East German Assault Rucksack, w/ Plash Palakta, Wool Blanket and Greatcoat
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 มี.ค. 2019
- A short overview of the East German Assault pack. I used it for an overnighter and had it loaded out with my sleep system of one wool blanket, a British wool greatcoat, a plash palakta (used as a bivvy) and a military space blanket for a ground cloth. It also carried my shelter system for the night, which included two plash palakta that were set up in an A-frame configuration.
The pack carried very well. It was light and maneuverable. Utilizing the front carry straps and attaching them to my belt greatly enhanced the carry, taking some of the load off the shoulders and distributing it the hips. It is lined with a rubber interior bag, making it quite water resistant and can be found readily on the surplus market for around $10 to $15.
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Thanks for watching! Here is the video of the trip that I used this kit on: th-cam.com/video/DmmNORUgHU4/w-d-xo.html
I was just looking at those literally last week, great pack, very cheap in price, bomb proof. And the raindrop camo is sweet! Nice review brother!
SurvivorMetalMan Thanks brother! The camo is definitely growing on me! Wasn’t sure how the pack was going to be until I took it out, but it rode super well. Cheers!
They make great school bags for your children too!
TurtleWolf Pack Great idea!
I like keeping the y straps as is so I can attach it to my belt and use it to hold it up closer to my torso so I can actually put stuff on it.
Right on, we have a lot of the same equipment..lol. I've found that if you keep your equipment simple and well maintained it will last forever and you will have a better time if you're well packed and organized. The older European military surplus is awesome, its military but not the traditional military surplus that people are used to seeing, so its also good for the grey man stuff as well. And better built than most of the civilian market has to offer. Keep it up! Really enjoying your videos!!
Awesome! It really is hard to believe the bang for buck that this old gear offers. Its just sitting there collecting dust, while everyone is hitting up REI or the latest "bush" kit. You are spot on about the grey man usage, as this stuff sure offers the function without being overtly tactical. Thanks for the support.
I have two and hang one from the bottom of the other, facing the opposite way. Works a treat and with two zeltbahn ponchos (plash palatkas) it is solid gear.
im getting mine sent at the moment should be getting it soon on Thursday or Friday. i found two grenade pouches for 4$ piece at a antuiqe store of all places . i bought a NVA uniform top and its very comfortable to wear and i have a east german flag and was given a full NVA officers uniform
Good video. I have purchased a few of these and use them hunting, camping as range bags and more. They are well worth the price.
never tried this pack...i have used a couple different German Nato packs, but not this one.
Thanks for giving us a closer look Jess...atb...woods
thanks Woods! I wasn't sure about it myself, until I loaded it up. Was quite a nice surprise. It road really well with the straps attached my belt.
Awesome video homie!
I got a 3fer off the sportsmansguide 2 years ago for cheap but looks like they are out. They are great packs for what they are.
I like my Russian veshmeshok for a day bag.
Thanks for sharing
OKBushcraft Nice! Sportsman’s Guide can be pretty sweet for surplus deals. Their quality control is a little lax sometimes, though. Just sent back an F1 rucksack that was listed as like new. Hardware was rusted through and the mold was so strong, I could smell it at the post office before taking out of the package. So it goes.
Have a good one!
@@EnduranceRoom
Ive about stopped using them. They sell more knock offs than true quit often now days. I've had issues on stuff too. My Swedish lk35 pack came with a fist sized hole in the side. Granted, they replaced it but it should not have left the warehouse.
I prefer Verustaleka out of Finland more, they have good affordable Euro surplus. Plus their $9.99 flat rate shipping to the US compared to $17 or so from Wisconsin or wherever.
I have about 16 of these bags, use some of them for storage and organization in my Jeep
Slick as puppy shit, cost effective performance oriented set up, well done Jess
Thanks! Great review!
The Upperlugs actually have been projected for the containment of the ABC overall blanksuit, not for the ration bag
Nice Video - Thumbs up 👍 Love the NVA stuff very much !
Bushcraft Ost thank you! agree, its solid gear
also i should let you know the packs were issued in the mid 50s with blumentarn camo and then again in the 70s when strichtarn was starting to be used
Штурмовой ранец ГДР, в расцветке штрихтарн)
Keep on track in bro
cheers my friend
Very cool video! I have some of the same equipment as you. It’s good to see someone out enjoying it too. Thanks for posting!
A bit too small for me. I even tried it with US Alice pack straps. But 2 of them have made grand saddle bags on my enduro.
Went on a day hike with this pack and my shoulders aren't really that sore which surprised me.
The straps on these are really quite good. Clipped into a belt, its even better.
strichtarn just rules!!!
I have a German Flektarn rucksack, outstanding pack it really is,...except for the harness system that is very weak. The harness on the pack you show looks like it would benefit the Flektarn ruck. Keep an eye out for the German rucksack folding sleep mat. They are issued with the pack but if you purchase the pack on the surplus market it most likely wont have the sleep mat. Very handy device that earns its ride by not taking up too much room in the pack. There are warmers mats that's for sure, but I always have it with me. It is designed to give the pack padding and internal support. There's a good chance it would fit the E. German pack.
Tramontane Excellent. Will do. Haven’t come across the Flektarn yet. Will have to check it out. Found some East German field pants with the rain drop camo. The camo is really growing on me.
Varusteleka sells them and their shipping reasonable.
Jason Kaiser Nice! Thanks for the info.
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Nice Jess. How does it compare to the French F1 & F2 rucks? Capacity, load carriage, etc.?
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Journeyman 71 they are pretty close, the f2 has two side pouches and 1 internal compartment with an external pouch. the f1 has 2 internal compartments and an external. Love em both, but the metal buckles on the F1 are superior to the f2’s plastic clasps. If the F2 was a little newer, it would work better, but as it has aged the straps have gotten more pliable and are a bit more tedious to use than the F1.
I'm looking at this rucksack, could get an unissued one for cheap. Also French F1 bags are available here in Europe now for cheap. Which one do you prefer? (I'll probably get them both anyway). I'm carrying pretty simple kit. Wool blanket, tarp, sheepskin etc.
I like both. The F1 seems like it would work well with a belt kit underneath it to support it. The german pack is ridiculously good for the money. Waterproof, simple and functional. The straps can be modded or replaced with something newer. The straps it comes with work very well, but again, designed for a belt kit. When used in that way, with a belt, the carrying is exceptional.
@@EnduranceRoom Yeah. I'll try to keep the weight around 10kg so I think that the german traps will be good enough. Maybe I'll buy Särmä traps padding for them, I've heard that they fit for the german pack very well :)
how much weight are you carrying with this setup? I don't find it so much uncomfortable due to weight especially using the waist belt as intended but I'm more concerned with the strain on the 'Y" straps where they are stitched together at the central point.
Maybe 35lbs plus another 10 or so in the haversack. Carries very well with a belt. The straps should be fine, especially if they are clipped with the D rings. Solid little packs.
looks like you like germans
Zora Zottel you know it, baby! 😘
Why didn't you mention the cammo pattern? That's the main feature.
The main feature was how I had a little $10 pack loaded out.
Shame you didn't opt into using the belt system as well. I find it so handy for little trips away from the campsite.