U.S. Vietnam War Era EX-54-14 Experimental Combat Pack
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U.S. Army experimental combat pack designated EX-54-14, developed during the 1950s and tested into the early Vietnam War period. This pack was part of Quartermaster Corps field trials aimed at improving load-carrying equipment for infantry soldiers before a finalized standard issue system was adopted. Experimental packs like this were produced in limited numbers and evaluated in training and field conditions, making them uncommon compared to later standardized gear.







