Hi i was just wondering about the exact fit of this webbing. Firstly i am 6 foot 1 and waist about 35-36 and a 42-44 chest.
When it comes to cross straps or even just shoulder straps, would a normal fit me, or am i going to need a large.
You're about my size, just a little broader and taller by and inch! You can get away with 'Normal'/'Medium' shoulder straps/'braces' if you're not wanting hang a waterbottle, e-tool, small pack off of the brace ends. If you want to add such items, them I'd seek out a pair of the 'Long' or reproduction 'X-Long'. I use a pair of 'Long' and just have enough length to attach everything.
A belt that is able to go up to a 38 waist, will this be to tight for me if i have a shirt and a pullover on?
Shouldn't be. Remember that the webbing belt should go up high around your waiste; buckles on-top or just above your naval.
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I'm 5'11"-6' and normal length straps are fine. I am able to get the whole lot on with no problem. As McV says, probably the reason that "extra long" straps have been invented is that many people wear the belt far too low. In those days, trouser waistbands came right up to your solar plexus!
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I'm 6'3", 36" waist and 42"-44" chest.
The length of the cross straps that I have are:
Normal: 44"
Long: 49"
X- Long: 73" !!!
Normal are too short but Long are just about OK to attach pouches, but if you want a water bottle or anything else (unless you want it right in the small of your back and not on the hip) then they are still too short. Lord knows why X-long are quite that long. Ideally I think 58"-60" would enable water bottle, entrenching tool and small pack to be carried with a minimum of trailing ends. When I have time I may look into shortening them unless someone else can suggest a source for not quite so long X-long.
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I have a small skewer hidden in the collar of my jumping jacket, and a razorblade in my gaiter, as well as my knife.
I had the same issue long size just wasn't quite long enough to hang my water bottle on so got some Xlong ones and they are well too long so had to shorten them and reattach the brass end
What a pain but looks ok(at least to me) now
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No I don't think so. I've got about 5 belts I think and they all seem to be the same size which I guess must be standard. There is room for a little growth, not masses so I suppose it must be the 38" one. I don't think you'll have a problem with it.
I have a small skewer hidden in the collar of my jumping jacket, and a razorblade in my gaiter, as well as my knife.
Good to know about the height the P37 belt buckle should be.
Personally I was nicely surprised at how functional the old trouser style can be -- my WPG repro JG trousers don't fall off my ass like my Propper BDU pants (which I seem to always be pulling up or cinching with a belt even though they are a tight fit to begin with!)
I have my P37 webbing adjusted so the buckle is directly below the navel, but simply because I have a binoculars pouch and a holster mounted to the rear and it's very difficult to get the pistol out if the webbing is up so high!
I'm pretty sure 'xlong' braces didnt exist in the 30s/40s
Just normal and long, at the risk of being 'Un pc' i think the xlong ones were pretty much made to cater for the larger re-enactor who simply wouldnt exist size wise in the army of WWII
I'm 6'2" and long size cross braces fit fine and allow me to hang water bottle, e-tool and if neccesary small pack of the ends of them.
Belts also only came in two sizes and the army believed 'normal' would cater for the vast majority of soldiers.
As others have mentioned... wearing your trousers on your hips is *very* post war. even my 1960s combats are cutto be worn high on the waist.
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i decided on long straps (sof now do a new size, slightly longer than 47, 51 if i remember) and a large belt in the end, just to be on the safe side.
again thanks for all the help.
sorry gadge bit of an offbeat question, but are you saying in the 60s trousers worn hi or lower, just a question as i got a 60s loadout
again guys thanks for all the help
60 and 68 pattern combat dress was cut to be worn relatively high (the waist cord on the 60 pattern jacket is just under your ribs). 49patter was cut to have high trousers as well. I'm pretty sure trousers on your hips becomes fashionable late 60s early 70s on the whole....
Now of course the fashion is to wear your waistband under you arse cheeks.... now that does look bloody stupid.
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