Thread: Military rucksacks

Originally Posted by Loyal2no1

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I decided to go a Mystery Ranch Overload. I've used the UK issue Bergen when I was in the services over there and I wasn't a big fan of them (lousy carry straps, no lumbar support, generic fit but they were rugged and very spacious) as well as many, many Camelbaks but unfortunately they don't get any bigger than about 40 litres. I also have an Eberlestock J-79 Skycrane but have fallen out of love with it as they're extremely limted when it comes to attaching hydration... My MR Overload is the best pack I've owned by far as it's modular frame is second to none (and compatible with other MR pack bodies) and I prefer the Tri-Zip design over top loaders as it makes it's easy to access your gear inside the pack without having a kit explosion on the deck or forest floor while you rummage around for a flashlight -_- ... I also found that having a Camelbak Armorbak 3L bladder as an external carry (as pictured) was much more efficient and accessible than the internal carry you would have with a BFM & Motherlode or in the flap lid which drives you mad with the 'slosh-slosh' noise in your ear.... But what's really interesting about the MR Overload and the main selling point for me is the expanding load shelf which allows you to pack meat or a rifle in between the main pack body and frame. Check it out on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzEhqBt2QFc

They're currently issued to the UK SAS & USMC Scout Snipers but I think they have a real place with hunters. Yes it's pricey and somewhat on the heavy side (about 3kg but you don't feel it) but if you buy from Military Gear they're listing them at an amazing price that's on par with what they sell for in the US:
Mystery Ranch NICE Trizip Overload Multicam - Military Gear

Awesome pack mate, if I didn't already have a Tatonka I would seriously look into getting one of those......