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GEN. 2 USMC ILBE MAIN PACK “Serviceable Condition” Ha ha, don’t know why I posted this but am bidding on one right now and wanted to save the info. So it’s to share too. I find these on Ebay and of all places, Amazon. I bought one of the smaller day pack, some call assault pack for 17.50 and six bucks ship. Not bad on shipping from California to Arkansas, ever wonder why the post office is broke? Just kidding. So, we will see how good the small pack is when it arrives. Just missed the bid last night for $33 on this main ILBE complete with lid, straps, waist belt and radio pouch. Shipping was another $17, so fifty bucks used. DONE: on Amazon, I bought the ILBE main pack, with straps, lid, and waist belt, 42 plus 12 ship, $54! Now we will see what I get. tick tock tick tock, is UPS here yet!  User interface, padded shoulder straps, padded lumbar and waist strap, chest strap. Very compartmentalized, place for wadder bladder and tube. Zippers access sides and contents. All packs will be 100% in serviceable condition, the pictures represent a general pack that I have. Whether you are looking for a hiking pack, a bugout bag, or just a good pack to store some items in, for the price when compared to the durability and functionality of these packs you won’t be able to find another pack out there that compares. The idea of ILBE is to more easily configure the pack for the mission at hand and to maximize the mobility, survivability, and lethality of the Marine in combat environments. The feature mentioned above, the ability to carry heavy equipment in the external pack, is augmented with the ability to carry 120 pounds as required in intense operations. The ILBE is currently the most advanced military backpack in use by the U.S. Military today. FEATURES: ***This pack is a serviceable pack: This condition means it might have small wear holes, maybe a small tear or broken buckle but the main buckle for securing the pack will be functional. Pack will show signs of use and fading in color. The pack could possibly need a little cleaning. These packs are $500 new and I will not send you a pack that you wont be able to use for a long time to come. Pack could have writing with the soldiers name. ***  The tail end shows all kinds of bells and whistles. Not shown are the tie at the top, sort of like a duffle bag, and top cover, makes it rain resistant. More Detailed Description From ILBE PACK : In 2004 mass production started on the ILBE Packs (Improved Load Bearing Equipment) to replace the heavier MOLLE Packs (Modular Light Load Carrying Equipment) and was specially designed for the US Marines to provide durable lightweight means of transporting clothing textiles and equipment. There are 2 Generations of this pack. The Gen. I pack has the black padding and features and the Gen. II pack has the coyote brown padding and features. Both were produced in the Digital Woodland MarPat (Marine Pattern). The ILBE Pack is designed to carry a load of up to 120lbs but at the same time it distributes the weight so it is comfortable to wear. The key features to the packs comfort is in it’s internal frame with 2 metal ribs on the outer sides and 2 larger spars in the middle. These spars are already shaped to fit most peoples backs but can be custom bent if need be. Next the pack includes soft padding on both the hip bet and shoulder straps. With the wide hip belt it displaces the weight around your body with less pressure points. Both straps can be adjusted to custom fit your body and has a breast strap that can be raised or lowered to fit both men and women. To keep the pack snug to your body you will find several compression straps along each side. These can be adjusted for different size loads and keeps your gear in place throughout your hike. Both sides of the pack also includes pockets which makes a nice rest when carrying longer items such as trek poles or holds extra water bottles. You will also find heavy duty zippers on both sides for access to your gear in the main compartment.  Main Pack, plus smaller day pack, which also has shoulder straps, waist strap, and top grab handle. MARPAT stands for marine pattern. The back of the pack offers the ability to customize your pack with MOLLE accessories by using the MOLLE webbing and includes a compartment to help hold a hydration system or the ILBE Assault Pack which can be buckled down and tightened to keep in place. If you choose not to use the Hydration compartment or are strapping a larger MOLLE accessory to the back you can roll down this flap and snap it in place. The main compartment is protected by a corded dust cover and can also be clipped closed. Opening up the main compartment you can see it provides storage to hold enough gear for a multi-day adventure. It provides the option to hold longer items or you can split it into to compartments with a center flap. With the zippers on both sides you are still able to access the bottom without pulling everything out from the top. Gotta get me one of these… I already ordered the smaller day pack or as some call it assault pack. Day pack or piggyback is good enough, I’m no Marine.  Smaller self contained day pack, piggybacks onto the main pack. |
Okay, just found a site with all kinds of info on this ILBE, called ilbepack.com
Here is a link to a PDF on that site explaining the rucksack main pack, and the smaller day pack they call an assault pack.
Link to ILBE PDF main pack owner’s manual.
Link to ILBE manual on how to care for the pack system.
Here is a link to the main site, and they appear to sell this stuff too, and put up videos related to it. Great job.
Be Prepared Or Else 