Overview
The Bianchi UM21 Backpack System features the latest advancements in state of the art technology. It combines materials, construction, and fit to provide a backpack for the 21st century. This Universal Military Backpack System gives the modern day battlefield warrior the ability to carry required loads over long distances with greater ease and comfort.
Backpack System
| Color | Bianchi Item# | MCN | NSN | Assign Date |
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| Woodland | 69520 | 8465-01-F01-0306 | 8465-01-478-5730 | 2000-09-19 |
| Desert | 69522 | 8465-01-F01-0497 | 8465-01-478-5727 | 2000-09-19 |
The three main components: Backpack, Patrol Pack, and Butt Pack, have been designed to work together as a system, or can be used independently.
Packs
| Backpack Rucksack | MCN (Woodland) | 8465-01-F01-0308 |
| MCN (Desert) | 8465-01-F01-0308 | |
| NSN (Woodland) | 8465-01-478-5725 | |
| NSN (Desert) | 8465-01-478-5750 | |
| Assign Date | 2000-09-19 | |
| Weight | 13 lbs | |
| Load capacity | 120 lbs | |
| Top compartment volume | 592 cubic inches | |
| Main compartment volume | 3042 cubic inches | |
| Sleeping bag compartment volume | 1775 cubic inches | |
| Side pockets volume | 1692 cubic inches | |
| Patrol pack | MCN (Woodland) | 8465-01-F01-0309 |
| MCN (Desert) | 8465-01-F01-0403 | |
| NSN (Woodland) | 8465-01-478-5755 | |
| NSN (Desert) | 8465-01-478-5746 | |
| Assign Date | 2000-09-19 | |
| Weight | 6 lbs | |
| Load capability | 50 lbs | |
| Volume | 1945 cubic inches | |
| Buttpack | MCN (Woodland) | 8465-01-F01-0310 |
| MCN (Desert) | 8465-01-F01-0404 | |
| MCN (Black) | 8465-01-F01-0401 | |
| NSN (Woodland) | 8465-01-478-5743 | |
| NSN (Desert) | 8465-01-478-5740 | |
| NSN (Black) | 8465-01-478-5739 | |
| Assign Date | 2000-09-19 | |
| Weight | 2 lbs | |
| Load capability | 20 lbs | |
| Volume | 507 cubic inches |
Backpack Rucksack
State-of-Art Suspension:
- Stabilizer Straps: Adjustable shoulder, hip and sternum stabilizers fine tune the suspension.
- Internal Reinforced Frame Sheet: Provides flexible support and protects your back.
- Flo-Form II Back Panel: Molded and contoured foam pads provide comfort and support.
- Flo-Form II Shoulder Harness: Made to wrap comfortably over the shoulders and around the chest.
- Flo-Form II Waistbelt: Tri-density foam padding hugs your hips without pinching or binding.
- Adjust-A-Cant Hip Belt: Three different angle settings for proper ride on hips (coin or screwdriver required).
- Quick Release Compression Straps: Stabilizes the load.
The Backpack is issued with two compression stuff sacks located in the sleeping bag compartment.
Key Features:
- Quick Release Buckles: allow for emergency release of pack.
- Rigging Loops: for airborne operations.
- Antenna Port: accommodates extended antennae.
- Detachable Side Pockets for additional storage.
- Raincover Flap protection from the elements with double sided zipper for reach through access to the main pack.
- Internal Radio Compartment designed into pack for secure transport of radio.
- Sleeping Bag: Compartment has full zip out panel for easy access.
- Accessory Lash Straps with quick release buckles for attaching extra gear.
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Patrol Pack
The Patrol Pack is issued with its own storage sack and two compression stuff sacks. When utilizing the entire SPEAR System, the Patrol Pack can be stowed behind the compression flap on the Backpack or attached to compression flap on the Backpack using the buckle system common to each pack.
Key Features:
- Antenna Ports accommodates extended antenna.
- Dual Compression Straps for cinching the load.
- Waist Stabilizer Strap to help stabilize the load.
- Dual Gear Loops for additional gear.
- Reinforced Carry Handle.
- Rigging Loops for airborne operations.
- Sternum Strap for added stability.
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Buttpack
The Butt Pack is issued with a compression stuff sack and offers 3 modes of carry:
- Carry Handle
- Universal Attachment System
- Waistbelt
To remove for independent use, unsnap the two Universal Attachment System straps and use the waistbelt. To reattach the Butt Pack to the Backpack, stow the waistbelt in the pocket provided and reattach it to the Backpack with the Universal Attachment System.
Key Features:
- Reinforced Carry Handle
- Dual Compression Straps for cinching the load.
- Built in two inch Web Waist belt with side wings for added stability.
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Accessories
| Item | MCN/Part No. | NSN | Assign Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Patrol Pack Cover | 8465-01-F01-0400 | 8465-01-478-5744 | 2000-09-19 |
| Arctic Backpack Rucksack Cover | 8465-01-F01-0399 | 8465-01-478-5749 | 2000-09-19 |
| BALCS Fitting Device | 124367488 | 8465-01-478-5754 | 2000-09-19 |
| Buttpack Stuff Sack | 69450BG | 8465-01-481-7174 | 2001-01-22 |
| Patrol Pack Stuff Sack Set (Set of 2) | 69460BG | 8465-01-481-7191 | 2001-01-22 |
| Backpack Rucksack Compression Stuff Sack Set (Set of 2) | 69470BG | 8465-01-481-7195 | 2001-01-22 |
