Bags and Backpacks

We’re extremely proud to offer the Karrimor Special Forces (SF) range of daypacks and rucksacks; they are excellent in every way, thoughtfully designed by experts, over-engineered, rugged tough and entirely practical

It’s hard to imagine a more established classic, a great all-rounder; in terms of a lightweight and completely versatile piece of equipment, the Sabre 35 is possibly THE ideal day sack. The Sabre 35 includes two fixed 2.5 litre side pockets suitable for water bottles or other items that need to be immediately accessible. Constructed from 600 denier rip-stop fabric with 1000 denier reinforcement on the top and bottom, resulting in a lighter sack without any detrimental effect on quality or durability.

Features include:

- Coolmesh back system
- S-shaped shoulder harness
- Sternum strap
- One main compartment
- Reinforced lid and base
- Integrated side pockets
- Integrated security pockets
- Zipped lid compartment
- Stuff pockets
- Shock cord carry system

Thoughtfully however, this pack also includes:

- Twin ice axe or walking-pole holders
- Rot-proof thread
- Reinforced with bartacks
- Durable water repellent (DWR)
- YKK zips

We stock Sabre 35’s in Olive Drab only. We also stock dry-sacks to line the main compartment securing the contents from rain and damp and providing an emergency floatation device....after-all, you never know when you might want to nip over that flood-engorged river!

Colour: Olive Drab

Our best selling Karrimor Rucksack for years; has stood the test of time - and a few unpleasant additional tests that we invented for it along the way too - a true stalwart!

Described by many in Military circles as a 'must have', the Karrimor SF Sabre 45L offers the user a reliable and durable load carriage system. The removable F-Format internal frame can be shaped to conform to the user's back profile. Compression straps close the sack around stored items and additional PLCE side pockets (sold in pairs as an additional item) may be attached to the pack increasing its capacity to 70L making it a truly flexible load carrying system.

Features:
- Coolmesh back system
- F-Format internal frame (removable)
- S-shaped shoulder harness
- Sternum strap
- One main compartment
- Compatible with side pockets (PLCE)
- Compression straps
- Shock cord carry system
- Zipped lid compartment
- Stuff pockets
- Crampon loops
- Twin ice-axe pr walking-pole holders
- Rot-proof thread
- Reinforced with bartacks
- Durable water repellent (DWR)
- YKK zips

Colour: Coyote Tan (Also available in Olive Drab, Black and DPM on Special Order - contact us first)

Sorry, we are currently out of stock of this amazingly popular item - resupplies due soon

We're extremely proud to offer the new Karrimor Special Forces (SF) range of daypacks and rucksacks; they are excellent in every way, thoughtfully designed by experts, over-engineered, rugged tough and entirely practical.

We really like this new rucksack; the latest edition to Karrimor SF’s excellent and highly acclaimed range this new mid-range back-pack is based on all the best aspects of military specification; designed to offer a versatile platform for field-operations the Predator PATROL 45 litre is the result of Karrimor SF's extensive heritage in battlefield testing and includes many refinements and improvements from the traditional and extremely well established SF Sabre generation. Manufactured using only the highest quality materials and components the Predator PATROL 45 is designed to cope with extreme conditions.

Features include:
- Palm back system
- Concealable waist belt
- Quick release belt buckle
- S-shaped shoulder harness
- Sternum strap
- One main compartment
- Compatible with PLCE sidepockets (optional extra)
- Lid pocket
- Stuff pockets
- MOLLE webbing front and sides
- Ski guides
- Compression straps
- Carry handle

Thoughtfully however, this pack also includes:
- Rot-proof thread
- Reinforced with bartacks
- Durable water repellent (DWR)
- YKK zips

If you know your Rucksacks and if you expect only the very best from them at all times, this is the rucksack for you. We stock these in Coyote Tan which is perfect for year round use in a wide variety of terrain and environments. We also supply PLCE side pockets, pouches and water-proof liners, making this the basis of a flexible, year-round carry system for all your outdoor needs.

On our bushcraft courses we often include a 'how to make an emergency back-pack, in case your back pack lets you down' section....a simpler solution is to buy one that doesn't break....a Karrimor SF for instance!

We will be replacing our Sabre 45's with these new Predator PATROL 45's thsi year.

Colour: Coyote Tan (Also available in Olive Drab, Black and DPM on Special Order - contact us first)

The ONLY heavy-duty back-pack we can reccomend!

This is it!.....the highly respected Karrimor SF Sabre 60-100; revered amongst extreme users for its sheer versatility and exceptional quality. Includes Karrimor’s SA (Size Adjustable) back system allowing “on-the-move” “whilst on-your-back” adjustments to help reduce reduce muscle fatigue whilst carrying. The dividable main compartment and hooped lower entry zip allows easy access to equipment stored at the bottom of the rucksack. PLCE side pockets and hydration systems may also be attached.

The 60-100 makes light work of heavy, bulky loads up to 100L; we’ve used them extensively in Scotland on our courses there and find them to be exceptionally comfortable to carry all day; a very well thought-out and conceived back-pack for large loads or longer expeditions.

Features include:

- SA back system
- Padded waist belt
- S-shaped shoulder harness
- Sternum strap
- Dividable main compartment
- Hooped lower entry zip
- Compatible with side pockets (PLCE)
- Lid carriage straps
- Zipped lid compartment
- Stuff pockets
- Crampon loops
- Twin ice-axe or walking-pole holders
- Compression straps
- Grab handle on side
- Helmet friendly lid compression
- Rain cover included (solid colour coded)
- Rot-proof thread
- Reinforced with bartacks
- Durable water

When you're done sorting through Military-Surplus stores for a cheap heavy-duty back-pack or your knees have finally given in from years of carrying loads incorrectly seated on your back.....this is the back-pack you'll aspire to.

Colour: Olive Drab

PLCE compatible Side pouches designed for use with Karrimor SF back-packs (indeed, any current PLCE UK military issue equipment) including Sabre and Predator backpacks. These side pockets attach to Sabre and Predator rucksacks to add storage capacity (12.5L each/25L total). Will fit the Sabre 45, 75, 60-100 and 80-130 Litre models as well as the Predator range of rucksacks. The side pockets may also be used with a PLCE yoke (M042) forming a 25 litre day sack.

Supplied in pairs.

Features include:
- Compatible with all PLCE items including Sabre 45, 75, 60-100, 80-130 and the Predator range.
- Rotproof thread
- Durable water repellent (DWR)
- YKK zips

Colours: Coyote Brown or Olive Drab

The Predator MOLLE Omni pouch is designed to attach to any MOLLE enabled equipment (and was specifically designed to fit onto the new Predator PATROL 45 as bart of predator Carry system). With a large capacity the pouch can be used for all sorts of items that might be required quickly - a poncho or waterproof membrane for instance. When not in use or part filled the pouch can be compressed to maintain a low profile.

Features:
MOLLE compatible
Adjustable buckle closures
Touch and close with silencers
Rot-proof thread
Ideal for:
Small First-Aid pack
Poncho
Emergency Rations
etc

Colours: Available in Olive Drab or Coyote Brown

Very sorry, we're currently out of stock - resupplies due soon
Retro looks meet every-day practicality; this is a simple shoulder bag with plenty of applications.....
Under the main buckle-secured cover are two small pockets secured by Velcro, in-between these are four pen/pencil holders. The roomy main zippered compartment is made of a durable water-proof nylon material and has an additional inner secure zippered compartment. On either side are two further compartments both with Velcro securing tabs.
These shoulder bags are real "head-turners", they cut a dash when used for traveling by air for all those essential items, are completely at home in town or country and yet maintain extremely stylish looks.
Genuinely useful as a day bag on the hill or when foraging in the forest - would also make a great 'man-bag' for him, a hand-bag for her or a natty fishing bag for either of them!

Volume: 10L

Colours: Now only available in Olive Green.

UNEXPECTEDLY BACK IN STOCK - LIMITED SUPPLIES ONLY

"Retro Chic"

One of our best selling items - such a useful siize. As per the 30L Vintage sack, but smaller - the old addage being that you'll always find something to fill your rucksac with.....so keep it small!! Again, made from soft, quiet G-1000 material and so is incredibly strong; buckled leather straps hold the lid on the main compartment in place. The main compartment also has two ties to secure it with and a zippered pocket in the closure flap; the two side pockets are also secured with leather straps. The shoulder straps are comfortable and well padded, the pack has a strong frame which makes it comfortable and airy to wear even over longer distances with plenty of room for your waterproof macintosh, flask, sandwiches and your copy of Famous Five - "Five on a hike together" - what fun!
We’ve been happlily using the Fjallraven Vintage packs for a couple of years now for walking, as day-sacks and for hill-stalking.

Volume: 20Litres total

Colour: Olive Green, Light khaki or 'Dark Olive' (which, is actually a lovely chocolate brown colour - best selling) all with light brown leather straps.

So sorry, we're currently still out of stock - re-supply due soon
For those who (like us) find snazzy, zippered, fleece lined, Velcro'd, anatomically designed...blah blah back-packs all rather tiresome; this is a real blast from the past.......but, with all the benefits of modernity left in! More of a 'daypack' than a 'back-pack' as-such, but in a classic retro design, the 30 and 20 Litre versions of this pack are both proving to be incredibly popular. The pack is made from soft, quiet G-1000 material and so is incredibly strong; buckled leather straps hold the lid on the main compartment in place. The spacious main compartment has two ties to secure it and a zippered pocket in the closure flap; the two side pockets are also secured with leather straps and buckles. The shoulder straps are comfortable and well padded, the pack has a strong frame which makes it comfortable and airy to wear even over longer distances with plenty of room for your waterproof macintosh, sandwiches and of course your essential flask or tea-making equipment; we've been happily using the Fjallraven Vintage packs for a couple of years now for walking, picnics, foraging and as day-sacs for hill-stalking.

Volume: 30Litres total

Colours: Olive with soft brown leather straps: These Rucksacks sell so well in Khaki that Fjallraven have decided not to make any until Autum 2010.......!