Can you help me please? - Attention Russian speakers

[AWEC viper]

hello i recently purchased a Russian Cold War era (1962) back pack and was wondering on the origin and use of this bag i only ask this because i am confused by its shape and design. i have enclosed some images for you all to see and if you can speak / read Cyrillic that would be great thank you.

(sorry to big to upload here) Pictures by AWCviper - Photobucket


i will upload more pics if required

the Dimensions are 61Cm by 41Cm not including straps

[Duffy]

Looks like a gas-mask storage bag to me .I will see if I can find a pic,.

[AWEC viper]

Originally Posted by Duffy

Looks like a gas-mask storage bag to me .I will see if I can find a pic,.

It seems to be bigger than most Gas-masks

[Duffy]

Originally Posted by AWEC viper

It seems to be bigger than most Gas-masks

It didn't look that big in the picture. Its a Soviet Army Soldier Rucksack (Veschmeshok) (Also called "Sidr"in Russian Army slang) If you Google
Veschmeshok you should find more information .

[AWEC viper]

Thank you very much Duffy.