Vintage Greek Mountaineering Rucksack
Vintage Greek Mountaineering Rucksack
Vintage Greek Mountaineering Rucksack

Vendor:Americana Pipedream Apparel

Vintage Greek Mountaineering Rucksack

$199.99
Description

A Coalition of the Willing and the Not-So Willing

These are authentic Greek pieces from the absolute peak of US largesse on the world stage, the Marshall Plan era. Based on the United States' first ever military issued rucksack, the Mountain Rucksack M1941, the influence Norwegian Bergans had on the design is readily apparent. A simple canvas compartment over a steel rattan frame, the Quartermaster Department would ultimately review and improve the original 1941 design, with altered variants appearing later in the war, though they received no altered designation. You're getting five separate compartments in a bulletproof form factor. Metal, leather, and canvas. Assuming it doesn't rain, what could go wrong? 

CONDITION: These are vintage items; small pinholes and some wear are possible; no features will be missing; all should be plenty usable with a little TLC. 

The Short and Sweet: 

  • Authentic Greek surplus 
  • American design 
  • Could work for WWII LARP
  • Five total compartments 
  • Steel frame 
  • Comfortable leather and canvas pads

Junta-approved design

Sometimes defending peace and freedom means propping up violent military dictatorships. Old news, I know. I would definitely rate the 1967 to 1974 Greek military junta above inferior US allies such as the post-Peron dictatorship in Argentina, and that isn't exclusively attributable to extreme anti-Argentina bias. Unlike US-equipped and supported Argentina, Greece didn't get its ass kicked by the British. In addition, forces equipped with gear like this laid absolute belt to ass on some goofy student protests in 1973. Success like this was no doubt realized thanks to these bags' generous storage capacity acorss five well-laid-out compartments. With one of these sick bags, you too could become a US-aligned despot. Without the spectre of communism, you'll be doing it for love of the game, and that is what we're all about.

Constructed with an external metal frame and super durable cotton canvas, these rucksacks are a throwback to older design ideology, plenty historically rich too. Great for LARPers and masochistic outdoorsmen alike, one of these pieces is an incredible way to improve your WW2 American LARP or possibly a gateway to Greek reenactment if there even is such a thing... 

 

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Curious About Sizing?

Given the massive variety of clothing we carry, a standard sizing guide is incredibly helpful for customers seeking the best fit.

Please understand that surplus varies widely in fit and cut and this sizing chart is general advice rather than tailor-level fitting.

Nearly every military has different sizing charts and schemes, which is why we've taken the time to put together this brief tutorial.

 

Jacket & Shirt Sizing

In absence of an established military size chart, we measure each jacket or shirt from armpit to armpit to get a rough idea of how it fits. If a garment is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a shirt measures 19.75" from pit to pit, it is marked as a small rather than medium.

To measure pit to pit, close up your shirt or jacket and measure from armpit to armpit. 

This is our measurement guide that we use to measure garments without an existing military size chart:

14"-15" PtP = XXS

16-17" PtP = Extra Small

18"-19" PtP = Small

20-21" PtP = Medium

22-23" PtP = Large

24-25" PtP = Extra Large

26-27" PtP = XXL

28-29" PtP = 3XL

Pant Sizing

We typically convert pants to US waist and inseam sizes. If a pair of pants is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a pair of pants measures as a 33 waist, it is marked as a 32 waist.

To take these measurements we lay a pair of pants flat on the ground. We then measure across the waist and double the measurement. For example, if a pair of pants measures 16" across the waist it will fit a US 32 waist.

To determine inseam we measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff. For example, it a pair of pants measures 30" from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff we will list it as a 30 inseam or 30L.

Surplus Condition Guide

  1. Unissued
  2. These items are brand new. They may sometimes exhibit signs of storage. They may be new in their original factory packaging, but most times will not be. 
  3. Issued; Good / Issued
  4. These items are in issued/used condition but are fully functional. This grade of surplus item may also exhibit signs of use such as stampings, small stains or general dirtiness.
  5. Issued items will not have missing or broken buttons, zippers or be missing any functional components unless noted as such in the product description. Any items you purchase that are marked as "Issued; Good" but exhibit these defects will be replaced free of charge by Americana Pipedream.
  6. Grade 2
  7. These items are in issued/used condition but have defects that impede function. This may include missing buttons, broken zippers, holes and tears. They may also be missing components.
  8. This is the lowest grade of surplus item that we carry and they are not eligible for returns or exchanges due to condition.
Prop 65 Warning

All products that are NOT INTENDED FOR CONSUMPTION OR NOT FOOD PRODUCTS fall under this warning:

“WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.” WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”

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