Can anyone name this assault pack?

[DuBs9]

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U.S. Army Spc. Michael Rockwell, a combat infantryman with 1st Platoon, Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, U.S. Army Europe, scans the surrounding mountains for threats during a patrol outside Forward Operating Base Baylough in Zabul province, Afghanistan, on June 12, 2010. DoD photo by Spc. Eric Cabral, U.S. Army. (Photo by U.S. Army)

This assault pack is exactly what I'm looking for.

[Critter]

I shall call it Frank

[Aussie E]

A fitting name, henceforth the pack shall be known as Frank.

[Chimera]

It is indeed Frank.

[DuBs9]

I didn't ask what to call it, I asked to name it. ;)

More specifically, the brand or manufacturer.

[Chimera]

More specifically, the brand or manufacturer.

Frank was developped and produced through intelligent design.

[Flecktarn92]

Google, wikipedia the internet is your friend

[Chimera]

Honestly, it looks like any other 3DAYS pack that can be found out there from Eagle Industries, Blackhawk, TacTailor, etc. What's the big deal?

[flanker7]

It must be a Camelback pack

[LineDoggie]

Camelback Motherlode, aka Frank Mk III Mod 0

[Catch22]

Although I agree that Frank sounds just right for this pack, I'd suggest we give the newbie a break.

It's a older model of Camelbak Motherlode Pack in Foliage Green. Currently you have a two versions of Motherlode - old Layout made of Cordura 1000D and new one made of lighter Cordura 500D. I've been using these packs for several years (among few others) and they're one of the best you can get COTS.

http://www.camelbak.com/government-military/hydration-packs/motherlode.aspx
http://www.camelbak.com/government-military/hydration-packs/motherlode-500.aspx

If you got any questions feel free to ask.

[Stormz_STA]

If you got any questions feel free to ask.

How do you know all this stuff?


;)

[Catch22]

Well I work for the industry among other things ;-)

[rhino]

I like Frank but is it posible to own too many packs?
I got 3; one curently for storing all my spend cassings, one small alice knock off for hunting, and one marpat day pack that I use for work
how to explain Frank to my ministry of finance and accuistion?

[Peanut]

Actually what we might be looking at here is the prototype for the new BDP "Miners Edition" assault pack.

Remember where you heard it first.

[Catch22]

To be honest - Frank's younger brother, Edgar is the bees knees. Really.

http://www.camelbak.com/government-military/hydration-packs/trizip.aspx

[Stormz_STA]

Well I work for the industry among other things ;-)

a Renaissance Man, eh?
;)

[Catch22]

a Renaissance Man, eh?
;)

Early Renaissance, though, still with distinct Medieval flavour

[HK in AK]

Does Frank have a sister?

[Catch22]

Yep, her initials are BFM (whatever acronym it is for), but she's a fatass, of larger than good ol' Frankie - I'd say I used to date her, but she was too much to bear, at least for a daily use...

http://www.camelbak.com/government-military/hydration-packs/bfm.aspx

[greendzflash]

Yep, her initials are BFM (whatever acronym it is for), but she's a fatass, of larger than good ol' Frankie - I'd say I used to date her, but she was too much to bear, at least for a daily use...

http://www.camelbak.com/government-military/hydration-packs/bfm.aspx

its not his sister......it stands for Big Franks Mom!!

[Catch22]

Oh, ****... so she lied to me... p-)

[crazyman]

To be honest - Frank's younger brother, Edgar is the bees knees. Really.

http://www.camelbak.com/government-military/hydration-packs/trizip.aspx

Edgar? way too upturned nose for a patrol pack...I vote for Ralph: good name for a hard working, blue collar pack. Plus I just like Ralph, Hawkeye named a goat Ralph on MASH once.

[Catch22]

Lets settle for Ralph E. Trizip then.

[AROUETLJ]

Is Ralph a bit of a perv? A flasher perhaps? I've never seen such a quick-action design for flies.

[khaz]

It is a chinese version of Frank named Hu.

[Dean1962]

Frank looks like a very likable pack. In fact, he seems to be quite inexpensive, very understanding, a cheap date, has not so cute sister, and a Chinese copy. I think he's the kind of pack i could be friends with!

:lol:
Does anyone know of a friendly place where Frank can be purchased? Or if he has a cute cousin?

[little icebear]

how to explain Frank to my ministry of finance and accuistion?

Simple. Just ask her if it´s allright for you to invite your new acquaintance Frank over for dinner. Make sure she doesn´t get to inquire more about Frank´s true nature. Ask when you´re just about to leave for work.

If you try this stunt - no liablility assumed. And no, you and Frank can´t stay at my place, if she kicks you out.

[Lasse]

What size is Franks bladder? Or does he need to go to the bathroom all the time?

[SniperLane]

oh man this is so much win right here.

[Catch22]

What size is Franks bladder? Or does he need to go to the bathroom all the time?

He usually manages to hold about 6 beers, and still behave acceptably.

(In my own experience - standard Omega (named in honor of Omega7) type reservoir holds nominally 3L, but in reality its more like 2,75L since you wont suceed to fill it over the opening)

[cliffg]

To be honest - Frank's younger brother, Edgar is the bees knees. Really.

http://www.camelbak.com/government-military/hydration-packs/trizip.aspx

Bees have knees? I had no idea. If they make a pack half that size, can we call it Eric? (Python devotees will understand.)

[Lasse]

He usually manages to hold about 6 beers, and still behave acceptably.

(In my own experience - standard Omega (named in honor of Omega7) type reservoir holds nominally 3L, but in reality its more like 2,75L since you wont suceed to fill it over the opening)
I know, I was just jumping the bandwagon.

[backpack]

My old girl, Alice, got really upset when she saw me reading this thread...she thinks I'm going for Frank's sister.

[crazyman]

Alice? hell I left her for Molly a long while back.

[SniperLane]

guys, i dont have allice or molly.. :-|

[Critter]

boy, did this thread ever spiral downward RIGHT away...lol

[StuRat]

Alice? hell I left her for Molly a long while back.

Molly's a bit of a slut- you can see her over everything these days.

[Dean1962]

boy, did this thread ever spiral downward RIGHT away...lol

Jeez Critter, How could that have happened? rofl

[Vince S]

Molly's a bit of a slut- you can see her over everything these days.


Sure but then again you can dress her according to your daily fantasies

[Catch22]

Few pic's of the youngest bro, borrowed from the Polish geardo forum. Suppose they could be useful for some.

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/6149/frontfx.th.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/i/frontfx.jpg/)

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/217/prawyboksamplecak.th.jpg (http://img191.imageshack.us/i/prawyboksamplecak.jpg/)

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http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/6814/lewyboksamplecak.th.jpg (http://img709.imageshack.us/i/lewyboksamplecak.jpg/)

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/6104/lewakieszen.th.jpg (http://img261.imageshack.us/i/lewakieszen.jpg/)

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/9168/kieszenwklapie.th.jpg (http://img708.imageshack.us/i/kieszenwklapie.jpg/)

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/4006/wyjsciecamelaianteny.th.jpg (http://img59.imageshack.us/i/wyjsciecamelaianteny.jpg/)

http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/5787/zapiecieklapy.th.jpg (http://img714.imageshack.us/i/zapiecieklapy.jpg/)

http://img532.imageshack.us/img532/5122/otwieranieklapy.th.jpg (http://img532.imageshack.us/i/otwieranieklapy.jpg/)

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/7391/wszyciezamkapionowego.th.jpg (http://img443.imageshack.us/i/wszyciezamkapionowego.jpg/)

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/7590/otwieraniezamkapionoweg.th.jpg (http://img8.imageshack.us/i/otwieraniezamkapionoweg.jpg/)

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/7510/srodekteczka.th.jpg (http://img338.imageshack.us/i/srodekteczka.jpg/)

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/6949/srodeklap.th.jpg (http://img526.imageshack.us/i/srodeklap.jpg/)

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/3954/lewybokwewnatrz.th.jpg (http://img198.imageshack.us/i/lewybokwewnatrz.jpg/)

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/8186/podlogaodsrodka.th.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/i/podlogaodsrodka.jpg/)

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http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/6756/tylsamplecak.th.jpg (http://img27.imageshack.us/i/tylsamplecak.jpg/)

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/2299/pasbiodrowy.th.jpg (http://img143.imageshack.us/i/pasbiodrowy.jpg/)

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/102/pasbiodrowybok.th.jpg (http://img99.imageshack.us/i/pasbiodrowybok.jpg/)

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/9686/camelowaskrytka.th.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/i/camelowaskrytka.jpg/)

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/5523/wyjsciacamela.th.jpg (http://img710.imageshack.us/i/wyjsciacamela.jpg/)

http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/3008/tylje.th.jpg (http://img693.imageshack.us/i/tylje.jpg/)

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/9403/prawybok.th.jpg (http://img204.imageshack.us/i/prawybok.jpg/)

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/7481/lewyboki.th.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/i/lewyboki.jpg/)

[Ipkiss]

That's why I'm with Kelty: you don't see her often, but it's amazing how much she can take. Plus, I like mocca, correction coyote tan skin..

[Remington Rand]

I've got a question. I have a couple of packs made out of 1000D cordura and really like the fabric. I am considering a 500D pack but havent ever looked at the lighter cordura up close. Is the lighter cordura tough and durable enough in your opinion? Thanks!

[Remington Rand]

Although I agree that Frank sounds just right for this pack, I'd suggest we give the newbie a break.

It's a older model of Camelbak Motherlode Pack in Foliage Green. Currently you have a two versions of Motherlode - old Layout made of Cordura 1000D and new one made of lighter Cordura 500D. I've been using these packs for several years (among few others) and they're one of the best you can get COTS.

http://www.camelbak.com/government-military/hydration-packs/motherlode.aspx
http://www.camelbak.com/government-military/hydration-packs/motherlode-500.aspx

If you got any questions feel free to ask.

I've got a question. I have a couple of packs made out of 1000D cordura and really like the fabric. I am considering a 500D pack but havent ever looked at the lighter cordura up close. Is the lighter cordura tough and durable enough in your opinion? Thanks!

[Catch22]

Im my opinion - it is enough for most of uses, only place where I see the real need for 1000D Cordura now is either magazine pouches that suffer most "wear&tear", duffel/equipment bags that generally are dragged and treated rough, mabe some fev additional uses - for packs, vest covers and utility pouches 500D is enough, given solid PU coating naturally and preferably some good DWR finish. Im currently using several 500D items and they dont seem to show any worse wear&tear than 1000D items I've used before. So for me 500D is a way to go, dunno for what you intend to use them, but I'd say consider it worth trying, especially if it'd cut down on weight.

[miguelencanarias]

Incidentally, does anyone know what kind of pants is Leonardo di Caprio wearing in Blood Diamond? I need the info for my DELTA loadout.

[Catch22]

Oh Bugger off Miguel p-)

[SniperLane]

lol that brings up some fun memmories :)

[Ipkiss]

If I tell you, you'll have to kill me..

;-)

[cliffg]

I like Frank but is it posible to own too many packs?
I got 3; one curently for storing all my spend cassings, one small alice knock off for hunting, and one marpat day pack that I use for work
how to explain Frank to my ministry of finance and accuistion?

How to explain Frank to your ministry of finance and accuistion? Try some nice earrings. :grin:
Though, when you tell her "I like Frank", you better make 'em diamond earrings. :grin::grin:

[rhino]

that would raise the over all prize of Frank to levels I wont consider, I just dont think I like Frank that much