1940's/50's Mountain Troops Backpack Frame, M1942 (Manufactured 1942-1951), Used

Based on the image and design details, this old metal backpack frame appears to be consistent with surplus military equipment produced during the mid‑20th century. Its simple, utilitarian construction—featuring a metal frame with a loop for hanging and horizontal bars for support—resembles designs found on U.S. Army backpack frames from the World War II era and the early post‑war period. For instance, similar frames have been documented on Mountain Troops backpacks, such as the U.S. Army M1942 Mountain Backpack (manufactured by companies like Simmons and dated in 1942) and later models from around 1951.Without additional production stamps or definitive date markings on the frame, the best estimation is that its design and construction methods place it somewhere in the early 1940s to early 1950s.Pricing is more indicative of shipping package size (20x16x8) than it is of the Shipping weight (3 lbs) on this well used item.