Tip top.
(2014-12-23)
Really rather good indeed! Having wanted one to accompany the other bits of my Great War officer's clobber, and wanted one I could use without fear of damaging a period piece, the reproduction one fulfils one's needs marvellously. Highly recommended!
Very nice repro of a little-known piece of equipment
(2014-04-03)
Great repro of the Wolseley Valise, an officer''s private-purchase combination bedding roll and kit bag.
WPG''s offering is very well made, and the colour of the canvas is closer to the repro shades of US WWII khaki rather than the original WWII-era and later offensive bright green canvas of the original - a nice touch.
The leather straps are exceptionally rugged and could lift a loaded Bren gun carrier.
The leather binding adds a touch of class and will darken and polish up with age and use.
All up a great item which is useable as a bed roll in the field, but be aware that the cover will only come up to most people''s neck, so rain protection is very limited.
Speaking of rain protection... if you''re planning on using the bedroll in the field and would like to capitalise on the water resistant nature of the canvas, then soak the bed roll in a bathtub full of water for a few hours, then dry in the shade. Do this twice in a row and you''ll make the bed roll water repellant. DO NOT oil or wax your bed roll, because although waterproof, it will be far too heavy for your poor batman to carry for any great distance.
WPG''s offering is very well made, and the colour of the canvas is closer to the repro shades of US WWII khaki rather than the original WWII-era and later offensive bright green canvas of the original - a nice touch.
The leather straps are exceptionally rugged and could lift a loaded Bren gun carrier.
The leather binding adds a touch of class and will darken and polish up with age and use.
All up a great item which is useable as a bed roll in the field, but be aware that the cover will only come up to most people''s neck, so rain protection is very limited.
Speaking of rain protection... if you''re planning on using the bedroll in the field and would like to capitalise on the water resistant nature of the canvas, then soak the bed roll in a bathtub full of water for a few hours, then dry in the shade. Do this twice in a row and you''ll make the bed roll water repellant. DO NOT oil or wax your bed roll, because although waterproof, it will be far too heavy for your poor batman to carry for any great distance.
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