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U.S. Barracks, Duffle & Ditty Bags
Last Updated: July 2, 2009
About US WWII Bags
The US military issued a plethora of different bags during the War. The main ones are duffle, laundry, and ditty bags. Some were supplied by military contracts while others came from various organizations like the Red Cross. This leads to an enormous amount of variation in fabric and design. I own 5 varieties of laundry bag and 3 of duffle bags. Ditty bags are all over the map.
Regardless, for all of our products, we copy original samples directly. But, with the wide variety of these in particular, our original may not be identical to your original. But don't panic. I cross my heart and hope to die that these are historically accurate.
US Barracks Bag
Initially issued as a "barracks bag" until the duffle bag was introuduced. Then these were used as a laundry bags. Issued to and used by all US Army personnel. These are made from sage green HBT cotton in the same size and pattern as WWII bags. Originals also were made in khaki twill, od3 canvas, od7 sateen, od 7 HBT and blue denim. So if you have seen an original that wasn't HBT, don't have a coronary. There was no rhyme or reason their issue- in other words, there is no airborne model.
Approx. size 24" wide x 31" long.
$25.00
Made in USA
Ditty Bags
Small general purpose draw-string bags used to carry small items inside of packs and bags. These are made from cotton HBT fabric like the originals.
Approx. size 13.5" x 11"
Each $7.00
Made in USA
Duffle Bags
Early in the War, the Barracks Bag was used as the carry-all for each soldier, but it was rapidly found to be too small and difficult to carry when heavily loaded. So, this larger, sturdier bag with a shoulder strap was introduced to replace it- and the "Duffle Bag" was born. We copied an early production bag- our new reproductions are made from od no.3 canvas w/ heavy 2" web carrying straps and milspec hardware. (Later bags were od no. 7 in color).
Approx 37" x 12" x 12" (same size as the originals).
$45.00
Made in USA
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