1967 Cold War Civil Defense Kit

Full video review of an unopened 1967 Danish Civil Defense Tool Kit and Back-Pack. Reviewed and tested

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[Boxer]

I can add some context which you might find interesting, seeing as i was trained in this kit use. It forms part of a set called "Rygsæk I /II" One primarily for metal and masonry breaching ( the one you got), the other mainly for carpentry for shoring.
They were always used as a set, which allowed having the axe with the bolt cutters to distribute the load evenly. You operated as a two man stretcher team, soeach backpack would also contain a heavy woolen blanket for casualty packing. I addition a rope ( 10 mm x 13m) would go in each pack,

So a fair bit heavier when fully loaded. This is why the straps are so comparatively long.
The quick release and the sidehandle is to aid your mobility i confined spaces in collapsed buildings. The light rescue section consited of 4 two man stretcher parties thus equipped, a driver and a corporal. Each stretcher party also had a first aidd kit and a bag of splints. When you desmounted each man was carrying about 40 kg o equipment

in addition the section had 2 spades, 1 shovel 1 pitchfork, 30 inch crowbar, breaker bar, a sledgehammer 6 kg, and 4 stretchers and 4 ladder sections. This was used for the initial rescue effort. Three sections formed a platoon commanded by a sergeant. I was trained as a sergeant to command a platoon like this

We had 4 trucks and 1 dispatch rider to a section. The sections was a fairly capable unit for the initial phases of a rescue. the heavy breaching and shoring gear was carried on the trucks. And we had a good selection og cutting torches, air breakers, bilgepumps, lighting etc. Essentially you could perform any concievable USAR task, and fires would be dealt with by our companion firefighting platoon.

Currently a WO1 in the same service, so this reminded me of my first few years in the trade. I hope this gives you a bit of context and background.

[Veesaki]

"A little bit of history" you're too modest ! When it comes to quality of tools today we are living in a "Dark Age" great video !

[surfacematter]

That is one bit of kit! Truly something that could help rebuild or just to thrive after catastrophe

[OnTheRiver]

A lot of thought and planning went into that tool kit and the ruck sack to carry it.

[kidbach]

I can hear the testing of the air horns sounding off to get to the nearest Civil Defense shelter marked with red CD on a white triangle on a blue circle. That is one fine kit. Have a group of 8-10 able bodied men, you could tear some ish up. Thanks for sharing.

[DannyRiskit]

Well that's cool....I kinda want one now!

[andymonty]

Record bolt cutters used to be made in Sheffield until the early 2000's

[mhpupacios]

Lovely kit - nice to see it . Thank you

[jacksonteller]

Our civil defense units had the same task shelter building after the nuclear war from the remnants of the village. We had civilian bunkers to survive but this was for the aftermath. Usually a mixture of surplus WW2 gear and local tools. The hammer looks like a version of a roofing hammer.

[mistersmith]

Excellent demonstration Sir. I have a friend who buys these old tools, especially U.S., British and German Military tools and actually uses them. Tools of this grade were meant not only to last throughout time, but also endure hard use and weather conditions too. Thanks for the video my Brother 👍 ⚔️ ✝️ 🇺🇲

[tedc]

Thanks for sharing. Really interesting stuff!

[jasholden]

The pick/mattock is USGI (US Government Issue) from the 1950-60s.
The hammer is for both wrecking bomb damaged buildings, rescuing people and for making repairs with the nails.
Thanks for the history lesson.

[MichaelR]

Great find, that is one awesome kit, thanks for sharing, stay safe, God bless !

[fajfasjfjdfasj]

Awesome find man, I really enjoyed watching this.

[agrr]

Very nice, a lot of old school kit still trumps stuff from nowadays

[martkbanjoboy]

Some of the Danish kits came with a British/Commonwealth army mattock of the type that had a bayonet mount. Interesting to see the US style mattock. Maybe it was a substitute standard.

[tomsoki]

Looks very cool, make sure to give them a coat of oil when you store them so they stay in tip top condition

[mikeboone]

Well done here in the states all we had were people digging holes in the ground for bomb shelters, But dad had us kitted out as best as it could be done . but I'm sure if it were to have happened we would all be dead that is the reality of the day . But that kit is out standing and to my surprise I could see not one speck of rust . Happy trails

[wojtekimbier]

I'm in as much awe of the quality tools as the brilliantly designed rucksack to pack them into. The backpack looked quite shite to me at first I have to admit, but when you packed it... Just wow

[RenThraysk]

Very nice kit. Seen others with different contents, eg included a wood auger.
Nowadays as an individual I think you could put together a similar quality kit, but if was built by a government then the quality I imagine would be lacking.