Any 30-35 liter MOLLE backpacks thats simply a bag?

[CamoDeafie]

On a different forum, there raised a question on whether there exists commercially a pack bag that can be used with a MOLLE Frame, and is sized the same as the Medium ALICE main compartment, but with just MOLLE.... the user desired a bag with the following specifications

1) 30-35 liters, or same cubic inches as the Medium ALICE main compartment

2) has MOLLE on exterior

3) top loading, with storm collar or drawstring closure, under standard flap

4) doesn't have multiple compartments or extra straps, flaps, dividers, zippers.

Basically he's looking for what amounts to a simple pack bag but with MOLLE on the outside...

I have found only custom modified ALICE Mediums, and practically every ALICE pack bag on the market are sized Large with multiple pockets and compartments

The FILBE main pack is excessively large, the MOLLE Medium has too many separate compartments and is zippered, most if not all MOLLE 3 day+ packs are also multiple compartments with zippers...

The older MOLLE II Rifleman's Ruck main bag is close in specs, but doesn't have MOLLE all over the sides, and has the claymore pocket.. it can only fit the Sustainment Pouches on the sides. (Very specific mounts, minimal MOLLE with lots of empty space)

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[CamoDeafie]

I am considering making 2 to 3 pack bags, with the following specs options;
Pack 1
Olive green everything but hardware, classic black hardware
20x7x13 size, MOLLE and ALICE external and MOLLE on back panel inside; low profile, more a day pack/2-3 day assault pack
Fits ALICE frame and maybe FILBE frame

Pack 2
Same colors
19x12x9 (same as Medium ALICE)
Same MOLLE/ALICE external, same MOLLE panel inside
Same fitment

Pack 3
Coyote brown everything tan 499/coyote tan hardware
Fits FILBE frames; essentially a Mini-FILBE
20x13x9 size, between Medium ALICE and Large ALICE sizes



Edit. Which of these 3 would likely be a decent pack bag for the NW? Of course one would say make all three and see how they do lol but I really do not go out and use packs all that much beyond packing for camp trips and so on... I'd like some people to test run them?

 

[Ura-Ki]

How Bout Surplus? Should be able to score the Camel Back MILSPEC Hydration Bladder and Pack pretty easy!
I know @3MTA3 was looking earlier, might see what he came up with!

 

[CamoDeafie]

How Bout Surplus? Should be able to score the Camel Back MILSPEC Hydration Bladder and Pack pretty easy!
I know @3MTA3 was looking earlier, might see what he came up with!

I have two camelbak hydration packs, but they are way too small, just fits the hydration bladders, one is just bladder bag, the other fits 4 m4 mags and a bladder and thats it.

 

[Ura-Ki]

Your likely going to have to customize an existing set up to meet your needs!
I prefer ALICE my self, as it's not limited to 100% vertical orientation, and standardized size compartments and components!

 

[3MTA3]

Not aware of anything that would meet @CamoDeafie 's requirement, but I would check out Mystery Ranch - they make a buttload of mission specific military and police packs. High dollar, but higher quality.

BTW if you brew your own, the Coyote hardware used for ILBE, FILBE, etc is easily found on Amazon and eBAY. Prices are not bad.

MYSTERY RANCH Backpacks | Built for the Mission

www.mysteryranch.com

 

[CamoDeafie]

Your likely going to have to customize an existing set up to meet your needs!
I prefer ALICE my self, as it's not limited to 100% vertical orientation, and standardized size compartments and components!

It aint gonna be just modify. Its gonna be 100% new bags from materials off ebay and amazon and locally

Not aware of anything that would meet @CamoDeafie 's requirement, but I would check out Mystery Ranch - they make a buttload of mission specific military and police packs. High dollar, but higher quality.

BTW if you brew your own, the Coyote hardware used for ILBE, FILBE, etc is easily found on Amazon and eBAY. Prices are not bad.

MYSTERY RANCH Backpacks | Built for the Mission

www.mysteryranch.com

Yea thats my source for the materials; as for MR, most all the packs I can see are either too big, or too compartmentalized/specialized/organized... basically, too many features that the size doesnt give much option for a simple bag like the old ALICE types.

 

[Ura-Ki]

Again, that is why I prefer the ALICE gear, I can customize it endlessly with what ever I might want and when I decide to change something, it's super easy to do!

 

[3MTA3]

It aint gonna be just modify. Its gonna be 100% new bags from materials off ebay and amazon and locally



Yea thats my source for the materials; as for MR, most all the packs I can see are either too big, or too compartmentalized/specialized/organized... basically, too many features that the size doesnt give much option for a simple bag like the old ALICE types.

All except my biggest packs have a single compartment. In fact, my first backpack (back when an aluminum external frame was high tech and you could still find wooden frame rucks) after it's second trip (OK, so it was over 200 miles total) wound up getting the then standard four external pockets removed and replaced by home made lashing straps that came out very much like MOLLE. I like the simplicity of a single compartment, and my two compartment bags always get sleep gear in one.

IMO home brew wounds interesting. I used to make a bunch of my stuff because nobody made what I wanted. You just need a sewing machine that can handle some leather so you can add the MOLLE/PALS.

 

[CamoDeafie]

IMO home brew wounds interesting. I used to make a bunch of my stuff because nobody made what I wanted. You just need a sewing machine that can handle some leather so you can add the MOLLE/PALS

Newest threads at top. I use a 60s Singer machine on 500-1000D Cordura, cargo webbing, sometimes foam padding, sometimes air mesh.. have also used same machine on very lightweight waterproof nylons as can be seen in oldest thread

Made a backpack for camping/possibly patrol

I acquired 1 yard of Taiwan made Woodland 420D Nylon pack cloth off Ebay; and went about measuring, making pattern, and then sewn up this nifty 25L pack bag that attaches to an old Outdoors Products copy of the 1980s Coleman Peak 1 Small Frame; since MOLLE suspension attaches to this frame as if...

www.northwestfirearms.com

Extra wide, extra large MOLLE belt market?

Is there a market for bigger MOLLE belts, with 3 rows of webbing (around 6 inches tall), and sized for real big dudes? Attached is the size chart from British Tactical, of their Hippo Belt models... I do not see one larger than the bottom, and as a fellow big dude, I am planning either a fixed...

www.northwestfirearms.com

Gear I've made myself and modified

Hello, heres a bunch of gear I have made or modified myself...using 60s Singer 328K machine. Anyways here they are. In pictures order... MOLLE FLC modified to accept LBV shoulder pads. USGI LBV previously shoddily modified with a paintball holster.. now with MOLLE webbing Older piece here...

www.northwestfirearms.com

 

[3MTA3]

Newest threads at top. I use a 60s Singer machine on 500-1000D Cordura, cargo webbing, sometimes foam padding, sometimes air mesh.. have also used same machine on very lightweight waterproof nylons as can be seen in oldest thread

Made a backpack for camping/possibly patrol

I acquired 1 yard of Taiwan made Woodland 420D Nylon pack cloth off Ebay; and went about measuring, making pattern, and then sewn up this nifty 25L pack bag that attaches to an old Outdoors Products copy of the 1980s Coleman Peak 1 Small Frame; since MOLLE suspension attaches to this frame as if...

www.northwestfirearms.com

Extra wide, extra large MOLLE belt market?

Is there a market for bigger MOLLE belts, with 3 rows of webbing (around 6 inches tall), and sized for real big dudes? Attached is the size chart from British Tactical, of their Hippo Belt models... I do not see one larger than the bottom, and as a fellow big dude, I am planning either a fixed...

www.northwestfirearms.com

Gear I've made myself and modified

Hello, heres a bunch of gear I have made or modified myself...using 60s Singer 328K machine. Anyways here they are. In pictures order... MOLLE FLC modified to accept LBV shoulder pads. USGI LBV previously shoddily modified with a paintball holster.. now with MOLLE webbing Older piece here...

www.northwestfirearms.com

Very nice!

 

[fyrediver]

I just purchased a Cannae Sarcina pack for my GHB. Simple bag like you describe at 34 liters.

Cannae Pro Gear – Opening Soon

cannaeprogear.com

 

[CamoDeafie]

I just purchased a Cannae Sarcina pack for my GHB. Simple bag like you describe at 34 liters.

Cannae Pro Gear – Opening Soon

cannaeprogear.com

It looks like a nice bag;
Except its not quite what the guy wants, or what I am going to make...

Can't go much simpler than a simple pack bag with 0 zippers, only 1 lid pocket (maybe); and just plain MOLLE on the outside, nothing else; and be both ALICE frame and FILBE/1606AC frame compatible.

In essence, want more organization? Add MOLLE pouches. Want less? Go with stuff sacks and leave MOLLE exterior slick.

 

[CamoDeafie]

2,000 Cubic inch MOLLE/ALICE pack for DEI 1606AC/MC (FILBE) Frames

Made a pack bag out of 500D Flame Retardant coated Cordura; in Coyote Brown. It should be an useful size, and useful bag overall for many things. Specs; 19x12x8.75ish (was going to be 9" deep but seams precluded that, whoops lol) 7 rows of MOLLE 1" webbing on main body 2 rows of ALICE 2"...

www.northwestfirearms.com

Heres thread on the MOLLE pack bag I made for the USMC FILBE frame. I might have underpacked the 5,000 cubic inch FILBE and Large ALICE packs, so they dont look that much bigger...

 

[3MTA3]

2,000 Cubic inch MOLLE/ALICE pack for DEI 1606AC/MC (FILBE) Frames

Made a pack bag out of 500D Flame Retardant coated Cordura; in Coyote Brown. It should be an useful size, and useful bag overall for many things. Specs; 19x12x8.75ish (was going to be 9" deep but seams precluded that, whoops lol) 7 rows of MOLLE 1" webbing on main body 2 rows of ALICE 2"...

www.northwestfirearms.com

Heres thread on the MOLLE pack bag I made for the USMC FILBE frame. I might have underpacked the 5,000 cubic inch FILBE and Large ALICE packs, so they dont look that much bigger...

Man that's a nice job!