Vendor:Americana Pipedream Apparel
Issued Modernized TAZ 57 Alpenflage Model 1970 Rucksack
Description
The M70 Rucksack is a classic of Swiss military surplus. An affordable, ultilitarian addition to any man's Alpenflage collection.
Swiss military surplus is famously durable. Heavy fabric, heavy stitching. You can beat up Swiss surplus, it’s made to take lots of punishment.
These come with modernized straps that allow you to wear the rucksack without using the M70 jacket.
The Short & Sweet:
- Genuine Schweizer Armee surplus
- Issued; Good condition
- One large central pouch
- Two side pouches
- Secured by a snap-cap
- Swift clips for easy use
- Long adjustable straps, adjust by using tape
Pairs well with
Got to Australia from America in a week! High quality no tears or damage, looks great!
Problem is the straps for your arms are so big. Unless your arms are super fat it kinda hangs loose
For this price you can’t go wrong with the deal. Great for when you go out for a hike.
It feels nice, the straps are super comfortable, and it looks solid when I have it loaded up with some of my EDC gear.
If you want adjustable straps, order backpack ladder locks off of amazon, cut the existing straps and sew in the ladder lock with the remaining fabric.
Four stars just because the straps could have been slightly better thought through. Every other aspect is great! I particularly enjoy that it fits well above LBE.
The pockets originally for rifle grenades handle hold a 50oz Smart Water bottle or 48oz Nalgene, buy a water line accessory to go with what you put in there for a whole bunch of water.
What I did with the straps is put a zip-tied through the top two grommets on each shoulder strap, cinching down the original fabric bottom strap. This should work for any 6' tall man. It makes the strap come in closer under the arm, like a British pattern L-strap. You are left with a foot long loop of the smaller webbing.
The central pack is about the size of a USGI MOLLE sustainment pouch, maybe less. If you want to put anything hard in it, also include a pad of some kind such as a sit-pad, folded clothing, a woobie, or even cardboard in between the hard object and your back.
Nice ruck especially since you don't need to wear the shirt or field jacket to use it. Straps were a little long but can be tied in such a way to get to desired length. Very nice purchase especially for the price.
Very good, fit approximately one baby
Best First Thing to buy from americana pipedream
Super sick pack. A lot of people don't realize you can attach German Flecktarn pouches to this pack because the straps are German and have factory mounting points for mag pouches etc.
10/10 would recommend! Hoping it fits my arrows for archery, tbd. (Luckily I worked it out to fit my snow suit, did not pay enough attention when ordering that it attached at the chest)
Great for dads with a toddler enough space for the wipes, diaps, snacks and sippy the side pockets hold three logs of pouches on one side and two energy drinks on the other perfect park kit!
Good for the price but I wish the straps were adjustable
great bag for hiking and camping
Making this lovely little thing my new work day pack, tried duffels out and found them too inconvenient.
just a bit big shoulder straps but besides that cool product!
Pack arrived without one of the latching mechanisms on one side. Given the price I don’t think this is the end of the world, but it might may the use of it in my original planned context (homelessness outreach) a bit more cumbersome.
decent bag but I was sent the one without modern straps. I have a feild jacket it works decently well on but still kinda bummed.
I ordered the modernized version with the straps, but instead I got the normal one that needs the jacket and one of the clips are missing and i sent a support request a week ago and have yet to get a reply
I ordered the modernized version with the straps, but instead I got the normal one that needs the jacket.
Straps were a bit big but what can you do
High quality, you can't tell it's been issued at all. The straps are not adjustable, just fabric strips attached to the pack, but it's not bad quality at all. Everything is as it should be and better than expected.
Good condition with a couple of field repairs
A great item, albeit a little unusual for the straps. I find that putting them behind your shoulders helps keep it tight on you.
Really good camo and good for forests
Im looking to get the Parka but i just want to know if this has the option to attach to the Parka or not
Hi Eli! The modernized version of this pack does not attach to the Jacket; We do not currently have an ETA for a restock so I recommend subscribing to our marketing emails and SMS notifications to stay updated on restocks and new product arrivals.
Curious About Sizing?
Given the massive variety of clothing we carry, a standard sizing guide is incredibly helpful for customers seeking the best fit.
Please understand that surplus varies widely in fit and cut and this sizing chart is general advice rather than tailor-level fitting.
Nearly every military has different sizing charts and schemes, which is why we've taken the time to put together this brief tutorial.
Jacket & Shirt Sizing
In absence of an established military size chart, we measure each jacket or shirt from armpit to armpit to get a rough idea of how it fits. If a garment is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a shirt measures 19.75" from pit to pit, it is marked as a small rather than medium.
To measure pit to pit, close up your shirt or jacket and measure from armpit to armpit.
This is our measurement guide that we use to measure garments without an existing military size chart:
14"-15" PtP = XXS
16-17" PtP = Extra Small
18"-19" PtP = Small
20-21" PtP = Medium
22-23" PtP = Large
24-25" PtP = Extra Large
26-27" PtP = XXL
28-29" PtP = 3XL
Pant Sizing
We typically convert pants to US waist and inseam sizes. If a pair of pants is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a pair of pants measures as a 33 waist, it is marked as a 32 waist.
To take these measurements we lay a pair of pants flat on the ground. We then measure across the waist and double the measurement. For example, if a pair of pants measures 16" across the waist it will fit a US 32 waist.
To determine inseam we measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff. For example, it a pair of pants measures 30" from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff we will list it as a 30 inseam or 30L.
Surplus Condition Guide
- Unissued
- These items are brand new. They may sometimes exhibit signs of storage. They may be new in their original factory packaging, but most times will not be.
- Issued; Good / Issued
- These items are in issued/used condition but are fully functional. This grade of surplus item may also exhibit signs of use such as stampings, small stains or general dirtiness.
- Issued items will not have missing or broken buttons, zippers or be missing any functional components unless noted as such in the product description. Any items you purchase that are marked as "Issued; Good" but exhibit these defects will be replaced free of charge by Americana Pipedream.
- Grade 2
- These items are in issued/used condition but have defects that impede function. This may include missing buttons, broken zippers, holes and tears. They may also be missing components.
- This is the lowest grade of surplus item that we carry and they are not eligible for returns or exchanges due to condition.
Prop 65 Warning
All products that are NOT INTENDED FOR CONSUMPTION OR NOT FOOD PRODUCTS fall under this warning:
“WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.” WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”
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Issued Modernized TAZ 57 Alpenflage Model 1970 Rucksack
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