French Military Police Duffle Bag
French Military Police Duffle Bag
French Military Police Duffle Bag
French Military Police Duffle Bag

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French Military Police Duffle Bag

Sale price$29.99Regular price $59.99
Description

Condition Note

Available in Unissued and Issued conditions. Unissued bags arrive in new or near-new condition and may still come with original silica packs from factory storage. A faint storage smell is possible in unissued stock and airs out within a few days. Issued bags show signs of service but are fully functional. Both grades are eligible for returns.

The French Military Police Duffel

The Gendarmerie nationale is France's military police force and one of the country's two national law enforcement agencies, alongside the civilian Police nationale. Unlike its counterpart, the Gendarmerie operates under joint oversight from the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of the Armed Forces, which gives it a distinctly military character: it can be organized and deployed as a unit rather than dispatched as a patrol. Its mobile squadrons, the Escadrons de gendarmerie mobile, are trained for rapid deployment and crowd management under difficult conditions. Equipment bags like this one were standard transport for the gear those units carry into the field: body armor, helmets, boots, and whatever else a Gendarme needed ready to go.

Construction

This bag is manufactured by TecPack, a French supplier to law enforcement and military services. The shell is reinforced nylon throughout, and the bottom is rubberized to resist moisture and hold the bag stable on wet surfaces.

The twin carry handles are stitched around the full circumference of the bag rather than attached at isolated anchor points, which distributes load across the bag's structure and prevents handle failure under weight.

The single-zipper main closure includes a small loop at the pull that accepts a standard padlock, which is a genuine feature if you're checking this as luggage or leaving it unattended.

Inside, two Velcro-divided compartments help keep gear sorted; a single exterior Velcro pocket handles quick-access items. A business card slot on the side panel accepts a tag or ID slip, and a removable shoulder strap is included. Total dimensions are 42 inches by 12 inches by 15 inches, for approximately 120 liters of capacity.

What It's Good For

At 120 liters, this bag is sized for vehicle-based trips and heavy-load days rather than commutes or casual gym use. Customers have packed it for range days with rifles and full kit, car camping, and extended road trips where fitting two weeks of clothes into a single bag was the whole point. One reviewer noted it compresses flat enough to keep as a permanent backseat or trunk bag without taking up much space when empty. For the price, a civilian sporting goods store would charge two to three times as much for a nylon duffel with equivalent stitching and hardware.

Short and Sweet

  • French Gendarmerie nationale issue
  • Manufacturer: TecPack (France)
  • Reinforced nylon shell with rubberized bottom
  • 42" x 12" x 15" | approximately 120L capacity
  • Twin carry handles stitched around full circumference
  • Single zipper closure with lockable pull
  • One exterior Velcro pocket, two interior Velcro compartments
  • Business card/ID slot on side panel
  • Removable shoulder strap included
  • Available in Unissued and Issued condition
Condition
Condition: Unissued
In stock, ready to ship

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Curious About Sizing?

Given the massive variety of clothing we carry, a standard sizing guide is incredibly helpful for customers seeking the best fit.

Please understand that surplus varies widely in fit and cut and this sizing chart is general advice rather than tailor-level fitting.

Nearly every military has different sizing charts and schemes, which is why we've taken the time to put together this brief tutorial.

 

Jacket & Shirt Sizing

In absence of an established military size chart, we measure each jacket or shirt from armpit to armpit to get a rough idea of how it fits. If a garment is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a shirt measures 19.75" from pit to pit, it is marked as a small rather than medium.

To measure pit to pit, close up your shirt or jacket and measure from armpit to armpit. 

This is our measurement guide that we use to measure garments without an existing military size chart:

14"-15" PtP = XXS

16-17" PtP = Extra Small

18"-19" PtP = Small

20-21" PtP = Medium

22-23" PtP = Large

24-25" PtP = Extra Large

26-27" PtP = XXL

28-29" PtP = 3XL

Pant Sizing

We typically convert pants to US waist and inseam sizes. If a pair of pants is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a pair of pants measures as a 33 waist, it is marked as a 32 waist.

To take these measurements we lay a pair of pants flat on the ground. We then measure across the waist and double the measurement. For example, if a pair of pants measures 16" across the waist it will fit a US 32 waist.

To determine inseam we measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff. For example, it a pair of pants measures 30" from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff we will list it as a 30 inseam or 30L.

Surplus Condition Guide

  1. Unissued
  2. These items are brand new. They may sometimes exhibit signs of storage. They may be new in their original factory packaging, but most times will not be. 
  3. Issued; Good / Issued
  4. These items are in issued/used condition but are fully functional. This grade of surplus item may also exhibit signs of use such as stampings, small stains or general dirtiness.
  5. Issued items will not have missing or broken buttons, zippers or be missing any functional components unless noted as such in the product description. Any items you purchase that are marked as "Issued; Good" but exhibit these defects will be replaced free of charge by Americana Pipedream.
  6. Grade 2
  7. These items are in issued/used condition but have defects that impede function. This may include missing buttons, broken zippers, holes and tears. They may also be missing components.
  8. This is the lowest grade of surplus item that we carry and they are not eligible for returns or exchanges due to condition.
Prop 65 Warning

All products that are NOT INTENDED FOR CONSUMPTION OR NOT FOOD PRODUCTS fall under this warning:

“WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.” WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”

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