Musette Bag

Quickbeam · Post by **Quickbeam** » Sun Jul 04, 2004 12:58 am

I've been using a small musette bag for years now without knowing what on earth it was! It's about 10x10x4.5 (in)

It's VERY old, has a main compartment with a nylonish secondary pocket along the whole of the back wall. there is one outer side pocket, and the straps are designed to be used as a backpack (clip to D rings) but I've clipped them together to form a mesenger bag (sort of uncomfortable). There is a rear pocket perfect for holding a frizbee! The top flap closes via 2 straps that go through double-back fasteners (sorry, I can't think of the right term for those!) and there's an odd tab with two eye holes at the edge of the flap (maybe for fastening a canteen?)

Could someone fill me in on the use and history of these great little bags (mine is sorta falling apart, and I'd love to get a Mark VII or another musette!)

Cheers

Indiana · Post by **Indiana** » Sun Jul 04, 2004 10:18 am

Is this it? this is a reproduction.
What youve got is a WWII M1936 musette bag. The were used by soldiers for extra carry space. They were used by the Paratroopers a lot. The tab is most likely to hold another canteen, their shovel, or something else. They make a real strap for it. You can buy an original strap from Jerry at What Price Glory for $10. If you want another musette bag, ebay has plenty of great condition ones. Or you can buy a repro.

IndyBlues · Post by **IndyBlues** » Sun Jul 04, 2004 10:27 am

Hey, I used one of those as my first school bag, when I was in 1st grade. My uncle gave it to me, and it was from when he served in WWII. I wish I still had it. Man, that brought back some cool memories, thanks for posting about it.

skywlkr · Post by **skywlkr** » Mon Jul 05, 2004 12:07 am

I have a repro mussette bag that I carry my hunting gear in. There's nothing better for outdoor gear than old canvas military gear (even Indy knew that).

Luke