M1952 US Army Mountain Ruck

[@fadingmargins]

That is an extraordinary transformation of a Condor HB - brilliant stuff. I am going to have to watch the video a few times there is so much information and an Aussie heeler to boot.

[@MTwoodsrunner]

Howdy Steve, thanks for that mate! Me and the Dude have covered a lot of ground since this video was made...but wer'e both still chugg'n along...sure wish we met when you passed through brother...taker easy, but taker!...woods

[@margaretadler6162]

After watching this video over a year ago, I found one in really good shape and purchased it. And I have to say I like it much better than the large Alice pack I used in the army! Thanks for introducing me to this pack ATB Sam Adler

[@MTwoodsrunner]

Thanks Sam!....hope you enjoy your ruck...i know i still use mine from time to time...atvb...woods

[@ibmoosed]

I laughed out loud when I saw your buddy sitting in the only bit of shade that was up there. Good find on that pack kinda hard to find those in good shape like yours. Man that is a shiny knife.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Awesome review and video, Woods! I love the frame by itself with some ALICE straps on it. Works great. Definitely interested in getting the full bag down the road.

[@danrich465]

I make backpacks for a living and this is one of my favourite videos on YT, cheers Woods - from the UK

[@MTwoodsrunner]

Thanks for saying so Dan!...a most Kind comment! I'll come over to your channel and definitely give you another sub! Sure wish i had the skill and talent to build a backpack...thanks again!...woods

[@survivorjohnny44]

Woods, this is a really cool set up. I love the mods that personalize it to suit your needs

[@ROE1300]

👍 Nice review of this gear. Thank you for sharing.

[@TimsAdventures]

Good stuff! Cool pack. Great dog :) Thanks

[@MTwoodsrunner]

Howdy Creek! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! reckon Dinga is working out and he's growing on me...thanks again...dave

[@JBSurvive2Live]

Another nice video and share! I still use a large & medium ALICE for a lot of trips, but that one looks like a darn nice setup as well. Have the suspenders & belt setup also, but haven't been wearing it much lately. Mine is the later version belt with the clip rather than the toggle/clip style. I had one of those older style ones, but it seems to have wandered away/got lost somewhere... Really like the mods to the knife! Looks like you & Dinga had another fine trip up & back. Good stuff! Thanks! :-) JB

[@MTwoodsrunner]

JB my brother from another mother!!! the old army web gear is awesome for sure!...i still use my large and medium alice packs from time to time...just today i loaded her (the medium) with a few steel plates and went for a ruck march in the hills. we did have a great hike that day amigo...say howdy to Duke for us!...dave

[@Bushcraftskillsindiana]

Nice piece of functional history!! great video and thanks for sharing!!

[@Howlingdingobush]

That pack is in sweet shape...

[@АндрейШмырев-х8н]

Какой милый дедушка с ножиком....и собачкой.

[@robertchilders4031]

Thanks for the video, woods. You have a lot of equipment that seems to be in very good shape and is quite functional. I appreciate watching your hikes. Keep up the good work, please. atb

[@MTwoodsrunner]

HEY!...Robert!...thanks again brother for the compliment and for viewing...i'll keep after em amigo!...atb...woods

[@tomritter493]

now I have that pack but not in that condition miss my web gear liked the cloth 56 pattern over the lc2 nylon you a collector woods nice blade mid 60s on the belt

[@MTwoodsrunner]

not a collector really, but more of an enthusiast...i enjoy the older cotton canvas myself, thats what i was issued in 71 so i reckon i'm a bit biased anyways...thanks Tom...woods

[@tomritter493]

+MTwoodsrunner didn't make as much noise as this .nylon stuff

[@MTwoodsrunner]

kabaruser thats true...though it did have some problems in wet humid environments...but even the nylon M67 gear had its limitations and would dry out and crack if over exposed to direct sun...over time of course! plus it would melt when an ember from a cig or fire landed on it...i think about that everytime i shoulder a petrolium based rucksack...atb...woods

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

The mods on the Condor Hudson Bay are amazing. A completely new knife. Thanks for sharing

[@MTwoodsrunner]

Thanks for checking it out and commenting Mark...atb

[@TraditionalBlackPowder]

You did a great job on that knife, looks awesome!

[@MTwoodsrunner]

Thanks brother...i was hoping you'd notice...atb...woods

[@SanJuanMountainBob]

Yo Dave - good info from the pack master and Dinga the video bomber! haha I enjoyed the info. That is one beauty of a knife! Sure would like to someday get up there and tromp God's outdoor sanctuary with ya; or get you down here to tromp the San Juans with me. Who knows...maybe one of these days! Keep the videos comin. You have lots of good hiking wisdom to impart! Blessings!

[@MTwoodsrunner]

Thanks again Bob..."pack master" LOL....that would be awesome to hike with a like spirited brother such as yerself amigo!...thanks for watching, the awesome comment and moral support...God bless...woods

[@phrayzar]

It's a very nice pack, that i've been trying to pick up for quite a while now. I only ever see them in pretty bad shape. It is a good design in the A frame pack evolution.

[@RangerKooky]

This video was very enjoyable I learned a lot of history about seven bags of people have so I have a question for you question One the Alex part was made for what war to what the Molly 2 made for what war what years and do you have a video of you going through all your stuff so basically what's in your bag video

[@MTwoodsrunner]

Howdy Ranger!...The Alice Pack was developed in 1973 just before the end of the Vietnam war...it was not issued to combat troops during Vietnam however,,,we were issued the tropical lightweight ruck and another pack called the jungle ruck. Both of those packs resembled the ALICE somewhat, and that explains the confusion many people have today thinking the ALICE was used in Vietnam when in fact it was not. The Alice pack was issued to our troops from 1975 and was used throughout the Gulf War in Kuwait and well into the 1990's. The molle system was developed and used During the war in Iraq and Afghanistan in the late nineties and is still in use today. Sorry Ranger i do not have a loadout video up...Thanks for watching amigo...atb...woods

[@RangerKooky]

will ty for that inof and you say you not a good teacher you one good to me (=

[@RangerKooky]

I be looing for your TAG if you going to do one WHAT"S IN YOUR BAG and you will put in my list WHAT"S IN YOUR BAG .. and ty for the Share

[@theranger7974]

Ty for talking me me along

[@MTwoodsrunner]

Thanks for watching Ranger...appreciate your watching my vids and i'll keep making them as long as the Lord allows...atb...woods

[@lazystar1969]

Great video and great pack! I just got one in pretty decent shape on EBAY. I was wondering if you could show how you reinforced the shoulder straps? Mine are a little shabby. Thanks!

[@Herbymac0811]

Apparently these packs aren’t cheap.... The WWII versions actually go for cheaper! Though between the two I’d rather have the 1952 edition.

[@quarterjukebox208]

Those things are getting very expensive now..put it aside as a collectible..Don't use it.