Army travel bags: equipment and the best manufacturers

Young people going into the army certainly cannot do without a set of essential hygiene items. The Ministry of Defense solved this problem for the conscripts and independently prepared an army travel bag with everything required.

In general, a travel bag is a small handbag used to store important things on trips or household items, for example, a sewing kit. The container is slightly larger than a traditional women's cosmetic bag in size, in addition, it is equipped with several pockets or convenient compartments. The military travel bag is made of lightweight fabric, while the civilian is also made of PVC films, natural or artificial leather. This choice of material allows you to make the bag light, and this property is one of the most important when traveling.

For interior styling, only those items are used that are created by Russian manufacturers, which is also reminded by the obligatory inscription "Army of Russia". It is worth mentioning that you do not have to be a soldier to buy a travel bag - it is available for sale on the Voentorg website and in its stores. Sometimes, however, the kit is also available for sale. The complete set of the handbag is conveniently located in individual pockets. On the reverse side of the "men's cosmetic bag" there is a detail that allows you to fix the item on the door wall or hook.

The construction, introduced in 2014, is made of sand-colored fabric with excellent water resistance. On the front there is a five-pointed star with a black outline, which is the brand of the Russian army. The bag is fastened with a zipper. Short handles and loops allow you to move the travel bag comfortably, as well as fix it on the backpack. There are three main compartments inside, one of which can be hung on the wall. If necessary, the entire travel bag unfolds. Its content should last for one year of service.

An analogue of the modern travel bag appeared in the 16th century, although then a small case was made of wood and was less convenient. The year of birth of a soldier's travel bag can be considered 1812 - A French soldier was walking towards Russia, holding a rather heavy bag filled not only with hygiene products, but also with cutlery. However, according to some historians, even in the 17th century, the so-called recruit reticule was present in the arsenal of recruits. It even included a wig powder and a mustache comb.

For example, the recruiting reticule was canceled at the beginning of the 18th century, but returned in the form of a small iron container with a comb, scissors, spoon and razor. After 1917, travel bags disappeared altogether for many years, as the management considered them an unnecessary trinket. Instead, the Soviet recruit was given a field bag that could be filled at will. Some craftsmen made travel bags with their own hands. During World War II, the tidy suitcases were reserved for officers only. The main requirement for this accessory was the compactness of the container and the ability to assemble it quickly and without complications. In 2014, the army travel bag was approved as an integral part of the soldier's equipment.

The complete set of a new model for a conscript is quite varied. It necessarily includes a 75 milliliter dentifrice in the amount of one piece, as well as a folding toothbrush in a transparent case. The conscript kit also contains one shaving razor, 3 cartridges with replaceable blades, shaving gel and post-shaving gel - both with a volume of 75 milliliters.

The complete set includes a 30 ml hand sanitizer, an antifungal foot gel of the same volume, and a hand moisturizer in a similar sized package. Besides, the contents contain shampoo-shower gel in the "2 in 1" format... It is designed specifically for men, the bottle has a volume of 125 milliliters.

The military travel bag comes standard with a hygienic lip balm, a 50 ml roll-on deodorant for men and a 30 ml travel gel for washing. A statutory sample is impossible without nail clippers, a dark green cotton towel measuring 40 by 40 centimeters, a sewing kit, a set of plasters, a plastic comb, as well as a folding silicone cup equipped with a lid and a small mirror. The darning kit consists of a pair of buttons, 6 needles, two shades of thread and a safety pin. The total weight of a military travel bag is 1.15 kilograms.

It is worth adding that in addition to recruiting a conscript, there is also an officer's travel bag. In fact, it differs from the usual army kit only in two additions: a folding knife with a flashlight and eau de toilette. The knife is also equipped with a fork, spoon, corkscrew and some other tools. The officer's travel bag weighs approximately 1.4 kilograms. The contractor's travel bag looks similar.

Judging by numerous reviews, the quality of the contents of the army travel bag is quite high. All products used have an acceptable composition, pleasant "taiga" aroma and convenient packaging. In addition, users report very economical use. Although, of course, the skin of different people reacts differently to products, the overall response is very positive. For example, the thick shaving gel does not irritate even women.

As already said, the main manufacturer of military travel bags is Voentorg... Its product can be distinguished by its pleasant sandy color, five-pointed star and the inscription "Russian Army". Nevertheless, as a "man's cosmetic bag" or for field conditions, you can find products from other manufacturers.

In the online stores of tactical equipment, there is a “flora figure” travel bag, 130 by 45 centimeters in size. It has a "protective" greenish color and additional protection against moisture. However, there is no content in such a travel bag.

The company from Novosibirsk Shapki Voenka produces an incomplete black travel bag with 10 pockets and a pinch. Such products are again presented in many online stores. There is also a travel bag for the Russian Navy, consisting of 6 pockets. Large ones are designed for storing such large items as a flask, first aid kit or bowler hat, while small ones are designed for hygiene items or office supplies.

The products of the Imperial company, which creates custom-made bags, look very good. The finished travel bag is equipped with several convenient compartments and a built-in mirror. Zip closes outside pocket. This travel bag is presented in several "military" colors.

In general, for your own use, an army-size travel bag can be made with your own hands. A significant advantage of such a solution will be the ability to independently choose the number of pockets and colors, for example, make it black with Velcro. A suitable fabric is chosen in such a way that the length of the fabric is 3 times longer than its width. In addition, moisture resistance and reliability of the material are important. For direct sewing, you will need thread with a needle, braid or elastic. On request, Velcro is also prepared for a more secure fixation of the closed bag.

First of all, the canvas is placed on a flat surface, for example, a dining table and begins to fold from the edge to the center. With the help of a sewing machine, the inner pockets of the required number and size are sewn. For additional fasteners, another seam line is created along the contour of the pocket. The ready-made travel bag is filled in such a way that it can be conveniently rolled up and placed in a bag or backpack. Ends can be secured using pull-together straps.

What is included in the new sample army travel bag, see the video below.