M23 Waxed Canvas 21 L Backpack Carry Awards X while the inside is lined

while the inside is lined with 420D Nylon Packcloth fabric w/ DWR coating

The low profile backpack straps are backed with a padded mesh

Laser cut from solid titanium

This clever design keeps the pouch firmly upright and all pockets easily accessible by your side whenever you're working on something

An integrated subtle whistle in the chest strap

M23 Waxed Canvas 21 L Backpack Carry Awards X while the inside is linedSoldiers in the US military have been issued bags since before the civil war. Early on, there were Knapsacks. Rugged, single cavity bags made for long movements. The need for more pockets and organization for quick access to smaller essentials like food, water, and weaponry brought us the M1945 during WWII. It was named after the year it was manufactured and issued. These are the bags that inspired us to develop the M23 rucksack, also named after the