Mountain Rucksack Model M44 with removable straps by FAB

German Mountain Model 1944 canvas rucksack by Fabric Adler Berg

The M44 mountain rucksack was modified from the earlier Model 1931 mountain Rucksack which was issued only to mountain troops and has an external metal frame. 

The M44 was designed to replace the Tornister 39 model pack and due to its large capacity and practicality is became part of the general marching order from all ground soldiers from 1944 onwards, it can be carried either attached to the Y straps, or carried as a rucksack with the extra shoulder straps supplied.

The pack features an internal cotton  pocket to carry coking pots, cleaning kit and sew kits etc.

M1944 mountain rucksack  features include

• 2x  Medium external pockets for rations etc 
• internal cotton pocket 
• Leather side tabs to attach utility straps so blankets or Zeltbahns can be carried
• Drawstring neck closure
• Cotton canvas body
• Black leather straps
• capacity about 40 litres 
• removable adjustable shoulder straps  

Fabrik Adler Berg  (FAB) manufacture  a range of clothing and equipment for the German WW2 re-enactor which will see the user through many years of service on and off the re-enactment battlefield.

The design and manufacture of FAB clothing and equipment was based on original items giving the wearer an accurate portrayal of the era at a great value for money price point.