dimensions of Issac and Campbell knapsack

[musketbal]

Hi all,
I,ve checked the "search" area of the forum and didn't see dimensions of a Issac and Campbell knapsack. If any one has an idea, please post. I have a excellent used one I just purchased and would be interested on input. Not much room!!!

Brent Conner

[Backus]

Re: dimensions of Issac and Campbell knapsack

Brent,
There used to be a great thread on here about the I&C knapsacks, discussing pattern and the what not, but I couldn't find it in a quick search but I would take some time and try and find it.
I would also shoot Robert Serio from Missouri Boot and Shoe a email. He's a great guy with tons of information.
I hope this helps you out.

[Pritchett Ball]

Re: dimensions of Issac and Campbell knapsack

According to Lon Webster's new book, Entrepot: Government Imports into the Confederate States
on page 242, the dimentions are 13" high, 15" wide, and 4" deep.
But...he also states that the dimentions of the 1857 pack are known to varry one inch or more in hieght and width.

A great book, everyone should have a copy!:thumbs_up

Kevin Dally

[musketbal]

Re: dimensions of Issac and Campbell knapsack

Thanks fpr the info. The dimentions of mine is the same as you stated Kevin. There is one being produced that measures 15 inches high, were as mine is 13 inches. I was worried. The quality is excellent and it didn't make sense to be off that much. Thanks for the help. The knapsack was made by Jim Stevenson.

Brent Conner

[3alabama]

Re: dimensions of Issac and Campbell knapsack

I have one made by Jim as well. I know for a fact that he based his reproduction off of an original. Years back I saw the original and repro side by side. it's a great pack and well made by him, Enjoy it.

[FloridaConscript]

Re: dimensions of Issac and Campbell knapsack

you can rest assured anything Jim Stephenson made was copied from an original and is an excellent reproduction.

[PanzerJager]

Re: dimensions of Issac and Campbell knapsack

you can rest assured anything Jim Stephenson made was copied from an original and is an excellent reproduction.

Yup, he owns an original British army issue knapsack, I've seen it, held it and drooled over it.

[estephenson]

Re: dimensions of Issac and Campbell knapsack

His original is ID'ed to Indian Wars use, and not CW, but a close friend we all respected, thinks it was from a captured blockade runner and pressed into federal use post-war. Dimensions, material, construction, etc are in line for the British surplus knapsacks. It is missing the shoulder strap/yoke piece. The wood is also planed to the correct thickness as his original. The one think I find fascinating about the knapsack is the sheen still on the fabric. He is currently having the center bottom brass buckle reproduced for the next run as hardware is the key to this knapsack.

[musketbal]

Re: dimensions of Issac and Campbell knapsack




Eric, is the knapsack you describe above? It is very well made. What can be added to as you mentioned, "shoulder stap/yoke piece"? I am always attempting to make my impression better. Your help is much appreciated.

Brent Conner

[estephenson]

Re: dimensions of Issac and Campbell knapsack

Brent, My fathers original is missing the straps that connected the knapsack to your back. He reproduced the straps from another example.