Used by the East German Army (NVA) between 1968 and 1991 these backpacks are heavily influenced by 19th century European military backpack designs. Made of a nylon/cotton blend material in the "raindrop" (Stricheldruckmuster or Ein Strich/Kein Strich) camouflage, these packs have a waterproof lining and storm flap closure. Steel hooks on the pack attach to the included nylon suspenders. The pack measures 305mm x 279mm x 127mm. Although unissued these packs have light external soiling as a result of long storage.