The Infantry Assault Pack [BREAKDOWN]
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- Опубліковано 14 лип 2024
- In this video I take a look at the typical Assault Pack that an Infantryman, or enabler, might be carrying for overnight Patrol Base Ops. From a few considerations on what kind of assault pack you might need, to what a fairly standard packing list looks like. Towards the end, I also show some of the different items that the typical Infantryman, or enabler, might have to carry as well.
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As a platoon RTO I'm pretty familiar with the assault pack. It's good when it's used as an ASSAULT pack (i.e. 24 hours of combat). If you are living out of it, use a large ruck, and if your combat tasks require more space and weight (m249 gunners, m240 crews, javelin/Carl Gustav guys, etc.), use the medium ruck as an assault pack because it has a frame, padding, waist belt etc.
Unfortunately the standard USGI assault pack is shit for radios (platoon RTO when I was in). Always better using the medium ruck or doing an aftermarket pack like mystery ranch.
@@citizeninfantry Personally I find the assault pack works fine but I haven't compared it to the medium ruck
Never understood why the military desired 'Velcro' on backpack designs - it's so damn loud! I get it on mag pouches - think about it why you're reloading... The other 'big' thing the Army assault pack missed was MOLLE/PALS straps on the lower front - very useful for attaching say magazine or admin pouches. Marines got it right on the FILBE but hey they're Marines! It's a wonder the MOLLE II 'medium ruck' wasn't used more in the shorter infantry operations. It's much larger than the assault packs and rated for 60 lbs. - yet is much less bulky than the full size ruck.
Excellent video! The USGI assault pack is one of my favorite pieces of military surplus equipment.
But that comes with a caveat: so long as it's not overloaded. The plastic stiffener insert works really well with medium loads but it really isn't intended to carry heavy loads. Surely it's been misused in that regard, but a person looking to carry a very heavy load would be better served by something with an external frame or just a rigid internal frame.
I/my unit take that insert out. It's there to prevent rubbing of large solid items like radios. It really just gets in the way. Some keep the foam insert.
Another great breakdown. Thanks Lucas, and Venture Surplus.
Thanks! Appreciate the support a lot.
those Kelty MAP 3500's are GOATed and it's a shame they don't make them anymore
Moral of the story: get a larger pack if you’re carrying anything more than hopes, dreams, and that waifu pillow.
This is Excellent
I think adding a few external pouches is pretty important with this pack. My preference is a GP / canteen pouch on each side and a waist pack on the bottom.
I believe the sides can hold sustainment pouches even, if the smaller front compartment is full.
Actually the standard 'sustainment' packs with their 4 MOLLE straps will not fit correctly on the Army packs. The upper part of the pack is not wide enough and the pouch crosses the main compartment zipper. The canteen/GP pouches work well as do 200 rnd SAW and large IFAK pouches.
@@paul7754 ah, that makes sense. Even if you attach the sustainment pouch a little lower and let it hang below the bottom of the pack? I'll have to take a look.
Admittedly I've never tried a sustainment pouch, I've always stuck with the GP canteen pouches.
@@apamburn Yeah take a look at it - that's what I did. Problem is the sustainment pouch has 4 'fixed' attachment points - not long straps and PALS loops to adjust for attachment like most MOLLE pouches have. Lots of options out there. Consider a MOLLE 'medium ruck' if you really need more room - it's my fav!
@@paul7754 oh right, I see exactly what you mean.
I've been meaning to get my hands on a medium ruck, I'll probably take your advice 😂
My go-to Kelty is the MAP 3500.
Hey, thanks for the video. I have been a customer at your store, and have had nothing, but good experiences. Now, I get to sub to your UA-cam channel? Outstanding! I like your thinking, and philosophy on packing. I noticed the bag that you called your "creature comforts" bag. Do you sell that at your store? what kind is it, and where do I buy it at? It is perfect for what I want it for. Thank you!
Thanks for the support! We really appreciate it. As far as that bag, it's just a random one I've had for a bit. I think it's actually a repurposed sleeping mat bag, if I remember right.
And finally, you can also take a USGI Camelback pack, unclip the shoulder straps, and strap it onto the back of this assault pack.
The loops on top of the assault pack go through the d-rings on the shoulder straps of the Camelback, and the bottom of the straps clip into fastex buckles on the bottom of the assault pack.
That kelty MAP 3500, I wish it was still available
They're out there. I had to cut out a whole 2 min bit where I rambled about them. I think there is one website that still carries them.
@@VentureSurplus Interesting, I’d like to know what that website is in particular
Amron International
If you have any airforce digital tiger stripe backpack can you do o video on them.
They had a issued 3 day assault pack and PX purchase 3 day assault pack all in that Uber cool ABU camouflage
How do you like the army assault pack compared to the usmc assault pack?
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What jacket are you wearing at the 9:03 mark? Looks nice
Mil-Tec Summer Anorak. They'll be up next week!
@@VentureSurplusdang, I missed it. Thanks for the reply.
Are you getting any more in stock or was it just a one-off?
How much $ were they when you had them?
You forgot the Jeep, OOPS, HUMMER.
All that is what we normally carry
Nah you want the USMC one