Norwegian Backpack with Steel Frame, Surplus

The classic Norwegian army "Telemark" pack, a very basic military backpack with a steel frame. Simple, tough, and cheap, an excellent example of a proper army surplus kit! Affectionally is known as "Ludvig" by Norwegian troops, named after a character invented by Norwegian author Kjell Aukurust. Originally made by Bergans.

Altough this model hails from somewhere in between the ages of dragons and Vikings, it was still issued in the Norwegian armed forces until recently. And why shouldn't it be? This is a really tough, soldier-proof basic rucksack. Nowadays getting scarce, get yours while stocks last!

Please note: The extra equipment, genuine enemy skull, Norwegian snow monster pelts and traditional close combat weapons are not included! The same goes for all the extra straps in the pictures, these we can't guarantee.

Features:

• Estimated total volume approx. 40 litres.
• One large main compartment and two side pouches.
• Large, well covering flaps with leather straps.
• Adjustable leather shoulder straps.
• Removeable steel frame, which can be carried separately. Things otherwise difficult to carry may be easier to lug around when fastened to a rigid frame.
• Leather reinforced bottom.
• A small zippered pouch inside the main flap.
• Skis or two-handed axes can be carried behind the side pouches, but the straps might not be included. The same goes for any straps that are not permanently fixed to the ruck!
• Weight about 2 kg! That's what you get when you make stuff properly in the olden days.

Extra kit can easily be strapped onto the ruck in many places, or directly to the frame. We recommend you stock up some utility straps just in case!

Canvas / Nylon

Although the basic model has stayed the same, at some point they made a major material change from canvas to nylon. Both are regularly encountered in the market. We separate these when we get each batch. The straps, frame, and style remain the same in all types.

So, which is the "better"? Well it's the nylon one of course; more durable, lighter, dries up faster, weighs less when wet. But the call of vintage canvas can sometimes be hard to resist... you know who you are.

Genuine army surplus

Used, but still perfectly serviceable, even in the pretty nice condition generally. Many straps are fixed onto the ruck with multiple rivets, and some of these may have come loose (but this is rare). This rarely causes any trouble and is easily fixed with a couple of stitches or other own patents.