East German Combat Pack
In stock
- SKU
- EGCC
- Material
- Cotton
Description
Features
- Authentic NVA Issue — Original East German Army (Nationale Volksarmee) combat pack issued from 1968 to 1991, sourced directly from former Warsaw Pact stocks.
- Strichtarn Rain Camo — Finished in the iconic Strichtarnmuster (Ein Strich/Kein Strich) rain-drop camouflage pattern that defined East German field gear.
- PVC-Coated Cotton Construction — Heavy cotton canvas shell with a PVC inner coating provides weather resistance and serious durability under load.
- Y-Strap Suspenders Included — Ships with a set of NVA 2nd-generation Y-strap webbing so the pack can be worn as a backpack or anchored to a combat belt.
- D-Ring Attachment Points — Four steel D-rings let you clip the pack to suspenders, belt rigs, or external load-bearing equipment.
- External Bedroll Loops — Three adjustable bedroll-style belt loops on the exterior for lashing a rolled jacket, shelter half, or sleeping mat.
- Generous Main Compartment — Approximately 15" x 13" x 4" (37 x 32 x 10 cm) main bag swallows ammo, rations, or a full day's field kit.
- Buckle-Down Storm Flap — Top flap secures with leather-and-metal buckle straps to keep contents locked in over rough terrain.
- Cold War Collectible — Genuine piece of East German military history that still earns its keep as a working field pack.
More Information
- More From Brand
-
Shop all East German Army
- Similar Products
Related Products
Customer Reviews
4.9
100% of customers recommend this product
Share your thoughts with other customers
Top customer reviews
-
Amazing Value and QaulityAmazing value, and qaulity for an amazing price!
-
Textbook NVA StrichtarnThe Stricheldruckmuster what most people just call 'raindrop' or Strichtarn is vivid and unfaded, which tells me this batch was folded and crated not long after the Wall came down and never saw daylight again until now. The PVC interior liner is completely intact with zero cracking or delamination, which is exactly what you want to see on a pack that's been sitting in a DDR-era warehouse for thirty-plus years. D-hooks for the Y-strap suspenders are solid steel, no rust pitting, and the cotton canvas exterior shows no stress fraying at the seams or the main closure flap. I've compared this side by side with a Czech M85 surplus haversack I picked up from Hessen Antique a few years back — the NVA pack is more compact (roughly 37 x 32 x 10 cm) but the cotton-canvas construction and overall stitch quality is on par if not slightly better. The only gripe I have at all is the warehouse smell, which is that deep musty DDR-closet funk that no amount of description really prepares you for. A day airing out in the sun and a light wipe-down with a damp cloth handled most of it.
Correct D-hook attachment for NVA Y-strap system
Strong musty warehouse storage odor out of the bag
-
The real dealThe rain-drop camo is period-correct and the construction matches my reference photos from the 70s-80s. Mine arrived unissued condition with the rubber liner intact yeah it had that classic surplus warehouse smell but a wash with dish soap and baking soda fixed that in one afternoon. The Y-strap attachment points are exactly what you'd expect for the NVA combat belt system. This batch from Keep Shooting actually includes the suspenders which is a huge plus. Buckles have that nice patina, canvas is thick and sturdy. If you're building a complete East German kit, this is essential.
Authentic NVA construction Rain-drop camo pattern is iconic Rubber liner is genuinely waterproof
Was smelly but just wash it!
-
Unique raindrop camo looks awesomeBought this for hiking and honestly its way better than I expected for the price. The camo pattern is really cool looking, gets alot of compliments on the trail. Stitching looks super heavy duty, nothing feels cheap or flimsy at all. This thing will probably outlast me lol.
Built like a tank
No internal frame so heavy loads can get uncomfortable
-
Great for the priceHonestly for 17 bucks you really cant beat this thing. The rain drop camo pattern is awesome and looks even better in person than the pictures. Mine came in pretty solid condition considering its actual military surplus, just some minor wear on the straps. I use it for day hikes and it holds up fine. The field suspenders it comes with are a nice bonus too.
Rain drop camo pattern looks really cool
Smells a little musty, had to air it out for a couple days but that's surplus.