For Federal re-enactors, we
are pleased to make available
two quality reproduction
knapsacks.
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And as your assurance of authenticity we are pleased to publish our research paper, The Double Bag Knapsack: Very Faulty But An Assistance On The March.
d See Historical Reference and c Documentation Section of our Web Site.
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EWDBK
Pre-war/early war design knapsack. We are pleased to offer this early design knapsack correctly machine-sewn of cotton oil cloth. Based upon the original in our collection, it contains all the features common to the knapsacks in use before 1862. Each seam is welted with a folded piece of oil cloth, machine- sewn and then hand-serged like the original. Edges are folded and machine topstitched. All leather strapping is sewn into place per our original specimen with one of our original 19th century chain-
stitch machines. The shoulder straps are cut square, and the riveted brass studs are left exposed. The knapsack comes with a wooden frame that keys together and can be tacked together for permanence. All the buckles and hooks are direct copies of originals. This knapsack has a smaller V-pocket than the later design. It closes with cotton herringbone twill tape ties. The Knapsack comes with two overcoat straps.
EWDBK ---------$170.00 Postage Paid
to lower 48 United States
Shipped via U S Priority Mail
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Open view of the Pre-war/early war design knapsack showing the v-pocket with herringbone twill tape ties.
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Back of the Pre-war/early war knapsack
Close up showing the square cut shoulder strap ends and the exposed riveted brass studs of the Pre-war/early war style knapsack.
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View of the inside of the Pre-war/early war
knapsack showing the wooden frame
Close up views 
Of the welted seam with a folded piece of oil cloth, machine-sewn and then hand-serged like the original.
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Knapsack Repairs
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We recently repaired one of our double bags that was over 25 years old! (See photos above) Don't throw away that worn double bag you purchased from us years ago let us take a look at it first.
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DBKS
Double Bag Knapsack
aka "Mr. Knapsack"
This is our absolutely historically correct copy of the war-time issue knapsack that began to be issued in 1862. Made from imported linen canvas with correct hand flat-felled seams and painted after construction,
(in direct contrast to the earlier double bags) for better waterproofing.
The V-pocket closes with alum tanned leather ties. The leather shoulder straps have correctly scalloped ends, and the brass studs are covered with leather washers to prevent scratching the stock of the musket. If you have ever inspected the interior of one of these original knapsacks, you will remember the profusion of black linen thread that was used to chain stitch all the straps in place.
You will see this reproduced in wonderful detail in our reproduction because it is not clumsily imitated by hand but, actually sewn on an original machine. All our hardware is faithfully reproduced in correct wire gauge and finish. Finally, as a measure value, we have recently restored the second of these knapsacks that we ever made. This knapsack is over 25 years old and still in use.
-----------$170.00 Postage Paid
to lower 48 United States
Shipped via U S Priority Mail Close-up of the
alum tanned ties
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Back of Doublebag Knapsack
Front of bag with blacket roll straps shown rolled up and lying on top.
Close up showing the scalloped cut shoulder strap ends and the leather washer covered brass studs of the war-time issued Double Bag Knapsack
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All our hardware is faithfully reproduced in correct wire gauge and finish.
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Close up view of black linen thread used to chain stitch all the straps in place on our bags. Just as the original bags were done.
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CSB
Confederate
Single Bag Knapsack
Mr. Knapsack’s Confederate Companion.
Features
Cotton canvas bag with fold over flap.
Painted black with the same non-toxic coating as Mr. Knapsack
Russet leather harness with correct 1-1/4 inch roller buckles.
Hand-sewn details.
CONFEDERATE SINGLE BAG KNAPSACK----CSB
----------$115.00 Postage Paid
to lower 48 United States
Shipped via U S Priority Mail
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Isaac & Campbell Knapsack
Coming Soon!
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Back View
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Close up of the hand stitched interior flap hem.
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