U.S. Army MOLLE II 3 Day Assault Pack Surplus Review
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The USGI Molle II 3 Day Assault Pack is a field and combat tested backpack that is still being used by the U.S. Army. This is a surplus pack from Sportsman's Guide and they offer a lot of different military surplus from around the world. #Militarysurplus #USGIbackpack #BackPack
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Im military. I’ve had me pack for 10years. Best backpack ever. I’ve held 100 pounds in it b4 and it didn’t rip or tear. I removed the elastic bands and replaced them with rubber bands
Clearly you never used it outside of the PAC office.
@@VictoryOrValhalla14 not here to debate. Just stating my experience
@@SergeantSolar there isn’t anything to debate, you used it like a backpack for office work. It’s complete junk in the field or combat. If one single “prepper” buys this garbage because of your comment you did them a huge injustice. Every single one of these ripped or the buckles broke, all the Molle kit issued in the Rapid fielding initiative was a huge failure, rucksack frames warping or snapping in half, rucksack just a giant useless open thin bag, ACU single stitching, every soldier in Iraq exposed his junk to every Iraqi they encountered because the crotches blew out, the assault pack is as thin as the ruck, no dedicated radio pouch, thin material that equipment would rub right through. This stuff is universally hated by every grunt that had to use it for a reason.
@@VictoryOrValhalla14 whatever you say kid. I guess a deployment is considered office work nowadays
@@SergeantSolar kid, that’s funny. A deployment to a FOB with an AC is hardly different than everyday garrison duty. You are flat out lying, I know it, you know it and every grunt that humped that piece of shit knows it.
To all who serve. We thank you for your service. Hoorah.!!
All they serve for Hazar's and Elite.
Got one of these a few years ago! Great pack! I used a USGI buttpack and attached to the bottom of it in place of the waist belt and keep rain gear in it all in ACU. Works great!! I also added the bandolier in the front pouch. But made it into a rip out First-Aid kit!
I’ve had one of these in DCU pattern/color. It’s so solid, I have my 3 piece sleep
System in the bottom pouch. It’s a great pack. I’ve had it since 2011 and it’s still running strong. God bless Sootch. Have a blessed weekend and Independence Day 🇺🇸
11B in the Army and I can attest that these packs are great. We typically have our name sewn on the front of the pack to identify it. It is definitely more of a one range day pack for an MRE and water than anything we actually use for multiple days in the field. The large rucksack is what we use vast majority of the time because it just gives you so much more working space and you never know when you’re going to have to strap something extra to your own pack that somebody else can’t carry or they got hurt and you’re taking their stuff now.
Theyre incredible for the price point. I love mine. Added a 200rd saw pouch per side and a waist pack on the bottom, it holds plenty for a day pack. Almost all the similarly priced tactical stuff is chinese garbage. This pack is American made and bomb proof
I got my hands on the large rucksack to make my INCH bag. Being a truck driver and usually 350 plus miles from home, I found the large rucksack my best option for my gear
I have carried this pack for years. It is my EDC pack.
I’ve had one for quite awhile I use it for squirrel hunting with my dog . squirrels go in the outside pouch . Inside water ,dog first aid kit ,ammo . Makes a great day pack for a day of hunting in the timber
@johnhenry8839
What do you do with the squirrels?
Are you eating them?
I still remember my issued pack in the British army, it was dated 1992 and this was in 2013, this is really impressive for an issued pack, I have found over the years that the US military generally does a much better job when it comes to spending money on its troops, while in the UK we are given kit that's years old and pretty much just trained and told to make do.
This pack is basically same era as the british DPM patrol pack. It is part of the Molle II system, which was originally in M81 woodland. It same "end of 80s, start of 90s" era. Personally, I like more the dpm patrol pack in the woods than this US counterpart - it is more versatile in terms of easy carrying mat or sleeping bag, less straps and waste weight, less "grabby on the tree branches". Patrol pack is also lighter (almost 400 grams less), the side pockets are integrated while on US assault pack, it is hard to attach sustainment pouches from the same system. Really good idea is the bandolier attachment in front pouch. but the top lid pouches in patrol pack are big as well.
A tip for the shoulder straps: buy a $20 set of shellback tactical pads. They velcro right on to the shoulder straps, and make a world of difference if you carry more than 10lb for any length of time.
Pick your color of choice and don't look back
i found one of these packs at the flea mkt in great shape for 8 bucks. i knocked quite a bit of weight off by cutting out the long heavy duty drag straps that are in the space where the hdpe frame sheet is. its a great pack.
I was a Navy Corpsman back in my younger days. I just picked one of these up, in old woodland camo, and i love it to death. ❤ Not as comfy as my Camelbak BMF, but a brilliant bag for its size.
I just picked up 2 of those at a military surplus store,used but in good shape for $35 apiece.loaded them up with all the "goodies" for a get home bag and bug out bag.
Actually Sootch that Assault Pack, ( I call a Patrol or Day Pack ) docks down to the larger MOLLE II Main Ruck. Yes it is apart of a pack system. The Main ruck attaches to a frame, that small pack you have attaches to the main ruck. Either way excellent video.
Love Mine. Somehow my Son Ended up with 2 after a Deployment long ago and gave me one. I'm thinking about Dyeing it Green because I've seen good results. Great Video Buddy.
The trap door velcro covers at the top were where the paratrooper straps came through, i do believe, although they work for camelback hoses or antennas. From what I read, that webbing was not used for parachute drops after it was tested and found to not be strong enough (must have been the way it was attached- the straps themselves are heavy duty enough to lift a car). Cutting those straps out saves quite a bit of needless weight- something like 1/2 lb. Great pack overall.
Have a great weekend Don, and an awesome July 4th, all the best from Canada, it’s the Canada day long weekend, cheers fellow Canadians
Thanks Eric! Enjoy your weekend~
OH, CANADA ‼️🇨🇦❤️
I've been Army 11B for only 3 years but from personal experience I would highly recommend the current Army issue medium ruck. its significantly bigger than the assault pack, also has a very strong plastic back brace built in and a waist strap. Every time I go to the field and I'm not bringing my large ruck, I always use my Medium. My unit will always use the assault pack as an extra source of storage combined with the medium or large ruck, but never as a primary way to pack. one of my buddies that I went to Army RECON with was only issued a medium ruck. Everyone else had a large ruck but he somehow managed to get through RECON with only the medium ruck. IDK just some food for thought!
Found one of these packs on eBay years ago medium and then I also found another three day pack recently. It’s amazing what a sale I found all the different features hunting hiking or camping pretty good back.
Not to mention I've got a lot of gear you showed on ur vids . Maxpedition is my go to got almost all the little organizers for different things
I have the same one . Love it . It’s my sons bug out bag . He’s 15 and into prepping a lot
Loved these assault pack. So much so I took 2 Statement of Charges because I wanted to keep them. I had both ACU and Multicam. The materials they used is very tough the quality is all there. Definitely recommend if you can get hands on them. I wish they also came in the older camo like woodland, DCU or Chocolate Chip. Also I didnt know there are additional features I didn't even know was for. Great review!
Remember keep the straps tucked and tidy.
They are made in Woodland. A friend of mine has the Gen 1 but I have seen them in woodland as gen II's. And YES indeed, I see one in woodland I"am snapping it up. The MOLLE II main ruck were also made in woodland camo.
Can confirm. Made in both woodland and DCU
How much was the statement of charges. I might bite the bullet
@@UchihaGremory at the time I was charged 90 bucks for ucp assault pack during 2014 and I'll ball park 130 for a medium ruck ocp 2017. Also I think your supply sergeant can depreciate the price too depending how old and worn out it is. The NSN on those equipment can get you a general idea how much it is if type them on google. Idk if that trick still works.
I love the feel of the shoulder pads on this pack. I love it's 1,000d codura and it's great in size just what u need.
I love this pack in multicam/ocp/woodland. I don’t like this pack in acu. I live in the wooded backcountry of the north east. I started out with this pack in acu, and I was seen a football field away even if the rest of me was hidden they could still see the pattern of the acu. I gave the ACU pack (which was still in great condition, I gave it to my father who has a basic kit I put together for him) in his car. My multicam version is perfect for all the browns and light green terrain I have in my neck of the woods. Also as sootch00 says, it’s such a steel because of the practicality and durability of the basic bag it is. Not to mention… buy a dry bag with a serious sleep system for cold weather.. an entrenching shovel and pouch.. a canteen set and multicam pouch.. you have a survival kit for one person for life. And it’s about $200 (short of the sleep system)
I'm an Airforce medical Veteran, this assault pack was after my time.
I did see the center white straps and center strap inside.
My first thoughts were they were
" Man Down " straps to pull a unconscious or wounded soldier.
Just unzip and pull the soldier. For any long distance ports for the straps to keep the wounded soldiers gear dry and from falling out of pack.
The center one to put a pole in for 2 man carry.
Just my thoughts.
Howdy Sootch, The extra heavy web / straps and handle inside the main pack area (from what I have been told) The handle is for your buddy to grab onto and pull you out of harms way into cover when you have been shot and can't move on your own. Now comes the tricky part the web is used for extracting you via Helo and you can't get in on your own power. Not my idea of a way to go flying but if you are unconscious then I guess it won't matter to you.
It’s a great day pack for hiking, get home bag or overnight camping. I’d throw a molle ii waist pack underneath and stuff it with the TCOP tent.
I have one of these and I must say they are absolutely fantastic. My recommendation is to get the highest grade you can find. Not so much for the wear and tear, because I don’t mind if it’s beat up, but sometimes these can smell real funky. It’s hard to get the smell out.
As an old Marine, I always like the ALICE pack, if you can find the small ALICE pack it makes a really good 3-day pack. It's a little bit heavier but the weight is made up in durability. Of course, this is only my opinion because it worked for me, and others may not agree but that's ok to
As another old 0311, I do use the newer MOLLE stuff and I shall always keep my ALICE pack. All are great packs. During my time, I was issued the old O.D. Grren ALICE and when I seen an ALICE in Woodland, I snagged it.
@@josephdixon1827 Don't think I have ever scene one in Woodland, bet it's sweet. lol
@@jamesthomas5895 Same as the old ALICE just in woodland. Except the Radiomans ALICE, although classified as a medium ALICE it is actually s wee tad smaller than the Medium, but fits what I need it for.
The plastic and foam pieces are supposed to be in the back portion where the airborne rigging stuff is. Over time in the heat, you definitely get sweat spot from it. Overall good bag for day trips.
I have a similar pack thats desert camo been using it over 10 year! Definitely had the coolest backpack in high school
Great review as always!
Nice piece of kit, Sootch! 🎒👍🏻💪🏻
I’m so glad we got rid of UCP, OCP/multicam is so much better. Literally only blends in with a couch.
Nice. Thanks for the review. I still have an old ALICE with the metal frame. I would like to get something a little newer though. The way that the ALICE won't stand up straight because of the frame, unless you wedge something under the front of it, has been driving me crazy since I first used one. But it's what I got. Once you put it on though, it's all good. I haven't tried one of the newer ones yet.
I've never had a problem with that but I have the small shelf attached to the frame. Another solution is to get a small thin rectangleular garbage can or basket & put it in the bag, you may have to cut it down to just fit in the bottom. Also keeps things dry while lying on the ground.
Still got my old Alice and I call her ol reliable since 30APR75. Been to 49 states with it in the bunk of my moving Van! Don The Mover (RET.)
XRoadDogW75R.
it's made to attach to a larger pack, not a frame.
yep. The large molle ruck has female buckles on the top of it so this can be attached to it.
just picked 2 of these today for $2 ea. at local garage sell. Plan to use for day hunts.
I got one off EBay for $ 20 I have had it about 4 years love it
I prefer the German packs used by the Bundeswehr. I served in Germany during the 1980s and liked the German quality better for most items.
Do you know where I could get a BW e-tool, canteen and mess kit from the 90s?
I got a Multicam current issue off of eBay with the dry-liner, and Multicam hydration carrier for $78 shipped
idye brand green dye will do a good job of dying that sage camo into a very usable dark digital camo pattern. you need to put that foam and hard plastic insert into the back pocket inside the main pouch, where the parachute straps are.
Was wondering about that ... Did you use anything additional when dying such as salt or any other chemicals.. thank YOU in advance for information....
I always hated the ACU pattern, I never liked it. The multicam pattern was always better, the BDU pattern was the best.
I always wondered why there wasn’t some sort of rubberized bottom to these packs..reduces abrasion when it’s placed on its butt, hence extending the life of the pack
Flex seal!
I sprayed mine with flex seal
👍
YUP
Ik you can rig em on there using the compression strap, but I wish this was designed to attach the sustainment pouches not just the canteen pouches. With the two sustainment pouches and the waist pack all attached to the assault pack it's like a poor man's medium ruck. You could even potentially swap out the waist pack for the mss carrier. you get the pack up around 60L with the waist pack and sustainment pouches
I attached two 200 rd saw ammo pouches to the sides of mine. They are like mini sustainment pouches and fit well
@@johnstevenson9429 I actually have since done exactly that and you're right
I just grabbed an assault pack off of market place for 25$ today and 15 minutes later I found a full large ruck sack system for 30$ in near perfect condition. The ruck has all the pads and straps with frame. Only thing it didn't have was the sustainment pouches. I figured I would set it up with all my sleep kit and cold weather gear for long hunting trips and the 3 day for when I'm just going out for a night or 2 camping. So for 55$ I have almost the entire molle 2 system. If only i could find the medium ruck for a reasonable price. They're all around 200 on eBay. I've also got an old lc1 Alice large ruck but it needs a frame and stuff to be useable.
Theres videos of guys attaching the sustainment pouches for the large rucks onto these bags
Classic and still perfect for his purposes...not the best but it will do
The bag you have is not in ACU pattern. Its the Universal Camouflage pattern (UCP). The Army Combat Uniform (ACU) is not itself a pattern, its the particular the name given to the particular uniform that is currently in service.
Compared to other bags on the market, these bags are garbage. 18 years in the military. I've been issued one or more in every color, and if I ever packed stuff in it, it was because I was forced to. Its uncomfortable to wear, especially when wearing with armor. The straps will seperate and pull your shoulders back, and those quick release buckles are notorious for breaking. The back support is flimsy foam glued to a plastic sheet. The best thing these bags are good for, are to carry ammo as an AG in a weapons team. Or as additional cu/ft of storage when attached to your ruck.
Already bumped the price to $65 for Members and $72 for non members. 10 hours later. The NON-MOLLE version is $40 for members and $44 for non members though.
recently bought two pairs of fox outdoors Vietnam era jungle boots off of sportsman's guide and they are very comfortable
What kinda soles? Panama? Vibram type! Looking for Source of 4 Boots. Two Old School Jungle (Panama) and 2 (ZigZag)Black Combat, Black with date on Ankle stamp branded 1975+ (CASH).
Size 8.
Regarding the camo pattern, I absolutely love it. I think it's probably my favorite one and I also think it's more invisible than any of the other camo patterns. After a while my eye just can't focus on it anymore and it disappears. I'm being serious.
Don't care for the pattern but I love the fact nobody likes it so it keeps the prices down. I don't buy gear to be walking down a runway with so I could care less about the looks.
@@user-neo71665 👍👍👍
@@user-neo71665 ironically an actual runway might be a place where the ACU camo works lol
Use the Ryt dye for SYNTHETICS, not the regular. I mix the grey and brown and it's eh...less ugly
Long live the Republic.... Amen!
You see the straps on the front that go over your shoulder? I take 500 lumen headlamps and ziptie them on near shoulder length so I can see hands free at night. I can use dual strobe for disorientating ppl/animals or the red light feature for stealth. I strap 2 on the back to do I can blind things from behind or make it so whoever is beside me can look behind and see w/o me turning around (of course I turn off certain lights to not blind my partner) but if I'm alone a light in the rear can discourage being followed or confuse something on which direction I'm truly facing.
This sounds utterly ridiculous
God bless the republic indeed sir!👍
I bought a surplus assault pack, and the zippers were sticky until i slapped some carmex on the teeth. Now it is as smooth as butta......
I love the claymore pouches on these what very front pouch is..main reason I used these packs
Can't wait to order one
(Mightve missed it in video) Dye this with Rit dye and you've got an even better pack. Apple Green rit dye js my favorite. However, it does fade over time.
Camel or taupe Rit dyes give pretty good results as well.
I have this same pack and the strap bands are junk but rubber bands or hair ties work.
Good review , thanks for sharing , God bless !
If you put the Fanny pack on with this pack it fully takes the weight of your shoulders and puts it on your waist.
Thank you
So , this is the bag that influences 5.11, maxpedition etc to start doing their tactical models like ruah, falcon 2 etc about 24 years ago?
Btw how is the stitching? Is it durable?
Thanks for the information.
I just got one on Amazon 33 bucks its in like new shap
Bought one last week for 90euros brand new, cant wait. Multicam is hard to find!
@rustyjocsen5260 very cool mine is like the one on the video I think we will get years of use out of it
@SensiblePrepper
ACU is NOT a color.
ACU = Army Combat Uniform.
It came in 3 different colors for the Army:
UCP= Universal Camo Pattern
Multicam= designed by a greedy individual.
OCP= Occupational Camo Pattern
The UCP camo was Fooliage green/grey in color.
so far I think I'm set on gear edc that included first aid hygiene and a bit of food . I've got a continuous order of batteries being shipped plus I got some rechargeables
TP is taken care of . first aid bulk/house hold is good could use a trauma kit but got some items coming as far as that is concerned. 100lbs of rice 80lbs of beans plus other dried/canned goods . 6 cases of mre's . NEED water filtration like alexa pro or Berkey or something similar. self defense and home security is good . Need plastic to cover doors and windows incase of fall out . . what if anything else would u recommend or suggest 🤔
A good quality gas mask. For fires chemical spills and other reasons than just Nukes
Good video.👍 I ordered a similar backpack today. I also have a large Molle 2 backpack with a frame. It is good to have a smaller backpack from the same series. Are compatible with each other. Maybe I'll make a video about it too.
I got a backpack for if I have to walk home do to shtf. And I wish someone would have went over the sizes cubical inches to liters and they was more about the size in the name of the pack because 50 liters is not small. But I have a sling bag for stuff I may need for the day and as a truck driver if I need to walk away from the truck and never go back I got the big bag I can pack it up when and what I need. But my edc is geared to what I use not what I may need. It is like this if you need it more than once it should be a edc. Now my truck is less than 1000 feet away most of the time. And if I’m away from the truck sling bag what I need. But my pockets are for the edc I use not the edc I may need but never have.
Ret.-Part time Summers, Four Decades here. Always kept my gear ready, stayed in shape till Ret. BedBugging all over. Alice and gear always ready still. "East Bound and down!"
Hi, i have a problem, basically that rubbery waterproof parts of inside leave some sticky marks on things like bottles.
Do you know how to fix this maybe? Thanks.
I got one of these at a military surplus store with a plastic back support, I think it’s a different model, but it can hold a boat inside. $90 10:30
I liked your video enough i bought one and i already have several book backpack types. Your video really showed everything about it!! I want to use it for day hikes and general bike or scooter riding for groceries.
Mine is dusty. No odor just very sandy and dusty. Do you think if i put it inside a pillow case and seal the end that i could wash it in the washing machine or would it be smarter to just hose it down with the garden hose? It cost me 18 bucks but i still dont want to ruin it because im looking forward to using it. Ive never heard anyone say if they are rain proof coated with anything...
I think it’s a great pack if you’re looking for a smaller pack for a woman my wife that is what she has anything goes crazy out there that’s what she carries I really like those packs I got a lot of room and they carry a lot of stuff in the great my review on them as they’re awesome God bless you and your family God bless the world is all just get along
I use chap stick on my zippers works great
Nice Assault Pack. Is it possible to get this Assault Pack in Multicam too?
They have a lot of different options. Thanks Brother
@@SensiblePrepper : Thank you Sir.
@@bushcraft6884 yes for a good chunk more. 70-some over 43
@@timunderbakke8756 : Sound like's good. Thank you Sir.
@@SensiblePrepper Can you review P & G purifier?
Found one yesterday at goodwill for $12
New?wow
@ a little used but practical new
I love that pack, it’s miles better than that shit pack that came before it. I like how the mag bandolier snaps on the inside. My first one was woodland cammo.
The straps in the bag is the dead man drag straps
You can die that pack green. And still see the camo pattern
Your are you saying that it attaches to a frame or it has its own frame?
Ranger bands for the excess strapping - can't go wrong
Is there a backpack exactly like it except a different color?
Question about using the frame. Is it one standard size frame for all three different packs? And is it worth spending the few bucks on it for the 3-day pack?
Is it better than ALICE pack
very practical pack
New sub great content
Is it okay to wear the MOLLE II without having served?
Yes
It’s definitely durable but it’s uncomfortable with a heavy load.
nice bag
I dyed mine a coyote color ( actually a darker color) but anything is better than ACU
Don, where do you find replacement parts for the quick-release at the bottom of the shoulder straps? Asking for a friend.
ebay
I have found replacement buckles (both male and female parts) on Ebay.
ITW Nexus or you can ask them for distributors.
They are heavy and not ergonomic but they are built like tanks. I use 2 of them
What happened to the Hazard 4 watch you used to wear?
Not a bad pack, I used mine once for a camping trip by taking a bus from Wisconsin to Colorado and back. It held my camping gear and other gear. I still prefer and recommend ALICE packs, much better!
Land of the Fourteeners!
What is the name of the pack in the middle of the 3 I have the 3 day assault pack and the large ruck was looking for an in between size.
IIRC that's a Molle II Medium ruck.
You can get the same pack on Ebay for cheaper with more options
I've been looking for something locally and it's all junk. So bought what I can and modify it if need be
Next week prepper school: how to survive mr. dementia mandate . By the way good job 👍 keep going
Those are Great Bags but you gotta Dye them so the camo actually works
I have one in woodland camo with waist pack
got one but the urethane coating is getting sticky & I cut off the rotten elastic
today's elastic just doesn't last long
my pack is missing the plastic & foam panels, never knew it had them...
seems to work well especially if you get some more MOLLE pouches added
I also got the matching vest
it's my BOB, but I don't think I'll actually be going anywhere...
I miss the old ALICE stuff, still have some