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The rubberized ugly cousin of the legendary LJK rucksack, this monstrosity is probably meant as a medic ruck. However, apart from a few small details, it could be like any external frame ruck made a couple of decades back.
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The rubberized ugly cousin of the legendary LJK rucksack, this monstrosity is probably meant as a medic ruck. However, apart from a few small details, it could be like any external frame ruck made a couple of decades back.
- Waterproof external steel frame ruck
- Height 72 cm, width 46 cm, weight 3,4 kg, volume maybe 100 litres
- Possibly medic issue
Like most others, this is one helluva big external frame ruck, with a surprisingly advanced harness system made of... leather. The insides comprise a large main compartment, two side pockets, and two interesting frontal openings lower pockets. All of these are covered with a huge lid. The whole thing is waterproof thanks to the rubberized fabric.
When you throw the lid out of the way, there's a ladder-style attachment base which you are supposed to run straps through to attach more stuff. The lid is so big you can even fit your partner under it, so don't worry about it. The straps might not be included, but any up 17 mm (0,67") diameter ones will do. When you're ready, the package can be secured with two horizontal compression straps.
The frame is steel and harness leather. The rucksack can be removed from the frame if you want to use the frame for anything else, like carrying firewood or the kids. The harness system is actually pretty cool, with such features as a sternum strap, padded hip belt, and metal clip hooks meant for God-knows-what.
A word about the materials. The main fabric is rubberized nylon or something, and quite thick. The leather parts are properly thick too and FDF grey in color. Everything else is steel!
Two grades
Grade 1
In lightly used, very good shape. There might be some rust on the metal parts due to long storage.
Grade 2
Heavily used. There's a lot of wear and you might have to even repair something. Fortunately, these kinds of things actually can be repaired!
Finnish army surplus!
Genuine Finnish army surplus, probably made in the '80s. We don't know a lot about these. We were told they were medical rucksacks but go figure. There are two distinct colors; dark green and light green. We won't pick, you get one or the other.
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Return this product used but clean and unbroken, and you'll receive half of the product's original price as Varusteleka credits. Service is available only in Finland. Only Registered users can make Kierto returns. See more information about Kierto.
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Harri K. 20.01.2020 Verified purchase



Steffen R. 22.01.2020 Verified purchase
SPOILER: Unfortunately the sexy Finnish soldier from the pictures was not included in the shipment. This should have been noted in the description.



Chris K. 03.03.2020 Verified purchase
The harness-straps are not padded, with exception of the hip belt. This is no problem when you carry moderate loads up to 35kg. Beyond that you might consider adding pads. Overall quite comfortable to carry and for that price absolutely recommended.



Mikko K. 20.03.2020 Verified purchase
Ei siinä mitään. Aikani hirviötä tutkittuani tulin siihen tulokseen että tämähän piru vieköön on pientä reikää ja vääntynyttä solkea lukuunottamatta ehjä, joten pussiosio irti ja pesuun ja samalla kunnostin nahkahihnat, joista yksi näytti vähän väsymisen merkkejä ollen venynyt, muiden ollessa lähinnä rapeita.
Vaan pienellä vaivannäöllä tästä sukeutui, jos ei näyttelyiden kehutuin yksilö, niin ainakin kovaa käyttöä sietävä ja hemmetin tilava rinkka, jota on vieläpä äärimmäisen mukava kantaa isossakin lastissa. Kokeiltu on. Onneksi maailmasta löytyy vielä nahkahihnojakin niin tämä on helppo korjata jos joku niistä pettää.
Tähtiä nuinkin paljon koska tämä yllätti positiivisesti.



Dean V. 23.06.2021 Verified purchase
I got tons of leather straps more than I would know what to do with them. All of the leather was in fine shape needs just oiling, very little mold on some pieces that can be easily removed. Just one buckle had a very little rust which again can be easily scraped off. All the other buckles and metal parts are in perfect condition.
Rucksack is not that gigantic as I thought it would be when empty but can be gigantic because of the huge upper lid. You can pack all your wordly belongings in it and overpack it with the loot of conquered foes and you would still have room in it because of the huge side and lower pockets.
Its very comfortable when on your back as all other external frame rucksacks and can be adjusted pretty easily. The way that the pack is strapped to the frame gives me a feeling that you can carry extremely heavy load without danger to the pack or to your back.
All in all this might have been the best buy I had on Varusteleka and that says a lot as I have bought fair amount of things and I'm very pleased with everything but this pack is God's gift especially considering the price which is hilariously cheap. Varusteleka hats off to you.



William S. 09.07.2021 Verified purchase



BENJAMIN G. 05.08.2021 Verified purchase
I then attached a FILBE rucksack, replaced the hip belt with a FILBE hip belt, and added shoulder pads for a little extra comfort, and this thing is comfortable. I do regret not using hip belt that can be tucked inside itself, so that it can be comfortably used by shoulder straps alone... but at the same time... I doubt I'll ever need to use it in such a way, as it doesn't have any quick releases.
I have yet to take it out into the bush, but I've taken it for a few klicks through deep sand and I was surprised by how much I like the leather harness and chest strap. The harness feels like something you would use on a horse, and using it to carry 40% your body weight for a couple miles really makes you feel beastly, although it's more akin to a beast of burden. The two leather straps that are used as back rests are also fairly comfortable when properly adjusted.
I bought the grade 2, and honestly, it didn't need any repairs. Mine came with 2 leather compression straps and 4 leather utility straps, and only one of the leather compression straps looked like it was heavily used, as it was stretched from usage over time. The compression straps are 2 peices, with each piece being attached to the frame via staples. I've been debating removing them... as I hate excessive strap dangling... but we will see. Also, after removing the vinyl rucksack and hip belt, I found there were 2 buckles that are also mounted to the frame via staples, which is my only real gripe, that tools are required to properly replace the straps. Even the harness is stapled to itself.
The frame is larger than an Alice pack frame, which is exactly what I wanted. I wanted something that would let me carry a full 5 days worth of gear and water. And this frame is a great base for building a unique and individualized pack.
Overall, this is a great investment for those who like rising to the challenge, as opposed to those who prefer decreasing the challenge.



michael b. 03.01.2022 Verified purchase


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