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Large Becker Patrol Pack - Free Shipping

Large Becker Patrol Pack - Free Shipping

$329.00 USD
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Introducing the LARGE BECKER PATROL PACK!
The Large Becker Patrol Pack (L-BPP) is the big brother to the Becker Patrol Pack Mk II and it, too, is fully approved, authorized, and endorsed by Mr. Ethan Becker. The L-BPP has a capacity of 65 liters (4000 cu. in.) and is rated to 90 pounds (vs. the 41 liters and 50 lbs of the Mk II). We consider the L-BPP to be a 5 day (plus) pack. 
The  L-BPP came about due to multiple requests from regular BPP Mk II users who asked us for a Becker Patrol Pack with an external frame and more capacity and load-carrying ability.   
When designing the L-BPP in coordination with Mr. Becker, we made it capable of using both internal and external frames. Some people prefer an internal frame (frame sheet, in this case) but we found that, when carrying loads above about 50 pounds, external frames are really the better way to go. The size of the main compartment was increased slightly, and the pack is just wide enough to fit on legacy ALICE and current-issue MOLLE 4000/Marine Pack frames. The outside front and side pouches were also enlarged and the zippered lid pouch was widened a little. A zippered pouch immediately above the two front pouches was also added. This pouch is the same size as the zippered pouch on the lid and it has pass-throughs to match those of the two pouches below it. Next, we added a small zippered pouch on each side of the left and right side pouches. These small pouches are sized to hold two tourniquets (TMT, CAT, SAM, etc.) or two 30-round 5.56 MagPul magazines in each pouch. The L-BPP's capacity is right at 65 liters / 4000 cubic inches which is about the same as that of the current-issue MOLLE 4000 rucksack.
The L-BPP comes set up with an internal frame sheet, removable shoulder harness, removable waist belt, and removable lumbar pad. It is designed from the ground up to be configured with various external pack frames such as the current issue MOLLE 4000 ruck / Marine Corps Pack frame (DEI 1606-MC), legacy ALICE frames (issue and aftermarket), and the newer DEI 1622 Arch frame*. (Remove the internal frame sheet when switching to external frame.) The L-BPP comes with a second waist belt for use with the above-listed external frames. Shoulder straps (not included) - issue and aftermarket ALICE style - can be used in lieu of the shoulder harness, if desired. 
NOTE: Customers will need to source their preferred external frame. This is because a lot of people already have compatible frames (see above) and also because, just like with favorite flavors of ice cream, people have different favorite flavor external frames.
* When using the DEI 1622 Arch frame, the lumbar pad should be installed on the pack to help fill the gap between the bottoms of the frame legs. 

Where are they made? Our packs are made by our own fabrication crew in Colombia, South America. This gives our customers a fantastic value and it allows us total control of the entire process and the ability to consistently meet our high quality standards while maintaining a reliable delivery schedule. 

What hardware is used?  The hardware used (non NIR compliant) is made in Colombia by Jordao, a Colombian company that has been manufacturing high-quality plastic hardware for over two decades. For Multicam packs, the NIR compliant hardware utilized is made in the U.S.A. by ITW or Duraflex. The zippers are a product of EKA Zippers and they are also made in Colombia. It's all good stuff!

What's the fabric used? Our go-to fabric for the L-BPP is the Colombian-made and most excellent Lafayette Huracan polyester. In the Amazon jungle, where it's hot, humid, and wet much of the time, high-quality polyester has proven to hold up better than nylon and, unlike nylon, it doesn't absorb water or stretch when wet. It also has a higher heat tolerance than most nylons and it doesn't stain as readily. Layfayette Reebag and Huracan are the only polyester fabrics we will use. This is because our testing has shown these two fabrics to be superior to all the other polyesters tested. They're our fabrics of choice when hard use and extended exposure to the outdoors is the norm. Some packs such as our Multicam versions utilize U.S.A.-made Mil-Spec nylon fabric.

What does the LBPP weigh? Set up with internal frame sheet, the LBPP's all-up weight averages 7 lbs 2 oz / 3.2 Kg and right at 8 lbs / 3.6 Kg with a DEI 1606-MC frame. (For comparison, the current-issue MOLLE 4000 rucksack without air items and with its DEI 1606-MC frame weighs in at 9 lbs 7 oz.) 

The Large Becker Patrol Pack is a very rugged, highly capable and useful addition to the Becker Patrol Pack line and it's a fantastic choice for those 5+ day excursions out in the boonies!

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