Living as a WW2 U.S. Army G.I. For 48 Hours: Comparing 1944 to Modern Camping Equipment

Following up on our WWII American G.I. hiking experience, we have furthered the discussion by displaying what life was like for the average U.S. Army Soldier during the Second World War! For 48 hours, one of our Eager Beaver crew members will live as an American G.I. and utilize the same tools, equipment, rations, and camping supplies that were available to soldiers in the European theatre of 1944! Additionally, we will compare the equipment of 1944 to the current modern era and discover which set of equipment is the overall best as well as the hidden aspects and secrets of some of this vintage WWII kit. This episode is our longest installment yet, so please, feel free to use the time stamps below to navigate to the sections you would like to see most! Previous Episode Link:    • 1944 Army Gear Tested: How Bad Was It Really?   Join the Eager Beaver Team:    / @eagerbeaveroutdoors   Time Stamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:31 - Equipment Breakdown Intro 02:34 - M1928 Haversack / Webgear System 03:54 - M1949 Sleeping Bag System 06:01 - British MKVII Rain Cape 08:04 - U.S. G.I. Pup Tent 09:19 - K Rations and Mess Kit 11:01 - M1928 Webgear System Cont. 12:52 - Colt 1911 Magazine Pouch 13:21 - Yank Magazine ~ Issued Dec. 1945 15:49 - Wearing the M1928 System overloaded 17:03 - American GI Uniform 1944 19:41 - Modern Competition Introduction 21:29 - Tent Installation Challenge 29:05 - Meal 1 Challenge 32:53 - Tent Durability Challenge Part 1 37:18 - Meal 2 Challenge (K-Rations) 48:38 - Light Hiking Challenge 53:51 - Relaxation Challenge 57:02 - Tent Durability Challenge Part 2 / Final Score 58:16 - Conclusion Editor's Notes: 1) As stated in the video, certain elements of this video shoot are 'anachronistic' to the Second World War. We do our very best to protect history and educate others about the real world experiences of our forefathers, that said, we are on a budget and cannot afford every item that soldiers had in the field in 1944. We do our utmost to be transparent in that matter. 2) Our team like to approach history with a touch of humor, that said, we do not intend to insult any of our veterans. We make light of certain aspects for the sake of greater entertainment, but we deeply respect those who have served not only our country, but the world. #wwii #ww2 #worldwartwo #worldwar2 #history #military #militaryhistory #historyfacts #callofduty #cod #battlefield #camping #camp #tent #hike #hiking #adventure #discover #explore #outdoors #scparks #forest #foresthikes #campfood #army #navy #airforce #marinecorps #marines #nationalparkexploration #nationalguard #spaceforce #coastguard #facts #dailyfacts #historylove #todayilearned #reenactor #reenactment #veteran #veterans