Hi all,

For some time now I have been after a retro style rucksack as a day hunting pack but have come up empty handed.

I am not really after anything in camo... More so something along the lines of something outa WWII, if u catch my drift?

ak.

Have you tried an army surplus store?

There are some great ones on the unmentionable auction site.

Well Kifaru makes a WW1 rucksack but I don't care for it. Duluth and Frost River are the last word in rucksacks as far as I'm concerned. I have a Filson rucksack as well that is super nice but they cost a mint.

http://www.epicmilitaria.com/product.php/2171/original-us-haversack

WW2 American backpack.

LL Bean had or has an European style of rucksack, not camo. Similar in looks to the Filson. Olive drab with canvas/leather.

Filson has an excellent green canvas day pack.

Something like this.....



Fjallraven Vintage. It comes in 20 & 30l sizes.
It's a close-weave, cotton body with leather closures. It's not water 'proof' but i've had mine out in a good rainstorm & it didn't get soaked inside. The straps are buckle adjustable, cotton padded webbing, with a padded waistbelt.
It has an internal plastic support frame & mesh back panel to keep your back cool.

I've been using one of the 30l for about 4 years & love it! It's got all the looks & style of a pre-war pack, with the comfort & carryability of a modern rucksack

I like that one Rob. That looks like a "Waxed Cotton" material.
I have had a few jackets "Barbour" made with that stuff from Merry ol England.  Cool stuff.

Kelty is making a line of vintage packs. Kelty is really good gear too.  I've carried one of their backpacks since high school, in the 1990s and it still is holding up great,.except for the smell.  

Here's one thats like the one Rob posted.

http://www.kelty.com/p-387-wren.aspx?category=backpacks

Not vintage but, my Frost River Summit Pack is about the best I've ever used. It is waxed canvas and here in Oregon, that comes in handy.

PM sent.......♠

Filson and Duluth both make fine rucks.

I would risk losing my native-son-of-Duluth status if I didn't give you this link:    Duluth Pack Company Daypacks & Backpacks .

My wife has two of their bags. I grew up using their canoe packs. They're a class act all the way around. (And now their products are even trendy, which amuses me greatly.)

How retro are you talking? Calumet Tradegoods has some really neat ones.

Pm Sent

I've bought a bunch of mil-surp hunting gear from Sportsman's Guide.  I usually wait until I'm in the Cities and swing by the South St. Paul outlet but their catalog and internet sales are pretty good.  Last time I was at their store they had a Bear longbow that I couldn't afford at the time.

LL Bean Makes a nice one,Waxed canvas and leather,
Larry