Withdrawn- Italian army rucksack for German Army rucksack

[swotty]

I have a German army mountain troop rucksack, the canvas one with the snap buckles that I would like to swap for one of the Italian Alpini canvas rucksacks...the one with the lace up side pockets.
Please PM me if you have one that you would be willing to swap, I've a few other odds and ends too that I may swap for one in good nick

 

[swotty]

Anyone.........????

 

[Macaroon]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-...Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item35d1a82aee

I've been trying to get my hands on one of these for a while now, and this is the best I've been able to find; maybe sell your
German jobby and pay for this?

 

[swotty]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-...Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item35d1a82aee

I've been trying to get my hands on one of these for a while now, and this is the best I've been able to find; maybe sell your
German jobby and pay for this?

Hi Macaroon...thanks for that, I've seen these and have emailed the seller to ask about the condition. Haven't heard back yet but think I might give it a go!! So there might be a German army pack for sale on here soon

 

[Macaroon]

I've ordered one from them, canvas is easily enough fettled and repaired and I won't be surprised if I do a few mods anyway.
I don't think you'll have any trouble selling your German pack here, anyway...................

 

[swotty]

Excellent , can you let me know how you get on? I'm watching one that ends in a couple of days but if I don't win it I'm going to go for one as well

 

[swotty]

Sorted now....have taken a punt on this one....

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/182149474/zaino-militare-originale-italiano-anni

I've not bought from etsy before so fingers crossed! Looks in very good condition

 

[Macaroon]

That looks to be in good nick - Good catch!

 

[swotty]

I'll let you know

 

[swotty]

I've ordered one from them, canvas is easily enough fettled and repaired and I won't be surprised if I do a few mods anyway.
I don't think you'll have any trouble selling your German pack here, anyway...................

Has yours turned up yet macaroon? If so what are your thoughts?

Still waiting for mine

 

[Macaroon]

Yes indeed, I got mine in three days from Germany, and it looks as good as new. I'm extremely pleased with it, it does exactly what I'd hoped from it; It's bigger than a bimble bag/man bag thingy amd I can get almost as much in it as in my
Munro. The lace-up side pockets are a dream in use, very flexible in size and surprisingly roomy.

The only downside is the hardware; the buckles and straps are fiddly to use, and are made from quite heavy metal, bomb
proof but there's a reason why the Fastex buckles and ladderlocks et al became the norm. The shoulder straps are a little lacking in padding and the metalwork on these really is heavy and I find it impossible to adjust without taking the pack off.

I've made up some new shoulder straps from an old donor pack and kept the originals intact, and the other mods. are very simple and quick..............I love the pack and I'm very glad I got it!

 

[Chiseller]

Liking that.....a few mods and it's like an expensive canoe bag 😉

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[swotty]

Yay! Mine arrived yesterday from Italy. Its in fantastic unissued condition, really good heavy canvas pack. I'll try to post a couple of pics later but firstimpressions , very impressed. Plenty of scope for modding too!

As Chiseller says would make a good canoe pack

 

[swotty]

Here's some pictures of the pack.....

 

[ammo]

I got mine from Germany. Really good quality. The clips are a pain, I'm hopeing to add some leather straps, was thinking dog collars. I'd love to know the specs as it seems to expand, from 25-35 ltr with attachment points, on the bottom, extra space behind the cord on the side pockets and the fold over lid under which i place my poncho. It's a great pack.

 

[Man of Tanith]

Here's some pictures of the pack.....

dang.
why did I open this thread?









I want one.....




but I have no need for one.......


and I can't justify one........






nice pack

 

[swotty]

I got mine from Germany. Really good quality. The clips are a pain, I'm hopeing to add some leather straps, was thinking dog collars. I'd love to know the specs as it seems to expand, from 25-35 ltr with attachment points, on the bottom, extra space behind the cord on the side pockets and the fold over lid under which i place my poncho. It's a great pack.

Yes, I'm thinking of replacing the straps and buckles, I haven't really worked out how they're meant to work. Very complicated!

 

[Macaroon]

dang.
why did I open this thread?









I want one.....




but I have no need for one.......


and I can't justify one........






nice pack

What does any of that have to do with it? Hit the button, man!!! These are a hidden secret, superb little packs.

 

[ammo]

I've put a thin cable tie around the straps, just before the metal tab. To stop it slipping through, havnt had a problem since.

Yes, I'm thinking of replacing the straps and buckles, I haven't really worked out how they're meant to work. Very complicated!

 

[Man of Tanith]

What does any of that have to do with it? Hit the button, man!!! These are a hidden secret, superb little packs.

dude I'm saving for a wedding (and stag do)

I'll be hurt.
lots.

(give it a week or two)