I bought a Swiss Army surplus rucksack, a large salt and pepper canvas and leather model for another purpose (as a range bag & rest for a 300 meter Swiss match later this spring) for around $35. I was quite surprised when it showed up today--the canvas, stitching and leatherwork are superb! If it weren't for some scuffs on the leather bottom and the name tag, I would have mistaken it for new. My bride even commented that it smelled good---a rare endorsement considering some of the surplus stuff I've dragged home---while I never intended to actually use this as a rucksack, I tried it on and it was by far one of the more comfortable backpacks I've ever tried out. The broad leather straps were great. I started experimenting to find out what it would feel like when full of stuff and...gadzooks! The 8x10 Deardorff and some holders will fit right inside! The outside compartment will even fit a 6x6 lensboard (or two if you're creative with padding) with lens attached, filters and a cleaning kit! I'm hooked!
Any v-8 'dorffers out there might want to check these out!
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