Show us your Vintage Rucksacks!

[BellyTank]

Yes, of course.
These ideas must become planted in my mind whilst skim-reading.
Regurgitated verbatim, as questions.
Regurgitated verbatim sounds like nasty stuff... äckligt.

Subliminal un-learning.
Blimmin subliminal.

Good stuff, then... the Hemp.



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[Creeping Past]

It's pure, unadulterated learning is what it is. That's how learning happens.

Now to skim some text on making money...

 

[BellyTank]

...abrasion resistant AND naturally moth-proof too. Boot.

I think the dog's blokes must be made of Hemp.

Hemp it is, then.
Then, it is Hemp.

Hemp lives, cotton kills!


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[Creeping Past]

Hemp kills cotton

 

[BellyTank]

And eats Moths.


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[dit dah]

Sorry to interrupt your jam session boys.

Anyone know what's happening with Frost River? I've read various accounts on other forums re their current situation and impending financial rescue etc but their website is gone which doesn't look too clever.

I always hesitated with FR due to the silly drawings of their prodcuts but when I saw the real thing I was very impressed. I like Duluth but the "brown-ness" of FR and detailing were/ are great.

Does anyone have an up to date progress report or know whether they will return to the fray? What a shame if not.

 

[nobodyspecial]

The Bergan's link is fabulous. I'd love to find a 1970's era Telemark or Janoy model. I know, it's not golden era, yada, yada, yada.

I am saddened to hear Frost River is no longer in business. I was in the Frost River store in Duluth over the summer, but have not been back since and had not realized they were gone. Hopefully they can raise some capital and get back into business.

 

[Creeping Past]

I've just been given a 1934-looking Bergans rygsaek in overall good condition. I've been looking for one for a while. Photos to follow if I can find my camera charger.

 

[Creeping Past]

Could this thread be moved to 'The Great Outdoors'?

Please

CP

 

[BellyTank]

You wanna take it outside..?


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[Creeping Past]

You wanna take it outside..?


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I'll take this one anywhere. I used it on Sunday, just after taking possession. It's light and well balanced, and it's already my favourite backpack. The straps feel strong, but we'll see how they bear up. The leather's incredibly soft and pliable, unlike the thick, heavy hide of the Swiss army 'salt and pepper' rucks.

I don't use my Swedish one so much because the leather straps are too shiny and slip and slide over my shoulders.

For my purposes, it's got to be Swiss salt 'n' pepper or Bergans 1930s finest.

 

[Mysterious Mose]

Yes, please move this thread to the Great Outdoors and please post pics of the Bergan.

Edit: Wonderful! Thanks Messrs. Bartenders!
M.M.

 

[nobodyspecial]

A post a bit up the page mentioned Frost River. They are back in business.
http://www.frostriver.com/

 

[Mysterious Mose]

Peterman pictures...

 

[nobodyspecial]

Archival Clothing has designed a rather nice modern version of a vintage rucksack. I'd buy one but just do not need yet another.
http://store.archivalclothing.com/products/rucksack

 

[grundie]

I found this in an army surplus store near Omagh at the weekend. It's definitely old, but how old is hard to determine. The shopkeep says it is from the Swedish army, but I have my doubts. The only marking on the is a single rubber stamp inside the top flap:

"HA(two unclear letters)SN 8404"

Not bad for £5.00!

Apologies for the poor pics, someone dropped his fancy camera in to a sandy beach pool at the weekend.

 

[Dudleydoright]

That pack is Norwegian and not Swedish. They used to be used to hold the shelter quarter and pegs. I have several of them myself. All bought from A Norwegian Army surplus dealer.
Dave

 

[JockBushveld]

Folks:

I just received my early Christmas present to myself, a vintage Swedish canvas rucksack, and have a few questions for those of you in the know. I have looked through some of the threads here but didn't see what I'm looking for, but I do admit that I could have missed it. That said, the shoulder straps have the rough side up and the finished side down. It seems to me that putting the rough side on the shoulders would give the straps better grip. Am I missing something or is mine set up wrong. Also, the free end of each shoulder strap has a flat, metal hook on it. I assume this would hook onto a belt or some other piece of equipment? What does one do to keep these things out of the way when walking? They seem strange just dangling there. Other than my confusion, it's a pretty nice bag in fairly good condition. Once I breath a little life back into the leather it will be ready for the great outdoors. TIA for any advice given.

 

[Ennie]

Hello, do you like my "new" Affe (Ape) from 1934?

Some traditional german boy-scout-groups ("Bündische Jugend") and the "Wandervogel" still use them.

Greetings Ennie

 

[Gijoe]

Folks:

I just received my early Christmas present to myself, a vintage Swedish canvas rucksack, and have a few questions for those of you in the know. I have looked through some of the threads here but didn't see what I'm looking for, but I do admit that I could have missed it. That said, the shoulder straps have the rough side up and the finished side down. It seems to me that putting the rough side on the shoulders would give the straps better grip. Am I missing something or is mine set up wrong. Also, the free end of each shoulder strap has a flat, metal hook on it. I assume this would hook onto a belt or some other piece of equipment? What does one do to keep these things out of the way when walking? They seem strange just dangling there. Other than my confusion, it's a pretty nice bag in fairly good condition. Once I breath a little life back into the leather it will be ready for the great outdoors. TIA for any advice given.

Cut off the strap 1-2 inches under the Brass Button (Pic) !!!! The Flesh side out is normal on swedish Backpacks. I used mine hardyl, a great mountain Backpack.