External Frame Packs

[lucan]

I came across a link about External frame packs over the years, Being a fan and owner of a couple , thought i'd share for the folk on here who also use em.

http://74fdc.wordpress.com/2012/08/...ks-applying-the-old-ways-to-the-new-journeys/

Lucan

 

[Dreadhead]

thanks that was braw! Ah reawakening my dream of owning a segen pax!

 

[woof]

interesting, thanks for posting, are there any commercialy available today ?

Rob

 

[lucan]

thanks that was braw! Ah reawakening my dream of owning a segen pax!

Very Nice Packs, Kinda similarish in design to the Kelty Yukon Pack

 

[lucan]

interesting, thanks for posting, are there any commercialy available today ?

Rob

There's a decent list of similar sort of packs at the end of this link , No affiliation etc

http://www.trailspace.com/gear/external-frame-backpacks/

Lucan

 

[Laurentius]

They seem to have all but died out. My first rucksack was my dads bergen, like the one on website. I have also had one of those aluminium army surplus jobs, and I still have a cobmaster pack. I have been toying with the idea of making one in wood.

 

[uncleboob]

you can still pick up the (army surplus) external framed packs- I have one (30ltr) and have used it non stop for the last few years... Leather straps, canvas bag metal frame and the most comfortable bag i've worn...hard to beat I reckon

 

[Ex Member LoneGunnman]

The best :

Savotta LJK !!!!!!! hand made in Finland

Last generations !!!!

No connection :

Varusteleka.fi & Savotta.fi !!!

 

[MikeLA]

I got rid of my berghaus Vulcan keeping a Brit issue External frame and a US Alice Pack. Just find them comfortable even though some people dont.

 

[Tristar777]

Hi, I love the US Alice pack and frame. I got two! Very comfortable and alot more versitile than the internal frame packs. I also hae a Swedish external pack and an old 70s style! Ive never had any probs with mine for 30 years. You can still find them cheap in surplus stores (eg Endicotts) and charity shops.

 

[presterjohn]

I've got three. The usual two that everyone has to buy by law if they are into bushcraft (it is a law isn't it?) ie the Norwegian Telemark bag and the Swedish M39 and a 'Normal' 65L bag whose brand escapes me at present.

 

[Kernowek Scouser]

Another fan of external frame packs here. I also find them more comfortable, adaptable and generally useful than internal frame packs.

Thanks for the links, very handy.

 

[Chris the Cat]

Whos making them now?

da C.

 

[Chris the Cat]

Sorry lucan, you answered that!
C.

 

[andybysea]

ive got a SADF pack with a external frame i use more than any of my other packs, i find it the most comfy pack i have for large loads.

 

[woof]

So, whats available in the uk ?, i'm in the market for a larger pack, so would be happy to consider whats available.

Rob

 

[swright81076]

So, whats available in the uk ?, i'm in the market for a larger pack, so would be happy to consider whats available.

Rob

Chiseller is still flogging his Yukon pack I think.

touched by nature

 

[PDA1]

Kelty and jensen have external frame packs. I think both have distributors in the UK.

 

[Granite Head]

Just seen the price €359 Are they worth it? Any experience?

The best :

Savotta LJK !!!!!!! hand made in Finland

Last generations !!!!

No connection :

Varusteleka.fi & Savotta.fi !!!

 

[copper_head]

Militarymart have the LK 70 back in stock, might interest someone, I have the LK 35 and I quite fancy it. At £22.50 seems a steal...