Designed by Lowe Alpine and improved by ARWY, this Long Range "Sting" Patrol Pack is the big brother to our Dutch "Landmacht" Assault Pack and successor to the Berghaus Vulcan Rucksack. Sporting an 80-liter capacity between three compartments, a smart design, and quality construction—the only mistake the Dutch made with these packs was in letting them go.
Luckily for you, between the padded shoulder straps, back pads, and waist belt, once you've got one on it's not going anywhere. Adjustments can be made along the back so that the waist belt and shoulder straps sit properly regardless of your height, guaranteeing a snug fit and tailor-made feel.
Made out of Cordura nylon, the pack's both sturdy and waterproof. The main compartment holds 60 liters, and like the "Landmacht" rucksack there's a document pocket tucked inside the elastic lid. There's also a pouch for a hydration bladder with a right-side passthrough. The bag's internal metal frame means it'll stay firm against your back, no matter how much kit you stuff inside.
What's more, the lid has an external cargo pocket as well as fasteners to affix gear, or even something like a solar panel for longer excursions, and the shoulder pads have clips for holding the hydration tube, or for attaching small items like a compass. There's also MOLLE webbing on the outside of the pack (front, sides, and bottom), allowing you to add even more storage, as well as Velcro on the external straps to help organize the slack.
Along the sides are two smaller zip-on bags, each adding 10 liters per pouch. Each pouch has a stowable padded strap, and the pair can be zipped together once to form a small assault pack, zipped together twice to form a duffle bag, or relocated to the back or bottom of the bag using the MOLLE straps/clip.
The backpacks come in two types, sorted by the buckle on the waist strap. ARWY's first generation of bags were almost identical copies of Lowe Alpine's original "Sting" design, complete with your standard fast-release buckle. Later iterations made slight improvements, swapping that out for the "Berghaus buckle".
Specs
- Water-resistant Cordura® nylon construction
- 60L main compartment
- Two detachable side bags adding 20L
- MOLLE attachment points
- Pouch for hydration system
- Document pocket in lid
- Padded back and shoulder straps
- Waist belt for added support
- Integrated metal frame
- 8" x 27" x 24" with pouches added on
- Empty bag weighs 6.5lbs
Condition Guide
Excellent
- Lightly used and well cared for.
- DPM Camouflage Pattern fabric remains vibrant.
- Perfectly functional with either minor or no cosmetic blemishes, abrasions, or other signs of use.
Good
- Gear that's seen normal use, but retains uncompromised utility.
- DPM Camouflage Pattern fabric may be slightly worn.
- Minor cosmetic blemishes, abrasions, or other signs of use.
- May exhibit writing and/or markings, including rank, serial numbers, etc.
Serviceable
- Gear that remains field-ready, but sports a rougher, worn aesthetic.
- May have significant cosmetic blemishes, abrasions, or other signs of use.
- May exhibit writing and/or markings, including rank, serial numbers, etc.
- May be missing nonessential hardware, or require minor field repairs to the fabric or hardware.
