I made a new thread - DIY bushcraft gear - to try and answer this a bit more...John you are the bees knees when it comes to a sewing machine. Is there nothing you cannot make.?
That is very kind tengu. I'm still trying to find an original green one but if I do decide to make one I'd be grateful for some help with the leatherwork. Thank you for offering. I'll let you know.Woody Girl; If you want a bag I could help you with the leatherwork if you like.
They don't have shoulder straps as they have D rings to attach to webbing but they are dead easy to add straps to. They come in two varieties, a linen one and a heavier canvas one. The one in the pic looks to be the linen version. They're not as large as John's, maybe 20 litres. I've a couple and really like them as summer daypacks. Even done a couple of retro minimal overnighters with a plaspalatka lashed onto one.