A MODERN TAKE ON THE M1945 FIELD PACK

Soldiers in the US military have been issued bags since before the civil war. Early on, there were Knapsacks. Rugged, single cavity bags made for long movements. The need for more pockets and organization for quick access to smaller essentials like food, water, and weaponry brought us the M1945 during WWII. It was named after the year it was manufactured and issued. These are the bags that inspired us to develop the M23 rucksack, also named after the year it is manufactured and “issued”.

We took what we loved about this pack: the top load, exterior pockets, and front buckles and carried it over to a modern rucksack. We’ve upgraded the M1945, to the GORUCK standard of extra padded shoulder straps and top handle, the highest quality YKK zippers, streamlined closure system, a bombproof laptop compartment, and now more pockets for even more organization. It’s lightweight, low profile for everyday carry, and made from durable materials that you can trust.

Pack. Field. Combat.

Features

Tough to Break, Hard to Rip: Robic nylon is up to 50% stronger with up to 2.5x the tear strength compared to standard nylon 6 fabrics.
Bombproof Laptop Compartment next to your back is extra reinforced and has a false bottom so that when you set your ruck down, your laptop won't even notice
Top Loader: Flip up the lid and throw everything you need into the main compartment. Full access to everything while your ruck stands up right.
Side Access to Main Compartment: Get quick access to the main compartment when the ruck is still over your shoulder from a side zipper pocket.
Extra Padded Straps: Shoulder straps and top handle are extra padded to carry heavier loads more comfortably
A removable, hard plastic frame sheet stabilizes the laptop compartment and allows you to carry more weight comfortably
Top Closure System: Adjustable Fidlock Buckles that cover the drawstring cinch
Multiple Pockets: 2 internal mesh pockets, 1 internal elastic pocket, and 2 internal Main Compartments
External Pockets for quick access to gear: 1 side multi-use pocket with elastic organization, 1 zip pocket that is vertically along the side, & 1 front zip pocket
Key clip inside of the mesh pocket on the interior of the top lid
Includes adjustable and removable Sternum Strap

Specs & Materials

Primary Material: 420D Robic Nylon
Back Panel & Shoulder Strap Underside Material: 210D HT (High Tenacity) CORDURA®
Shroud Material: 210D Robic Nylon
Dimensions 21L: 14.5"W x 7.5"D x 19"H; Weight: 2.8lbs
Interior Mesh Pocket 1 21L: 8”H x 11.5”W
Interior Mesh Pocket 2 21L: 7”H x 12”W
Interior Elastic Pocket 21L: 11”H x 11.5”W
Left Open Pocket: 12” H
Back Left Side Pocket 21L: 13”H
Back Right Side Pocket 21L: 13”H
Right Open Pocket: 10.5”H x 9.5”W
Adjustable Front Straps 21L: 15.5”L (fully extended)
21L Laptop Compartment Size: 15.6"H x 11.8"W

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