kphfun Posted November 20, 2008 Share #1 Posted November 20, 2008 I am hoping that some of you have pic's of the different type of bags used for explosives. I came across a couple of strange O.D. bags today but did not pick them up (there not going anywhere), they looked like fat map cases but not as well built and had sewn on straps. Thanks, K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffy Posted November 20, 2008 Share #2 Posted November 20, 2008 I don't have any photos of satchel bags but you mentioned that you came across several, with one having straps.... most of the ones used in Vietnam, have ties as closures.....but I have seen an example many of times, where there are straps....very similar design to the m1956 buttpack. If this sounds familar to what you have seen, are there pockets on the sides of this bag? Hope this helps. Duffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Willaert Posted November 20, 2008 Share #3 Posted November 20, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffy Posted November 20, 2008 Share #4 Posted November 20, 2008 Excellent Photos and pieces...... These two bags will be a great example to the description I have left regarding the types of bags with ties as closures.... Just need a photo or two of the type with the strap closures now...... I'll keep my eyes open for a photo. Duffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Willaert Posted November 20, 2008 Share #5 Posted November 20, 2008 This??? http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...=demolition+bag http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...=demolition+bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffy Posted November 20, 2008 Share #6 Posted November 20, 2008 Roger that......that is the type! I haven't seen one of these for a while....I don't believe they were as common as the tie-closure version....I'd say the ties version outnumbers this type 5 to 1. Nice photo to show.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Willaert Posted November 20, 2008 Share #7 Posted November 20, 2008 IMO the cloth style with strings was used to carry prepacked charges (packed per two in a wooden crate, will post a picture of said crate later) while the heavier canvas waterproofed bag was used to carry demolition material, not only explosives... JOhan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffy Posted November 20, 2008 Share #8 Posted November 20, 2008 I agree...... Good point you have added. Duffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted November 20, 2008 Share #9 Posted November 20, 2008 Kevin, I also have a water proof type bag made out of rubber material with a sealed zipper.More Nam era.If I can find it I will shoot ya a pic RON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Andrews Posted November 20, 2008 Share #10 Posted November 20, 2008 These bags have been dealt with before on the Forum The flimsier bag is Bag, Demolition and it was intended to contain only explosives, which were shipped in it. The bags full of explosives did NOT contain fuses or primers or any gear. For use, as a unit -- a "satchel charge" -- a fuse could be inserted. The bag was expendable as was not much carried by troops as "LBE" or "gear". The heavier, canvas duck bag with straps and buckles is Bag, Carrying, Equipment, Demolition. It was NOT intended to contain the explosives but rather the ancillary gear used by demolitionmen, such as blasting machine, tape measure, contains of fuses and primers, detcord as so forth. While it is not impossible that these were used as "satchel charges" -- stuffed with boom-stuff and consumed in the blast -- that was not the purpose behind them. These WERE part of the individual equipment of a demolitionman. Both types of bag served on through at least VN and were new-made that long. I do not know if they still are in the system or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kphfun Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share #11 Posted November 22, 2008 These bags have been dealt with before on the Forum The flimsier bag is Bag, Demolition and it was intended to contain only explosives, which were shipped in it. The bags full of explosives did NOT contain fuses or primers or any gear. For use, as a unit -- a "satchel charge" -- a fuse could be inserted. The bag was expendable as was not much carried by troops as "LBE" or "gear". The heavier, canvas duck bag with straps and buckles is Bag, Carrying, Equipment, Demolition. It was NOT intended to contain the explosives but rather the ancillary gear used by demolitionmen, such as blasting machine, tape measure, contains of fuses and primers, detcord as so forth. While it is not impossible that these were used as "satchel charges" -- stuffed with boom-stuff and consumed in the blast -- that was not the purpose behind them. These WERE part of the individual equipment of a demolitionman. Both types of bag served on through at least VN and were new-made that long. I do not know if they still are in the system or not. Thanks as I think this is what they are. Do you have any pic's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kphfun Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share #12 Posted November 22, 2008 Thank you Johan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X_redcatcher Posted November 22, 2008 Share #13 Posted November 22, 2008 IMO the cloth style with strings was used to carry prepacked charges (packed per two in a wooden crate, will post a picture of said crate later) while the heavier canvas waterproofed bag was used to carry demolition material, not only explosives... JOhan That would be great!! I am dieing to see the the wooden crate!! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfryar44 Posted November 22, 2008 Share #14 Posted November 22, 2008 Here are some pictures of a crate from my collection along with a couple of the bags and a C-2 block (inert of course). Enjoy, Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Willaert Posted November 23, 2008 Share #15 Posted November 23, 2008 Here's a crate from my collection. Contrary to Bryan's, mine held C3 blocks, not C2 Composition. This one is dated August 1944. Lwer picture shows several different blocks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kphfun Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share #16 Posted November 24, 2008 Thats nice stuff you guy's, I must find a box like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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