NVA Sturmgepäck Combat Pack, Strichtarn, w/o Yoke, Surplus

The East German Sturmgepäck (assault pack) is not as bad a piece of kit as you'd think: a simple, square-shaped pack made of thick, waterproofed fabric in the Ostalgic Strichtarn camo, carried with Y-suspenders (not included!) or anything you clip it onto. Can also be attached to bike racks with very little work!

Features

This is a pretty compact pack; the inside measurements are c. 30 x 30 x 12 cm (12" x 12" x 5"). You can increase the carrying capacity by attaching extra stuff (blankets, zeltbahns, and extra clothing) using the loops found on the outside.

All of these feature some anti-water treatment. They may have a PVC sock inside, or the fabric is rubberized or otherwise treated. Please accept that we won't pick; you get the next in line.

Hey, bicycle fanatics!

Get two of these, attach them to your bike, and, hey presto, you have very cool pannier bags! In addition to great looks, they are also made for real use.

Condition

East German military surplus. The condition varies. Some are unissued, but they can have some surface rust on metal parts. Furthermore, since many of these are used, it is easier to sell all of them as used. They are all still perfectly serviceable, but they do come with a strong surplus aroma. More delicate folks might say that some of these smell of the rear end of death. However, airing them out will help with that problem.