Canvas and leather packs

[Johnnyboy1971]

Ok so this is a bit of a mine field. I'm looking to get some traditional kit and will need something to carry it all in. To keep with the tradition I'm looking for something in canvas and leather but the question is which one and why.
I had a Duluth Wanderer a couple of years ago but found it a little too big for my needs.
Ideally I would like side pockets but not a deal breaker if I can't. I'm reasonably well built across the chest and shoulders so it will need to fit comfortably.

Any suggestions would be welcome,
I know the M39 is a popular choice but looking for other options.

 

[Man of Tanith]

an LK perhaps?
its canvas and leather just has an external frame.

I use rugged river packs but they dont make em anymore.

not much use I'm afraid sorry

 

[copper_head]

I'd avoid the M39 mate, if you're on the larger side of skinny then the metal frame will dig into your sides.

How about getting one of those Norgy packs and dyeing the leather. I thought Dave's one looked really good.

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=121747

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

It does look good but not sure about external frames. Some say you will either love or hate them.

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

an LK perhaps?
its canvas and leather just has an external frame.

I use rugged river packs but they dont make em anymore.

not much use I'm afraid sorry

All the LKs I can find are cordura and nylon

 

[Gaudette]

+1 for the Norgy pack. Not everyone's cup of tea I find mine really comfy and they are superb value. They are worth a punt at the price. Last time I looked
Military Mart had some.

 

[mountainm]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/1512...f11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=108&ff19=0

What about a french one?

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/1512...f11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=108&ff19=0

What about a french one?

Looked at that one and quite like it but not seen people talk about them as to how good they are or how comfy.

 

[Clouston98]

Make it a Frost river mate- I'm on the look for a Nesmuk, sounds like it could suit your needs!

Here's a review of my Isle Royale:

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=115961

It can go big or small- canoe or backpack excellent piece of kit and I have an will always use frost river - top company!

You can order the packs through woodland ways or direct- is used both services and both were good .

Hope this helps!

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

I like the Frost River packs but for the amount of use it will get its just overkill for me.
Looked at the Nessmuk pack but with small packs like that there are comfort issues for bigger guys. I like the style though with the two smaller pockets at one side(I'm a bit OCD when packing).

 

[copper_head]

Make it a Frost river mate- I'm on the look for a Nesmuk, sounds like it could suit your needs!

Here's a review of my Isle Royale:

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=115961

It can go big or small- canoe or backpack excellent piece of kit and I have an will always use frost river - top company!

You can order the packs through woodland ways or direct- is used both services and both were good .

Hope this helps!

It sure is a lovely pack, but the price :yikes:!

 

[decorum]

Looked at that one and quite like it but not seen people talk about them as to how good they are or how comfy.

Got one ~ I like it but there's not much in the way of shoulder strap adjustment so, initially, it needs playing with. Expands from roughly 60 to 100L and is guaranteed to make your back sweat by the bucketful. Lid detaches and can be used as a pillow if needed.

Sub no-frills but quite comfy to carry Mine now does duty as the carrier of my heavy MOD camp cot kit.

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Got one ~ I like it but there's not much in the way of shoulder strap adjustment so, initially, it needs playing with. Expands from roughly 60 to 100L and is guaranteed to make your back sweat by the bucketful. Lid detaches and can be used as a pillow if needed.

Sub no-frills but quite comfy to carry Mine now does duty as the carrier of my heavy MOD camp cot kit.

Oh brill, I'm sweating just sitting here typing so that's gonna be fun Also a little too big I think. 35/40 is more than enough for me.

 

[Twodogs]

What about the German army canvas pack ,

http://www.military1st.co.uk/produc...live-od.html?gclid=CJjs5f3RiL8CFWj4wgodUWIACw

http://www.military1st.co.uk/produc...l-olive.html?gclid=CNn4nI_SiL8CFaPItAodQTYA3Q

 

[Twodogs]

There was another pack someone was on about on here with lack up side pouches cant find it though

 

[mountainm]

http://www.askari-fishing.co.uk/__W...ksacks/akah-loden-rucksack/detail.jsf?reset=0

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

What about the German army canvas pack ,

http://www.military1st.co.uk/produc...live-od.html?gclid=CJjs5f3RiL8CFWj4wgodUWIACw

http://www.military1st.co.uk/produc...l-olive.html?gclid=CNn4nI_SiL8CFaPItAodQTYA3Q

Think the second one is the one Wayland did a mini review on. Tis a tempting one that is.
The first one looks too modern to me.

 

[Twodogs]

this one someone found them on ebay in Germany if I remember right

http://www.wynnchester.co.uk/military-canvas-rucksacks/italian-alpini-canvas-rucksack/

 

[mountainm]

Cheaper...
http://www.askari-fishing.co.uk/__W...l-lago-large-hunter-s-back-pack-xl/detail.jsf

 

[Twodogs]

An lk 70 without the gopping frame would me good ...just need to sew straps to the pack ...

and it would reduce the weight