I hope this helps
The M1944 pack system doesn't appear in the photographic record (in the ETO) until after the Battle of the Bulge, with several pictured in use by February 1945. They become a more common sight around the crossing of the Rhine, and I typically associate them with G.I.s in Germany. (They were also used in the Pacific, commonly seen in 1945 in the Philippines and on Okinawa.) After new equipment was adopted it usually took several months for it to be manufactured (in significant quantities), shipped overseas (either on the backs of reinforcements or as replacement items), and trickled down through the supply system. Older items already in the field were usually issued until supply was exhausted.
Good Video. I HAVE AN OLD ORIGINAL M-144 PACK,THE RUBBER ON THE INSIDE TOP FLAP HAS MOSTLY CAME OFF AND IS DOWN TO THE CLOTH, MINE SHOWS ITS WEAR AND MANY YEARS OF HARD USE,IT'S NOT AS NICE AS YOUR REPRODUCTION PACK!!!!!
At :38 I say pounds,I meant Ounces
The earlier comments are correct in stating that those two d-rings were so the pack with attached "horseshoe" shelter/ bedding roll could be shoulder slung using a GP Strap.
This was the intended use for Artillerymen, Drivers, and others who need the pack (remember that this also replaced the 1936 Musette Bag) but could not wear it while carrying out their duties.
Thank you for the information and thank you for watching I will be putting out more videos near future
The two rings at the top, you could attach the general purpose shoulder strap and carry the pack over the shoulder, similar to the way the Musette bag could be carried.
jason60chev I believe you were absolutely great thanks for watching and subscribe
I’ve been collecting for awhile and have been trying to understand how all the equipment goes together and more info in general. Can’t believe how many great videos you have!
David Hochstetler Thank you David watching watching, I have many more videos to come so keep an eye out for them and thanks again
Rubber "throat" was never meant to be pushed down on the inside elf the pack as you implied. You're right that would not be very efficient. It was however designed to be pulled out of the pack before loading and THEN be gathered and rolled down over there top of the load, this would keep the top of the load relatively dry
I understand what you are saying , but I have used this pack for back packing many times . If you roll it down it waterproof the top opening only, in which your shelter half helps block the rain, the sides get wet a long with the contents. If if you use it as a linnet on the sides all four sides become waterproof and if you have your shelter half, strap across the top it helps block the rain on the top. I have found this to work a lot better for me in real life use. Thanks for the information
@@WebGearReview You may have already covered this, but the instructions that come with the M '45 pack on the inside of the "throat" show that the rubberized fabric was designed to be rolled over the top of the contents of the pack.
Yes you’re right that’s what the instructions say . but I have carried this pack many times backpacking and I found it works better when you stick it inside and that waterproof from the sweat on your back and in the rain all on the outside and your shelter half on top pretty well keeps the rain from going in the top of the pack. But however yes that’s what instructions say Thanks for asking
Wow I thought that I had a m45 combat pack just missing some straps thanks for the info
kobe bob i’m glad the information was helpful . I also have a M44 that was converted to a m45. I will be doing an upcoming video on the m1945 combat pack soon. Thanks for watching
Hello, today I obtained an interesting sample of m1944 pack. It is dated 1944, but has M1945 instruction under the flap.
They probably just updated it with the instruction as they were rolling out the 1945 packs
By any chance can You tell since when exactly this packs were issued to the troops?
I don’t know exact date I would say very late 44 early 45, some people say they didn’t even make it into World War II. But I posted a picture of a Paratrooper with one strapped on his chest. they were quickly modified into the M 1945 packs which would be postwar. Thank you for watching
How would you Attach it to your belt though?
I’ll do a video on it here pretty quick keep an eye out for it
Do you know when these were used? Would you find these on a US infantry soldier in The Netherlands in 1944/45?
Thanks for the questions. The m1944 combat pack was standardized in July 1944. The m1945 was made standard in April of 1945. I don’t know if it was used in the Netherlands or not , but it could have because it was made standard in July of 1944. But not the m1945 it came to late. I hope this helps
Web Gear Review thanks for the info!
The M1944 pack system doesn't appear in the photographic record (in the ETO) until after the Battle of the Bulge, with several pictured in use by February 1945. They become a more common sight around the crossing of the Rhine, and I typically associate them with G.I.s in Germany. (They were also used in the Pacific, commonly seen in 1945 in the Philippines and on Okinawa.) After new equipment was adopted it usually took several months for it to be manufactured (in significant quantities), shipped overseas (either on the backs of reinforcements or as replacement items), and trickled down through the supply system. Older items already in the field were usually issued until supply was exhausted.
Good Video. I HAVE AN OLD ORIGINAL M-144 PACK,THE RUBBER ON THE INSIDE TOP FLAP HAS MOSTLY CAME OFF AND IS DOWN TO THE CLOTH, MINE SHOWS ITS WEAR AND MANY YEARS OF HARD USE,IT'S NOT AS NICE AS YOUR REPRODUCTION PACK!!!!!
great video now I know what all those straps and buckles are for
Glad I could help thanks for watching
could the M1945 and the M1944 both take the M1944 lower pack?
No the two packs Attach in two different ways. Thanks for watching
What's the date on the inside of the top flap?
1944