Before the modern assault pack... - USGI Patrol Pack, Woodland

This is a Patrol Pack that was used in the US Military and is what came before the standard US Army 3 Day Assault Pack. These packs are a small, 24 hour or less pack that is easy to carry. There is a large main compartment with a heavy duty zipper and a smaller compartment on the front. The front compartment is secured closed with a buckled flap and drawstring. Shoulder straps are padded and adjustable. This is a good to go small backpack for day trips and camping.

Features:

Large Zippered Main Compartment – This has a large main storage compartment that is closed with a zipper.
Front Pocket – This item has front pocket(s).
Adjustable Padded Shoulder Straps – This has adjustable padded shoulder straps for extra comfort when carrying a load.
Manufactured by:

Various Government Contractors – This item is manufactured for the US government by various contractors.
Country of Manufacture: USA – This product is manufactured in the USA.

Issue Type: USGI – These are genuine US government issued items made to military specification (mil-spec).

[awen]

I just bought one of these at a surplus store in Myrtle Beach for $15, nearly new condition. It was really sticky and, of course, stinky. It did come with a pad and a stiffener.
*Side note: it's just big enough for a folded 7" barrel Sugar Weasel (or similar)

[kurtrussell]

They did come with Stiffeners and they were also made in DCU

[poolee]

The interior seams on these need to be sealed with glue. They will fray like crazy until they eventually blow out.

And yes the patrol pack did have a pad and stiffener just like the later assault packs.

[iridiumscribe]

It's fascinating to see the evolution of the assault pack. This takes a lot from the IIFS system, with its assault pack. The front pocket is basically identical, two buckles and a drawstring. The straps are also basically the same. The IIFS pack had only a foam pad and no stiffener. The one I had at the time didn't come with one. This pack seems to be an improvement from the previous system. I currently run the current assault pack in DCU and it's been great to me for everyday carry.

[soportetecnicouso]

Hello, where can I buy replacement shoulder straps for this backpack?

Thanks

[dirtyscoundrel]

What's that single row of molle in the front upper of the pack for?

[deadeye]

I see they kept the single row of molle on the top of the bag but what pouch is that even used for?

[graybeardsage]

m87 woodland automatically makes this pack superior to everything else ever!