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Packing Naval “sausage” kitbags - does a guide exist?
One for our seafaring members: my late dad (ex-RN/WWII MN) once commented that you could get a lot into the “sausage” kitbags used by sailors – presumably only if you know how to pack it properly. Does anyone recall receiving training or a guide on how it’s done? Or perhaps knows of a YouTube video showing it? Just popped into my head whilst thinking about my guv’nor (gone 40 years now) so I’m curious to see if he was right.
All the best Graham
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The Royal Navy kit bag was apparently larger than the Army and RAF type so not surprising that a lot could be packed into it!
Tim
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Thanks Tim, nice photo. Yes, rum and fags probably LOL.
Graham
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And perhaps a young lady when returning from a spot of shore leave.
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Hope it's of help Regards Tony |
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MANUAL OF SEAMANSHIP Vol.1, 1937.
BAG AND HAMMOCK INSTRUCTION. To stow the Kit in a Bag or Locker. The clothing is either folded up flat or rolled and tied up in handkerchiefs, care being taken that the white and blue clothing is placed in separate bundles; clothing not often worn being at the bottom. The Manual of Seamanship for 1915 gives the same except there is no mention of lockers. David. |
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Thank you both for your comments Tony and David, much appreciated. Yes, I tend to roll things up when packing a suitcase, but that is usually to protect contents such as spare badges etc., whisky miniatures, toiletries, from harm when travelling (esp. by air ).
One more thing I wish I'd followed dad up about. Thanks again Graham
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Graham,
This article describes using a stamp to name every item of sailors kit back in the day and might be of interest. Presumably most of it should fit into the sailor’s kit bag? https://talesfromthesupplydepot.blog...rn-name-stamp/ TIM
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Thank you Tim, very interesting. I wonder how many have survived, or are lying around with the original function forgotten? And as you say, if it isn't being worn it should likely go in the kit bag.
Thanks again Graham
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I joined RN in Jan 1976 and we were still using these stamps to mark kit issued during basic training. Any kit purchased afterwards was never marked this way. No. D157234G Ian
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