USMC ILBE Rucksack, MARPAT, Surplus
The USMC ILBE (Improved Load Bearing Equipment) is a successful iteration based on the MOLLE system. If you're looking for a comfortable, durable, and convertible rucksack of the very highest quality, look no further. Unissued!
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The USMC ILBE (Improved Load Bearing Equipment) is a successful iteration based on the MOLLE system. If you're looking for a comfortable, durable, and convertible rucksack of the very highest quality, look no further. Unissued!
If it's so good, how come this modern gem is on the surplus market? Well, soldiers wear body armor which kind of got in the way: they replaced the ILBE with FILBE, which works better for them. The civilian-friendlier ILBE is the better choice for most of us. Win-win!
Modern ergonomics
The ILBE was designed by Arc'teryx with little regard for cost; it was made to meet standards instead of a price. Manufactured in USA by Propper since 2004, it's as good as rucksacks come. A stiff and padded hip belt and length-of-back adjustments allow a wide range of people to carry this rucksack with ease.
As anatomic models often have, the ILBE features two flat aluminum spines and polymer plates to help carry the load. A sternum strap runs between shoulder straps for stability.
Modular design
The pack has MOLLE/PALS webbing all over for attaching specialized pouches, compression straps to attach long objects to the pack and also downsize it for smaller loads, and a removable lid.
You can achieve almost anything with G-hooks, webbing, and buckles, just get the American type buckles to ensure compatibility. As the old saying goes: "Where there's webbing, there's a way."
Tech specs
Main Pack Volume | 75 l | 4577 cu in |
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Weight | 3.7 kg | 8.14 lbs |
Load Rating | 54 kg | 120 lbs |
Width | 45 cm | 18" |
Height | 81 cm | 32" |
Thickness | 25 cm | 10" |
Material | 725D Cordura | |
NSN | 8465-01-515-8620 |
USMC surplus
Made in the US to the highest standards there are. Except for those damn lids. Forget the demoralizing "lowest bidder"-bickering, this is the good stuff!
Three options
We got our hands on this batch of unissued packs but some of them were missing the lid or the lid was faulty as follows: one of the two zipper sliders on the lid is reversed so that zipper is effectively 1-way only. Also, the MOLLE webbing is sewn like a drunk driver on a straight road. What a mistake to make on your last day at that job. See pictures for clarification of what you get when you choose the unissued pack with a defective lid.
To set things right, we ordered used lids with zippers that work as they should and the PALS webbing sewn on straight. So you can order an unissued pack with a used lid.
We didn't get enough lids to cover all of these so you may also buy the pack without a lid.
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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Juhani S. 22.08.2022 Verified purchase
Mika R. 29.08.2022 Verified purchase
- Reppuosio vaikuttaa käyttämättömältä.
- Olkahihnat vaikuttavat uudenveroisilta. Olkaviilekkeiden pikavapautus-systeemi erilainen kuin kuvissa, mielestäni parempi.
- Lantiovyö vähän käytetty, lantiovyön muovisoljen urospuoli rikki. Ei mikään iso investointi.
- Reppuosion läpän vetoketju tosiaan rikki siten että aukeaa vain toiseen suuntaan. Ei merkitystä Minulle.
- Säädöt vaikuttavat hyviltä. Laatu kauttaaltaan erittäin hyvän oloista.
Antti K. 14.09.2022 Verified purchase
+ Säädettävyys on hyvä
+ Selkäpala mukava
+ Lantiovyö paksu ja jämäkkä
- Saamani rinkan olkaviilekkeet eivät olleet kuvan mukaiset. Kuvassa viilekkeet ovat leveät. Rinkassani viilekkeet olivat hieman paksummat mutta huomattavasti kapeammat. Olettaisin että kuvassa olevat leveämmät viilekkeet olisivat mukavammat.
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