South African SADF Pattern 83 Large Backpack EpickStock This ensures you stay cool

This ensures you stay cool during active bushcraft

zippered internal chest pockets—one featuring an integrated holster and the other a flat document sleeve

This genuine surplus vest was made in South Africa for the South African Defence Force (SADF) during the Border War of the 1980s

Expect genuine character from field use

Equip your favorite field bag with this original East German sling and carry your gear with confidence

South African SADF Pattern 83 Large Backpack EpickStock This ensures you stay coolThis is a genuine South African SADF Pattern 83 Large Backpack. Historical Origins Originally designed in partnership with the South African outdoor industry to endure the abrasive thorn scrub of the 1980s Border War. This SADF Pattern 83 Rucksackcolloquially known as the Grootsakwas engineered for long range reconnaissance patrols under harsh, arid conditions. Advanced Materials and Hardware The pack is built from water repellent, 1000 denier Nutria