USMC Improved Load Bearing Equipment (ILBE) Internal-Frame Rucksack

These Improved Load Bearing Equipment (ILBE) Packs were first introduced in 2004 to replace the heavier MOLLE Packs for the US Marine Corps. Designed to carry a load of 120lbs but distribute it better than the MOLLE system, these packs feature an internal aluminum frame and much thicker more comfortable shoulder straps and kidney belts, as well as padding on the back and compression straps to keep the load more centered. Featuring the Digital Woodland Marine Patern (MARPAT) Camouflage, these packs also feature thick rubber tubing around the heavy-duty double zipper pulls, very easy to find by feel in the dark or grip with gloves on, and put zippers the full height of the pack on either side so you can reach into the bottom without removing everything above.

Features: 

• Constructed of 720 Denier Cordura 
• 4500 cubic inches of space 
• Carries up to 120 lbs 
• Top buckle-removable Lid with internal pocket 
• Adjustable, heavily padded waist belt 
• Collapsible hydration pack pocket on back 
• Clastic collar pockets on bottom sides 
• Tall pockets run height of pack on either side 
• Top compression strap attaches across collar under lid 
• Internal aluminum frame 
• Buckles to attach patrol pack 
• Height-adjustable shoulder straps with sternum strap 
• Many compression straps on sides 
• Heavy tube zipper pulls 
• Dual-pull zippers on both sides run top to bottom 
• Straps on lower part of pack to attach sleeping pad roll 
• Collapsible “floor shelf”/divider in midpack 
• Heavily padded quick release shoulder straps