EAST GERMAN STRICHTARN CAMO COMBAT PACK W/SUSPENDERS LIKE NEW

The East German Strichtarn Combat Pack with Suspenders is a genuine NVA (Nationale Volksarmee) issue rucksack from the Cold War era, finished in the unmistakable "Strichtarn" rain-pattern camouflage that defined East German military kit from the 1960s through reunification. Originally issued to East German soldiers as a light combat and assault pack, this is the real article — pulled from authentic surplus stocks, complete with its original Y-strap suspender harness.

For your customers, this pack hits a rare sweet spot: it is an affordable, instantly recognizable piece of Cold War history that is also genuinely useful in the field. Collectors and reenactors prize it for its authenticity, while hikers, hunters, bushcrafters, and airsoft players appreciate its rugged cotton construction, classic top-flap silhouette, and the comfort of a proper suspender harness that distributes load across the shoulders and back.

Authentic Cold War Surplus

Strichtarn — literally "line camouflage" — was the standard NVA camouflage pattern, characterized by short brown vertical dashes on an olive-tan ground. It remains one of the most collectible Eastern Bloc patterns and an immediate visual hook on a retail shelf or product page. Each pack carries the honest character of authentic surplus: subtle variations in pattern shade, period-correct metal hardware, and the unmistakable feel of issued military kit.

Construction & Features

• Shell: 100% cotton canvas with a polyvinylchloride (PVC) coating for water resistance
• Suspenders: 100% polyester webbing Y-harness with metal buckles and hooks
• Top-flap closure secured by a single roller buckle strap, with carry handle and shoulder strap loops
• ID panel sewn to the flap for unit or name marking
• External tie-down points for lashing a rolled shelter half, jacket, or bedroll
• Dimensions: approximately 15 x 13 x 4 in.

Who It Sells To

• Militaria collectors seeking authentic NVA / DDR-issue gear
• Cold War and East German reenactors needing period-correct field kit
• Airsoft and milsim players running Eastern Bloc loadouts
• Bushcrafters, hikers, and day-trippers who want a tough, classic-styled pack at a fair price
• Preppers and surplus enthusiasts stocking durable, no-nonsense storage gear

Stocked in "like new" surplus condition, these packs present cleanly with the integrity of unissued or lightly handled stock, while still carrying the authenticity of genuine East German military production. A reliable repeat seller for any shop carrying military surplus, tactical, or outdoor gear.