*I had to re-post this because most of the images didn't come up on the original thread so here it is split up in to 4 parts* >
PART 1 OF 4
Hi folks, I hope you and yours are well.
I am new to this site, this is my very first post and one for all the LK35 nuts out there.
*Flagging this now - this is a full-on geek out over LK35 modifications.
I appreciate that some of the info in this post will be like preaching to the choir in this forum - especially if you are an LK35 veteran - however I’m sure there will be some people reading this who will get something useful out of it.
During the Covid 19 lockdown this year I thought I would finish the final modification on my LK35 (that’s a bold statement) and share it with you here.
I originally purchased my LK35 a few years back in September 2013 for €15.60 from a Czech website called Army Surplus CZ. The price being one of the many reasons why I love this pack! Unfortunately I don’t think they have any more stock as I have checked back a few times over the years.
I spent a long time searching for an unissued, cordura version I am very glad I did. Unissued LK35s are becoming increasingly difficult to find these days.
Despite being very happy with the basic pack, I felt it needed some improvements in the form of modifications to suit my needs and make the pack more versatile and more comfortable to carry - especially on longer hikes loaded with more than one or two day’s worth of kit and food. Season / style of camping respective of course.
Inspired by the ‘mod father’ of the LK35 - Mike at MCQ Bushcraft - I planned a few of the ‘classic’ LK35 mods for example; the carry strap at the top of the frame, hip belt and sternum strap. I am sure you’ll agree these three mods alone transform this pack and are well worth doing.
I opted for a US LC-2 Alice Pack kidney belt, a British Army sternum strap and I made the carry handle from an old strap and buckle I had. I didn’t feel the need to upgrade the shoulder straps and I still don’t. The original straps are wide enough to be comfortable and the hip belt is so efficient at transferring the load I’m happy with it as it is.
I also added in the foam sleeping mat in the main section, added strap locks to the bottom of the main closing straps and sewed in a loop inside at the top of the pack to hang a hydration bladder off. Three very useful mods.
PART 2 BELOW
PART 1 OF 4
Hi folks, I hope you and yours are well.
I am new to this site, this is my very first post and one for all the LK35 nuts out there.
*Flagging this now - this is a full-on geek out over LK35 modifications.
I appreciate that some of the info in this post will be like preaching to the choir in this forum - especially if you are an LK35 veteran - however I’m sure there will be some people reading this who will get something useful out of it.
During the Covid 19 lockdown this year I thought I would finish the final modification on my LK35 (that’s a bold statement) and share it with you here.
I originally purchased my LK35 a few years back in September 2013 for €15.60 from a Czech website called Army Surplus CZ. The price being one of the many reasons why I love this pack! Unfortunately I don’t think they have any more stock as I have checked back a few times over the years.
I spent a long time searching for an unissued, cordura version I am very glad I did. Unissued LK35s are becoming increasingly difficult to find these days.
Despite being very happy with the basic pack, I felt it needed some improvements in the form of modifications to suit my needs and make the pack more versatile and more comfortable to carry - especially on longer hikes loaded with more than one or two day’s worth of kit and food. Season / style of camping respective of course.
Inspired by the ‘mod father’ of the LK35 - Mike at MCQ Bushcraft - I planned a few of the ‘classic’ LK35 mods for example; the carry strap at the top of the frame, hip belt and sternum strap. I am sure you’ll agree these three mods alone transform this pack and are well worth doing.
I opted for a US LC-2 Alice Pack kidney belt, a British Army sternum strap and I made the carry handle from an old strap and buckle I had. I didn’t feel the need to upgrade the shoulder straps and I still don’t. The original straps are wide enough to be comfortable and the hip belt is so efficient at transferring the load I’m happy with it as it is.
I also added in the foam sleeping mat in the main section, added strap locks to the bottom of the main closing straps and sewed in a loop inside at the top of the pack to hang a hydration bladder off. Three very useful mods.
PART 2 BELOW