Rucksack, Combat, Nylon, Olive Drab
General Information
Name: Rucksack, Combat, Nylon, Olive Drab.
Country of Origin: Malaysia.
Manufacturer: Yet to be identified.
Date of manufacture: c 1970.
Camouflage Pattern: Olive Drab.
Equipment Family: Yet to be identified.
Number Of Compartments: Five.
Volume Capacity: 45L.
Lid pocket- N/A.
Main compartment- 30L.
Front compartment- 5L.
Side pouches- 5L.
Weight: 1kg.
Waterproof: No.
Frame: Internal.
History
The Rucksack is believed to have been issued by the Malaysian army in the early 1970s. It is based on the British 44-pattern rucksack but features a completely different design from the standard field pack issued to soldiers. This variant was likely intended for special forces and other similar units.
Description
The rucksack’s lid is flat, shapeless, and waterproofed on the internal side. It features four webbing loops on the top, allowing for the secure attachment of a bed roll or similar item.
On the front, there are ‘M-10’ type hangers for attaching a shovel cover, along with a short adjustable webbing strap below to secure other types of entrenching tools. The handle of the shovel is further secured down the front. The underside of the lid includes a flat pocket with zip entry. The lid is fastened just below the rucksack’s mouth, limiting its ability to close completely.
The rucksack’s mouth is equipped with a large snow collar, tightened with a nylon draw-cord. Vertical webbing loops are present on each side above the front pouch. The front pouch is a large square compartment closed with two webbing straps. The sides feature large rectangular pouches running the full length of the rucksack, each secured with a single webbing strap.
Moving to the back, the rucksack provides comfort with two foam pads and airflow for the wearer. It features a plastic frame, and the shoulder straps are fixed to the top of the frame. These shoulder straps are heavily padded and equipped with webbing quick-releases.
Examples
Example One
Object Number: 3120-458-37103.
