USMC FILBE PACK

PHOTO DESCRIPTION OF OUR USMC FILBE PACK RATING SYSTEM

VERY GOOD CONDITION

USMC FILBE PACK PHOTO DESCRIPTION

Each USMC FILBE Main Pack is inspected carefully and graded. This is the photo description of the “Very Good Condition”. These rucksacks in this grade have minimal signs of use. There are no holes but may have light abrasions, permanent marker, tape / tape residue.

These photos represent multiple USMC FILBE Main Packs from this grade to give you an overall assessment of what “Very Good Condition” means to Smith’s Surplus and Supply.

GOOD CONDITION

USMC FILBE PACK PHOTO DESCRIPTION

Each USMC FILBE Main Pack is inspected carefully and graded. This is the photo description of the “Good Condition”. These rucksacks in this grade have some signs of use. There are no large holes or significant structural damage. These can have moderate scarring, very small holes, permanent marker, tape / tape residue. Wear at the base of the cinch top material is common in this class but does not affect the rucksacks ability to perform.  All the hardware is operational and in place.

These photos represent multiple USMC FILBE Main Packs from this grade to give you an overall assessment of what “Good Condition” means to Smith’s Surplus and Supply.

FAIR CONDITION

USMC FILBE PACK PHOTO DESCRIPTION

Each USMC FILBE Main Pack is inspected carefully and graded. This is the photo description of the “Fair Condition”. These rucksacks in this grade have more significant signs of use. There are no large holes or significant structural damage.  These can have moderate scarring, small holes, permanent marker, tape / tape residue. The wear at the base of the cinch top material is a bit more aggressive in this class.  All the hardware is present and in working order but may have more marring / character.  The grab handles in this class may pulled from the seam or missing all together.

These photos represent multiple USMC FILBE Main Packs from this grade to give you an overall assessment of what “Fair Condition” means to Smith’s Surplus and Supply.

FILBE FRAME REPAIR

BEFORE AND AFTER FRAME REINFORCEMENT AND WELDING

Marines can be tough on their gear the FILBE Frames have been known to take a beating. Sometimes during our inspection we will find FILBE Frames with light fractures / cracks that can be refurbished and put back in the field. We repair the cracks by embedding stainless steel wire into the fractured area and weld in new polymer material as needed. We then smooth the repair out with a dremel. Once the repair is complete we torque test the frame by twisting the frame and feel it for any unwanted give. If it passes the torque test it goes back into the field. The repairs aren’t always pretty but they are effective. Packs with these frames are sold at a reduced price.

USMC FILBE Field Pack

DAMAGED CONDITION

USMC FILBE PACK PHOTO DESCRIPTION

Each USMC FILBE Main Pack is inspected carefully and graded. This is the photo description of the “Damaged Condition”. These rucksacks in this grade have more aggressive signs of use. The missing buckles from the top flap is the primary issue with this class. In most cases this is the single issue these rucksacks have but its not uncommon for the grab handles to show some wear, abrasions, small holes and scarring on the fabric surface is sometimes seen as well. As with all previously issued items permanent marker, stains and scratched hardware is likely.

These photos represent multiple USMC FILBE Main Packs from this grade to give you an overall assessment of what “Damaged Condition” means to Smith’s Surplus and Supply.

USMC FILBE Main Field Pack

The USMC FILBE Field Pack in Coyote Brown is a genuine US government issue piece. These are made for military contract by manufacturers like Propper and Eagle Industries. The USMC Pack System is designed as a replacement for the standard ILBE pack system and is specifically intended to provide the Marine with a load carriage system that fully integrates with currently fielded body armor systems.

The main pack is separated by a shelf into a 3400 cu. in. main compartment and a 1600 cu. in. lower sleeping bag compartment. It can be converted into one large compartment by opening a slide fastener located on the shelf. The padded shoulders straps and waist belt are highly adjustable for all sizes.