{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-m1942-frogskin-camouflage-jungle-pack-with-functional-streamline-prentice-zipper","title":"Original U.S. WWII M1942 Frogskin Camouflage Jungle Pack with Functional Streamline Prentice Zipper","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a well-worn WWII U.S. Army M-1942 Canvas Frogskin Camouflage Jungle Combat Pack as used in the Pacific theater by both the USMC and the Army. This pack is in good service-worn condition and complete with all original straps. Correctly ink stamped \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e on the front flap, there are no other markings we can find on this example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is some tearing as shown in some of the straps, but the zipper at the top still works fine, marked \u003cstrong\u003ePRENTICE\u003c\/strong\u003e on one side and \u003cstrong\u003eSTREAMLINE\u003c\/strong\u003e on the other, an uncommon maker. There are some period repairs in the fabric and the zipper is quite worn. There is some staining to the interior. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design combined a large water-resistant fabric bag with web suspension straps and external adjustment straps that allowed the load to be compressed or expanded. In practice, the Jungle Pack was not universally popular, as the suspension system could be uncomfortable under heavy loads and the coated fabric added weight and heat in tropical conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jungle Pack was developed before America’s entry into WWII and tested in tropical environments, including Panama. The first wartime pattern was subsequently issued in the Pacific, where examples appeared in both frogskin camouflage and olive drab. A later enlarged olive-drab version was produced for use in the European Theater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eU.S. Army Jungle Pack of WW II\u003cbr\u003eThe Jungle Pack was made in two forms during World War II. The first Jungle Pack was tested in Panama before being sent to troops in the Pacific where it was issued primarily during 1943 and 1944 in camouflage and in olive drab (OD) fabric. A second version was issued for the ETO in 1944 (soldier photos on this page) in OD fabric, but in a modified form with a larger volume main compartment. The Jungle Pack, however, proved to be unpopular. It was heavy, very hot, and had poor suspension straps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jungle Pack consisted of a rain-proof pouch attached to webbing straps, similar to the straps used with the U.S. Army Haversack, M-1928. The pouch was large enough to carry a sizeable load and could be adjusted in size by using web straps attached for that purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal frogskin camouflage fabric, complete suspension straps, U.S. front marking, functional PRENTICE \/ STREAMLINE zipper, period repairs, and genuine service wear \u003c\/strong\u003emakes this a strong representative example of the M1942 Jungle Pack. Its worn but substantially complete condition gives it excellent character for a Pacific Theater field-equipment display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46025526345797,"sku":"ONJR26SEM038","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/C6FACB8D-0E18-4A56-BF4A-528D80D6023F.jpg?v=1792179565","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-m1942-frogskin-camouflage-jungle-pack-with-functional-streamline-prentice-zipper","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}