Very true! in this example we showed, you are still able to pull it right out. We just made it slightly more secure by strapping it in on top of the trunk, but not inside of the trunk where it can be difficult to get to. There are seemingly endless ways for the soldier to pack his double bag for the most convenience!

Knapsacks were more common.

Hey pard - hope you can take some time to get on the field. Easy way to start is just to day trip it to visit an CW event and as time permits attend. In the mean time sending you a personal invite to follow this channel and a plug for our adventures on the filed

Whereabouts are you located? The DCB is always recruiting new riders. We have 14-year-olds in the ranks, and our oldest man just turned 80 and can still ride circles around most horsemen. We have a few in their 70s as well, none of these lads have any intention to quit, feel free to reach out.

@@Jake_Steiner thanks for the invite but I think this ship has passed for me. I’m from Wisconsin by the way, and always try to make a few of the re-enactments in my area if not too far away to not allow me to get back for chore time. It warms my heart to know that there are still those out there trying to keep history alive. It saddens me when while talking history with a newly hired 5th grade teacher and was shocked that she never heard of Custer or the last stand. Our country is indeed in peril and I have no idea who is running it.

@pigmanobvious Wisconsin used to have a great event at Boscobel, my dad and our old unit went every year. It was an excellent event for us cavalry guys. If you change your mind, shout out. We have 2 troopers in Wisconsin who ride with us, going to national events is pretty cheap when you combine horse trailers and caravan like we do. I agree, we're in a lot of trouble if the current course of our country isn't changed.

@@Jake_Steiner thanks for the invite friend.

In the Army of Tennessee in 1864 two out of three soldiers had knapsacks. The haversack was for food.

Confederates used large fly tents carried in regimental wagons for their shelter until very late in the war when they attempted to copy the federal shelter half.

That is not at all reflected in confederate quartermaster records or dept receipts. This is backed up by tens of thousands of references in various correspondence and field reports . Like all other foot soldiers from the revolution to Fallujah , you dont let go of certain kit when you're on campaign . The assault pack is one of those pieces of kit.