I got mine from the curb in my neighborhood for free! The thing was half covered in mold from being in a basement but I washed it and it came out so crisp and clean. Thinking of making an emergency car supplies kit with it. This video was helpful because I didn’t know how to close it or if it was missing a string to go through those grommets.
@jamesstamper516811 ай бұрын
If you put the metal loop thru the square part of the clasp and then put a padlock on it, no way anyone is getting into it without cutting the fabric. When I got mine in boot camp in ‘88 they were navy blue (black) with a single strap. There was no pocket, no button, no pair of padded shoulder straps, just a single strap and a grab handle. Because sailers never had to carry them very far, 1-2 miles at most. Mine had “Stamper, J.” stenciled on the bottom. Because they get stacked horizontally up to 8’ high with just the bottom of the bag showing. So the bottom is where you put the identifying info. Everything had to be folded properly to get it all in the bag. And when not in use, the bag itself had to be folded a certain way and in its proper place. After I was discharged, I started using it with a external pack frame for a makeshift camping backpack. The bag is now 35 years old and still functions good as new. There’s nothing to break down with these, no zipper, no pockets, it’s rugged and lasts forever if not mistreated. It’s rain and fire resistant too. But you definitely need a external pack frame for longer hikes.
@TheWxwookie8 жыл бұрын
Great bags for deployments and good bags for car camping. Generally, the little pocket was where you put your deployment orders in. As others have mentioned, the loop on top is usually padlock if traveling by air or bus for additional protection. Like a lot of military gear, it is nigh indestructible.
5 жыл бұрын
FSA proof?
@MTwoodsrunner8 жыл бұрын
I was issued one back in my army days, though in 71 they were made from canvas...atb...woods edit...they also did not have shoulder straps, but rather a single long carry strap you slung over a shoulder
@nicholasfernandez77206 жыл бұрын
ok makes sense mine isnt cordura, so i was confused a bit there lol. thanks!
@jayontario72855 жыл бұрын
I like the canvas better then the cordura. I not really a fan of the water proof lining inside.
@reformedknight7506 Жыл бұрын
only problem with military bags is that I cannot find smaller ones , I would like to have 50 L versions . I would like to have it for daily trips , to carry it everywhere , 75-100 L is huge . mine is black cordura 1000 DEN , 75 L -like this in video . Honestly never had such durable and quality bag -ruscack before , so easy to carry when I go on daily trips to sea , to dive etc . and sea rocks are hard and sharp here , like knives , only big bags with protection can endure it . I plan to get another one soon , but not this one , there is one 100 L with shoulder straps , 8 big pockes and one department with frame , functional , big and just 60 $ . but nothing beats this one lol , this is THE bag for durability , affordable , simple .. it's just not looking like normal bag , and also it's not functional . I need more pockets , I need also something that looks more normal , with this one i am looking like a guy that goes travel , and I am just going to dive and visit nature here :D . one thing is for sure - there is no more durable and quality made bag out there , and you will never lack space :D , you can go to camping for sure , even with bike or bus . YES , it's so quality made that you can put one on your back and ride a bike with it , easy .. straps are SO quality and will never fell of your shoulders , amazing !! I will buy almost only military bags , it's made to last !!
@reformedknight7506 Жыл бұрын
there are canvas versions also , you can buy it today , no problem . you have black and olive , and also coyote color , canvas . but i like cordura 1000 DEN more , canvas will never get dry :D . and those bags are more expensive , but not much . I like black cordura , but olive is not bag either .
@minimears28 жыл бұрын
Luke I love your videos man, you're doing a great job. I'm only twelve and I lost my outdoor spark a long time ago but after watching your videos that spark has come back but not only come back it has ignited a fire so thankyou! - Aiden
@Poobiswooby8 ай бұрын
How about now? Still chillen outside?
@michiwonderoutdoors2282 Жыл бұрын
I still have my original issue from 1982. I keep my sleeping bags in it.
@sidorgan9698 жыл бұрын
Im gonna get one to put my little brother in. Heck maybe even my sister!
@vindiesel30664 жыл бұрын
I know, right. It would definitely be great for disposing of dead bodies.
@NYCTalkingcom5 жыл бұрын
I got one the old fashioned way. I earned it. ;-)
@kierraswint52804 жыл бұрын
So did I. Want a cookie? Lol
@NYCTalkingcom4 жыл бұрын
kierra swint What kind you got? Quarantine has my cookie supply mad limited. What we talking here?
@redsorgum4 жыл бұрын
I was issued mine in Jan 1980, I still have it.
@harrisonthecarguy37343 жыл бұрын
i own my grandfathers seabag he got serving in the air force in the 70s
@totallyfrozen3 жыл бұрын
Ditto
@richardjones9908 жыл бұрын
Seeing you with that thing brought back memories of my four years of GI experience. Thanks for posting this video.
@reallyhappenings5597 Жыл бұрын
I now have 5 of these lol. One for each "package." I use them more for storage than transport.
@cykovisuals8 жыл бұрын
Just bought a brand new one on eBay with the tag still on it for $23 shipped. Great bags!
@generator694611 ай бұрын
They make a good half-sleep bag too. Improvise! A two fer!
@incognitusmaximus90928 жыл бұрын
Actually this is the most simple, durable and cheapest backpack I know. Very comfortable also provided you use it with a frame of some sort. Mine is made of 2 sticks and paracord.
@thomasmaraschiello11567 жыл бұрын
$5.00 at a thrift store in great shape and it stores my wool blankets! Thanks for the video!
@mudyfronty058 жыл бұрын
Weren't able to sneak the pillows out of the house this time? LOL
@TheOutdoorGearReview8 жыл бұрын
+mudyfronty05 Hahaha She caught me running out to the car with them. haha - Luke
@LazyManPrepper18 жыл бұрын
Used to haul that thing full of gear from base to base and out in the field. Still have mine in my basement.
@male2723 жыл бұрын
It's great for 'luxury' bedding. You can pack your softs and mold the entire bag over your frame pack. Another method is to 'x' the shoulder straps through your frame and wrap around your regular pack. Play around. This can easily add a lot of capacity that can be readily dropped or removed, still be organized...as in...you hit your site early, detach, and do your wide perimeter resource check...return and set up...whatever...great bag to have.
@N47Z863 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! I got a seabag for laundry, but couldn't figure out how to close the dang thing properly. Now I know
@MastrPrentice8 жыл бұрын
Nice. I have the Canadian version of this bag. I use it to keep my sleeping bags dry winter camping.
@virginiacopeland1088 жыл бұрын
If you want it quick. These bags are always available at the nearest Army and Navy Store! Thanks, Clark
@kingspawn1018 жыл бұрын
I have one I use as a backpack for camping. I put a 5 gal bucket in it and put my pad around it for extra comfort. bucket used for so many things..rigidity, water, camp seat, ever a makeshift toilet lol. but yea pack a lot of gear and not uncomfortable
@J92-11B5 жыл бұрын
The most efficient way to fill these is to: "fill it up", then grab the handle at the top and give it a few hard jerks towards the ground... that'll open up a new space at the top to fill. By the way! i've got several of my zipper duffle bags with four compression straps (current US Army standard issue). i'd love to send you one to review if you'd like.
@floydvaughn96662 жыл бұрын
Get ready. I have one holding a Cabela's outback lodge tent, footprint, hammer, with room to spare. I also have one of the side zip models full of LBE.
@beardedhussar17557 жыл бұрын
I've got one of these bags. They are great utilitarian bags. I use it to store extra sleeping bags and blankets for cold weather camping. Just toss it in the FJ and go. I plan on getting one for my son when he goes to college. Great way for him to store all his dirty clothes for when he comes home to do laundry. lol. Great bag. You can get them on the cheap at most army/navy supply stores.
@wildhillbilly58 жыл бұрын
I still have both of mine issued to me in '91 they've been on deuce &halfs, apc's Bradley's multiple choppers planes buses and still use them for base camp gear if you put a padlock on the loop you can have them checked as baggage on commercial planes as well mine have thousands of miles and still serviceable
@josephbohme7917 Жыл бұрын
Got back to school! Diameter is distance across circle of the filled bag. If you lay the bag flat, that in inches is half of the circuference. So edit your screen size of 49" diameter- would mean a bag that is 3x bigger, cmon. a 49" would be 4 foot wide tree trunk... Sure...Green Paint to cover any name and restencil new ID go to a sign shop they can cut pattern or print our large simple fonts and cut out through clear tape. spray from distance with bag masked.
@Noway673 Жыл бұрын
I have one of those GI duffle bag and I put a pad lock on top to secure the top of the bag.
@baker2988 жыл бұрын
Back in the late 80's, after using the clip to secure it, we put a padlock on the metal loop for added security when traveling.
5 жыл бұрын
why can't I just un-clip it without touching the padlock?
@dougedwards45668 жыл бұрын
Luke another Great vid. My wife and I put all our camping gear in it and use it as our check bag when we fly some where.(Yellowstone, Mt Rushmore). Just keep the weight under 50# or the Airlines will charge you an extra $100. Works great for 2 peoples gear.
@ThatBoyAintRight7111 ай бұрын
I use my old "green weenie" as a bug out bag now. Not as organized as some I've seen on the KZfaqs, and I might have to dump stuff out to find something, but it'll hold everything we would need in a SHTF situation with room to spare!
@michiwonderoutdoors2282 Жыл бұрын
Backpack on the front duffel bag on the back M2 HB on the right shoulder M-60 on the left. Humping to the motorpool for an alert.
@birminghamblueheat498611 ай бұрын
I have one that was given to me by a friend who was in the army. To date, haven't had an occasion where I thought I could use it. For me, it's somewhat overkill.
@Elicurren8 жыл бұрын
I have owned one of those duffel bags in the past. But I was unable to find a use for it.
@erikacosta63055 жыл бұрын
Nope nope. Those bags suck. I was issued this, and used them for years. Get a hiking bag, or Alice pack. To take out anything you have to empty the whole damn thing to get anything out. I use mine as a punching bag in my garage.
@MrEvilWasp5 жыл бұрын
Yeah totally agree. I remember having one in the early eighties and it was a total pain because guaranteed what you want is right at the bottom of the bag. Peace
@frankboals29772 жыл бұрын
Diameter is not 49". Might be the circumference, but not the diameter. Square bottom w rounded corners, 12" on a side.
@kellytaylor60952 жыл бұрын
Got one too! They are excellent. Can pack MORE then I can carry in it. Lol.
@larrykramer60578 жыл бұрын
Some reviews do not share the price of the item. Luke is never guilty of this.
@Gibblegobblegoob2 жыл бұрын
I got one of these in the komando store gumball sell and couldn't really figure out how it closes
@Ken-po4yr3 жыл бұрын
They just came out with a new one of these, zipper runs down the side, sooooo much better than just a hole at the top
@squirreltamer25484 жыл бұрын
Thinking about getting one and making a loading panel for a MOLLE II rucksack frame/suspension system then slap the duffel onto it thus creating a massive yet comfortable Frankenstein pack.
@mrrobertmaynard1238 жыл бұрын
I have had 100 pounds in one and ran a mile up sand hill Fort Benning GA
@ibpn42848 жыл бұрын
+ICEMAN AND GRAND DAD Overnight Adventures ... hoo ahhh
@chrstinebeki10465 жыл бұрын
yawn... weak sauce.
@YogiBear1718 жыл бұрын
Hi my friend, your doing an amazing job, with this in mind can you please look into night vision military surplus. Once again stay well, stay safe my friend.
@clentnuzum6348 жыл бұрын
I still have two issued one from when i was in 12 yrs ago and they're still holding up.
@jessmoorlag59202 жыл бұрын
Was told the out side pocket is intended for a passport
@gregcrotser18938 жыл бұрын
Looks like someone got a new fjallraven coat very slick luke looking forward to the review
@airsoftkit10167 жыл бұрын
Can you make a playlist of all your military surplus Wednesday plz
@troyredford149 Жыл бұрын
I got mine from Walmart for about $20. Not sure if it's exactly the same but it seems like it.
@karenstein82613 жыл бұрын
Having done a lot of living rough, I know this bag well - and I also know proper packs. IMO, one should use this a bag as lye baseline by which “real” packs are judged. Will (say) an Alice pack work better? Probably - but how much better? How well does the other pack address the deficiencies of the duffel bag?
@Nobody950084 ай бұрын
I bought 2 of these on amazon on a special deal.
@NorwegianWoods8 жыл бұрын
Thats a good old classic. I guess you cold carry a lot of stuff in a quite uncomfortable way with that one :) Thanks - Martin
@roosevelttibule68968 жыл бұрын
got one of this, looking forward to configure and put some MOLLE straps on it
@michiwonderoutdoors2282 Жыл бұрын
They actually stenciled our full social security numbers and name on them. ID theft wasn't a thing back then
@jonshelton76338 жыл бұрын
I'm digging that fjallraven jacket. What style is it?
@Biblicalgiants6 жыл бұрын
Jon Shelton It looks like the Greenland jacket. Made with G-1000 fabric.
@joenichols37486 жыл бұрын
plejaren giants do you know where I can find a navy/ army duffel bag with molle
@jamespayton98329 ай бұрын
How about using it for a complete Go Bag,your fire arm,ammo,food water etc.grab bag in.a panic Situation. Just a complete bag Until you get situated??
@wamps01278 жыл бұрын
They must come in different sizes as mine seems like the next smaller size. I use it all the time in Summer for biker roadtrips to Sturgis and the West, etc. It secures nicely with long bungees to the luggage rack behind my wife.
@manscapedgrinch14272 жыл бұрын
Damn your wife came with a luggage rack? Where can I get one of those?
@ryantran75397 жыл бұрын
Got a brand new one for 24 bucks at my army navy store
@dpauladler8 жыл бұрын
I used one of these to check/fly my pack out to Seattle. It worked great and protected my pack and gear. Oh, nice Fjallraven....I've been watching all sites for a deal! Is that a Greenland?
@awakenedstarseed11396 жыл бұрын
Just bought one , holds alot of gear for sure
@Ace33W8 жыл бұрын
Watching civilians explain simple military issue gear is hilarious.
@israelaparicio32636 ай бұрын
Just got my sea bag for 7 bucks at goodwill
@circuitmasters52582 жыл бұрын
good review bro! - Strength and honor!
@harryjoe8602 жыл бұрын
I just bought one of these for 15$ at a local thrift shop
@nicholasrussell52258 жыл бұрын
lmao i just got issued one for free, heading to bootcamp. could easily fit 70+ lbs in there
@nicholasrussell52258 жыл бұрын
bruh brand new, my dad has 2 vietnam era bags from when he jumped out of helis
@miltontrenholm55636 жыл бұрын
and can be padlocked
@jimdozer9994 жыл бұрын
But not box cutter proof. ☹️
@healthreviewsplus2 ай бұрын
Can't find one w/ good reviews... That one looks new--?
@inthetrough30125 жыл бұрын
I STILL HAVE MINE FROM 1980, 3RD BAT NINTH MARINES.
@m4driles8 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Alex.
@MrJustus888 жыл бұрын
I have one...wish they came with a waist strap
@David_Rafuse Жыл бұрын
Looks like if you lined it with a heavy duty 55-gallon drum liner and wrapped your closed-cell sleeping pad around the inside for a bit of rigidity, it might make a decent canoeing/portage pack. Anybody tried this?
@DeSousausmc8 жыл бұрын
Semper Rah. Use mine for dirty laundry since my EAS
@ProjectAnubisUSA5 жыл бұрын
34” high x 49” diameter? It looks taller than it is wide...
@thomasbuildsandfixes992810 ай бұрын
I got mine at a flea market for 8 dollars
@kevinrodriguez75718 жыл бұрын
eBay is not a good source if you want one of those you'll need to look at it on Amazon that's were I got mine for sea cadet recruit training
@noahkoenig44478 жыл бұрын
took this on a 3-day camp / hiking trip with only about 20 pounds, and the lack of support and padding chewed up my shoulders. looking to cut 2 slits towards the bottom to put an old belt through for support. hope it works because that was my dad's from the Army.
@TheRealVLC13 жыл бұрын
Hello! Will this fit in an overhead bin on a airplane?
@johnbryant_6 жыл бұрын
Hi Luke, I know this is a couple years old, but here is a bit of a trivia question: What is the purpose of the paracord that is tied to the metal that goes through the grommets? (hint: it is a hack...)
@jacash448 жыл бұрын
there's a military store on the outskirts of El Paso
@TheOutdoorGearReview8 жыл бұрын
+Jason Nichelson Are you going to check it out brother? - Luke
@jacash448 жыл бұрын
already did that
@CaptainVinceO28 жыл бұрын
Hey luke, just wondering where I could get some of the military surplus backpacks you revirw.
@bigrob48408 жыл бұрын
i needed to know about the inside flap, & thank you. why a pyramid symbol in your youtube logo?
5 жыл бұрын
the rain flap protects friendly H20 attacks on your gear.
@elbiliyin67566 жыл бұрын
Hugh mungus WHAT
@NoTrail8 жыл бұрын
That would make a nice trash can liner
@joenichols37486 жыл бұрын
does anyone know where I can find a navy/ army duffel bag with molle
@Solo-Anarchist Жыл бұрын
I know Im about 7 years late to the party on this one, but the one of the dimensions you gave in the beginning of the video is incorrest. The diameter is in no way 49"...that would be a circular bag of more than 4 feet across. It may be a 49" circumference, but im bot certain.
@jakeburgard9074 жыл бұрын
It’s got a larger diameter then it does height???
@christianvega88447 жыл бұрын
i fucking loved this video
@mustamuri7 жыл бұрын
It is little bag .
@__007__8 жыл бұрын
Do they come in D-Bags too?
@anthonyscalamare2984 жыл бұрын
I HAVE A QUESTION, ITS A VINTAGE BACKPACK????
@caffiend.7 жыл бұрын
I got my "A" bag and I got my "C" bag, but I don't know when I'm gonna "B" bag.
@charlyabarca38815 жыл бұрын
What jacket are you wearing?
@chrstinebeki10465 жыл бұрын
this a small one?
@aguafria95657 жыл бұрын
What would it be like to use as 'carry on' luggage on an airline? Could you condense it down enough to fit within the dimensions of carry on? (if you hadn't overpacked it)
@rjframe44107 жыл бұрын
its size really depends on whats shoved in it, i also recommend lining it with a heavy duty contractor trash bag or wet bags to be sure on the water resistance
@reformedknight7506 Жыл бұрын
@@rjframe4410 true , I have black cordura 75 L , it's sometimes looks like normal , medium size ruscak , and sometimes people say 'what the ..why this guy have this huge bag on his back ' :D . but it's so EASY to carry it on back , even with big loads , never had such feeling that I can run with it , walk easily , amazing and simple , durable , the best stuff for this price without question .
@cailrobbins8 жыл бұрын
Is it comfortable enough to hike and or even run a bit with?
@TOAOZuur6 жыл бұрын
Cail Robbins the padding on the shoulder straps is really minimal. Also the straps are not that wide as on a modern backpack. This makes it not very comfortable to carry as a backpack.
@theleoj918 жыл бұрын
im a man, and i gotta tell you that mountain beard looks nice as F.
@theleoj918 жыл бұрын
no homo... well maybe little homo
@cailrobbins8 жыл бұрын
Strange question, do you think it would be possible to sew molle onto the outside? Is the material too tough for that?
@rjframe44107 жыл бұрын
use 100 lb test fishing line and a big needle and sure
@tomcatt9982 жыл бұрын
If ya have a upholstery shop in yer area it's MUCH easier
@JoShUa_J783 жыл бұрын
I hated using these
@outdoorinitiative8 жыл бұрын
you can get one for free, just go to Great Lakes Ill. RTC Room Golf.
@rc26346 жыл бұрын
Is it waterproof?
@chrstinebeki10465 жыл бұрын
there is one like double this size. this isn't a big one.