How to attach the valise to the 64 ruck?

[MikeL]

Go with whats comfortable for you.

 

[medaid]

uh... I used common sense and I just looked at the picture on CPGear.... that's just me...

 

[Yeoman]

Okay, I've seen guys do it two ways.

Way 1 has it so that the a7a straps go around both the 64 bag and the valise, so when tightened, they squish everything towards the centre of the frame.

Way 2 has it so the a7a straps only compress the valise (and whatever additional cargo you may have), but this leaves a lot of slack and a gap in between the valise and bag.

Is there a preferred method or whatever one finds practical/comfortable?

unless you are jumping, then there's truly no need to have the bag as well strapped. though it does make the amount of space across your back a little bit smaller profile. which can make it a bit easier to carry. 60 pounds feels different when carrying it in in the 82 verison as opposed to the 64. feels lighter don't it?

 

[BDTyre]

Personally, I'd say 60 pounds is 60 pounds   But the waistbelt and straps I've got on my 64 make it a bit more bearable than what is on my 82.

Although I must admit the design of the 82 does come in handy sometimes.

 

[Journeyman]

Funny, there's no discusion amongst those who've carried both rucks with a combat load

....only NDHQ types, and those who've only had to drag it off of the ML for a gruelling weekend, prefer the 82 to the 64

 

[medaid]

hey JM... Not fair I'm not an NDHQ type, nor do I drag my ruck off of an ML... and I love my 64... with a passion...

 

[Journeyman]

hey JM... Not fair I'm not an NDHQ type, nor do I drag my ruck off of an ML... and I love my 64... with a passion...

My point exactly; thanks  ;D 
Only the procurement types, and those who never actually have to hump a ruck*, prefer the 82.


* if you think sexual thoughts when you see the expression "humping a ruck," you have no dog in this fight. Please feel free to STFU 

 

[armyvern]

My point exactly; thanks  ;D 
Only the procurement types, and those who never actually have to hump a ruck*, prefer the 82.

Ahem, I too love my 64. Take that back. 

 

[Journeyman]

Ahem, I too love my 64. Take that back. 

PM, questioning "humping", inbound  >
;D

 

[medaid]

LOL both JM and I love you too Vern, and I'm sure he will take it back after you smack him.  ;D

 

[armyvern]

LOL both JM and I love you too Vern, and I'm sure he will take it back after you smack him.  ;D

I do have a wicked right hook.  8)

 

[Greymatters]

Funny, there's no discusion amongst those who've carried both rucks with a combat load ....only NDHQ types, and those who've only had to drag it off of the ML for a gruelling weekend, prefer the 82 to the 64.

Hands up those who have used both, with a full combat load...plus mortars? 

Prefer the old 64 myself, but putting the 82 pads onto the 64 was a bonus.