Belgische Armee - Belgian Backpack 120 L camo used

A very large backpack that is easy to carry even when fully packed. (approx. 22kg) There are two struts sewn into the back for support, which are apparently made of metal and can then bend your back. Unfortunately, they probably stick out the bottom of the backpack, so that they were patched at this point at some point before I bought them. The side pockets are removable and each have 4 adjustable slides/plastic loops, but the bags themselves cannot be used as a daypack, but you can zip them together. The backpack has two straps underneath which things such as tarps can be stuck either under the pockets or without the pockets. One side pocket only had a zipper opener and since the attachment for the bag is specified, I could only transport things in it that it is not bad if you remove them from below. (But maybe the bag was replaced and I was just unlucky) In addition, the fabric cuffs in the side pockets are not as well sewn off, so that the zipper often hangs on them. Considering the size, it's a shame that it's just a top loader and you always have to rummage through to the bottom. The material seems to be very good to me, but my backpack seems to have had a lot of uses and I doubt the waterproofness and permanent tensile strength. (I haven't been able to test both yet) I also didn't like the lack of mounting options on the ground, so that everything actually has to be strapped onto the backpack. In theory, you could remove the tent and poles from the bag and attach them individually to or to the backpack; in any case, the tent bag could only be attached from below with ingenuity. Then I also lack closures so that you can tighten the lid properly even when the backpack is not completely full. The shoulder straps are also a bit short, because when the backpack sits relaxed on the back, the straps may still look out for 3-5 cm. So you shouldn't be bigger. The same goes for the chest strap. As a big skeptic of lap belts, I claim that even this full weight backpack doesn't really need them and is only used to warm the kidneys and transport objects. Unfortunately, all straps are so tight in the loops that you can't simply pull them tight, but have to rethread them piece by piece. Can be annoying in a hurry. Conclusion: I recommend this backpack for people with little money and ingenuity, who are not too big and can pack things like a tent or sleeping bag in the backpack as outside. You should also keep in mind that some of the backpack is 20 years old (see label) and is no longer super waterproof and tear-resistant.