Webbingbabel: Israeli Army Pattern 37 Small Backpack

IDF Early Webbing

IDF 37 Pattern Small Backpack
1969

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This is a : 1969 IDF Cotton Canvas 37 Patt. Small Backpack

Description

Before the Ephod, Israeli soldiers used a mismatched collection of surplus British, French, and American canvas webbing.

Physical Description

Israeli Army IDF webbing Haversack P37 combat pack khaki 1969

3 bedroll straps attached

Israeli infantry issue from the six day war, Yom-Kippur & up to Lebanon 1982

Khaki cotton webbing

Dimensions : 8” x 10.5” x 4”

History note Category

The Era of Scarcity (1948–1970s)

In its infancy, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) lacked standardized equipment. Soldiers utilized a "diverse and inconsistent" mix of surplus gear, including British Brodie helmets and canvas webbing, and French equipment from the 1950s. During this period, the focus was on basic functionality-carrying ammunition and water often using heavy, rigid materials that caused significant physical strain during long maneuvers.

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Object Details

Category

Load Carriage Systems

Related period

1950-1970s

Materials

Cotton Canvas

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