Where to find the smaller Swiss Salt and Pepper rucksack?

[bshee]

Hey everyone,

I'm looking to find the smaller of the two swiss salt and pepper rucksacks. However, Load-up only has the larger one now
http://west.loadup.com/military/surplus/410.html

Anyone have any idea where to get the smaller one? (14" height)

Brian

[shortbow]

Hope this thread turns something up. I have the big one and have been looking for the JR since I got it 15 years ago. Good question.

[John in Covina]

You might check some of the various surplus places online like "Cheaper than dirt" and Major Surplus which is in Carson or Torrance. They get all sorts of surplus fom around the world. I have canvas Italian rucks from Major that would stop a 22.

[andy richards]

Is this the one you are looking for?
http://cgi.ebay.de/Schweizer-Armee-R...item3a5d37a09a
Andy

[bshee]

Andy,

I think so! About 14 inches in height sounds about right! I wonder how much shipping would set me back. They don't sell those in America anymore?

Brian

[bshee]

Andy,

1,00 euros means 100 euros, I assume? If so that's pretty expensive!

Brian

[andy richards]

Hi Brian,
1,00 euro is ONE euro. Hundred euro will be written as: 100,00 or 100.00 or 100,- euro.
The 1,00 euro is a starting bid...I assume you know the ebay...
I noticed this seller only will ship to Germany though, but if you ask him he might ship to the US.
Andy

[shortbow]

Andy, I can't read German if that is in fact what language is being used in that ad, so can't be sure, but it looks precisely like the pack I have which is the 'big' one, stands about 19" high. I've never actually seen the little one, just remember being told by the guy who sold me mine that I had missed the little one by one day, he was sold out. Said they went like hotcakes. This big one I got was his last of those as well.

This one I have is such a good pack, so well made and tough, that I have always been sure I would dote on its little brother.

In fact, this pack is the best one I've ever had, including the newer Kelty's, Trapper pack boards, leather ones and such. I've probably been through two dozen packs over the years and the Swiss is the only one I still use.

The weener has been sort of a holy grail for me ever since I bought the biggie. In my fast approaching dotage however, it's more of a nostalgia kind of thing than a necessity.

[andy richards]

Thanks for this information.
The language is indeed German, and I just PM the seller if he would ship to the USA. If he answers I will add to this thread.
The measurements of this Rucksack are: 22" x 16"x 8". The 22" hight can be upgraded another 8" according to the sellers' information.
Hope this is of help.
Andy

[andy richards]

Just got a email from the seller. He stated that shipping to the US would be too expensive... But my guess is if you really want the rucksack and also want to pay for shipping he would ship to the US.
Andy