Is this a backpack?

**JMStevens** · 10-05-2012, 05:33 AM

**Walkwolf** · 10-05-2012, 06:40 AM

Yes - nice condition WWI dated backpack.........

**GIZMO8Z** · 10-05-2012, 03:58 PM

I believe the official term is "haversack"... I was trying to find a WWII dated example for the display I'm putting together. I was told that many soldiers got rid of them because of difficult they are to pack/ how clumsy they are to wear.

**Walkwolf** · 10-05-2012, 04:35 PM

I have a mint WWII example. Joe, is a 'haversack' the same as a 'musette'.........?

**GIZMO8Z** · 10-05-2012, 04:47 PM

It's confusing, Steve... I believe a "musette" bag could be worn over the shoulder... kind of lake a man purse... or it could be strapped to the combat suspenders like a backpack. In many cases the haversack was ditched in favor of a musette bag based on ease of use.

**NCA** · 10-05-2012, 04:49 PM

I believe 'musette' is French for 'bag'.

**GIZMO8Z** · 10-05-2012, 04:53 PM

What JM posted is a haversack...

This is the musette bag:

**GIZMO8Z** · 10-05-2012, 04:57 PM

Here they both are being worn as "backpacks"

**Walkwolf** · 10-05-2012, 05:12 PM

I suppose the two terms get mixed up. The first one posted by JMStevens
is the 'M10' Haversack.

Joe, Would you believe I found an unissued musette bag
at a thrift store for $1.........?

**GIZMO8Z** · 10-05-2012, 05:27 PM

by Walkwolf

I suppose the two terms get mixed up. The first one posted by JMStevens
is the 'M10' Haversack.

Joe, Would you believe I found an unissued musette bag
at a thrift store for $1.........?

You're exactly right, Steve. U.S. web gear is in general a confusing topic.

I wish I could find one for $1... I just checked ebay and the best I can find is $85