A 30-liter backpack designed in MAPA camouflage, constructed from highly durable Cordura fabric. Features include resilient reinforced seams, sturdy Kroko zippers, as well as heavy-duty ITW Nexus and Duraflex buckles. Perfect choice for outdoor missions and weekend excursions.
Fitted with a roomy main compartment secured by a zippered flap on top, the model provides convenient front entry through an opening front wall. The interior features a generous slip divider along with two zippered pockets for organized storage.
Positioned on both sides are two open pockets ideal for carrying a water or drink bottle. The flap is equipped with a zippered pocket for quick-access essentials, while the rear holds a spacious flat zippered pocket designed to fit a laptop or hydration reservoir. The backpack incorporates a pat flap-sealed opening and eyelets on the shoulder straps to allow for smooth routing of a hydration system tube.
A rain cover is included in the set.
The side panels are fitted with MOLLE/PALS webbing, providing the option to attach additional pouches and storage containers. Compression straps on the sides allow for reducing the pack’s size or securing extra gear. The front incorporates a system of adjustable elastic cords, while the top section is outfitted with adjustable straps designed to carry clothing or equipment such as jackets or sleeping mats. Several D-rings are also integrated into the backpack for added versatility.
A large rectangular velcro panel on the front provides space for attaching patches or emblems, including national flags, unit insignia, or Morale Patches.
The AFS (Air Foam System) carrying system utilizes a fiberglass frame as its foundation. Back panels consist of elastic foam that resists moisture absorption, and the entire unit is finished with quick-drying fabric. Ergonomically shaped straps combined with hip and chest belts featuring a quick-release system ensure optimal comfort and security during transport. A carrying handle provides added convenience when lifting and moving the backpack.
A 5-year manufacturer’s warranty protects the backpack.
The MAPA camouflage pattern is the creation of Maciej Dojlitko, a graduate and currently an academic at the Faculty of Architecture and Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk. He is the author of several works, including Theory of Deconstruction of Visual Communication. Tools for designing military camouflage (Gdańsk 2015). The pattern’s innovative concept, supported by robust theoretical and practical research, such as digital analysis of thousands of terrain images, quickly gained the interest of experts and military apparel manufacturers. In 2017, the MAPA camouflage was presented for the first time at the International Defense Industry Exhibition in Kielce as the official camouflage for the Dromader system of uniforms and gear from Maskpol, a member of the Polish Armaments Group. Initially intended for the Territorial Defense Army, the MAPA pattern was also evaluated as a potential successor to the wz.93 camouflage for the entire Polish Armed Forces. However, the MAPA camouflage has not been officially adopted as the standard pattern of the Polish Army to date.
The main features of MAPA camouflage in the basic forest variant
- 6 distinct colors creating layers reminiscent of topographical map levels
- Color palette specifically tuned for effective concealment in Central European forests
- Application of three-dimensional illusion and anamorphosis for visual disruption
- Biomorphic forms incorporated to mimic natural vegetation
- Use of high-contrast components to simulate light reflections and shadow play
- Macro-pattern designed to break up and conceal the wearer’s outline
- Micro-pattern employed to recreate realistic color noise
The MAPA camouflage stands as a compelling alternative to leading modern patterns like PenCott, MultiCam, Kryptek, Flecktarn, or the Finnish M/05. In several aspects, it surpasses them, providing an even closer match to the natural hues of Central European forests from late spring through early autumn.
