Comparing Rucks [US ARMY vs USMC]

Today we're taking a look at what's the difference between the two standard rucks in the US Military, what they're good for, and most importantly what they're not good for.
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[@paul7754]

These were the packs carried on the backs of our soldiers and Marines in the GWOT. Thanks Lucas! Both are pretty good especially for the price. The USMC FILBE is a little more pricey in very good condition (there are fewer Marines than soldiers). It wasn't uncommon for the troops to have 100+ lbs. in them. There are much better and expensive packs in the civilian market as Lucas mentioned but unless you're an avid back country hiker these two packs will serve you well for buggin' out, elk hunting or weekend adventure! Get some!

[@uncalibratedvector-21]

An ALICE or MALICE frame in the USMC ruck is a life saver. The polymer frame is pretty trash over time and doesn’t do well in cold weather environments. I also definitely suggest using the internal zipper divider. It makes organizing and packing them so much better. Also, the pass through channel on the side of the USMC ruck was designed to carry LAAW rockets or 81mm mortar rounds in the fibers with the end caps or fiber bottoms sitting in the pouches. Canteens have a tendency to fall out too, so 550 and carabiners are a life saver if your carrying water in the pouches.

[@socaljarhead7670]

Nothing will ever top the medium ALICE for overall comfort, durability, and ease of use.

[@jamesb.russell2942]

Army here. I grew to love the MOLLE II rucksack in Basic + AIT but after getting the FILBE main pack, I was astonished at all the smart design choices made to make it so much better in some regards. The compatibility with ALICE is crazy. Hook the FILBE main pack up to a Mystery Ranch NICE frame and it's absolutely everything you need.

[@Anarcho-harambeism]

After using the molle four thousand, I love this USMC ruck. Better straps, less squeak. Only thing is i want one in multicam but that can be fixed with tie ons

[@GruntProof]

Good stuff man thanks

[@joehadenough1642]

Worth noting that the Marine pack was designed by arc Terex, I believe and manufactured by Eagle and other contractors. Also, the weight of the packs is not a bad thing, they are far more durable than any civilian counterpart. Also, worth noting, that the military probably paid 500 or more dollars for each of these packs. We are enjoying the resale aftermarket cost, which is why they are so cheap.

[@shanewhetstone2201]

The ilbe was not the Filbe

[@bopbop7637]

Meh, im issued the army ruck and i bought an eberlestock... the eberlestock works far better with armor and over distance IMO

[@wtice4632]

​@@shanewhetstone2201mystery ranch helped design the filbe

[@mitchellatwood4865]

I believe that the FILBE can also use an ALICE frame. Score !

[@VentureSurplus]

It can!

[@ivechang6720]

Thank you! Your review mentioned something thing that another review didn't, the pass through part. That is something worth knowing imo.

[@tat1guzmk.28]

Put a metal frame on the USMC pack and you have a damn near indestructible ruck. As long as the stitching holds up that is

[@johnjones5932]

The FILBE rucksack is the best properly military oriented rucksack that the US military has issued yet. I own nearly all US issued packs since the IIFS packs (CFP-90).

[@wolffo999]

badass HEAVY hauler packs

[@j_c332]

The FILBE rucksack stands out compared to the Army version due to its superior cinching, pocket organization, additional features, and strap comfort, particularly beneficial for long treks. However, its weakness lies in the frame, especially in cold weather, though the gen 2 frame is expected to address this issue. When carrying heavy loads over distances exceeding 12 miles and weighing more than 50 pounds, the FILBE ruck significantly outperforms the Army alternative.

[@adlerarmory8382]

Another demonstration that the US Army and the United States Marine Corps cannot agree on anything, it imposes a huge burden on the logistics system to have to stock 2 different models of nearly everything to ensure all our forward deployed are supported with replacement components. I think the Sustainment Pouch, the 6mag Bandoleer and the Canteen Carriers are the only identical design used by both branches. BTW Eagle did make a small run of Multicam FILBE Rucksacks, extremely hard to find, And there were some MOLLE II Large Rucks made in Coyote.

[@VentureSurplus]

It is sometimes frustrating that both branches have wildly different gear. A lot of it does come down to overall different mission sets though and funding for the USMC, while less then the Army, is directed towards a smaller force overall. The bandoleers are slightly different btw lol A lot of the USMC gear, over the last 20 years or so, has been focused on their expeditionary capabilities and the materials and styles reflect that. Super cool info on the rucks though! Need to find one now hah

[@joehadenough1642]

The marines make FAR better gear choices, typically. Look at MARPAT camo vs ACU for example

[@Anarcho-harambeism]

​@joehadenough1642 it's ucp not acu, army combat uniform, universal camouflage pattern

[@TALIZ0RAH]

@@joehadenough1642The filbe is a better design, but with my experience with the two, the Molle is better constructed.

[@ViktoriousDead]

@@joehadenough1642that’s one single design choice, nothing else reflects that

[@wilfredahart4312]

Would of been better to show the full filbe system with sustainment, assault pack and water system as one unit.

[@eaglet6703]

The only problem that i had with the army rucksack is that it doesn't really work well with iotv. Mabye its because that the iotv is too big😅its all the way down to your hip, so you cant really use the hip belt with them comfortably. But these are very well padded, and never seems to break

[@VentureSurplus]

I know what you mean lol nothing seems to readily take into consideration that it's going to be used with body armor.

[@alw1217]

Nice video

[@rodneylockwood1362]

Both are garbage packs. I prefer the large ALICE pack. Very easy to get to things. The Marine Corps pack during the GWOT was hard to get things without unassing the whole pack. I carried my ALICE pack from the early 90s through Iraq and Afghanistan.

[@socaljarhead7670]

The medium ALICE is the best all around pack this country has ever developed.

[@jclc4201]

Would you happen to have a link were I can purchase these? Thank you. New sub here.

[@VentureSurplus]

Yup! Right in the description box for the video.

[@jclc4201]

@@VentureSurplus Thank you.

[@edithwallace5821]

Both packs volume is 5000 cu.in. Not 4000 cu.in

[@Only_Trees]

I can't find one without a cracked frame

[@edithwallace5821]

I stand corrected the pack is 4000

[@jhutch1470]

I have heard that the MOLLE 2 ruck frame is better to carry with a plate carrier. Is any of that true?

[@VentureSurplus]

In my experience it's only better with a plate carrier just due to the PC being smaller then an IOTV.

[@jhutch1470]

@@VentureSurplusOk, thanks. I'll have to save up for one.

[@seeweezeke]

I think you are confused with the ILBE. It had issues with the carrying plates and that's why the FILBE was designed

[@wtice4632]

​@@seeweezekethe filbe still sucks while wearing plates

[@paradyne1T101]

Would you consider them good for a Bug Out Bag?

[@VentureSurplus]

I could work just fine for that.

[@mattwells5267]

Do you sell the top you’re wearing?

[@VentureSurplus]

It's a Crye Precision Field Top and yes! We get them in occasionally since they are an issued item to SOF or personal buys that end up being surplus.

[@jtruman2]

Which Crye Precision top is that?

[@ShaneMartens308]

What blouse do you have on. I want one lol. Link 👀

[@VentureSurplus]

Crye Precision G2 Field Top, we occasionally get them in! None right now though in stock :|

[@ShaneMartens308]

@@VentureSurplus ohh. I have the G3 uniform on right now.

[@davidabernathy3197]

Ehh like 100 woohoo

[@codyjames1952]

Thank you for the video's