Genuine USGI 2-Quart Canteen - OD Green Plastic - Skilcraft ALICE Army Field Gear
Description
This listing is for an authentic U.S. Government Issue (USGI) 2-Quart Canteen manufactured by Skilcraft. This soft-sided, collapsible canteen is a staple of the classic ALICE (All-Purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment) system and remains a favorite for its high capacity and space-saving design. Made from durable, BPA-free plastic in standard Olive Drab (OD) Green, it is designed to hold twice the volume of a standard canteen while remaining flexible enough to fit comfortably against the body when carried in a specialized 2-quart cover (sold separately).
Key Features & Design Elements
- Genuine USGI Issue: Authentic military-grade hydration component manufactured by Skilcraft under government contract.
- Capacity: Large 2-quart (64 oz) volume, providing significant water storage for extended field operations or long hikes.
- Material: Constructed from heavy-duty, flexible, and BPA-free polyethylene plastic that allows the canteen to collapse slightly as it empties.
- Color: Traditional Olive Drab (OD) Green.
- Cap Design: Features a standard screw-top cap with an integrated plastic tether to prevent loss. Many units include the NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) hydration valve cap for use with protective masks.
- Design: Ergonomically shaped to be flatter than traditional 1-quart canteens, making it more stable when worn on a belt or attached to a rucksack.
Condition: Used by our Troops in Great Condition, may have some cosmetic wear, will need to be cleaned before use, may come in slightly different shades of green as some models are older and some are newer, we have canteens ranging from 1990 to 2008. fully functional, Overall Great Condition.