In 1988, the US Army introduced the Field Pack, Large, a departure from traditional designs, as part of the Individual Integrated Fighting System. Despite its innovations, mixed reviews, including comfort and load-carrying issues, led to its replacement with the MOLLE rucksack in 2021.
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Introduced in the 1960s by the Canadian army, the Field Pack, Cargo was a core part of the 64-Pattern Web Equipment. Designed for vehicle transport, it housed vital field gear, split between compartments. Constructed with waterproof olive drab materials, it featured padded straps and a tumpline for comfort during carrying.
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The Rucksack is a stone grey canvas pack based on the 42-pattern Bergen and M-41 style rucksacks. It cleverly incorporates a fold-up sleeping mat as a frame. Initially used by the West German army in the ’60s, it can be attached to either web suspenders or a “packboard” frame. The Rucksack features a spacious lid, main compartment, and front/side pouches.
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The Sturmgepack, a square-shaped pack made of densely woven cotton canvas, was first produced in the late 1960s. It features a Strichtarn (Rain Pattern) on its exterior and was issued in sets of two: the Assault Pack and the Transport Pack. The latter held a variety of clothing items, including a woolen blanket rolled up and stored around the outside of the pack. With metal buckles, fabric webbing straps, and vinyl straps,
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The Bandolier GP DPM, IRR is a versatile piece of equipment made of textured nylon material and temperature DPM pattern. It can be used as a utility bandolier or to carry small caliber mortar rounds. The Bandolier also comes with a 25-mm nylon webbing shoulder strap and has a thin layer of closed cell foam interlining for protection.
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The Field Pack, SAS Wilderness, MK-6 was created for the Australian SAS in the late 1980s as a semi-modular, jumpable field pack. Made of polyester and cotton blended canvas with disruptive camouflage pattern, it has multiple compartments and pouches, adjustable padded shoulder straps, and removable waistband. The pack can be attached to a parachute harness, and the frame can be shaped to the wearer’s back.
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The Rucksack, Canvas, Combat is a heavy-duty backpack originally created for the Danish special forces. Constructed from durable cotton canvas and woven cotton webbing straps, it features a steel external frame with black plastic sleeves for protection against arctic conditions. The backpack has five compartments, including a large main compartment and external pouches that close with webbing straps and brass buckles. The unpadded shoulder straps are sewn directly to the back of the backpack, while a leather envelope holds the frame in place.
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