Straps are made from olive drab (OD7) cotton webbing and allows a sleeping bag to be carried on the M-1956 suspenders. A strap passed over each of the wearer's shoulders and through the web keeper on the suspender's shoulder pad. In order to stop the bag swaying about, two adjustable tie down straps, which passed around the sides of the wearer and attached to the loops on the suspender's front belt hooks. Also great for strapping any sleeping bag!
