Almost 50 years since its debut in the early 60s, the Canadian '64 pattern' or ‘Jump Ruck' is still a favourite amongst the troops. With original '64 pattern frames becoming scarcer and scarcer, we wanted to develop a ruck bag that would work with either the original ‘64 pattern aluminum frame, or the more readily available US ALICE frame. Not wanting to stop with '64 and ALICE frame compatibility, several key modifications and improvements were made to the bag itself:
Larger exterior pockets. Each of the 3 exterior pockets is approximately 5L in volume and are capable of holding a 200 round C9 or M249 SAW ammo drum, with room to spare. The pockets also have an adjustable snow collar to ensure that the contents don't slip out from under the lid.
Floating Top Lid. The Gen III 64 pack has a top lid that is adjustable on both the front and back so as to allow for significant expansion if the bag has to be overloaded. The top lid features an interior and exterior sleeve pocket which is great for stowing items such as maps, gloves, boonie hat, or other items you need ready access to.
Internal Snow Collar. In addition to the floating top lid, the adjustable snow collar allows the contents of the main bag to be stowed securely, and allows for significant expansion (20 litres) of the bag if overloading becomes necessary.
High and Low Mounting Positions. The Gen III 64 pack is designed so that it can be either mounted in the traditional ‘low' position with the sleeping bag valise carried above the rucksack, or in the ‘high' position, similar to the '82 pattern ruck with the sleeping bag beneath the rucksack bag. For CF members in units where use of the '82 pattern ruck is mandatory, the high mount position allows for a more uniform appearance to pass under the Sergeant Major radar screen, whilst still using the '64 pattern frame and ending the need to jerry rig '82 pattern bags to '64 pattern frames.
The bag measures 38 cm tall x 30 cm wide x 24 cm deep and has a total approximate volume of 45 litres and can be expanded to 65 litres.
Made in Canada of Cordura nylon, mil-spec webbing and hardware. Backed by our 5 year warranty.
The Gen III 64 ruck may be purchased separately, or together with the Gen III Shoulder Straps, Padded Back, Panel, and Waistbelt.
FRAME NOT INCLUDED