New version of the popular Sparrow model! A compact military and survival backpack with a capacity of 40 l, made of 500D Cordura in MAPA camouflage. The design is based on the urban Raven model and adapted for intensive field use.
The entire backpack is made of strong 500D Cordura, a material highly resistant to abrasions and mechanical damage, which ensures long-lasting durability in harsh environments.
The Sparrow II model features two spacious compartments. In the main compartment, there are four D-rings on the back wall for attaching accessories. The secondary compartment includes an extended organizer for sorting small items. Inside the main compartment are mesh pockets with zippers. The flap includes a flat pocket the size of the main compartment and about 5 cm thick, suitable for documents, maps, or a small laptop. There is also a quick-access small outer pocket on the flap.
Inside the backpack, there is a hydration bladder hook, a tube exit hole, and two loops (one on each shoulder strap) for stable attachment.
The main and secondary compartments are opened with a two-way zipper running along three edges of the flap, providing wide access to the interior. All zippers are durable and abrasion-resistant, with textile pulls for easy use even when wearing gloves. The zippers of the compartments and front pocket are protected by cover flaps that shield the interior from moisture and dirt.
The AFS - Air Flow System carrying system ensures proper structural stiffness, user comfort, and effective heat dissipation from the back. Wearing comfort is also enhanced by quick-release, extended shoulder straps with adjustable length, as well as the chest and hip straps. The inner side of the straps is made of tightly woven fabric that does not catch on clothing. On the back, there is a tunnel designed for a fiberglass frame compatible with the backpack system (not included).
Each side features two compression straps with 30 mm fastex buckles. They allow volume reduction and stable attachment of gear such as clothing, tarp, sleeping pad, or camouflage net. A large and wide transport handle is located on top for easier carrying.
MOLLE/PALS webbing is sewn on the front, bottom, and sides, allowing attachment of additional gear or quick-access items urgent need.
The front of the backpack includes a velcro panel for attaching patches, unit emblems, national flags, or morale patches.
The backpack comes with a practical rain cover that effectively protects the backpack and its contents from moisture. It is useful both during heavy rainfall and in challenging outdoor conditions, keeping the equipment safe from getting wet.
The MAPA camouflage pattern was designed by Maciej Dojlitko, a graduate and currently a researcher at the Faculty of Architecture and Design of the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk, the author of, among other publications, Theory of Deconstruction of Visual Communication. Tools for designing military camouflage (Gdańsk 2015). The innovative design, supported by convincing theoretical and experimental arguments, including computer analysis of thousands of photographs of the terrain, attracted the attention of specialists and military clothing manufacturers. In 2017, the MAPA camouflage made its debut at the International Defense Industry Exhibition in Kielce as a camouflage pattern for the Dromader system of accouterment and uniforms by Maskpol, which is part of the Polish Armaments Group. The system was created for soldiers of the Territorial Defense Army, but the MAPA camouflage itself was also considered as a perspective pattern for the entire Polish Armed Forces, where it could replace the wz.93 camouflage. Unfortunately, the MAPA camouflage has not been implemented to date as an official camouflage pattern of the Polish Army.
The main features of MAPA camouflage in the basic forest variant
- 6 colors forming layers resembling levels on a map
- colors optimized for operations in the forests of Central Europe
- use of the illusion of three-dimensionality and anamorphosis effect
- biomorphic shapes making the design similar to vegetation
- strongly contrasting elements imitating flashes of light and shadows
- deformation of the masked silhouette using macro pattern
- color noise reproduced by means of a micro pattern
The MAPA pattern is an interesting alternative to the best contemporary camouflage patterns such as PenCott, MultiCam, Kryptek, Flecktarn or Finnish M/05. In some respects it is more advanced than them, and also better reproduces the colors found in Central European forests in the period from later spring to early autumn.
The backpack comes with a 5-year manufacturer's warranty.
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