USGI M81 Woodland Camo Molle ii Complete Rucksack Assembly
- Complete disassembled M81 rucksack. They are disassembled so a smaller box can be used and provide cheaper shipping. There are videos on youtube that show how to assemble the rucksack.
- Comes with the main pack, 2 sustainment pouches, sleep system carrier, shoulder straps, waist pad, frame and 6 mag bandoleer.
- Separate upper main rucksack and lower sleep system carrier (MSS).
- The MSS clips underneath the main pack instead of being integrated.
- Allowed soldiers to remove the sleep carrier for lighter missions.
- Usually DEI 1601 or early 1602 black frames.
- More ergonomic than ALICE metal frames.
- Flexible polymer reduced noise and improved comfort.
- Early frames had a reputation for cracking under extreme cold or abuse. With this being said I've personally been doing 65lb 3 mile rucks once a week for the past 3 years and I haven't seen any cracks or stress fractures yet.
- Roughly 2,500-3,000 cubic inches in the upper pack.
- Sleep system carrier added another ~2,000 cubic inches.
- Two sustainment pouches added about 1,000 more combined.
- Total capacity around 5,500-6,000 cubic inches depending on setup.
- Includes two detachable side sustainment pouches.
- MOLLE/PALS compatible.
- Commonly used for chow, wet-weather gear, or ammo.
- Some early packs still retained ALICE-style webbing in places.
- Transitional gear often mixed ALICE compatibility with newer MOLLE webbing.
- Internal radio sleeve for SINCGARS radios.
- External "claymore pocket" could also store magazines or admin gear.
- Included in this pack is the removable bandoleer insert.
- Designed for 100+ lb combat loads.
- Much better hip load transfer than ALICE.
- The frame stood off the back slightly to improve airflow and allow hydration carriers behind the frame.
