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#153621 - 08/11/11 03:27 PM Backpacking pack with MOLLE system
InTheWoods Offline
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Registered: 08/11/11
Posts: 2
Hey guys/gals

This seems to be a pretty respected gear forum, so after much searching, I felt like you guys/gals could potentially help.

What I have been seeking for a while now is a 5 day use backpacking pack with a MOLLE system integrated into the pack. I have found many great packs out there that fit my needs, except for this one hitch. Much of my gear (knife, flightlight, a MOLLE rifle holster, pouches...ect...

All I have found are military assault bags, and would love to have something a little more geared towards lightweight backpacking.

Sorry if this was too long, but it's been a frustrating search.

Thank you all for your valuable time,

Fletch


Edited by InTheWoods (08/11/11 03:28 PM)
Edit Reason: spelling

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#153623 - 08/11/11 04:55 PM Re: Backpacking pack with MOLLE system [Re: InTheWoods]
skcreidc Offline
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Registered: 08/16/10
Posts: 1590
Loc: San Diego CA
You may want to try www.ultralighthunter.com or some other hunting setup. The one above boasts a 25lb total weight for 4 days. But try searching on light weight or ultralight hunting backpacks.

sK

You may have to think a little outside the box on this one.


Edited by skcreidc (08/11/11 05:02 PM)

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#153626 - 08/11/11 05:09 PM Re: Backpacking pack with MOLLE system [Re: InTheWoods]
Glenn Offline
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Registered: 03/08/06
Posts: 2617
Loc: Ohio
I was in the military far too long ago to be familiar with the MOLLE system (we had the KNAPSACK system of WWII vintage.)

This is second-hand, but I read a review somewhere that indicated Granite Gear's Ultralight hipbelt was compatible with MOLLE gear. I looked on their website, and noticed they also sell a "tactical" pack line. You might want to check some of their stuff out, just don't get your hopes up based on my skimpy knowledge.

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#153630 - 08/11/11 05:34 PM Re: Backpacking pack with MOLLE system [Re: InTheWoods]
InTheWoods Offline
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Registered: 08/11/11
Posts: 2
One thing I don't have in my vocabulary is "give up."

I do appreciate the replies so far. Any more recommendations would be extremely helpful as well.

I am currently checking out those tactical packs.

Thanks all for your time,

TFB

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#153633 - 08/11/11 06:28 PM Re: Backpacking pack with MOLLE system [Re: InTheWoods]
Franco Offline
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Registered: 04/05/04
Posts: 1010
Loc: Australia
I suggest you look here :
http://www.kifaruforums.net/forum.php
that one is a forum very much focused on hunters and the like .
Franco

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#153637 - 08/11/11 07:36 PM Re: Backpacking pack with MOLLE system [Re: Franco]
skcreidc Offline
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Registered: 08/16/10
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Loc: San Diego CA
Interesting suggestion Franco...I'm checking out that one myself. goodjob

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#153638 - 08/11/11 08:14 PM Re: Backpacking pack with MOLLE system [Re: skcreidc]
Franco Offline
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Registered: 04/05/04
Posts: 1010
Loc: Australia
and this one :
http://24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/forum_summary
both are more focused on camping/hunting than backpacking (particularly LW) as this forum is.
Franco

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#153701 - 08/14/11 04:08 PM Re: Backpacking pack with MOLLE system [Re: Franco]
frediver Offline
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Registered: 05/11/07
Posts: 114
If you just need attachment points on the pack body a few min. with a sewing machine and some 1in. web will put them where you want them.

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#153711 - 08/14/11 11:37 PM Re: Backpacking pack with MOLLE system [Re: frediver]
james__12345 Offline
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Registered: 10/06/10
Posts: 189
Loc: Tennessee
I agree, its not that hard to add them if you just need them in a few spots. A sewing maching might not work though, depending on where you want them, and the layout of the pack. Nylon webbing is available at most fabric stores, or can be ordered online, and the sewing wouldn't be that hard, even if it has to be done by hand.

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#154094 - 08/28/11 09:45 PM Re: Backpacking pack with MOLLE system [Re: james__12345]
daryn Offline
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Registered: 08/22/11
Posts: 19
In my search for an elegant way to use the hydration pack I came across this-

MOLLE II manual

It's for the manual for the MOLLE II system.
Hope it helps!
D

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#154104 - 08/29/11 08:06 AM Re: Backpacking pack with MOLLE system [Re: InTheWoods]
lori Offline
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#154612 - 09/13/11 07:18 PM Re: Backpacking pack with MOLLE system [Re: InTheWoods]
bmadau Offline
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Registered: 09/14/05
Posts: 135
You might also find some good information here http://zombiehunters.org/forum/ if you haven't ran across that site already...

BM

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#155170 - 09/27/11 10:43 PM Re: Backpacking pack with MOLLE system [Re: bmadau]
Aquah0lic Offline


Registered: 11/01/08
Posts: 12
Kifaru will serve you well. I have a few of their packs and they are top notch. If you are planning on using the pack on hunts, and really need to carry a rifle with it, it STRONGLY SUGGEST and Eberlestock pack. Their Gunslinger models are the witches titties. I use one on long hunts when I need to horse ride in a few days to get to camp

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