Tried playing TF2 today after a very very long hiatus. (Played it when first released)

Was only playing to get the trading cards when I realised suddenly my backpack was like filled with 5-6 Lvl 1 items. I don't remember doing anything special and the server I was in was only me and another fellow just jumping around doing melee at each other.

Is this normal for lvl 1 items to like drop 5-6 at a same time?