Rucksack Long Complete DPM IRR 8465-99-978-9220
Rucksack Short Complete DPM IRR 8465-99-978-9221
Purpose
The 90 Pattern Infantry Rucksack is designed for use as a conventional backpack . Alternatively, in its multi-purpose role it can be integrated into the overall web equipment set. Both side pockets can be detached from the main body of the rucksack and can be used singly or zipped together to form a small-pack equivalent. For this mode of use, a separate lightweight adjustable yoke is provided which can easily be clipped to the single or double pouch and slipped over the shoulders. The fighting soldier then leaves his less immediate equipment in the main rucksack in a rear area.
Description
The Multi-Purpose Rucksack set consists of the rucksack (long or short) with detachable side pockets, and adjustable waistbelt, separate yoke with extension straps and two utility straps.
The main body is available in two sizes, short and long. Both have the same capacity, the choice offering optimum fit for long or short backs. Both models include a light alluminium alloy frame built into internal pockets of the rucksack. The frame moulds to the individual's body shape for increased comfort.
An integral harness gives support over the shoulders, and is adjusted by buckles and straps attached to the rucksack base. The buckles are of quick-release type, allowing the rucksack to be discarded quickly in emergency. For extra security, an adjustable padded belt is provided.
The main rucksack body carries a separate pocket at the front, and external pocket on the main lid as well as a map and document pocket built into the inside of the lid. There are straps on the side to hold skis, a carrying handle at the top and various load-carrying attachment points on the lid, sides and base as an aid when parachuting, and to secure such items as a sleeping bag by means of the utility straps.
The lid is elasticated, and has a shroud, to prevent ingress of water.
The two side pouches are attached to the main body by heavy-duty zips, supplemented for emergency by plastic clips. The lid of each pouch has a heavy-duty zip opening.
Materials
The main fabric used throughout is textured nylon, coated with a light coating of polyurethane. Overall fabric weight is 370 g/m² (320 g/m² base cloth and 50 g/m² coating).
All straps, ties etc are of nylon. Delrin buckles and fittings are used throughout. The zip fasteners are of heavy-duty type.
The integral frame is light alluminium alloy.
Colours
The standard colour is British DPM;
other colours and camouflage patterns by arrangement.
Dimensions
Main Rucksack body :
Long size : 360 mm wide x 580 mm high (at back) x 280 mm deep
Short size : 360 mm wide x 490 mm high (at back) x 330 mm deep
Side Pouches : 210 mm wide x 370 mm high x 120 mm deep
Weight
Rucksack (long) complete with belt, 2 side puches, seperate yoke, utility straps and internal frame 3.0 Kg
Status & Associated Items
The items for the complete set carry the following NATO Stock Numbers:
Rucksack Long Complete DPM IRR 8465-99-978-9220
Rucksack Short Complete DPM IRR 8465-99-978-9221
Yoke Main DPM IRR 8465-99-132-1560
Side Pouches DPM IRR 8465-99-132-1555
Extension Straps OD 8465-99-132-1562
