Canteen & Bladder

Stock Number Reference: Cover, Water Canteen, 2-Quart, Collapsible (with Sling) NSN: 8465-01-118-8175 Assign Date: 1981-09-12

This hydration system is a part of MOLLE II Rifleman Set.   Stock Number Reference: MOLLE, Hydration System NSN: 8465-01-580-1316 Assign Date: 2009-12-04 Components Name Qty NSN Assign Date MOLLE, Carrier, Hydration System (Hydramax) 1 ea. 8465-01-580-1319 2009-12-04 MOLLE, Bladder, Hydration System (Hydramax) 1 ea. 8465-01-519-2304 2004-04-19 MOLLE, Drink Tube, […]

Stock Number Reference: Cover, Nylon, For Collapsible Canteen FSN: 8465-889-3769 Assign Date: Unknown

Stock Number Reference: Cover, Canteen, Collapsible, 2 Quart FSN: 8465-927-7485 Assign Date: 1966-08-22

This hydration system is a part of MOLLE Rifleman Set.   Stock Number Reference: MOLLE, System, Hydration NSN: 8465-01-465-2154 Assign Date: 1999-05-26   Components: Name Qty NSN Assign Date MOLLE, Bladder, Hydration 1 8465-01-465-2096 1999-05-26 MOLLE, Carrier, Hydration 1 8465-01-465-2131 1999-05-26

Stock number and nomenclature acquired.

Stock Number Reference: Canteen, Collapsible, 5-Quart Capacity NSN: 8465-01-254-5759 Assign Date: 1987-05-07

The M-1941 Mounted Canteen Cover was authorized for issue on the scale of one per man in following units: all mounted troops, dismounted cavalry, howitzer sections, infantry cannon companies, 105mm self-propelled gun units, and enlisted ranks in Armored Command, The dismounted cover was issued to all other units and individuals. […]

Large capacity water carrying equipment. Stock Number Reference: Bag, Canvas, Water-Carrying, 5 Gallons, Complete Army Stock Number: 74-B-53-425   Components: Name Army Stock Number Bag, Canvas, Water-Carrying, 5 Gallons, Bag Only 74-B-53-420 Bladder, Canvas, Water-Carrying, 5 Gallons 74-B-307  

This hydration system is a part of MOLLE II Rifleman Set.   Stock Number Reference: MOLLE, Hydration System NSN: 8465-01-525-5531 Assign Date: 2004-11-16 Components Name Qty NSN Assign Date MOLLE, Carrier, Hydration System (Hydramax) 1 ea. 8465-01-524-8362 2005-02-01 MOLLE, Bladder, Hydration System (Hydramax) 1 ea. 8465-01-519-2304 2004-04-19 MOLLE, Drink Tube, […]

This kind of 2QT bladder was standardized in 1963, and replaced by redesigned 2QT collapsible canteen in 1966.   Stock Number Reference: Nomenclature FSN Assign Date Cover, Canteen, Collapsible, 2 Quart Capacity 8465-889-3769 Unknown Bladder For Canteen, Collapsible, 2 Quart Capacity 8465-889-3770 Unknown

Stock Number Reference: Flotation Bladder / Collapsible Canteen, 5QT FSN: 8465-121-0924 Assign Date: 1968-07-15

The post 1970 version cover flap was modified to rectangle style, it’s a significantly difference to pre-1970 version. The General Purpose Carrying Strap replaced 1 inch carrying strap. Stock Number Reference: Name NSN Assign Date Canteen, Water, Collapsible, 2-Quart Capacity 8465-00-927-7484 1966-08-22 Cover, Water Canteen, 2-Quart, Collapsible (with Pile Lining) […]

This kind of 2qt was the replacement for 2qt water bladder used in early 1960s. The cover paired with a 1 inch strap, and it’s flap was in triangle shape on pre-1970 production (both shown canteen and cover are dated 1969).   Stock Number Reference: Name FSN Assign Date Canteen, […]

The one quart M1910 aluminum canteen was the standard canteen used by the U.S. military until the early days of WW II. At that time, a shortage of aluminum, needed for aircraft, led to development of equivalent canteens based on other materials. This was the origin of the one quart […]