Cold Skills SKADI 130 L Backpack M/L Olive

Skaði was was the Norse Goddess of winter warfare. This is the ruck that will dominate all others in the coldest climates of the world. Insight for the design was gained from the best, when gaining knowledge for this pack we looked no further than the SME’s, the Scandinavians, and their arctic warfare specialists.

This ruck was purpose built for missions in environments that that is common during arctic warfare, boasting 130 liters, it can sustain a warfighter with all items necessary for extended operations in the harshest of environments. Cold Skills took extensive time and care listening to experts who not only can survive in -50 degrees but fight effectively on this type of battlefield. We listened to them, so we present to you, Skaði the goddess of winter warfare.

The top lid can be converted to a day pack/grab bag. There is a QR (quick release) system when operators must take cover if compromised (deep snow).

The Skaði pack is equipped with a GP pouch for Radio G117, Medical pouches etcetera depending on operator’s role in the squad.

Metal buckles in waist harness that will hold in winter conditions (optional - plastic buckle). When using a pulk there is pulling tads that works well with so called, Swed-link.

Technical Data

• Volume: 130 Liters
• Height: 88 cm (when not overloaded in main compartment)
• Width: 70 cm (including side pockets)
• Depth: 36 cm
• Weight: 5 kg (canvas version with top lid as a day pack version and a pouch for G117 Radio)

Features

• Aluminium cross stay suspension system
• Quick release break-away shoulder buckles
• Top loading main compartment
• Wide mouth lower compartment
• Sewn in side sustainment pouches
• Side tunnels for long items
• Top lid storage compartments that also doubles as a daypack or assault pack.
• Removeable internal mesh pockets
• Removable radio pouch
• Double wide internal hydration sleeve hangars (hydration bladder not included).
• Anterior and bilateral lid access zips for wires and hydration tubes
• Grab tabs designed for manipulating the pack while wearing oversized gloves
• Metal hip belt locking buckle
• Side clip-in-points for use while operating with sleds or pulk attachments
• Two horizontal compression straps
• Two vertical compressions straps
• Heavy duty zips
• Adjustable sternum strap height
• Two lower side open top canteen/item pockets

Material

Blended canvas and 500d Cordura.

On request: It can also be made in 500D cordura only.

Maintenance

• Clean with water and mild soap.

Storage

• Dry and dark place.
• Do not store in sunlight for long period of time.

Support

We will support you and your SKADI. We can provide, spare parts, technical advice, repairs and training advise or courses.