South African pattern '83 pack?

[Chiseller]

Cheers for that Andy , I'm going to be doing some conditioning with it as it is for minute and might fab a frame up this month sometime. I'll get back to yer if I can use some measures. I'm going for a longer frame with more of a kick out at the base. Cheers

 

[Chiseller]

Framless weight.....1.6kg !

Just walked and jogged 1.5mile across the woods and back on the road with 15kgs..seriously, stop laughing......alright jogged a lampost, walked a lamp post....with the pack on.....quite comfy . If it had a waist belt attached to the frame , I reckon it would be a lot better ......

Going to review my collection of sacs and find a donor for hip and shoulders.....:thumbup:

 

[Chiseller]

Donor found :thumbup:

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[Dreadhead]

this thread is getting a lot of love

 

[copper_head]

These are in stock at Military-mart. I'm tempted!

 

[Chiseller]

If they come with frame.....git-r-dun

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[copper_head]

Hmmm, I'll give them a bell tomorrow and find out. I've an LK35 frame that might work as a donor if not.

 

[Chiseller]

I love mine. You don't have to worry about going light as the pack makes a big load feel light. So comforts can take more of a precedence

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[copper_head]

Yeah it does look a beast, wanted it for winter car camping. And 'cos its cool .

 

[mark stotesbury]

you def need a frame or your lower back is going to cramp up with in the first few miles , I have 2 packs from my defence force days both with ali frames they are available painted black all the packs with grey frames were mild steel the path finder packs are really great super heavy duty material and solid zips really good stuff.

 

[Dreadhead]

i still really fancy one of these just waiting until i have some spare cash to get one

 

[mark stotesbury]

found my old bag plus a spare frame both frames are in aluminium if any body interested I may have some one coming to the UK with in the next month .

 

[Dreadhead]

damn just ordered one a few days ago. think chiseller is looking for the frame though

 

[Chiseller]

I'm in for a frame .....pm inbound cheers

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[Granite Head]

Interested in the pack .....pm now sent, cheers GH

 

[mark stotesbury]

This is a #83 never used its got dust on it from the garage floor that's a 2Lt coke bottle in the side pocket .

 

[Chiseller]

Still seeking an original frame for one of these. Plenty to trade or pound notes.....

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[Chiseller]

Seeking mercy

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[Juggernaut]

I think this is an old thread but thought I'd resurrect it as I've just bought a SADF pack complete with a frame of this website.....


http://www.daretoprepare.co.uk/shop/4570754020/South-African-83-pattern-Rucksack/7905172

I was really surprised to find some for sale so but the bullet, like it says a little dusty but all in all better condition than my cyclops 2 that was supposed to be grade 1 from endicotts!!

Mammoth size and great coyote colour, just thought I'd bring this to everyone's attention given the interest originally from this thread.

Luke

 

[Macaroon]

Good find! A bit spendy but I'm sure a few will be interested