{"product_id":"original-u-s-vietnam-war-scarce-tropical-jungle-rucksack-1968-dated-4","title":"Original U.S. Vietnam War Scarce Tropical Jungle Rucksack - 1968 Dated","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Development of the Tropical Rucksack (a.k.a. Jungle Rucksack) began in 1965 when MACV requested a nylon version of the ARVN pack from Natick Labs for evaluation purposes. However, after initial testing the rucksack had to be significantly redesigned in order to strengthen the pack and round off the corners of the frame. The redesigned rucksack was assessed against three Cresson H. Kearny modified Gurkha-Australian packs, before being finally approved for procurement in early 1968.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standardized Tropical Rucksack featured an OG-106 nylon pack with three outside pockets mounted on a spring steel X-frame. The outside pockets and the main compartment were provided with removable waterproof treated nylon liners, though these were often poorly coated and prone to leak. The map pocket inside the top flap did not have a liner but the underside was waterproofed. The outside pockets had strap and buckle adjustable closures and snap fasteners for quick access, whilst Velcro sealed the map pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a scarce example of a U.S. Vietnam War Tropical rucksack in good shape. The metal frame is still present, but it is in the bag and not attached. There is some heavy damage as shown. The front originally has U.S. stenciled on, now faded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall condition is rough with some fraying, ripping at some spots, and overall wear. There is a faded factory marking on the back dating the pack to 1968:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRUCKSACK, TROPICAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW\/3 SMALL LINERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAND 1 LARGE LINER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONTRACT NO. DSA100-68-C-2782\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTOCK NO. 8465-935-6873\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good example ready for further research and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWebbing equipment hangers were located around the top of the bag and tie straps were positioned on each side of the pack. In addition, two loops were provided on the bottom of the rucksack and two on each side for attaching extra items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jungle Rucksack was slightly heavier and more expensive to produce than the Lightweight Rucksack, but offered quick-release buckles on both shoulder straps, greater carrying capacity and fewer projections to get snagged on the undergrowth.In addition to replacing the Lightweight Rucksack, in January 1968 ACTIV recommended that combat \/ combat support units in Vietnam be issued the Tropical Rucksack rather than the M1967 butt pack.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45371057143877,"sku":"ONJR26JARA011","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR26JARA011__01.jpg?v=1784299844","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-vietnam-war-scarce-tropical-jungle-rucksack-1968-dated-4","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}