This is the best rucksack I was ever issued. When I first came in I had the old olive drab ruck, then the first molle ACU ruck, and then the newest molle multicam ruck. I was also issued the molle medium ruck. It is the easiest to assemble and disassemble for cleaning. It has more room than the Army assault pack but no t so damn big and cumbersome as the full size rucks. It's perfect for patrols, backpacking, camping, etc. It is also extremely rugged as mentioned in the video. Mine has been through a year of combat in the Afghan mountains. Still holding together.
Andy H Ive heard you got to return all the issued gears like helmet, armor, guns.. when you re discharged except personal gears like uniforms, boots and clothing. you dont return packs, either?
Park James They have to be returned. Just like elbow pads, knee pads, sleeping system, the FLC and such. I like this rucksack so much I bought one for myself for when I get out. One thing they will never get is my woobies.
Thank you for the clear documentation. Just bought one. I have a ILBE but it too big for most camping expeditions. This looks great for a weekend overnights into the forests. All military gear is 10x better then anything from Northface. While a little heavier it was built to last extreme conditions.
I used my Alice pack since the 80s and finally decided to modernize. I got the medium molle from midway for $69 plus $11 shipping. Not a bad price. I got this because it’s American made.
My medium molle just arrived in the mail to replace my cheapo walmart hunting backpack. This thing is perfect for weekend camping. The medium is a perfect size, with a lot of versatility with the webbing. Just waiting on my sustainment pouch for food storage on the side. It is a good idea to keep your food separate from your bag to reduce scent. Nothing is more annoying than noticing chew holes from mice the next morning. The sust pouch doubles as a bear bag for the damn trash pandas too.
great, great pack. will last a lifetime. size just right. molle accepts almost everything else you need. zippers are very durable. can't go wrong with this.
like you say, man, sturdy and built to last. There are plenty of better "3 day/72 our rucks I would choose before this but this is a good choice for the standard $60. My favorite rucks are the USMC ILBE with APB03 assault pack attached for my "carry everything I can ruck, and the 511 Rush 72 , Condor Advanced 3 day combat pack ( mine is customized ), and the LAPG Atlas 72 for grab and go. I would conFidEntly go into combat with t his ruck and a good plate carrier/chest rig. Thanks for showing all the insides, most reviews don't do that, so you've got a new sub ;)
My tax dollars already paid for U.S. issue gear and now Amazon wants to sell it back to me . This military "surplus" racket has gotten out of hand . Good review and this pack is $115 bucks UNISSUED without the frame !
Alpha-Charlie Concepts Thanks! Yeah I really like this size pack. I think I might redo my bug out bag to this bag. I really like the way it fits and it has so many different options for storage internally as well as fitting pouches externally via the MOLLE webbing. I think you will like the pack. Ken
kjumper1 Cool. I've got a couple I'm watching on ebay and a friend are Ft Bragg keeping an eye out for one for me. Mind me asking where you got yours? PM me if you'd prefer.
My fist Alice pack was 1971 issue and still love the old alice . Found a Molle 2 unused in new condition for $20 measly bucks at a flea market in desert cammo 5 years ago . It got dyed forest green yesterday and looks great . It has the Velcro outlets for the hydration system , but not the center outlet for a radio . I have heard the issue waist pack can be attached to the bottom of the Molle 2 . Working on it . A $130 Maxpedition is not near as good as a Molle 2 . Thanks for your video and data Kjumper1 . All the best -> Lefty Cat
Thanks very much for your effort in this thorough walkthru of the medium ruck. Just recently upgraded from the frameless assault pack I was outgrowing. It's been driving me crazy tryin to figure out what's the purpose of the round harness in the upper main compartment. Great suggestion on using it for a cook kit. Gonna see how muh l'il Zebra Billy Pot fits innit! The extra room of the medium is nice this time of year with the varying temps and associated clothes layering. Gonna be lookin for a waist belt with mo' molle if this works out.
I’ve since heavily modified my MOLLE 2 assault pack by sewing one inch webbing in a tic-tac-toe pattern on the bottom to increase the sturdyness of the pack. I also put on a padded waistbelt and sewing a thicker padding onto the existing shoulder straps. And I mounted a MOLLE 2 butt pack on the bottom. And some other small modifications. And also am I crazy, or is the audio slightly delayed?
Thanks for the review. I have large rack but this pack seems to be good too. In the US there is so easy to buy this one for a few money. In Russia its a problem, the delivery costs so much ₽ So are you happy? My congratulation, great goods. Good luck
it looks very cool and durable. like the frame and the hip belt. I think it would be very sturdy to load gears in it. one thing I don't like about this pack is that it doesn't have any compression straps whatsoever. how could you compress the load closer to your back? thats one of the basics of backpacking, huh? you can't fill up your pack to the full all the time. especially when you're carrying military radioes and ammo, compression ability of the pack will be vital, I think. how do you think, sir? I wanna hear from someone actually using it.
TBH I have filled it part of the and I didn't notice any problems whatsoever. I do agree with you about having compression straps, but with the material being a bit thicker it doesn't really flop around like a half filled civilian style pack. Ken
great video thanks for sharing. it doesnt look like there is much if any padding on the plastic frame. does that hard plactic ride against your back while hiking? it looks like that would be uncomfortable.
Sometimes they do, sometimes they dont. At the beginning of wwii, the Marines used the same haversack as the army. They ended up developing their own combat pack during the war. When the alice gear came out, both services adopted it, same with the original molle packs. Around 04, when the Marines adopted marpat, they went to the ilbe and have had different pack systems since
yes sir I' really enjoy your videos I'm a subscriber I have asked you before do you have any clue where I can get a usmc long sleeping bag I would really appreciate it for the help can find alot of regular but not long thanks again sir can't wait for another vid
Hi buddy, Im a big fan from Brazil Rio, I bought one MOLLE II and I would like to know if all pack has been in missions and if even a 15 years pack still worth and it will be good? Thanks
+mrbakerskatz No this particular pack doesn't have the sleep system carrier. That would be on the larger sized pack. With this one you can add a separate container that would accommodate a sleep system via the webbing attachments on the bottom. Ken
kjumper1 Ok ,Thanks for the reply. I like this bag, and prolly not the bigger bag.I have been back and forth on the larger bag w/ the sleep carrier .I don't think I want that sleep carrier on all the time anyway.It seems best to put the sleeping gear in a dry bag anyway. Thank you much.........Subbed also .
I've never put my tent on the top. Mostly I strap down a jacket or other smaller items that I would need quickly or just a handy place to stash something without opening up my pack. I would suggest getting some cargo type straps. Hope this helps? Ken
Those old coyote tan frames were made of a flimsy plastic and prone to breakage. They were upgraded and improved with some heavier duty gray kinds ( I've also seen them in black ). I'm not sure of the weight of the medium frames, but I have the large with the upgraded frame and that large ruck, with frame, shoulder harness assembly, waist belt, sternum belt, and 2 of those big 500 cubic inch sustainment pouches ( which are part of the MOLLE 2 large ruck package ) weighs 10 pounds before you put anything in the ruck. That sounds like a lot, but the shoulder harness, big padded waist belt, and the way the whole thing is designed distributes weight very nicely, so good that, even with 90 and more pounds of gear in there, it doesn't feel like you are carrying as much as you are ( I've done it, with a fucked up knee, plus the added weight of a chest rig/tac vest, weapons, ammo, etc......., and it's pretty comfortable, even hiking several miles into thick woods in mountainous terrain )
+Rory Pullman The only pack I ever jumped was the large ALICE ruck. I would think that rigging the MOLLE II medium rucksack would basically be the same as rigging the MOLLE large rucksack. Your best bet is to ask a unit Jumpmaster as they would know for sure. Hope this helps? Ken
They just talk smack when I ask lol. Thats why im asking here. I've seen some people jump it but never got the chance to ask them. A lot of people I work with are trying to figure it out aswell. I can see it working kinda the same way but at the top of the medium ruck theres nowhere to thread the straps through like on the full size.
That's cause JMs think they are sky gods lol. I'd ask around your unit as well. I looked on CZcams, but didn't see anything concerning it. Maybe check out those rigging videos of the MOLLE large ruck and ask the question there? Wish I was able to help you more on this matter. Keep your knees in the breeze AIRBORNE! Ken
This is the best rucksack I was ever issued. When I first came in I had the old olive drab ruck, then the first molle ACU ruck, and then the newest molle multicam ruck. I was also issued the molle medium ruck. It is the easiest to assemble and disassemble for cleaning. It has more room than the Army assault pack but no t so damn big and cumbersome as the full size rucks. It's perfect for patrols, backpacking, camping, etc. It is also extremely rugged as mentioned in the video. Mine has been through a year of combat in the Afghan mountains. Still holding together.
Andy H Ive heard you got to return all the issued gears like helmet, armor, guns.. when you re discharged except personal gears like uniforms, boots and clothing. you dont return packs, either?
Park James They have to be returned. Just like elbow pads, knee pads, sleeping system, the FLC and such. I like this rucksack so much I bought one for myself for when I get out. One thing they will never get is my woobies.
Andy H thank you for your service, sir.
Good stuff man. I was issued this in Afghanistan and still use it for regular hiking
Thank you for the clear documentation. Just bought one. I have a ILBE but it too big for most camping expeditions. This looks great for a weekend overnights into the forests. All military gear is 10x better then anything from Northface. While a little heavier it was built to last extreme conditions.
Very thorough rundown of the MOLLE II Medium Ruck. Thanks for taking the time to pull this together.
You are welcome.
Ken
I used my Alice pack since the 80s and finally decided to modernize. I got the medium molle from midway for $69 plus $11 shipping. Not a bad price. I got this because it’s American made.
I got the molly ll rucksack... I liked the way u showed the med, u wasn't in a rush and u did a good job at showing everything. ..
by the way I liked ur video, and sub
Great video i just ordered one.Happy memorial day thank you for your service to our country.
george melendez Thank you very much George :)
Ken
My medium molle just arrived in the mail to replace my cheapo walmart hunting backpack. This thing is perfect for weekend camping. The medium is a perfect size, with a lot of versatility with the webbing. Just waiting on my sustainment pouch for food storage on the side. It is a good idea to keep your food separate from your bag to reduce scent. Nothing is more annoying than noticing chew holes from mice the next morning. The sust pouch doubles as a bear bag for the damn trash pandas too.
Bustin Feelsgood .... where can I buy one? I’m a veteran with ID. Is it possible to buy online?
@@kevinandshannonberlied9962 Midway USA. I watched this video to make sure this was for me. Seriously, check out Midway USA. Military surplus.
Шедевр рюкзачного дела! У кого такой есть тот счастливый человек!
Excellent review, I was thinking about getting this pack, our review helped me make my mind up, thank you for posting!
+Florida Sniper You are very welcome. I'm glad I could help you in deciding. I know you will be pleased with using it.
Ken
Thanks for the nice review! And thanks for showing the underside of the pack!!
Looks like this will be ideal for my usage. Not too big and not too small. Midway USA.
That’s a sweet pack. Great review brother!
great, great pack. will last a lifetime. size just right. molle accepts almost everything else you need. zippers are very durable. can't go wrong with this.
Nice detailed review, thank you!
like you say, man, sturdy and built to last. There are plenty of better "3 day/72 our rucks I would choose before this but this is a good choice for the standard $60. My favorite rucks are the USMC ILBE with APB03 assault pack attached for my "carry everything I can ruck, and the 511 Rush 72 , Condor Advanced 3 day combat pack ( mine is customized ), and the LAPG Atlas 72 for grab and go. I would conFidEntly go into combat with t his ruck and a good plate carrier/chest rig. Thanks for showing all the insides, most reviews don't do that, so you've got a new sub ;)
Rush 24 is also not bad in war
Morning from England. That's a great kit. Would be good to walk out with. ATB you an ya family. Andy
Very nice pack. I'm looking for a pack larger than the MOLLE II assault pack, and this looks just about perfect.
Yes it's a perfect medium sized pack. I love it!
Ken
My tax dollars already paid for U.S. issue gear and now Amazon wants to sell it back to me . This military "surplus" racket has gotten out of hand .
Good review and this pack is $115 bucks UNISSUED without the frame !
I've had my eye on one of these for a while now. Going to have to pull the trigger soon. Good video!
Alpha-Charlie Concepts Thanks! Yeah I really like this size pack. I think I might redo my bug out bag to this bag. I really like the way it fits and it has so many different options for storage internally as well as fitting pouches externally via the MOLLE webbing. I think you will like the pack.
Ken
kjumper1 Cool. I've got a couple I'm watching on ebay and a friend are Ft Bragg keeping an eye out for one for me. Mind me asking where you got yours? PM me if you'd prefer.
Alpha-Charlie Concepts My brother in law gave me this. He did a tour in Afghanistan last year. Same person I got the level 5 and 6 from.
kjumper1 Roger that. Good score for sure.
Alpha Charlie Concepts you got one of these, now? want u to make your own review on this pack, too :)
My fist Alice pack was 1971 issue and still love the old alice . Found a Molle 2 unused in new condition for $20 measly bucks at a flea market in desert cammo 5 years ago . It got dyed forest green yesterday and looks great . It has the Velcro outlets for the hydration system , but not the center outlet for a radio . I have heard the issue waist pack can be attached to the bottom of the Molle 2 . Working on it .
A $130 Maxpedition is not near as good as a Molle 2 .
Thanks for your video and data Kjumper1 . All the best -> Lefty Cat
Great review!!! Thank you...
Jus scored one from the local goodwill for 20 bucks seemed like a good deal
Thanks very much for your effort in this thorough walkthru of the medium ruck. Just recently upgraded from the frameless assault pack I was outgrowing. It's been driving me crazy tryin to figure out what's the purpose of the round harness in the upper main compartment. Great suggestion on using it for a cook kit. Gonna see how muh l'il Zebra Billy Pot fits innit! The extra room of the medium is nice this time of year with the varying temps and associated clothes layering. Gonna be lookin for a waist belt with mo' molle if this works out.
Little late, but you can also secure a Camelbak in there if you prefer not to mount it on the outside of the ruck
I remember reading old comic books with fat Freddy and his cat. Don't remember the name of the brothers
@@tinsoldier5621 Fabulous Furry Freak Bros. 😀
thanks so much
I’ve since heavily modified my MOLLE 2 assault pack by sewing one inch webbing in a tic-tac-toe pattern on the bottom to increase the sturdyness of the pack. I also put on a padded waistbelt and sewing a thicker padding onto the existing shoulder straps. And I mounted a MOLLE 2 butt pack on the bottom. And some other small modifications. And also am I crazy, or is the audio slightly delayed?
I would like to see your work on that pack
Very tidy indeed, I may go look for one of those, great review👍👍
+Gareth Ga Wilmott Thanks Gareth! I think you would really enjoy this pack.
Ken
looks like great quality
Nice pack. Mine was not cheap. Great gear you sent funky. I send gear to a channel from time to time. cheers!
+SONofZEUS Yeah they can be costly depending on whee you get em from.
Ken
Thanks for the review. I have large rack but this pack seems to be good too. In the US there is so easy to buy this one for a few money. In Russia its a problem, the delivery costs so much ₽
So are you happy? My congratulation, great goods. Good luck
...in thailand same U sunsetpeople
K,thanks men I have the acu one and thank you for this very useful vid..
hoplite101able You're very welcome!
it looks very cool and durable. like the frame and the hip belt. I think it would be very sturdy to load gears in it. one thing I don't like about this pack is that it doesn't have any compression straps whatsoever. how could you compress the load closer to your back? thats one of the basics of backpacking, huh? you can't fill up your pack to the full all the time. especially when you're carrying military radioes and ammo, compression ability of the pack will be vital, I think. how do you think, sir? I wanna hear from someone actually using it.
TBH I have filled it part of the and I didn't notice any problems whatsoever. I do agree with you about having compression straps, but with the material being a bit thicker it doesn't really flop around like a half filled civilian style pack.
Ken
CZcams has everything
great video thanks for sharing. it doesnt look like there is much if any padding on the plastic frame. does that hard plactic ride against your back while hiking? it looks like that would be uncomfortable.
Where can I buy one ? I’m a veteran with military I’d. Is it possible to buy online?
Fantastic video man! :DDDDD
They have one of these packs in our mil surp.store and they sell it close to $300!!!( $287.00) actually! Freaking ridiculous!!!😀
Great video!
Why don't they issue the same packs to both the army and marines
Sometimes they do, sometimes they dont. At the beginning of wwii, the Marines used the same haversack as the army. They ended up developing their own combat pack during the war. When the alice gear came out, both services adopted it, same with the original molle packs. Around 04, when the Marines adopted marpat, they went to the ilbe and have had different pack systems since
yes sir I' really enjoy your videos I'm a subscriber I have asked you before do you have any clue where I can get a usmc long sleeping bag I would really appreciate it for the help can find alot of regular but not long thanks again sir can't wait for another vid
I love it I want one!
***** there is nothing wrong with using surplus gear......that's why they sell it.......its not like wearing a uniform
+R.A.S. Tactical He's a troll. Please ignore him.
Ken
Where can I get replacements straps and a hip belt?y
Hi buddy, Im a big fan from Brazil Rio, I bought one MOLLE II and I would like to know if all pack has been in missions and if even a 15 years pack still worth and it will be good? Thanks
Great presentation
Great video.
Just bought this pack used.
How would you clean/sanitize
the pack?
Mike Den Dooven soap and water
Where did You find one used??? U lucky thang U!!
That's a medium size MOLLE-2? Does require that plastic frame, this could replace my medium Alice Pack!
How mouth weight of this pack?
Nice thorough review , Thanks Is this the one that has the sleep system carrier ?
+mrbakerskatz No this particular pack doesn't have the sleep system carrier. That would be on the larger sized pack. With this one you can add a separate container that would accommodate a sleep system via the webbing attachments on the bottom.
Ken
kjumper1 Ok ,Thanks for the reply. I like this bag, and prolly not the bigger bag.I have been back and forth on the larger bag w/ the sleep carrier .I don't think I want that sleep carrier on all the time anyway.It seems best to put the sleeping gear in a dry bag anyway. Thank you much.........Subbed also .
You are more than welcome :) Thank you for the sub as well
Ken
+mrbakerskatz you might look at the molle rifleman pack with removable sleep system carrier, usually around 50$.
Michael StJohn Thanks bud !
Are the straps the same ones issued for the Large ruck ?
Not sure as I don't have the large ruck, but I would think that they would be the same
Do you know if the shoulder straps can be swapped out with the shoulder straps of the large rucksack?
Not sure really as I don't own the large ruck.
How many price this bags sir please 🙏
This looks good but I do like the one in UCP camo
look comfortable
+Alberto de Lorenzo It is very comfortable indeed. I hardly notice the weight when I am walking about on the trails.
Ken
Hello sir where is Location please 🙏🙏
How have you gotten the tent to fit on top strap buckles? Having the hardest time the straps are just too short.
I've never put my tent on the top. Mostly I strap down a jacket or other smaller items that I would need quickly or just a handy place to stash something without opening up my pack. I would suggest getting some cargo type straps. Hope this helps?
Ken
so are the shoulder straps completely detachable?
Yes they are Steven. If you go to 10:30 in the video you will see how they are attached to the rucksack. Hope this helped?
Ken
Buying link on amazon plzz
Nice one buddy . ATB
Does anybody know what the D rings are for on the inside?
Excellent bag! But ur gonna spend close to $300 for a new one..,it will last you close to a lifetime though!
Hey when you going to do a mother video love all you others
Dil May I will soon just been pretty busy lately. Thanks
Ken
Hello from Russia, what is the weight of the frame itself?
Those old coyote tan frames were made of a flimsy plastic and prone to breakage. They were upgraded and improved with some heavier duty gray kinds ( I've also seen them in black ). I'm not sure of the weight of the medium frames, but I have the large with the upgraded frame and that large ruck, with frame, shoulder harness assembly, waist belt, sternum belt, and 2 of those big 500 cubic inch sustainment pouches ( which are part of the MOLLE 2 large ruck package ) weighs 10 pounds before you put anything in the ruck. That sounds like a lot, but the shoulder harness, big padded waist belt, and the way the whole thing is designed distributes weight very nicely, so good that, even with 90 and more pounds of gear in there, it doesn't feel like you are carrying as much as you are ( I've done it, with a fucked up knee, plus the added weight of a chest rig/tac vest, weapons, ammo, etc......., and it's pretty comfortable, even hiking several miles into thick woods in mountainous terrain )
has anyone rucked with this pack around 20 miles ? any thoughts on that issue
I've taken mine on a 5 mile hike and overnight camping trip. It does petty good once you adjust it to fit you.
Will the MSS fit in this bag?
+Emmett Reisinger Yeah if it's not packed in the compression bag, but it will take up the entire pack.
Ken
+kjumper1 thanks
Does anyone know of a supplier I can get this Pack from? I tried amazon and the seller is out.
+Derrick Gordon The only other place would be Ebay. Try searching Google and it should provide you with sellers as well.
Ken
I found it on ebay...thanks for your response and great video also
+Derrick Gordon You're very welcome Derrick and thank you.
Ken
Does anyone know how to rig this for jumping?
+Rory Pullman The only pack I ever jumped was the large ALICE ruck. I would think that rigging the MOLLE II medium rucksack would basically be the same as rigging the MOLLE large rucksack. Your best bet is to ask a unit Jumpmaster as they would know for sure. Hope this helps?
Ken
They just talk smack when I ask lol. Thats why im asking here. I've seen some people jump it but never got the chance to ask them. A lot of people I work with are trying to figure it out aswell. I can see it working kinda the same way but at the top of the medium ruck theres nowhere to thread the straps through like on the full size.
That's cause JMs think they are sky gods lol. I'd ask around your unit as well. I looked on CZcams, but didn't see anything concerning it. Maybe check out those rigging videos of the MOLLE large ruck and ask the question there? Wish I was able to help you more on this matter. Keep your knees in the breeze AIRBORNE!
Ken
where do i buy
Look on Ebay or just Google and look through the search results for other websites.
Ken