BW mountain troops rucksack, surplus

29,99 €
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Let's just go ahead and say that this is the best surplus rucksack there is. Very simple, rugged, just the right size for general use, and if it breaks, we'll give you a refund.

Yes, that's right, if it breaks, we'll give you a gift card for the value - we used to send a replacement rucksack, but as these are now unobtanium items, that's not an option. No worries, since this is a showpiece of German quality, it just won't break. We've been selling tens of thousands of these since 2003, and there hasn't been a need to send many replacements.

Originally issued to mountain troops, this has been a standard-issue day pack for all branches after the infantry finally stopped using its WW1 heritage hook-to-the-combat-webbing monstrosity.

Basically this is a normal-sized backpack, with two side compartments and a load of loops for securing additional gear to it. The genius of it all lies (again) in German engineering - although this pack does not have a frame, the Bundeswehr issue folding sleeping mat slips into a separate pouch and keeps the pack rigid and makes it really comfortable to carry. This also eliminates the need to carry a traditional roll-mat outside the pack, essentially allowing more stuff to be strapped on if needed.

All buckles are freely adjustable. They are made from a very tenacious polymer that bends but doesn't break and withstands winter conditions as well. The side pouches are sewn on only from the sides, so carrying skis, an ax or a pick is not a problem either. The shoulder straps are padded and can be quickly tightened by pulling the loose ends. Newer buckles are designed so that you can fold them over the straps for quick length adjustment.

Material and measurements

The materials vary depending on the year of manufacture, and we get them unseparated. The older ones are matte cotton duck and a modernized one will have durable Cordura-like nylon. Both are bombproof and functionally the same (there's maybe a 100 g weight difference in favor of the new one), so these are not sorted.

Volume 33 litres (2014 cubic inches), extreme measurements 48 x 45 x 23 cm (19" x 17.5" x 9"), width without side pockets 30 cm (12"). It's sized as a day pack.

Condition

These are used Bundeswehr surplus, and the use might show. THIS IS A GOOD THING since there are loads of Chinese knock-offs around too. Even if you get a ruck that clearly has seen some action, it's made in Germany and will probably outlast you.

Reviews
4.9(38)

Gene M.

30.05.2020Verified purchase
I bought this pack from Varusteleka three years ago. It became my favorite pack two years ago. This ruck is absolutely bombproof and can haul a ton of just about anything. I can't say enough good things about this pack. There are no bells, no whistles, it's just a rucksack. A very well made, rucksack meant to last a long time. The side pockets are a good size, but the sleeves between the side pockets and main "body" of the pack are just awesome! I use those sleeves to carry my fishing rods in the spring, summer and fall and my X-C skis in the winter. I use lash/pack/accessory straps through the molle-esq loops and "D" rings on the lid to add anything I need to get quick, like rain gear, etc. The BW sleeping pad insert (sold separate) is indispensable and gives better structure to the pack, and, it's okay as a sleeping pad in warmer summer conditions. Is it wrong to love a rucksack? I don't think so, so don't judge! I love my BW mountain troops rucksack!

Noah K.

17.05.2020Verified purchase
Awesome backpack for the money. I would highly recommend buying the BW folding sleeping mat to go with it but a cut up yoga mat will work in a pinch to give it some rigitity.

Chris K.

31.03.2020
Back in 1999, when Germany still had it's mandatory Military Service, we got these as our basic rucksack. We didn't really appreciate it back then. The first thing I did when I signed for a few more years was to exchange it for the Flecktarn-version (65 Liters). Looking back, this was a mistake and I wish I would've kept this vintage monstrosity. While I "killed" two of the Flecktarn-backpacks, these rucksacks are indestructible (This doesn't mean the Flecktarn-backpacks are bad - not at all). After my four years I bought one of these and it still is (17 years later!!!) in great shape and survived any other back pack I owned during this time. If you want a tough, reliable and actually quite comfortable day / two-day rucksack, this is the best you can get. In order to be comfortable, you have to get the foldable sleeping pad.

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