Polish Army Canvas Shoulder Bag (No Strap)
Good used condition. Fully functional and field-ready, with light wear and typical service markings.
Genuine Issue Surplus
KEY FEATURES
This original Polish Army shoulder bag is a classic Cold War surplus item in unissued condition.
Cold War Soldier's Chlebak
This original Polish Army bread bag, officially designated as the wz. 986/MON, was the standard field haversack of the late Cold War era. Made in Poland during the 1980s, this durable bag carried a soldier's daily rations and personal equipment. It offers a genuine piece of Warsaw Pact military history, preserved in pristine, unissued warehouse condition.
Canvas Construction & Layout
Built from heavy-duty cotton canvas, the bag features a rugged weave that resists abrasions and trail wear. The interior is divided into two spacious compartments, complete with snap-button pockets and a moisture-resistant vinyl liner. This layout was engineered to keep wet canteens separate from dry rations, making it incredibly practical for modern bushcraft and camping gear.
Belt Mounts & Attachment D-Rings
With two vertical rear belt loops and a top webbing handle, this bag can be worn directly at your waist. The heavy-duty steel D-rings on the upper corners are perfect for clipping your own custom shoulder strap or lashing the pack onto a bicycle rack. It serves as a highly versatile, compact utility pouch that adapts effortlessly to any hiking, fishing, or workwear setup.
Equip your next outdoor adventure with this functional, military-grade utility pouch.
This item was used by the Polish Army during the Late Cold War (1961–1991) and is in Grade 1 condition. It is in very good condition with plenty of life left. We recommend giving it a wash before wearing.
| Product Code | SKU8540K |
| Department | Bags & Rucksacks |
| Condition/Grade | Grade 1 |
| Era | Late Cold War (1961–1991) |
| Issuing Country | Polish |
| Service | Army |
| Model | wz. 986/MON |
| Country of Origin | Poland |
| Material | Cotton Canvas |
| Compartments | 2 main compartments, 2 internal snap-button pockets |
| Attachment Points | 2 rear belt loops, 2 metal D-rings, 1 top carry handle |
| Colour / Pattern | Green |
| Key Features | Heavy Duty Canvas, Multiple Pockets |
| Activities | Camping & Bushcraft, Hiking & Trekking, Everyday Casual, Historical Reenactment |
Grade 1 represents solid, fully functional military surplus that has been deployed or issued but remains in great usable condition with plenty of life left.
- Functionality: 100% field-ready. All main zippers, press studs, drawstrings, and buckles work as intended with no critical faults.
- Fabric & Wear: Structurally sound with light cosmetic wear, minor abrasion, or subtle fading from normal military use and laundering.
- Markings & Personalisation: May feature soldier names, unit numbers, service markings, or light depot stamps written on tags or fabric.
- Repairs: May include neat, professional military-standard stitches or minor reinforcement patches that do not compromise gear integrity.
- Storage & Cleanliness: Gear is serviceable straight out of the box, though a standard initial wash or airing is recommended to clear typical military surplus storage scent and minor handling dust.
“Excellent condition”
“Decent size bag with lots of useful pockets and straps. Looked totally new and unissued. Strong matching (although not adjustable) strap. A bargain!”
“Great condition, great price, speedy delivery. Perfect size for my Swiss army Ranger water bottle & volcano stove combo in the left side internal pocket, with loads of room for fuel and food in the right hand side.”
“A real practical bag for a very small price. I got mine with the strap which is a broad strong strap. I use the bag as a grab bag for magazines, food and other bits and pieces and holds a huge amount of stuff, made so much easier with the different pouches and dividers to section your kit. Very rugged and it had some hammer at an event at the weekend without so much as a scratch. Thank you Forces Uniform and Kit - a great company which never lets you down”
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