Question about LK35

[sundance]

Hej,
does anyone know, perhaps from their active military service, what the two fastening points on the right and left sides of the LK35 backpack are for and what they were used for? They are located slightly below the center and are curved inward.
Thank you!

 

[tango]

Hej,
does anyone know, perhaps from their active military service, what the two fastening points on the right and left sides of the LK35 backpack are for and what they were used for? They are located slightly below the center and are curved inward.
Thank you!

If it is the ones I think you refer to, they were used to attach a military radio station (model number 145/146) between frame and actual sack. I can not think of any good civilian use for these.
I would also look for a better backpack in general, no waist belt makes it uncomfortable to carry heavy load. But rugged and perhaps can be found very cheap.

/Patrik

 

[sundance]

Yes, that's probably it. For clarity, I've attached another photo.

In terms of comfort, without a hip belt, it's only designed for light loads. But it only has a capacity of 35 liters, which is very small for military use. For me, however, 35-40 liters is often enough.

I bought it at a flea market a few years ago. Since I enjoy tinkering and sewing, I will continue to use the frame and give it a new bag. In the process, it will also get new straps and a hip belt. With that, it will probably weigh almost as much as my normal base weight ;-)

 

[Larssky]

The extra loops can also be useful stopping extra fasteneing straps from moving up and down the rails.

 

[tango]

Yes, that's probably it. For clarity, I've attached another photo.

In terms of comfort, without a hip belt, it's only designed for light loads. But it only has a capacity of 35 liters, which is very small for military use. For me, however, 35-40 liters is often enough.

I bought it at a flea market a few years ago. Since I enjoy tinkering and sewing, I will continue to use the frame and give it a new bag. In the process, it will also get new straps and a hip belt. With that, it will probably weigh almost as much as my normal base weight ;-)

For old Swedish military stuff, ruggedness takes precedence over leightweight.
If you load it heavy, I guess you break you back before the frame is broken

/Patrik