The German army infantry rucksack is a 65l capacity, top-loading pack with internal compression sack and a lower compartment with its own zipper. This allows for dirty items to be stored separately from the main body of the pack. The pack has two side pockets with are not detachable for quick access to items away from the main body. The pack lid folds over the top and has elastic on either side to reduce dirt and damp ingress fro the sides. The top of the lid also includes a document or map pocket on the top, a velcro open pocket on the front and a large zip compartment accessible from the rear. Strapping on the pack includes two main quick release buckles to secure the lid over the main body, two lower quick release clips at the bottom to reinforce the bottom zip pocket, two loops over the front for securing tent poles or handles to the outside of the pack and two long straps over the top of the lid that are long enough for securing a roll mat, sleeping bag in its own compression bag or other rolled item. The inside of the main compartment has a pocket at the rear for insertion of a foldable foam mat which doubles as a back support and has an aluminium rod to keep the shoulder area of the pack stabilised under load. The shoulder strapping is padded for comfort and has an adjustable raiser strap at the top to lift the pack onto the shoulders rather than sagging. The lower back has an additional layer of cordura to aid with padding the lower back area. The shoulder straps include an adjustable chest strap. The well-laid out rucksack carries sufficient storage capacity for a weekend expedition and maximises the load without adding bulkiness. Made from internally coated military specification Cordura nylon, genuine issue item which may have minor abrasion damage in non-critical areas from previous use.

The rear of the pack, showing the shoulder straps with their adjustment, a velcro panel for a name tape, chest strap and waist strap.

The top loading pack has an internal compression sack.

The bottom of the pack has a separate zip compartment.

Contract labels are located on the internal compression sack. The alumimium rod helps to add stability to the pack in the shoulder area, and a pocket is provided just underneath for adding in a folding foam mat.

The top of the pack has an additional pocket which can be used to hold documents, and the front has a velcro pocket for quick access.

The rear of the lid has a larger zip pocket located near the shoulder strap adjustment and carry handle.