pattern 37 small pack includings

[The woodpecker]

Good evening mates.I have recently started to form a WW2 British soldier.So i would like to know which items included in a pattern 37 small pack.Many thanks for you time and help

[The woodpecker]

I have the pack itself and the L-straps

[Martin Bull]

As I understand it the pack would usually have contained some or all of the 'small equipment' ie : -

- Ration bag
- Jack-knife
- Knife/fork/spoon
- 2 piece mess tin ( often containing 'haversack ration' such as sandwiches etc )
- Mug
- Collapsible stove with fuel tablet
- Tin containing 6 extra fuel tablets
- Biscuits/sweets
- Tin containing 2 bottles of water purifying tablets

Individual soldiers would of course add other items, particularly spare socks.

[37Webbing]

A lot of things I am afraid...



Mess tin, hold all, "housewife", spare clothing, rations, the essential tin cup, spare laces, cape / groundsheet etc.
Perhaps a cooker? Personal belongings...

[The woodpecker]

thanks guys ,this will be very usefull

[The woodpecker]

So where can i find these lovely stuff? Many thanks

[Martin Bull]

I notice that you are in Greece, so it may not be so easy. In the UK, militaria fairs are probably the best source, as is e-bay ( although you have to be careful that you are geting actual war-period items, not from the late 1940s/1950s ). In the past I've always found '37 pattern gear at fairs very cheaply ; maybe other members here can recommend any dealers....?

[Nitram]

I get my stuff off eBay, usually quite cheap. Officially you'd also carry the water canteen in there, but few soldiers did that in the field, as the packs would be stuffed with more important things, and the canteen hung off the webbing.

Martin

[The woodpecker]

ok

[Nitram]

Do post pictures of what you've got together!

Martin