My Swedish LK70 has turned up.

[Chris the Cat]

I have been curious about these for a while now, thinking it may bridge the gep bettween my love for beautiful ( but heavy! )
Canvas and leather packs ( I have two by Rugged River ) and more modern packs like my Jaguar.
I have been looking for some time to try out an external framed pack.
The LK70 fits the bill in those respects, and so I resolved to track one down.
These are becomming harder to find but lo and behold, there the were on ebay!
I made a phone call to Military Mart and spoke to owner Dave Wood, who was very helpful, bit of a fan of the Swedish kit and a Scout leader.
I have just walked in to find my bag delivered ( ordered Tues, late afternoon.)
First impressions are very good. Good grade one stock , made by Hagloffs in 1991, all leather straps and zips in good condition and working well.
Some storage marks but nothing that represents any problem at all..
Full report when I have had chance to pack it and see how it feels on a yomp here on Exmoor.
No other association to declare, just a customer with a heads up.
The best part?
Under £30 , delivered.

Chris.

 

[Man of Tanith]

Being a rugged river fan myself (got two too which ones you got?) I keep lookin at this pack.

Whilst obviously army sup is it close to the "feel" still?
I don't need another pack.....I don't I don't I don't.............









Want another pack? ......that's a different story

 

[Chris the Cat]

As a fellow Rugged River user ( an Olive Exped pack, like yours, in fact it is the proto-type, and the 45lrt day pack )
I would have to say yes, it has the 'feel'.
And for that kind of money!??
Best.
Chris.

 

[andyc54]

Ive wanted one for a while aswell but I dont need one so i keep holding off but its getting harder to resist

 

[andybysea]

Me too,also been after one for a while but ive got several large ruck's so must resist(tempted at the smaller version though)

 

[Dreadhead]

Is there a difference between old and new LK70's? I bought one a while ago and it was cordura with some leather straps but the rest were a rubbery material. I just wonder as it is listed as canvas with all leather straps? :s I gave that rucksack away, wasn't keen on the cordura and rubber straps!

 

[Ivanhoe]

 

[rik_uk3]

http://militarymart.co.uk/index.php?_a=product&product_id=2266

 

[Chris the Cat]

Thanks Rik!!
Best.

C.

 

[sasquatch]

Please stop talking about these, I've been wanting one for years now! Must resist more bergans...

 

[Mastino]

Loads of them: http://www.surplus.se/component/option,com_virtuemart/page,shop.browse/category_id,35/Itemid,26/