Swedish Army Backpack ST - Ryggsäck Modell STor

Ryggsäck ST - Större
Ryggsäck ST - Större Lätt

RYGGSÄCK ST (M7085-012119)

ST, standing for Större, meaning Larger, and ST Lätt, meaning a lighter version

Technical data:

Height: 50cm
Width: 43cm
Depth: 30cm
Weight: 2,9 kgs

Material:Canvas pack. All leather straps and belts. Leather top. Rubber(ised) inner top and bottom. Tubular steel frame.

According to the information I found, the ST is actually quite large, up to 70liters. To me that amount is enough to use it on a multiday trip or hike.

The pack I am looking at is made of canvas and has all leather straps. It is marked with the 3 crowns and the year 1965. On the leather belt "Haglöfs Torsångs"

The backpack itself is made up of 1 large compartment, 2 smaller side compartments on the outside and a small compartment in the covering flap's inside. It has a tubular steel frame, similar to the M/39. On top of the closing flap you'll find 2 detachable straps, where one could fasten a sleeping mat, bedroll or similar shaped items. The flap is large enough to cover the entire pack, but only the middle section has a waterproof lining on the inside. In this lining a separate compartment is located, closeable with a metal zipper. In the field, based on my own experience with similar zippers, I suspect that this zipper might become stuck, either by sand or by ice. Not the smartest choice I think.

The inside actually is one large compartment with a extra, closeable flap around the topside to keep out dirt and debris.

Similar models were used until recently by Norwegian forces and were often called "Ludvig" after one of the Norwegian writer Kjell Aukrust's characters.