Spec Ops Recon RUCK Ultra Tactical Backpack - Durable Military-Grade Hiking & Travel Backpack for Outdoor Adventures, Camping & Everyday Use

I originally bought this item because my issued ruck was VERY noisy (squeaky...sounded like spongebob's shoes every time I took a step). This pack was much better. Mine has survived 2 basic training cycles and a 22km "hike". I modified it a bit by adding a Pack Mule frame instead of a standard ALICE frame. I also para-corded the handles of the two together. This combo makes for a killer rucksack system...although a bit on the heavy side. I do like the "loading deck" and the built-in seat of that frame, however.I like it so much I'll be rigging up a lighter system with an internal frame soon, using the same ruck. This will be a true Recon Ruck for me once complete.Wanted a “modern” ALICE pack and this was it!! You can slide an ALICE pack frame with kidney belt in there, detach the straps and reattach them to the frame and clip the pack hip belt around the frame and your ready to rock!! I am active duty military and i used this for a few training evolutions and it holds up!! I even had to carry an 81mm mortar can with dirt in it for a little over 3 miles without the frame. (It was a last minute decision so my squad didnt need two people to carry it by hand).Spec Ops does a horrible job in describing this great product. So am attaching a link that was a big help. https://youtu.be/knswlcQv3xw Note that the sternum strap can be lowered if you know what your doing and you may need to jerry rig the hip belt a little on the pack to make it work, see my pics. My buddies in the ALICE club have seen this and are now considering saving up for one now.Expensive ? Works very well with new molle medium frame and fire force molle hip belt.Great pack. If you like ALICE pack, you should be happy with Spec Ops recon ruck. Improved version of ALICE pack. Plastic quick release buckles replace metal buckles. Material is heavier duty. Carries well. It is worth the price. Like most military packs it is not as lightweight when paired with frame. But Spec Ops recon ruck is built for hard use.Guys, I received this in my delivery of an order of a previously used Spec Ops Recon Ruck Ultra I bought from Amazon. It has no PALS webbing like the Spec Ops Recon Ruck. The bag did not come with an MTX harness system, and as you can see even the trademark fastex buckles are not even on this bag but instead they come with the normal ALICE clip closure system. On the other side, there is no Spec Ops 'Made in USA' label. There is also no internal sleeve unlike in the Spec Ops Brand. Is this the real Spec Ops Recon Ruck Ultra or it is another type of bag that is wrongly given to me?Fits my Mystery Ranch Nice Frame Perfectly ! Size is just right and the Quality is enough to make America Proud!! Get One!!Use it on all the ruck marches we do. Feels good to be dry humping alice again!Is a fancy looking back pack. Accepts and Alice frame but doesn’t secure to the frame well. Whole thing feels cheaply made. Somehow holds less than GI Medium Alice. Straps come weirdly routed across top flaps you have to remove some stitching to route them properly.There are better assault packs for less money.