SMALL PACK
When an infantryman landed on the beaches in
Normandy, he carried ashore everything
he would need not only to fight, but to live
and survive in hostile terrain. This meant water,
food, clothes, hygienic implements and the
little comforts of home that made fighting in
foreign lands more bearable. In the field,
each soldier would personalise his kit to suit
his individual needs, with a mix of personal
items and issued equipment. This was, for the
most part, carried on a soldiers back. Shown
below is a set up for a D-Day/ D-Day +1
impression:
Contents of Small Pack
- 37 Pattern Small Pack
- Rubberised Ground Sheet/ Rain Cape
- Brown Enamel Tin Mug (White or Green is Also Acceptable)
On the reverse of small pack are two 37 pattern 'L straps' attached at the top and bottom of the pack, allowing it to be worn on the soldiers back and be attached to the webbing just above the utility pouches.
- Small Pack
- Issue Pullover
- Spare issued socks
- Cap Comforter
- Issue Towel
- Brown Enamel Tin Mug
- Spare Issue Underpants
- Folding Hexi Stove
- Hexi Fuel Tin
- Hexi Fuel Refill Tube
- Tea Ration Tin
- Boiled Sweets Tin
- Water Sterilizing Tablet Tin
- Frey Bentos Corned Beef
- Emergency Ration Chocolate Tin
- Cigarette Ration Tin
- Assault Ration Box
- 24 Hour Ration Box
- Mess Tins (Pair)
-
Wash roll containing:
- Soap
- Foot powder
- Mirror
- Toothbrush
- Tooth paste
- Razor
- Spare Blades
- Shaving brush
- Button stick
- Knife Fork & Spoon
- Spare Leather Boot Laces
- Rain Cape/ Ground Sheet
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