Swedish SJ35 rucksack

[HunterX9]

Hello-

Posted about this a bit in my introduction. Starting to get back into bushcraft/camping after about ten years away. Stumbled across MCQ Bushcraft's channel with the LK35 and in trying to track down one of those packs here in the states I ended up finding an SJ35.

I realize some of the modifications most people make with the LK35 probably carry over very well to this pack . I was curious about other people's experiences with the SJ35 and any modifications that might. E unique to this variation of the pack?

Thanks all!
-HunterX9

 

[Janne]

It is the version done for medics. If my memory serves me correctly, the frame is longer so you can add a box under the bag ( with IV liquids, or a disassembled stretcher in worst case) and the shoulder straps and mid belt are more padded.

I 'think' the actual bag is the same. Not sure though.

As the frame is longer it should be far more nice to carry than the normal LK35.

 

[Man of Tanith]

I had one of these
Sold it and it got "lost" by the courier
Absolutely loved this pack and regretted selling it almost as soon as i did and was gutted when it went awol.
Dont mod it. You can get good money for it and have the money for a standard lk35 if you wish to do a mod job

 

[Corso]

one of these?

https://www.humbletrekker.co.uk/product-page/sj35-ruck-sack

looks like a tidy ruck

 

[HunterX9]

That's the one! The only review I've found online had actually been a video on YouTube from Humble Trekker:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=--MlifEhLi8

 

[HunterX9]

Sorry to hear about your pack. I definitely wouldn't do anything that would alter the pack permanently (I can't sew and don't know anyone that can). Anything I do would most likely be bungee corded on or possibly zip tied.

 

[frosty bow hunter]

http://www.militarymart.co.uk/swedish-army-medic-lk-rucksack.html
The frame is about a half inch wider and an inch longer. The bag itself is a bit wider but much shorter.

I have an LK 35 fitted with a medic pack frame.

 

[Laurence Milton]

.........so NOT 35 litres then???

I love my LK 35, but with the extra frame space in the photos, I'm just relieved MM were out of stock...if 35 litres !!

 

[HunterX9]

.........so NOT 35 litres then???

I love my LK 35, but with the extra frame space in the photos, I'm just relieved MM were out of stock...if 35 litres !!

It's still 35 liters but distributed a little differently than the LK35. Almost like the LK turned on its side. I took it for a 5 mile hike the other day loaded out with all my day/overnight kit and it still had plenty of room to spare.

 

[Laurence Milton]

If a nice one came up, I can see my LK being swapped .........