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I swapped out the waist belt for one off of a large ruck. That made it so much more comfortable.

I love that you offer up reviews for both soldiers, and civilians. As a hiker/camper (civilian) I can appreciate both, and always find some value in your videos. Thanks for all the work you put into your video's!

Long story short, not having a medium ruck in JRTC made my life a lot harder than it had to be. When i finally got issued one, i loved it so much that i refused to return it to CIF. No regrets.

Obviously there was a sergeant major on the committee that designed the ruck. “But if we put mesh pouches on there Joe’s will have gloves and socks and Hooah bars and all kinds of non uniformity stuff hanging out of there!”

Add the side pouches from the large ruck. It adds a lot of space to an already good system. Just watch the zippers because they can slip behind the pouches. I was a medic and the extra space saved me from having to deal with an aid bag on shorter ops.

“Pogie bait” I haven’t heard that in years... lol 😂

Switch out the medium belt with the Large Molle belt. It attaches the same way. If you can find one in OCP.

One excellent "Grunt Proof" review after years of use. I call this the real review. Keep going 💪

I first saw the MOLLE in 1999. Schofield Barracks. A platoon got to test it out. Then, in 2002, at Fort Drum we had a MOLLE ruck we tested as well. The sleeping compartment was actually a separate piece, then we got another MOLLE the ruck with the sleeping compartment attached which we used in Iraq. It was a better version. This was 2005-06. 🤘🇺🇸

Just recently came across your channel while checking revues on Amazon, I like seeing someone that is straight up and to the point. It has changed my mind on several purchases and caused me to investigate products much better before a purchase. Thanks again for everything that you are doing.

Thanks for your service bro and thanks for the video too . That pack looked good to go . ( 82 ND Ret. )

I have two and love them both. Got the ACU/UCP in a storage locker , but have the OCP one out and ready to go. Thanks for the review.

Hell yeah!!!! Thanks Randall!!! AWESOME!!! 👏🏼💪🏼

I fit a medium ALICE to one of these frames and it's been outstanding. My favourite pack layout on an excellent frame! Magic!

Thanx for the review on this ruck. I was looking for something else as a go bag that would have more space.

I have had a lot of experience with Alice but Molle came after my time! Great review all I needed to know before picking one up.

Thanks for sharing!🤘🏻

Because of this review I bought this pack! So far very comfortable. Thanks brother

Hey Randall, very good video👍 I use a very similar ruck as my main pack. It is an AkMak Skywalker RCS. Which is a waterproof version of the Molle II. There are a few other slight improvements over the standard Molle II ruck.

Hay bro I got back out rucking because of you learning more than I already know thank bro keep making your videos

Just found your channel. Well done! Subbed.

Liking that Randall .like the pkt layout..can see the sewing machine coming out again..atb Mitch..

I just bought two in ACU. They are beautiful.... a work of art.

Lol I was drawn to the gate and the sign telling me not to go that way😂😂 love it brother keep it up!

I attached 2 OCP sustain pouches to my medium rucksack, from the large OCP ruck. Only downside is closing the zippers. The pouches kinda get in the way. I basically run, my assault pack + my medium ruck for every mission I go. 🤙🏼

I've still got a knot or 2 in my back leftover from a PRC-77. I have an old large Alice pack somewhere but as usual I want the updated cool one that you show.

Great video i just found your channel very cool .I just purchased this rucksack .Thank you for your service i was 11B ,C in 85.

Wiggys used to sell a load carrying pack that used the Molle II frame, shoulder straps and belt. Basically a shelf at the bottom. It was great for carrying tools to do trail maintenance like a gas tank, chainsaw, axe..... I think the lack of mesh pockets was intentional as the mesh pockets can get snagged quite a bit if you have loaded packs piled up in the back of a truck or on terrain features.

I've been wearing plate carriers since 2012. The one issue I've had was fitting a rucksack over the carrier and being able to shoulder my rifle. Not only that, but not pinching off the blood circulation to my head whenever I'd raise my pistol to my eyes. Rucksacks and carriers have evolved since then. I've learned with PCs the shoulder straps have to be flat, but padded. With medium to large backpacks the shoulder straps have to be wide and flat so as to evenly distribute the weight and allow the butt of the rifle to have real estate to be pressed against the shoulder. Searching for such perfect combinations for my own personal taste has taken me years.

I'm reading you loud and clear. I modifies a couple of molle panels by adding the stretch fabric to the panel itself for a removable stretch pouch and then criss crossed some shock cord over it. Great for a reach back dump pouch or water bottle holder.

This has been my bushcraft backpack for almost 7 years, hasn't had a single component fail so far.

Love your gear reviews. One thing that might be helpful is to know what size you are, to see how packs, tents and stuff fit you. You've probably mentioned it, but I missed it. Rock on. :-)

Thinking about picking one of these up as an alternative to my USMC 3 day pack.

Medium ruck was the BEST pack ever issued, so good I finally had to obtain one for recreational use. By far the most used as a 12Bravo in theater. And absolutely right about the hops between fobs, medium was the way to go. Also, the compartments are good for separating demo charges from pogie bait ;)

I just spent about 12 minutes, watching a guy walking around the woods, talking about a rucksack. A lot of good information on there, and to me it would seem like a good, more upto date pack than the old ALICE packs. Btw, sir, thank you for your service. I know that sounds hollow, but you did a lot of things most people, including me, couldn't do. Great review, I would love to find one if those, since, I've been thinking about getting another pack?

I use that same pack except its the ucp version, for search and rescue and it's been the best pack ive used so far. Ironically i dont have a frame or hip belt to help, but even with the 40 odd pounds of stuff on ky shoulders alone its still very effective.

Great vid. South Alabama here just outside Mobile. Got the medium molle in desert & woodland camo and the assault pack in ucp, desert, woodland and ocp. Looking for this one in ocp. Thanks again for your service and look forward to the next vid.

Damn, figures the army finally developed a decent ruck right as I left AD. I'll be sure to check that one out

Actually, we got that specific pack in 08 to be deployed in Iraq. It’s an awesome pack with no real drawbacks other than no back support that I remember. It was a total hip weight carrier. Now if I’m remembering wrong, I apologize.

I've got the Varusteleka 35L version of this - it's awesome with one exception, a couple of ammo pouches (for an extra 5 - 10L) cost more than the ruck cost in the first place !..

I have the USMC ILBE Main Pack and Assault Pack right now. I plan on getting the MOLLE II Main Pack and Assault Pack when the OCP versions come down in price. Maybe eventually get the FILBE Main Pack and Assault Pack as well.

This pack was the bees knees man back in oef. In 11-12 this was THE pack to have when dismounted in the hills of east afg. My all time favorite infantry ruck.

I've got a large ACU Molle II pack and a Marpat ILBE and both are excellent. I've had them for years. Not going to get anything new - my "disposable" prep dollars are for other things now. I'm pretty much set for all categories but can always use more food, ammo and solar power battery storage....

I have this bag in OCP, and spare in ACU. Great bag. I did have one of these in woodland until someone decided they needed it more than me. I have not see or been able to find it again int woodland. I would gladly trade hr ACU WITH CASH if I could get another in woodland again. Being in the Midwest woodland is the best fit for my area. I wish I could locate a replacement in woodland again but have not had any luck finding it. I lost the gear in kept in it but replaced all that it’s just that bag I miss the most.

I loved the UAFs issue pack it was sweet and plenty of space. used to be able to pack 3 days of food and water along with a couple mags worth of spare ammo. Shame how rare they are now with how much aftermarket and surplus is going around. If you can find one that's not a knock off i'd jump on it they are solid as hell

Those Are Rare, Great Smaller Pack With Frame.Ive Only Seen One, It Is Owned By My Supply Sgt... He Picked It Up In Kuwait. I Been In Since 1984... I miss My ALICE Packs.. A Little Heavier.. Never saw a broken Frame, Comfortable too.

My medium ruck got stolen during the holidays, just bought a new one to replace it. I used to be on an LLVI team and this ruck was great for RTOs and my go to for anything that didn't involve a huge hump

Also I would look into the M9 aid bag. It would make a great assault pack.

I hope to some use out of mine in Az this winter rock hunting & hiking. TAKE CARE..

Hi Randall, I've just acquired the new Molle 4000 Airborne Rucksack sent to me from USA, It came with all the straps and hooks for Jumping, Nice bit of Kit, Roy Airborne Vet London England

GP Excellent Tutorial 👍🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

Review the Crossfire bags! The DG-3 and DG-16 look like a really cool improvement on this frame design, and also designed to be comfy with or without armor.

I took the big pad from the new ruck and put it on my old alice pack and its amazing! I like my assult pack but hate that its acu id kill to find an assult pack in woodland/bdu/dcu. This new pack you got is making me want to try it. I always had problems with the plastic frames getting brittle and breaking in freezing temps im in northern Minnesota-30 to -60 is possible and not uncommon whats the worst cold environment you have had it in and did you have a frame break taking an impact?

Nice review. I was looking at these, a filbe assault pack or a medium alice for my go bag. I ended up with an rto alice. Then used the medium molle ii ruck frame to lighten up the pack. Hopefully they will get like the old alice pack in price and availability. Still would like an ocp version for a spare.

Thanks for the review! "Prepared Lives Matter" Love it!

Now that is what I call a long-term test 😁 Awesome ruck though. I want one......😥

Good review. I will overlook the fact that you are from Mississippi, since I am from Georgia. :)

Nice looking pack , they hard to come by

Good review , be cool if you could review the medium Alice with the hell cat mod

great vids

Thanks for the review, sold me on it. Picked one of these up recently. Definitely NOT designed in Natick... Somebody had a look at the old ALICE ruck and listened to the soldiers who used it. Former 11B, C Co. 4/9 IN, 6th ID (Light), Alaska in the early 90's. We had the CFP-90 (the old predecessor to the current large MOLLE) and regularly ripped straps and buckles off it. It was especially bad if you had the bitch bag/tripod or a baseplate. We were issued the large ALICE ruck when it had to be DX'd. This is a little small for AK, but still wish we had this for JRTC rotations/summer FTXs.

It amazes me, after all the versions of Molley, they still don't have camo straps. They are all solid OD, Coyote or Sage.

Love the Cobra patch!

Thank you for the info .

Does the plastic frame squeak like the large MOLLE II ruck? Btw, I was at FOB Orgun-e and FOB Spin-Boldok in RC South during my two tours in Afghanistan. Where were you brother?

Guten tag! Wie gehts. I love my surplus rucks and sacks both USA and European manufactured. They all may be heavy, heavier than domestic packs but they take so much more abuse and keep on working. I found an Army Molle II medium ruck on ebay for around 50 bucks and that thing has a lot of carrying capacity. The seller included several pouches and threw in a rain cover. It is a very comfortable pack. One of my favorite bushcraft packs is the Norwegian Army Rucksack. I can carry skis, axe, shovel, or rifle behind the side pockets. I was surprised that the NAR was featured in a Kirk Douglas and Richard Harris movie, The Heroes of Telemark. LOL...you can adjust the sternum strap depending on how muscular you are..."or not". Randall, you would be one helluva standup comedian just talking about Army gear and Army life.

I may have to give my medium ruck another chance, i didnt know they even existed until i saw them at RFI 😅. During that deployment, I remember trying to avoid taking my large ruck on a patrol, but everything was sagging below the frame of the medium ruck, especially if i use the lower, outer pouch. So i dumped it all and used the large ruck. Havent used it since

My dude, the creaking! How do you hush up this frame!? I've applied some medical wrap on the bottom corners where part of the belt loops into the frame, but now I believe I'm getting the creaking from the bottom center. Can't really dampen with the med. wrap in that spot - save me, Tom Cruise!

Start your own surplus store with access to your viewed approved products 👌. Here on the East Coast along the Blueridge mountains, there are nada military surplus stores around me that I am aware of in my actual vicinity that I am aware of.

Velcro is a brand name. The army has to use hook and loop or pay licensing to use velcro.... even though they are functionally the same

Molle 4000. Would love to see you do a vid on it ! And or a comparison. Thoughts on the Molle 4000. thanks.

Hey Randall, Nice Ruck, I may have to start using one! Re Press ups: just did 2×50 in 20 minutes. Back to Rucks, what do you think of Helikon Tex 's Rucks? And what do you think of Pencott Greenzone?

Love your content. How many times have you had to replace the plastic frame?

Shout out from Mississippi. Working on joining the Air Force.

Bro, I was looking for a review on the Modular Sleep System and who the hell do I find? A good old boy from South Mississippi!

I was looking for informations about my new rucksack and i found this video. I'am from Czech Republick ... Middle Europe. And I watched and think hey this guy is in CZ. We have exactly same looking forests here. Thanks for video. Now i know for what are the stripes in rucksack 😅

Is there another bag of this type in the $200 and $175 price range that is even comparable in the civilian market or not? I’m considering this pack or the Marines Packs like filbe or ilbe? I like the USMC assault pack Brown or the woodland marpat ruck

I"am an old school grunt. 0311 U.S.M.C, I have been entertaining the idea of acquiring one of those in the newer camo pattern. I"am just wondering if that could be placed on the old ALICE frame?" Other mods I would implement for my own needs,adding sustainment pouches and replacing the original hip belt with a longer one to add pouches, but that ruck looks like it would do the job for what I want it for. Hunting, Camping and Bushcrafting.

Northeast Mississippi boy can relate. I think I need one of those.

I finally found this medium ruck but only in UCP. I noticed in one of your newer videos for the Eberlestock Bandit you mentioned painting the pack, do you happen to have a video for it? I love this medium and would definitely consider painting it if only to subdue the UCP. Thanks!

You can buy mesh pouches that attach through molle but they're like water bottle size

Nice looking pack.

I used to use military gear when I was much younger. It looked cool, seemed functional. As I got older and more experienced, I realized the real engineering was in the specialized civilian stuff. It sits better, distributes weight better, moves better, packs better, etc. And it also comes with lifetime warranties.

Nice review. Question, where the hell do you find the replacement shoulder straps? I bought a molle 2 but it came without straps and searching via the UIN and by name on the web and is futile. They are just hard to find. What I have been using is the molle 2 large rucksack shoulder straps but they just dont fit very well.

If you were going to buy 1 ruck/backpack for survival/camping/SHTF which one would you recommend? Definetly want one that wont jack up my back so if its comfortable huge bonus!

@Grunt Proof As an aside，how your army guy wear when standing guard？

Got done with a 3 day FTX, used this (fully filled) while carrying a 249. Shit FUCKED my shoulders and back up, regardless of how I’d situate the waist strap. Granted we were moving through jungle and doing 2 klick maneuvers but still. Ima stick with my large ruck tbh

Southern MS huh? im central MS.Cool bag, new sub.

I scored the bag itself from the Sportsman's Guide store for $10 bucks, cuz it was mismarked. The only problem is, it didn't come with any of the other components, so trying to find those has been exciting... especially when Google always gives me components for the large ruck.

Wait your in ms?!?! Would love to meet up and train camp etc

I've not served, but own military packs. How is your ALICE configured in order to weigh-in at 10-12lbs? I have a large ruck, LC2 straps, and MOLLE II waist belt, and I think it's about 3-5lbs empty. Thanks, and great video as usual.

Have you tried that combo of A.L.I.C.E. pack with M.O.L.L.E. shoulder straps, waist belt, and sleep shelf? As for that MOLLE waist belt, is there any third party replacement that conformed to what you would have liked? I need them to be wide all the way through for full support to take any strain off my neck because of my spine condition at the bottom of my neck and not much in the way of shoulders. My heavier loaded ALICE pack doesn't bother me like my lighter school pack does. But the straps and belt are a nuisance. They tend to dig in because they're too narrow.

Hey Randall! Love your videos! Question: which would you prefer for a 48-72 BOB, or some winter/ summer overnight camping for a couple of days: MOLLE medium or ALICE large? Why? Gotta say MOLLE medium looks more comfortable... (Old time vet/ never tried MOLLE.)

Nice, informing video and your gloves, OS Nomex or ... ? Thanks.

Is there any differences between the acu and the ocp medium rucks other than the pattern? Thanks man for the content

Great ruck, but so expensive. I'm from EU, Baltic states. As an alternative, I've got french 45-50l ruck, sac de combat made by Cepovett. Brand new, with bladder and everything that comes with this ruck. Only for €80 🤘😂

I noticed you don’t use substainment (forgive the misspelling)pouches on the side of the pack. Do you recommend them? I took them off my big 80 liter army backpack and put more canteens on the side. Should I do the same on my medium that I just happily purchased?

I like it. Super kool vid. Above the Best. Ill take one. Whats the Cost?

You needed to have views of the pack exterior from different angles