The Dutch Armed Forces created this rucksack to solve any problem its troops may encounter when deployed. The "Lowe Alpine Sting" has an adjustable frame that allows the user to "custom fit" the load to his/her torso ensuring the fit is comfortable and increasing the wearer's endurance, a huge plus when deployed. The "custom fit" does not stop with the height adjustable frame, it continues with an adjustable lumbar pad, padded shoulder straps, and padded waist belt. The pivoting zippered lid has an interior stash pocket and all exterior zippered pockets, and as you would expect, have YKK zippers and a snug-fitting storm flap. When you need a cinch strap, compression strap, MOLLE, or an additional pocket the STING provides it. The entire pack is constructed of 1000D waterproof Cordura fabric. The main compartment is UNDIVIDED, with an approximate sixty-liter capacity. The main compartment is sealed with a cord lock drawstring closure and has a mesh pouch attached to the rear of the interior pack. The two "Rocket Pouches" on each side of the main compartment are detachable via YKK zippers and have an approx capacity of 10 Liters each. In addition to adding to the overall capacity of this pack. The Rocket Pouches have individual shoulder straps that can be zipped together, or used independently. This ruck has a heavy-duty rescue handle attached to the back panel and a heavy-duty carry handle on the front. Select your best pack and compare it to this one, you will be as impressed as everyone else is with this ruck. Issued Measures 24"L x 12"W x 27" H. Weighs 5.74 lbs.