Military backpacks, everything you need to know

Today we are going to talk about an essential part of the equipment of any self-respecting soldier, as you may have perceived from the title, it is military backpacks.

Surely throughout your life you have used many different backpacks: to go to class, camping, hiking... but here we are playing in a completely different league, military backpacks offer features far superior to any conventional backpack.

The backpack is a very important part of combat units, since it is the piece that allows soldiers to carry all their field equipment, so they must have unusual reliability and resistance, because the success of the backpack may depend on it. life itself.

Obviously, military backpacks are not only intended for military use, they are a good option for all those people looking for a type of resistant and functional backpack, one could say that they are backpacks for life.

Advantages of military backpacks

• High resistance and durability Extreme functionality, multiple compartments and pockets.
• They provide comfort when walking, since they usually offer padding.
• Most models are treated to be water-repellent and even waterproof.
• Many models have camouflage decoration, which is ideal for going unnoticed in some environments.
• They are much lighter than a conventional backpack.

What types of military backpacks exist?

At this point we could talk at length, but we are going to give a brief overview so that you get an idea of ​​the military backpack systems that exist.

ALICE system

It stands for All-purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment. It is a system that was adopted in 1973 by the army, although it is currently out of use professionally, many nature lovers continue to use it.

Molle and Pals

It is the most widespread and used system currently, it was implemented in 1997 and was a great improvement over the ALICE system. It consists of a network of straps (PALS) in which smaller loads can be placed, this set is called MOLLE.

What military backpack should I buy?

If you have already decided that you want to put a military backpack in your life, for us the answer is clear Mil-Tec.

Mil-Tec is a German brand of the STURM company, which was founded more than 40 years ago in Rothenburg. It is world-renowned and has provided material for numerous films such as Inglourious Basterds, Enemy at the Gates and Hart's War.

Mil-Tec backpacks are exceptionally good and resistant, without a doubt they are the best option if you want to buy a military backpack with an incredible quality-price ratio.

We have an extensive catalog of Mil-Tec backpacks at your disposal, in numerous colors (including different camouflage patterns) and sizes, so you are sure to find the perfect model for you, always at the best price, of course.

As you can see, it is a great purchasing option, we encourage you to take a look at our catalog and, if you have any questions, we will be happy to help you.

A big greeting!