
















US MOLLE II Rucksack with Frame and Sustainment Pouches, UCP, Surplus
OK, we're not talking about a cheap price here but this kind of modular and hard-wearing rucksacks cost hundreds of bucks when new. The MOLLE II rucksack is the latest iteration of the US design, currently in service. Available in UCP.
- In stock 123 pcs. Sold 35 pcs in the last two weeks.
- This product is unlikely to be restocked and will be hidden from our website once it's out of stock.
- Discontinued product.
















OK, we're not talking about a cheap price here but this kind of modular and hard-wearing rucksacks cost hundreds of bucks when new. The MOLLE II rucksack is the latest iteration of the US design, currently in service. Available in UCP.
We were able to get a single batch. Future availability is uncertain!
- Durable rucksack with external frame
- Volume 80 liters / 5000 cu in
- Configurable and expandable with MOLLE pouches
When the year 2000 approached, the trusty ol' ALICE pack no longer met the needs of the soldiers (or that's what the brass claimed). The new MOLLE system included a new rucksack, which was far larger than its predecessor and also modular. The modern soldier's load got out of hand at some point and started to wear the body down so ergonomics of carrying the load has gotten special attention. This is the improved MOLLE II rucksack with a Gen 4 frame.
Features
The standalone ruck is already as large as the ALICE rucksack in its entirety i.e. 65 liters. With modular pouches, the capacity can be significantly increased. Two sustainment pouches are indluded, which hold three MREs each and can be attached to a utility strap thanks to the D-rings. With the sustainment pouches, the total volume is about 80 liters.
The main compartment can be split with a zippered divider which also has grommets for a Paracord fix should the zipper fail. The lower part is designed for a 4-season sleep system including the bivy and all - this is accessible from the outside through a separate zipper below. This zipper is also backed up; it has three compression straps which also tighten the package.
Both sides have a pair of compression straps and the top closure features a simple drawcord and a large flap. The flap has a full-size mesh pouch inside but other small pockets and pouches are nowhere to be found. This simplicity is actually delightful among all the "organized" packs you see so often these days.
The speciality of the MOLLE II rucksack is the frame, which is impact-resistant polymer instead of the common aluminum, and placed outside of the pack in contrast to many other modern rucks. The frame is designed to flex to divide the load better and offer less restrictions to movement.
Attaching and adjusting the shoulder straps and hip belt offers good possibilities to customize the fit for your body and preference, it pays off to put some effort to this. The straps have a quick-release to drop the pack. The hip belt has PALS loops for additional pockets, chances are you want to access some items while on the move. The main bag can be detached from the frame for carrying weird and funny objects like a rock or something.
Tech specs
The material is virtually indestructible Cordura with Mil-Spec NIR properties and the webbing is thick nylon. The frame is flexible and tenacious polymer.
- Weight: 4.15 kg / 9.1 lbs
- Volume: 80 l / 5000 cu in
- Volume w.o. side pouches: 65 l / 4000 cu in
US Army surplus
These are used but not very hard, some of these are in a very neat condition, possibly because this pattern of camouflage went out of fashion some years ago.
Kierto Circular Economy
Return this product used but clean and unbroken, and you'll receive half of the product's original price as Varusteleka credits. Service is available only in Finland. Only Registered users can make Kierto returns. See more information about Kierto.
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David G. 28.09.2021 ⚠ Unverified purchase
As mentioned the main compartment can be divided in two which if you want to keep whatever your using for sleeping arrangements r the such separate
from anything else you might want to carry is handy and has taken into account component failure through heavy use by having a back up system for if the zip
breaks.
Shoulder straps are nice and wide so spread the load more than the average rucksack and the position of the straps and waist belt can be adjusted on the frame
by undoing the straps that hold them in place and repositioning them, the frame itself is also extremely robust in design, I also prefer external frames as makes the load feel less than it is if the bags packed right and everything is fitted right for carrying it unlike my experience with internally framed bags.
Space all over the front and sides for attaching a range of MOLLE or PALS pouches should you want to have access to certain bits of kit, on my ACU one I have 2 sustainment pouches like the ones advertised as coming with this pack fitted for carrying socks / underwear / cold and/or wet weather kit or rations, a triple M4 mag pouch with tuff cut scissors, tourniquets and field dressings and then some utility type pouches for other odds and sods like boot cleaning kit, sewing kit, gloves and hats etc, on my OTP pack I just have the sustainment pouches at the minute.
The only thing I'm not massively keen on is the top flap as it's massive, although suppose it cuts down on faffing around with a floating lid and gives you space to squeeze a roll mat under if you haven't stuffed it in somewhere else or tied it on to the outside of the pack somewhere, and the mesh inner pocket on the top flap as my experience is no matter how well made the mesh is its prone to damage, as yet though haven't used that particular pocket or even thought what to bung in there besides dirty clothes or paperwork/maps.



Tommi M. 07.10.2021 Verified purchase



Joni H. 09.11.2021 Verified purchase

Aidan K. 01.01.2022 Verified purchase


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