Product Review

The ILBE Pack (Improved Load Bearing Equipment) was designed by Arc'Teryx for the US Marines to provide a durable and lightweight means of transporting clothing and equipment. The Gen II pack has the coyote brown padding and buckles and is produced in the Digital Woodland Camo Marine Pattern. (MARPAT) The ILBE Pack is designed to carry a load of up to 120 pounds and distributes the weight for maximum comfort. The key feature to the pack's comfort is its internal frame with 2 metal ribs on the outer sides and 2 larger spars in the middle. The spars can be custom bent if needed. The pack has soft padding against the carriers back, on the hip belt and shoulder straps. The wide hip belt displaces the weight around the body evenly. The shoulder straps can be adjusted to custom fit the body and the sternum strap can be raised or lowered. Four compression straps on each side can be adjusted for different size loads. Lower pockets on each side of the pack make nice arm rests or hold extra water bottles. Heavy duty zippers on both sides. The back and sides of the pack have several sewn on strips of webbing for MOLLE accessories and a compartment to hold a hydration system. The main compartment is protected by a corded dust cover which can also be clipped closed. The lid covers the dust cover, provides rain protection. The main compartment has provision for a radio pouch and a center flap which can be used to separate it into upper and lower halves. Measures 27 by 17 by 10 Inch.