Existence Gear

Modular Sleep System (MSS) The MSS sleeping bags and other components are constructed to be used in conjunction with each other, or separately to complete an interoperable system known as the extreme cold weather sleeping bag. The MSS is designed to provide comfort in temperatures ranging from 50°F to -50°F […]

Shown three dated 1971, 1989 and 2010   Stock Number Reference: Whistle, Ball FSN: 8465-254-8803 NSN: 8465-00-254-8803 Assign Date: Unknown

Marine issued camouflage shelter half tent, used during the Korean War and the Vietnam War.   Stock Number Reference: USMC Shelter Half, Tent, Camouflage, w/ Straps Stock number required.

Stock Number Reference: Shelter Half, Tent, w/ Pins And Poles NSN: 8340-01-026-6096 Assign Date: 1976-08-28 Components: Nomenclature NSN Assign Date Shelter Half, Tent 8340-00-577-4168 Unknown Pin, Tent, Aluminum, 9″ 8340-00-261-9749 Unknown Pole Section, Tent 8340-00-223-7849 Unknown

Two halves make a whole tent. Shown set circa 1961. Use with three-section wooden pole and five tent pins (pegs).   Stock Number Reference: Nomenclature FSN Assign Date Shelter Half, Tent 8340-262-3657 Unknown Pin, Tent, Aluminum, 9″ 8340-261-9749 Unknown Pole Section, Tent 8340-223-7849 Unknown

Stock Number Reference: Stove, Gasoline Burner, M-1950 FSN: 7310-285-6155 Assign Date: Unknown

Use with Woodland Camouflage Poncho Liner.   Stock Number Reference: Poncho, Wet Weather, Coated Nylon, Woodland Camouflage NSN: 8405-01-100-0976 Assign Date: 1980-08-28

Mat pad for field camping use. Size: 76″×18″   Stock Number Reference: Mat, Sleeping, Cold Weather NSN: 8465-01-109-3369 Assign Date: 1981-03-13

Reversible wet weather tarp, face side printed in woodland marine corps pattern (marpat), and the back side is nylon coated with a flame resistant urethane coating in a solid Best Tactical Duffle Bag color. There are eight 1# black brass grommets with toothed washers, there are also 24 sets of nylon gypsy […]

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, […]

Shown one circa 1953.   Stock Number Reference: Pad, Sleeping, Inflatable FSN: 8465-254-8887 Assign Date: Unknown

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