Czech M85 Backpack
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- SKU
- CZM85BP
- Material
- Nylon
- Style
- Military, Vintage
Description
Czech Army M85 Rucksack
The M85 is a Czech Army backpack built to keep a soldier's kit dry. It has a rubberized olive drab shell, one large main compartment and a full storm flap, which is an oversized lid that drapes down the front so rain runs off instead of soaking into the opening. Campers, hunters, preppers and collectors of Eastern European military gear carry it as a simple daypack that handles wet weather.
Features
- Rubberized Coated Shell — The nylon base fabric carries a vinyl-type coating that sheds water and wipes clean with a damp cloth.
- Full-Length Storm Flap — The lid reaches most of the way down the front and fastens with a metal snap and two adjustable webbing straps with buckles.
- Single Main Compartment — The body is one open bay with no dividers, so bulky items like a jacket, sleeping layer or cook kit go straight in.
- Two Internal Side Pockets — Canvas pockets on each inside wall close with snaps and hold small items so they don't sink to the bottom.
- Detachable Shoulder Harness — Olive webbing straps clip to the pack with metal snap hooks and D-rings, so you can remove them and carry the pack by hand.
- Top Carry Handle — A webbing handle on top lets you grab the pack or hang it from a hook.
- Gear Attachment Points — Tabs on the lid and metal hardware on the harness give you places to lash a bedroll or extra gear to the outside.
- Name Tag Window — A clear ID window on the back panel holds a name card, as it would on issued kit.
- Compact Dimensions — Approximately 20 inches tall, 15 inches wide and 6 inches deep (51 x 38 x 15 cm), and about 3.5 lb (1.6 kg) empty.
Original Czech Issue
This is genuine Czech Army equipment, made to the army's own specification for soldiers. That means a coated, water-resistant shell, metal snap hooks and buckles, and webbing stitched with reinforcement at the load points. For collectors and reenactors it is an authentic piece of Czech field kit. For everyone else it is a plain, weatherproof pack with a simple, practical layout.
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Spot-on pack for the priceBought this for weekend camping trips and honestly its way better then I expected for surplus gear. The rubberized material feels super durable and I already drug it through some pretty rough brush with no damage .Definitely buying more stuff from KS.
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good pack for the priceShipped quick and packaged neat which I always appreciate. I've used this M85 backpack daily for a few weeks now and it holds what I need without taking up much room in my small place. The rubberized shell keeps things dry in the rain and the Y-strap harness is comfortable enough for errands around town.
Y-strap harness is comfortable
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Great Budget Bag, Took Some Getting Used ToIm pretty new to all this and was looking for something cheap to haul my stuff to the range without spending $80 on a fancy tactical bag. Found this Czech M85 backpack and figured for the price it was worth a shot (pun intended). First impression this thing is really well made for surplus gear, the vinyl material feels super durable and its apparently waterproof which is a huge plus. The main compartment is big, like 35 liters, and I can fit my ear pro, a couple boxes of Winchester white box 9mm, my pistol case, and still have room left. My only real issue is the shoulder straps... they're these narrow nylon Y-straps that took me like 20 minutes to figure out how to adjust. I actually had to look up a Reddit thread where someone explained how the Czech army originally wore these with a separate belt. I don't have that belt obviously so I just adjusted the straps the best I could. They dig in a little if you load it up heavy but for a quick trip to the range its totally fine. Way better than the cheap drawstring bag I was using before. I saw some people comparing these to the Swiss M70 rucksacks on Sportsman's Guide and honestly for the price difference this Czech one seems like the better deal imo.
Extremely affordable
Genuinely waterproof
Surprisingly spacious 35L interiorShoulder straps are thin and uncomfortable under heavy loads
No instructions for the strap system had to google it -
Solid surplus pack for the priceGot this for hiking and general outdoor use. Its built like a tank honestly, the material is thick and feels like it can take a beating. Straps are a little stiff at first but they break in after a couple trips. Not the most comfortable thing ive ever worn but for what you pay its a great deal.
Very durable material, Great price for military surplus
Shoulder straps are stiff initially, No padding on the back panel, Has a slight musty surplus smell
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Tough Czech pack, unbeatable value honestlyI buy a lot of military surplus and Czech gear is consistently some of the best quality you can find at budget prices. This M85 backpack is no exception. The construction is solid with thick fabric reinforced stitching and hardware that feels like it was built to survive actual military service because it was. The 35 liter capacity is that sweet spot where its big enough to be useful but not so big that it looks ridiculous on your back. I use mine as a range bag and it fits my ammo cans ear pro eye pro cleaning kit and a few other essentials perfectly. The integrated shoulder straps are simple but effective and the whole pack has this no nonsense utilitarian design that I really appreciate. At under 16 dollars for an authentic military backpack with this much capacity you literally cannot find a better deal anywhere.
At under 16 dollars for a 35 liter authentic military backpack the value is essentially unmatched