It is acceptable and even advisable to use equipment that is not in the best of shape as long as it is "Combat Serviceable". The use of original, mint-condition web gear in a battle scenario is STRONGLY DISCOURAGED Many men in the unit are opting to use some of the better quality reproduction gear now being offered at prices comparable to originals and, in some cases, much cheaper.

Load-bearing gear should be tan or transitional light green in color as is consistent with WWI or early WWII manufacture. If dark green gear of late- or post-war manufacture is already owned, it may be used until the proper color is obtained. Most U.S. and some British equipment is acceptable for use, just be sure to check with the unit command.

Basic Individual Equipment

The following field gear is standard early/mid-war issue:

Belt - One of the following required:
Cartridge Belt, Dismounted, M1910, M1917, or M1923 or Pistol Belt M1912 or M1936

M1923 M1936

First Aid Pocket - One of the following styles required:
M1910, M1924, or M1942 (most common).

M1910 M1942
It is required that you carry a modern wound bandage during battle scenarios.

Back Pack - One of the following required:
Haversack, M1910 or M1928 or Field Pack (Musette Bag), M1936 with Suspenders, M1936

or M1943

M1928 M1936 M1936

Entrenching Tool - One of the following recommended:
Shovel, M1910 with Cover M1910 or Pick Mattock, M1910 with Carrier

Entrenching Tool, M1943 with Cover M1943 or Entrenching Tool, M1945 with Cover M1943

Some events require participants to carry shovels to fight possible brush fires

Canteen set - One required, more recommended for hot days:
Canteen, M1910 WWI or WWII type or Canteen Cup, M1910, WWI or WWII type
These three items make one set. Canteen cup may be left out of second set.

Other Equipment

     1. One pair of gloves: leather, wool or jersey-type
     2. One sweater of WWII-type or civilian pattern.
     3. Serviceable poncho; GI oilskin type is preferred.
     4. One WWII-type Mess Kit and "Eating Irons".