The shoulder strap is actually a belt. It goes round your waist and then the leg strap will make sense. A lot of us actually ditch the strap and use carribiners on our belt loops.
I bought one of those bags for its intended use as a gas mask bag. I also scored a mint condition British Army CBRN Tactical Aide Memoir. The memoir has extremely concise instructions, with photos, for CBRN drills, guides to equipment and instructions of how to pack an MTP field pack (the bag in your video). The bag must have other intended uses, too, because some of the pockets aren't used in the instructions. I suspect those pockets are for mission specific CBRN equipment, as opposed to the basic kit every soldier must carry. The British Army masks don't use standard, round, 40mm NATO filters. Instead, they use low-profile, elongated filters. If I recall correctly, the left internal pocket is to hold a spare filter, while another filter is left installed on the mask. The outer pockets are for chemical detection papers in the outer-right pocket, with fuller's earth power and fuller's earth pads in the outer-left pocket. I don't know what goes in the internal split pocket, in the right side of the bag. The internal elastic and internal press studs are for a mask form. (A plastic piece that helps the mask keep its shape.)
That's the exact same bag I use as toolbag every day. It's incredibly tough and hard wearing even full of spanners, screwdrivers, hammers etc. The only thing I'd change is the strap, and maybe some molle on the flap to fasten a fixed blade to.
Note that one does not need a pass-through for the shoulder strap (@4:00 or thereabouts) in order to use any shoulder bag as a light backpack. Simply arranging the straps as you did and slipping your arms through is enough. I have a canvas bag which I have used in this manner many times, with no sort of pass-through or strap retainer.
Amazing bag for the money JB and thanks for all the info and very helpful video on understand this very cool little bag 👍 It's becoming my go to little friend lol, for a bug out and leave me alone for 24 hours bag!
Best bit of kit for the price I have ever bought, mine cost just under £13.00, looked brand new unused. Multi uses, Molle, fits onto mtp rucksack, exactly matches mtp marauder webbing, it gets better, I fitted the strap through top of webbing yoke and back down, then could clip my camera onto it takes weight of your neck especially with large lenses. Side pouches allow for camera lenses ( old om system) to slip in easily. Its a no brainer to get one. Thanks Jim.
Its a handy size for a day out. Side pouches removable to make it smaller, or you could fit larger ones if you needed more space. 👍 Thanks for watching Paula. x
Buying one of these soon, to use as an alternative to the ammo grab bag I have for EDC. I also have two twin ammo pouches, so I'm going to swap out the ones on the respirator bag!
I won an eBay auction for one of these bags -- it arrived earlier this week and I took it out for the first time, when I went grocery shopping today. I attached the bag to my 45 L British daysack. The daysack (by PRI) is in desert DPM (M169BD1) so I suspect it's from a previous set of kit. The respirator bag fits onto the backpack's PALS webbing with room to spare. I had been thinking about getting one of the earlier desert DPM respirator bags to match the pack (a lot cheaper too), but it doesn't have MOLLE and I would have had to figure out an alternate way to mount it -- so the extra cost is well worth it! I found that when I open the zippers on the respirator bag, it has no problem accommodating two 4-packs of toilet paper/bog roll/loo paper/bathroom tissue. It really gives me a lot more space for carrying stuff. I don't know what the capacity is, but I suspect that including the little side-pouches on the respirator bag, it's probably over 10 L. And it's not too difficult to find other MOLLE pouches that can be swapped in for those respirator bag side-pouches. When I first found out about MOLLE/PALS gear, I wasn't that keen on it, but this respirator bag has helped convince me that it's a pretty good invention. Now I can just zip the 10 L "rocket pouches" onto the sides of my 45 L pack, add this respirator bag and a couple more assorted MOLLE pouches or my Galyans floating backpack lid, and I've got 75+ L of room. I was interested to learn that the British pack is also compatible with the USMC FILBE assault pouch (can install on the bottom) and US Army sustainment pouches.
I stitched plce zips to mine so I can zip rockets to it. Two rockets and a Gsr makes for plenty of belt kit capacity but I'm toying with the idea of adding a second gsr and that will allow me to carry heavier gear on the side/hip in the rockets. You can have a sneaky deek at it in my community section til I get a video up on the belt order 👍
Cant go wrong for the money,i have the dpm field pack,which has only the one side pocket,cost me a tenner. It carries my frying pan and cook set etc.good wee video.👍
Great bag. Ibe had one here in Oz for about a year. Basically brew kit a small bivi and small down bag a few rations. Just means a day can become a overnighter. Im thinking...maybe ok...maybe to small. But whack her on a.molle belt harness and throw a few water botyles on. Modern take on a US or Australian ALICE harness. I have attached to make a 45ly Berghaus Centurio bigger for a 3dayer worked well holds heaps. The pouches are ideal for a smartphone
Hi Jim Bob. The reason you find the leg strap uncomfortable is that you're using it for the wrong purpose and therefore it's too high up your leg. It's not there to be used when the pack is carried as a shoulder bag. Remember it's designed for the military to use. The leg strap comes in when the pack is worn on the waist\hip (either using the detachable shoulder strap as a waist belt or by attaching the pack to a webbing belt). Carried at waist height in this manner, the bag can flap about when walking or running, if not secured. In this mode the leg belt secures the bag at a position lower down your leg (much nearer your knee than your crown jewels😄). Honestly not having a go. In this community we learn from each other.
I did try it around my waist 1st but the amount of weight I had in it, it would not stay put. Thats why I went for the shoulder option ( then the lower strap was a problem) No problem pointing it out my friend, its how we all learn like you say. Regards JB. 👍
@@jim-bob-outdoors Nice. I am building a SHTF bag gradually. I have the same respirator bag you have but I have 2 Avon filters in their hard canister in the bottom, Avon FM12 resting on top, under gloves and CBRN gloves in the lit dangling down. Then in the side pouches I have the blog bang rub and bottled powder decontaminator. It's amazing how often I have had to use the FM12 while doing DIY around the house lol. Power sanding, Painting, Using cleaning chemicals, Using expanding foam etc.
@@jim-bob-outdoors I like to take a larger backpack to work. I work about 10-15 miles and I get the bus for the main stretch. But if I were ever stranded for some reason and my leg nerve played up, I would need some supplies with me to deal with a worst case.
Looks like a versatile pack, but I don't really get on well with lots of velcro, I hate the way it damages all my other gear, gloves, cuffs etc. That and once it gets muddy it doesn't work, I'm wondering if they ever had a strap and buckle version 🤔
I'm not too keen on my Field Pack at all. If I'd have known you'd have been so keen, I'd have given you mine, JB. I've probably used it three times and just didn't enjoy it too much. Sorry to be the only Killjoy so far 😊
@@jim-bob-outdoors Ah yes, I think I recall you saying that about the Arctic bag. It’s why it’s good to have folks like your good self who are happy to do reviews 😉👍🏼
Nice gear. Seems very sturdy. The last couple of backpacks and packs I have acquired are SPOSN. Havent had any issues with them yet but dont really like the nylon feel of them. Also do you have any recommendations on bed roll/sleeping bags?
@@jim-bob-outdoors thanks, I did comment on wearing army gear I would also say its cheap enough for rough walking like stalking, Bush craft, ect it's not like your hiking wear what you want 👍😉
Hi Jim, hope your well. Just been to STRIKEFORCE UK, our local surplus place. They have a massive box of those. I was wondering if it could be rigged up and used as a front loading chest bag for the MTP Virtus GU90 mk III rucksack. Be handy for longer camps, where more equipment could be needed. But I’m wondering… Why don’t the two female snap fasteners line up with either two of the male ones, on the front? Bit of an odd design… All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧🏕
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The shoulder strap is actually a belt. It goes round your waist and then the leg strap will make sense. A lot of us actually ditch the strap and use carribiners on our belt loops.
Good to know. I have tried it a few different ways now. 👍
Morning mate 👍. Nice kit. And very useful for a day out. Thanks for sharing. 👍💪😁🇬🇧
Thanks for watching. 👍
I bought one of those bags for its intended use as a gas mask bag. I also scored a mint condition British Army CBRN Tactical Aide Memoir. The memoir has extremely concise instructions, with photos, for CBRN drills, guides to equipment and instructions of how to pack an MTP field pack (the bag in your video).
The bag must have other intended uses, too, because some of the pockets aren't used in the instructions. I suspect those pockets are for mission specific CBRN equipment, as opposed to the basic kit every soldier must carry.
The British Army masks don't use standard, round, 40mm NATO filters. Instead, they use low-profile, elongated filters. If I recall correctly, the left internal pocket is to hold a spare filter, while another filter is left installed on the mask. The outer pockets are for chemical detection papers in the outer-right pocket, with fuller's earth power and fuller's earth pads in the outer-left pocket. I don't know what goes in the internal split pocket, in the right side of the bag.
The internal elastic and internal press studs are for a mask form. (A plastic piece that helps the mask keep its shape.)
Mine is now my lunch bag. 😁
That's the exact same bag I use as toolbag every day. It's incredibly tough and hard wearing even full of spanners, screwdrivers, hammers etc.
The only thing I'd change is the strap, and maybe some molle on the flap to fasten a fixed blade to.
Yes I have been thinking about possibly a strap change.
I reckon that’s a Wild West respirator holder to be “quick on the draw” in a gas attack? Like Big John Wayne drawing his six-gun from his holster.
Exactly right. 👍
Note that one does not need a pass-through for the shoulder strap (@4:00 or thereabouts) in order to use any shoulder bag as a light backpack. Simply arranging the straps as you did and slipping your arms through is enough.
I have a canvas bag which I have used in this manner many times, with no sort of pass-through or strap retainer.
Amazing bag for the money JB and thanks for all the info and very helpful video on understand this very cool little bag 👍 It's becoming my go to little friend lol, for a bug out and leave me alone for 24 hours bag!
Very handy size and well thought out. 👍
Best bit of kit for the price I have ever bought, mine cost just under £13.00, looked brand new unused. Multi uses, Molle, fits onto mtp rucksack, exactly matches mtp marauder webbing, it gets better, I fitted the strap through top of webbing yoke and back down, then could clip my camera onto it takes weight of your neck especially with large lenses. Side pouches allow for camera lenses ( old om system) to slip in easily. Its a no brainer to get one. Thanks Jim.
I use mine mainly as my lunch bag for work. Sometimes though I put my brew kit etc in it and clip it to my main bag when camping. Thanks for watching.
Blinding little bag, I'm buying one, Great review 👍
Its great for the money. 👍
Hi Jim Bob, what a useful video, believe it or not..... I've been looking for a bag, that is small, but big enough for me....😊💝🏴 Xxxxx
Its a handy size for a day out. Side pouches removable to make it smaller, or you could fit larger ones if you needed more space. 👍 Thanks for watching Paula. x
I thought you would like to know, I have just ordered a bag, just like the one you advertised. Thankyou Jim Bob 😊💝🏴 Xxxxx
Buying one of these soon, to use as an alternative to the ammo grab bag I have for EDC. I also have two twin ammo pouches, so I'm going to swap out the ones on the respirator bag!
They are very handy. 👍
I won an eBay auction for one of these bags -- it arrived earlier this week and I took it out for the first time, when I went grocery shopping today. I attached the bag to my 45 L British daysack. The daysack (by PRI) is in desert DPM (M169BD1) so I suspect it's from a previous set of kit. The respirator bag fits onto the backpack's PALS webbing with room to spare. I had been thinking about getting one of the earlier desert DPM respirator bags to match the pack (a lot cheaper too), but it doesn't have MOLLE and I would have had to figure out an alternate way to mount it -- so the extra cost is well worth it!
I found that when I open the zippers on the respirator bag, it has no problem accommodating two 4-packs of toilet paper/bog roll/loo paper/bathroom tissue. It really gives me a lot more space for carrying stuff. I don't know what the capacity is, but I suspect that including the little side-pouches on the respirator bag, it's probably over 10 L. And it's not too difficult to find other MOLLE pouches that can be swapped in for those respirator bag side-pouches.
When I first found out about MOLLE/PALS gear, I wasn't that keen on it, but this respirator bag has helped convince me that it's a pretty good invention. Now I can just zip the 10 L "rocket pouches" onto the sides of my 45 L pack, add this respirator bag and a couple more assorted MOLLE pouches or my Galyans floating backpack lid, and I've got 75+ L of room. I was interested to learn that the British pack is also compatible with the USMC FILBE assault pouch (can install on the bottom) and US Army sustainment pouches.
Its a handy bag. During the working week, its my lunch bag. Weekends its my camera bag.
I stitched plce zips to mine so I can zip rockets to it.
Two rockets and a Gsr makes for plenty of belt kit capacity but I'm toying with the idea of adding a second gsr and that will allow me to carry heavier gear on the side/hip in the rockets.
You can have a sneaky deek at it in my community section til I get a video up on the belt order 👍
Decent pack that, I like the idea of the mini backpack for young ones or a smaller framed dude. Lee
I tried it when I got home. It will fit me over a jumper or possibly a light jacket. 👍
@@jim-bob-outdoors versatile 👍
Cant go wrong for the money,i have the dpm field pack,which has only the one side pocket,cost me a tenner.
It carries my frying pan and cook set etc.good wee video.👍
Great value. 👍
I love using mine great for a afternoon hike or lightweight overnighter in summer !! I might do a video of that 😀 nice one matey ATB Trev
Very handy little bag. 👍
That's a great beer and smokes carrier! good bag that, the side pouches are a bonus, I have a dpm version which is smaller capacity.
I went to the corner shop with it yesterday. 4 cans of beer and all the bits I needed to make dinner for 2. 😁
@@jim-bob-outdoors Brilliant! get a couple for the weekly shop! all best mate.
Great bag. Ibe had one here in Oz for about a year. Basically brew kit a small bivi and small down bag a few rations. Just means a day can become a overnighter.
Im thinking...maybe ok...maybe to small. But whack her on a.molle belt harness and throw a few water botyles on. Modern take on a US or Australian ALICE harness. I have attached to make a 45ly Berghaus Centurio bigger for a 3dayer worked well holds heaps. The pouches are ideal for a smartphone
Sounds good mate. 👍😎
I have the desert camo one. I clipped it to the back of a tactical vest. Great little setup 👍🏾
Hi Jim Bob. The reason you find the leg strap uncomfortable is that you're using it for the wrong purpose and therefore it's too high up your leg. It's not there to be used when the pack is carried as a shoulder bag. Remember it's designed for the military to use. The leg strap comes in when the pack is worn on the waist\hip (either using the detachable shoulder strap as a waist belt or by attaching the pack to a webbing belt). Carried at waist height in this manner, the bag can flap about when walking or running, if not secured. In this mode the leg belt secures the bag at a position lower down your leg (much nearer your knee than your crown jewels😄). Honestly not having a go. In this community we learn from each other.
I did try it around my waist 1st but the amount of weight I had in it, it would not stay put. Thats why I went for the shoulder option ( then the lower strap was a problem) No problem pointing it out my friend, its how we all learn like you say. Regards JB. 👍
And there was me half-expecting an FM12 or GSR in there...... No idea why I was under that false expectation lol.
😁 Its a versatile little bag. Been using it lately for taking my lunch to work. Food in the main body and water bottles in the side pouches. 👍
@@jim-bob-outdoors Nice. I am building a SHTF bag gradually. I have the same respirator bag you have but I have 2 Avon filters in their hard canister in the bottom, Avon FM12 resting on top, under gloves and CBRN gloves in the lit dangling down. Then in the side pouches I have the blog bang rub and bottled powder decontaminator. It's amazing how often I have had to use the FM12 while doing DIY around the house lol. Power sanding, Painting, Using cleaning chemicals, Using expanding foam etc.
@@jim-bob-outdoors I like to take a larger backpack to work. I work about 10-15 miles and I get the bus for the main stretch. But if I were ever stranded for some reason and my leg nerve played up, I would need some supplies with me to deal with a worst case.
@@SilentButDescriptive I do keep a bigger bag pack with essentials in the boot of the car. 👍
Looks like a versatile pack, but I don't really get on well with lots of velcro, I hate the way it damages all my other gear, gloves, cuffs etc. That and once it gets muddy it doesn't work, I'm wondering if they ever had a strap and buckle version 🤔
Velcro is a bit Marmite for me. Dont mind it on bags etc, but dont like it on jackets.
@@jim-bob-outdoors Exactly the same mate, some instances its the best thing since sliced bread, in others it can be a pain in the rear end 🤷♂️👍🏼
I'm not too keen on my Field Pack at all. If I'd have known you'd have been so keen, I'd have given you mine, JB.
I've probably used it three times and just didn't enjoy it too much.
Sorry to be the only Killjoy so far 😊
Just the way it is sometimes. Everyone loves the Arctic sleeping bag, I just didnt get on with it. 😁
@@jim-bob-outdoors Ah yes, I think I recall you saying that about the Arctic bag.
It’s why it’s good to have folks like your good self who are happy to do reviews 😉👍🏼
The leg strap works better when u use the shoulder strap as a belt like a bum bag mate but but on you hip / leg I love the bag there great bits of kit
Could not have it around my waist as it was too heavy. 😎
Great little bag i keep my Crusader MK 2 cook set in it.
Good choice! 👍😎
An insane amount of Velcro. Suppliers of these bags will wonder why there is a sudden spike in sales. Cheers.
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Nice gear. Seems very sturdy. The last couple of backpacks and packs I have acquired are SPOSN. Havent had any issues with them yet but dont really like the nylon feel of them. Also do you have any recommendations on bed roll/sleeping bags?
Done a few videos on sleeping bags etc, and my own personal take on a bed roll. ruclips.net/video/0o4VbRV0svg/видео.html
@@jim-bob-outdoors ok thanks.
Great idea and cheap as chips 🍟. I use the old style bag when out shooting but definitely guna upgrade now. Cheers matey 😁 👍🏻
Glad you found it handy. 👍
I'm thinking of a belt build with this at the rear, still about 15 quid so could be soon 👍
I might add mine to another bag for this weekends camp. Most of the time it has my lunch in it for work. 😁
@@jim-bob-outdoors Doing its job of keeping you going then lol 👍
@@jim-bob-outdoors Got and done marra, sits between two rockets on a condor II and I've a modified ammo grab bag on top of it as a fast tarp stash 👍
Love the bag I would use as a cambra bag thanks 👍😉
Yes it would be good for that. 👍
@@jim-bob-outdoors thanks, I did comment on wearing army gear I would also say its cheap enough for rough walking like stalking, Bush craft, ect it's not like your hiking wear what you want 👍😉
@@stevenjones6364 I did see that mate, thankyou. 😎
Just a random thought Allan, could you not adapt it to be a chest rig?
Yes that could be done, still trying stuff as its new. 👍
Allan this is something I could see me using/adapting to carry all of the crap that goes with our hammock set ups :)
👍👍
Hi Jim, hope your well.
Just been to STRIKEFORCE UK, our local surplus place.
They have a massive box of those.
I was wondering if it could be rigged up and used as a front loading chest bag for the MTP Virtus GU90 mk III rucksack.
Be handy for longer camps, where more equipment could be needed.
But I’m wondering…
Why don’t the two female snap fasteners line up with either two of the male ones, on the front?
Bit of an odd design…
All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧🏕
Yes back in the summer I fixed it to the front of my MTP holdall. Works well for food, water and brew kit.
You could probably change the leg strap for something long enough to make a waist strap.
Good idea. 👍
The shoulder straps supplied also becomes your waist strap 👍