Traditional canvas packs thread

[John Fenna]

Great thread.

For those who fancy having a go at making their own...

...from here.

That looks like fun!
I might even have to try that out

 

[vizsla]

Some stunning packs very enveous of your wanderer john.
Must admit iv been meaning to have a go at making one for a while.
I love the personal touches people like to put on traditional packs

 

[sandbender]

There are some pages from Horace Kepharts 'Camping and Woodcraft' here, which feature several drawings of old style packs.

 

[John Fenna]

There are some pages from Horace Kepharts 'Camping and Woodcraft' here, which feature several drawings of old style packs.

Are the top and bottom pictures of the same pack?
Or is it just my eyes?

 

[Dreadhead]

not a great picture but here is my treasured vintage canvas pack made by RELUM. based on norwegian army pack roughly most comfotable pack iv ever had

By wanderingpict at 2012-05-05

 

[sandbender]

Are the top and bottom pictures of the same pack?
Or is it just my eyes?

Yes, the same pack. If you follow the link you'll find some text too.

 

[Snufkin]

My Alder Stream pack. I added the leather lashing points on the lid for a bedroll.

 

[Harvestman]

I don't have a canvas pack, but I showed the pics for making one (posted by sandbender) to my wife, and she just said "No, dear".

 

[Lynx]

I bought a lovely canvas rucksack on the market recently. It cost just £15 and is very well made with lots of compartments all of which are lined with black nylon. I'll sort out some pics.

 

[vizsla]

John mate how do you find the wanderer as a day pack im trying to decide if its a little big for my needs or not. Cheers fella

 

[Samon]

I think they look great but they seem to cost alot for a nice one..

can you still pick up the old swedish framed ones for like £20?

 

[vizsla]

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I think they look great but they seem to cost alot for a nice one..

can you still pick up the old swedish framed ones for like £20?

Theres no doupt ther pricey but in my eyes worth everypenny if you break down the costs of handmade items like these you soon realise there not too bad. Plus theres a lifetime warranty not that you will need it.
The ex army packs are still available though. But companys like duluth will never be able to compete with surplus gear.
Each to there own i suppose mate

 

[vizsla]

Thought id awaken this thread for some more inspiration on my pack im building.
Anyone done any mods or anything to theres

 

[Silverhill]

Mines a big standard canvas one from
the 60's or maybe later. No mods to speak of as it's on loan from my old dad, but it has foam blocks as 'padding' ( I use the term loosely, lmao) that need removing as the provide nothing but grief.

I'd toyed with the idea of giving it the wax treatment, but I'm not sure if It'd be much benefit over a waterproof liner. Once you've waxed it, I guess it's unlikely you can return it to an unwaxed state.

I still like the concept though. I like your 58 pat waxed up pack Ash

 

[vizsla]

Cheers pal very nice of you. its pretty much done now just a couple of new ideas to ad but it usable now. Il post some picks soon.

 

[bdshim]

would love an old canvas rucksack like these next on my list

 

[stormpriest]

I have and alternately carry a Frost river "Lewis and Clark" pack and an old Canadian military pack board, which also sports a tump line. Before this I hade a "Hudson Bay" pack from Duluth packs which I traveled with for years. At 6"x28"x26" it was HUGE, (The Lewis and Clark is about the same size) and my nick name for it was Hyundai. For a short while I even had the North woods pack also by Duluth pack.
I am a new member (we're talking minutes here, lads) so it will take me a wee bit to sort out how to post pix. If any one has suggestions, I wld be grateful.

A Good man in a storm, Stormpriest

 

[stormpriest]

i no there are a few of us who love canvas packs so i thought it would be nice start a thread to show them all under one thread.
id like to see any modifications and ideas to personalise and improve.
Any packs from duluth to swedish army or even home made so please show us some pics.
Heres mine the first was a frost river which was great but it didnt suit my back and the top of the straps rubbed but it was very well made.
The next one is my current pack that iv been using for a while now and love it but im thinking of ataching some leather compresion straps as i dont usualy need the full size except for extended trips. If i do il post some picks.
Thanks alot cant wait to see them

sent from my secret retreat

that top pack, looks like a Duluth pack Northwoods. But... mine didn't have the side pockets. First I had their "Hudson Bay" pack, bout the size of a Hyundai but worked well. Then, I mistakenly got the Northwoods, only a mistake because I got used to the size of the HB.
Now I have both a WWI Canadian metal Military pack board and a Frost river "Lewis and Clark" If there is interest, I'll post pix later.

 

[drliamski]

Not too sure whether these count as 'traditional' or not

My main user, a Swedish surplus Haglofs LK50



I'm still to mod this pack in any way, shape or form ~ padded shoulder straps and a belt would be high on the list as the only time I have an issue is when I need to carry an excess of water. The loss of comfort when fully loaded was a big reason for Swedish squaddies not being overly fond of these packs.


A stock pic (borrowed from here) of a very recent acquisition, a Swiss M70 pack

The shoulder straps WILL be modded. I don't mind the complete lack of padding, but the straps are ergonomically useless.
Be aware that not all M70 packs come with shoulder straps. This pack was originally designed to attach directly to clothing.

Want! Where was is acquired?

 

[Chris the Cat]

LK50?
Kev at Endicotts has them in.
Best.
Chris.