[INCH-POUND]
A-A-55077A
January 5, 2000
SUPERSEDING
A-A-55077
September 2, 1992
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
BAG, DUFFEL
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description for all
Federal agencies.
1. SCOPE. This document covers a nylon duck, Camouflage Green 483 (see paragraph 6.4) duffel
bag measuring 12-1/2 inches in diameter by 37 inches deep, having one handle, one closing strap with
snap hook, and shoulder straps. The modified commercial type bag is designed to hold individual
clothing and equipage allowance and is intended for use by members of the Department of Defense.
2. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS.
2.1 Description. The bag is tubular in shape, constructed with a sewn on bottom piece and open top
with a single ply flap, attached to the body of the bag as shown in figure 2. The bag is closed by
inserting a keeper through the grommets located around the top, and can be securely locked with the
attached closing strap with snap hook or a padlock if desired. The keeper is held in place by the turn-
down self facing at the top of bag, as shown in figure 1. A webbing handle and shoulder straps are
attached to provide means for either hand or shoulder carrying. The shoulder straps shall each have an
adapter for adjustment and shall be padded: the pad shall finish approximately 2-1/4 inches wide and
14 inches in length and shall be covered with nylon duck cloth and stitched securely to the shoulder
strap webbing. The handle and shoulder straps are reinforced with webbing stitched to the body of the
bag. A pocket with a snap closure on the flap is attached to accommodate shipping documents.
2.2 Manufacturing requirements. The construction of the duffel bag shall conform in all respects to
Figures 1-4 and shall be as specified herein. The body joining seam shall be ASTM-D6193 seam type
LSc-2, stitch type 401; all other seams shall be stitch type 301. All thread ends that are visible on the
item shall be trimmed to a length of not more than 1/4 inch. Cut ends of nylon webbing shall be seared
smooth. Repairs such as mends, darns, patches or splices are not permitted on the duffel bag.
Location marks shall not be drilled. Printed location marks shall not be more than 1/32 inch in width.
After completion, the finished bag shall be thoroughly cleaned, and all loose thread, lint, and foreign
matter removed.
Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of
use in improving this document should be addressed to: Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Clothing
and Textiles Directorate, Attn: DSCP-CRFD, 700 Robbins Avenue, Bldg 6, Area D, Philadelphia, PA
19111-5092.
AMSC N/A
FSC 8465
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