USGI Molle II Large Rucksack

MOLLE II Large Rucksack

This is the main bag of the US Army MOLLE II large rucksack, the load-carrying system that replaced the older ALICE pack. It is sized for multi-day field loads, with room for a sleeping system, clothing, rations and kit, and it is built to ride on the MOLLE II frame. Soldiers carried it on extended operations, and today it suits backpackers, hunters, preppers and collectors who want genuine issue gear.

Features

• Large Main Compartment — Capacity runs roughly 4,000 to 5,000 cubic inches (65 to 83 liters), enough for a full multi-day load.
• 1000-Denier Cordura Nylon — The shell is heavy 1000D Cordura ripstop, woven with a reinforcing grid so a small tear cannot run.
• PALS Webbing — Rows of nylon loops on the lid and body let you attach MOLLE-compatible pouches wherever you want them.
• Lower Sleeping Bag Compartment — A zippered lower section lets you pull out a sleeping bag without unpacking the rest of the ruck.
• Removable Divider Shelf — A zippered shelf separates the upper and lower sections and can be opened up to make one large compartment.
• Compression Straps With Side-Release Buckles — Horizontal straps across the front and sides cinch the load down so it does not shift as you walk.
• Top Lid With Webbing — The overhanging lid covers the main opening and carries its own PALS rows for extra attachment points.
• UCP Camouflage — The fabric is printed in the Universal Camouflage Pattern, the gray-tan digital pattern of the Army Combat Uniform era.
• Made In USA — Produced for the US Army under NSN 8465-01-524-5285, the government stock number for the large rucksack main bag.

Issued To The US Army

The bag measures about 27.5 inches tall, 25 inches wide and 8.7 inches deep at the bottom (70 x 64 x 22 cm), and weighs around 4 lb (1.8 kg) on its own. It belongs to the modular MOLLE II system, where the frame, shoulder straps and waist belt are separate components that attach to it. Because it was made to the Army's own specification, it carries the same build standard and provenance that make issued kit worth owning over commercial copies.