Swiss M70 Rucksack
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- SKU
- SW-M70-RS
- Material
- Cotton, Polyester
- Style
- Military, Rucksack, Vintage
Description
Swiss Alpenflage Rucksack
The M70 rucksack is the Swiss Army's small field pack from the M70 combat uniform system, built to hook straight onto the M70 field jacket so a soldier could carry rations, water and personal kit without a separate harness. It has one main compartment under a snap-closed lid and two tall side pouches, all in the Swiss Alpenflage camouflage. Collectors and reenactors buy it to complete an M70 kit, and it also works as a light, distinctive daypack.
Features
- Alpenflage Camouflage — The Swiss "leaf" pattern of red-brown, green, black and pale mint blotches on a tan ground, printed across every panel and the strap.
- Snap-Closed Main Compartment — A deep lid folds over the main bag and fastens with a metal snap at the front, with a steel catch securing it at the top.
- Two Side Pouches — Tall cylindrical pouches on either side have elasticated tops and give extra room for a canteen, rations or small gear kept apart from the main load.
- Steel Jacket Hooks — Two fabric tabs on the back carry steel hook catches that clip directly onto the matching points on the Swiss M70 field jacket.
- Adjustable Carry Strap — A long camouflage strap with a steel hook end and a black plastic slider lets you set the length for carrying the pack on its own.
- Lid Eyelet — A small mesh-covered metal eyelet sits in the front of the lid flap.
- Front Lashing Loop — A sewn fabric loop low on the front of the main bag gives a point for tying on extra kit.
- Cotton-Polyester Fabric — The pack is made from a cotton and polyester blend twill, the same family of fabric used for Swiss Army field uniforms of the period.
Issued Swiss Army Kit
This is original Swiss Army issue, made as part of the M70 uniform system rather than for the civilian market. The steel hook hardware is the detail that marks it out: the pack was designed to ride on the jacket itself, so it pairs naturally with an M70 field jacket for anyone building a complete Alpenflage outfit. Used on its own, the adjustable strap makes it a compact field bag with a look few other packs share.
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10/10, already eyeing my next orderNo issues, great price, fast shipping.
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Had zero interest in 'weird foreign stuff' now I own three of theseOkay so i'll be honest, i used to be the guy who made fun of people buying old surplus gear off the internet. Bolt actions and blued steel, that's what 'real' gear looks like, right? Then i fell down a rabbit hole at 11pm while the kids were asleep and ended up on a forum thread about Swiss Alpenflage and i genuinely could not stop reading. Ordered this from Keep Shooting and had it on my doorstep in four days. The Alpenflage pattern is legitimately insane up close greens, browns, little white flower shapes, it shouldn't work and yet it kind of does. Construction is 100% cotton and the stitching on mine is tight, no complaints. I did see one reviewer mention a repaired stitch on theirs and i guess that's just the nature of genuine surplus, but mine looked practically unissued. The two side pouches fit a water bottle no problem and the main compartment swallowed a full day's worth of snacks and a light jacket without complaint. My wife saw the UPS box and asked if i was 'buying army stuff again' i said it was for hiking. She didn't believe me. Anyway, this thing rules and i'm not even embarrassed about it anymore.
Authentic surplus construction cotton feels bomber and stitching is solid
Unique Alpenflage pattern genuinely turns heads at the range and on the trail
Side pouches are more useful than they look, drain holes are a nice touch -
Completes my M70 setBeen chasing one of these for awhile to go with my M70 parka and this is the genuine article, not a repro. The alpenflage (pizza camo as the guys on the surplus forums call it) is nice and bright, hasn't faded to that washed-out pink you see on some of the heavily used ones. This is the version made to clip onto the shoulders and hips of the M70 jacket so just know that going in there's no traditional shoulder straps unless you get the modified one. The three stud fasteners on the main flap all work and the hardware is original. Condition was way better than I expected, mine had one professionally repaired stitch on a side pouch and honestly that just adds character. If you're building out the full M70 combat system this is basically mandatory.
Authentic Swiss issue, not a repro
Bright unfaded alpenflage pattern
Clips directly to the M70 parka as designedNo shoulder straps on the stock version (by design, but still)
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Tough rucksackNeeded a no nonsense pack for work gear and this M70 delivers. I stuffed tools lunch and a change of clothes in it every day this week. The Alpenflage pattern looks cool too even if its not for everyone.
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Five Bucks for Genuine Swiss? Absurd.he Swiss M70 system is one of those really clever modular designs that doesn't get enough credit. The Swiss military basically created this rucksack as an integral part of the M70 combat uniform system, where the soldier could attach the pack directly to the field jacket using lashing straps, distributing weight across the torso instead of just hanging off the shoulders. It was designed for alpine troops operating in the Swiss mountains where balance and mobility mattered more than raw carrying capacity. Pretty forward-thinking stuff for a design that entered service in the early 1970s.The one I received is in solid surplus condition the Alpenflage pattern is still vibrant with good color contrast between the greens, browns, and those distinctive white/light grey rock pattern elements that make this camo so unique. The canvas material is heavy duty and the stitching is tight throughout. There's some light storage wear and a couple small scuffs on the bottom which is totally normal for surplus and honestly expected at this price. All three pockets are intact the large center button-closure compartment and both open side pouches and all the drain grommets at the bottom of each pocket are clear. The lashing straps and attachment hardware are all present and functional. At $4.95 on sale this is basically free. I've spent more on a coffee this morning. Even if you're not a collector this is worth grabbing just as a cool piece of genuine military gear. The Alpenflage pattern alone makes it a conversation piece.
Genuine Swiss military surplus with that unmistakable Alpenflage camouflage that's become iconic among collectors
Modular lashing strap system is intact and functional, can attach to M70 jacket or lash onto larger packsNot a standalone hiking pack in the modern sense — limited capacity and no padded shoulder straps, it was designed to integrate with the jacket system