Pack, Patrol, Combat Pack, Patrol, Combat Small Field Packs (10-30 Litres)

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General Information

Name: Pack, Patrol, Combat.
Country of Origin: The United States.
Manufacturer: Yet to be identified.
Date of Production: Yet to be identified.
NATO Stock Number (NSN): 8465-01-286-5356.
Camouflage Pattern: M-1981 Woodland Camouflage Pattern.
Equipment Family: Individual Integrated Fighting System (IIFS).
Number Of Compartments: Two.
Volume Capacity: 115L.
Weight: 3.5kg.
Waterproof: Yes.

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History

The Pack, Patrol, Combat (patrol pack) is constructed from nylon duck fabric with a polyurethane laminate on the interior side to provide waterproofing. The patrol pack, is a component of the Field Pack, Combat With Internal Frame (Field Pack) and attaches to the top of the field pack, functioning as a secondary closer lid for the Field Pack’s primary compartment. This configuration provides the Field Pack user with a compact and lightweight patrol pack, allowing them to leave the main field pack behind.

The Patrol pack was developed in conjunction with the main Field Pack and is constructed from the same durable nylon duck fabric as the field pack. Originally, it featured attachment points for the Vest, Tactical, Load-bearing, utilizing Alice pack pull-tab “type” quick-releases on the shoulders and a thin webbing waistband to secure the bottom of the patrol pack to the wearer.

Description

Inside the Patrol Pack, there is a closed-cell foam rubber frame primarily intended to pad the pack and shield the wearer when carrying a field radio in the patrol pack. The Patrol Pack depicted here has been camouflaged with tan paint by its original owner in an effort to disrupt the woodland pattern.

The top of the Patrol Pack is equipped with a webbing carrying handle, while on each side, plastic quick-release buckles secure the Patrol pack to the top of the Field Pack. On the far right side, there is a hook and loop covered aerial port designed for a field radio. Access to the Patrol Pack’s main compartment is provided by a full-length plastic zipper located just above the front pouch, covered by a fabric storm cover to protect against water infiltration. The front pouch closes with two side-release buckles and features webbing loops at the top and bottom for attachment of straps, along with additional webbing loops on the sides for attaching webbing pouches.

The base of the main compartment features another webbing loop for attaching a webbing pouch and a second set of plastic quick-release buckle sections to which the Field Pack’s lid closure straps attach. To prevent rain and snow from entering the Field Pack’s main compartment when the Patrol Pack is attached, the sides of the Patrol Pack are equipped with nylon draw-cords and plastic cord locks. Refer to the last two photos for visual reference.

The back of the Patrol Pack includes two padded shoulder straps made of closed-cell foam rubber. These straps are connected at the top using ladder lock buckles and can be adjusted using side-release buckles. Inside the main compartment, there is a fabric sleeve for the foam frame, secured in place by two webbing straps with metal domes. Additionally, adjustable webbing straps are attached to the fabric sleeve to accommodate a field radio.