A compact military-style backpack featuring MAPA camouflage and a 16-liter capacity. Crafted from 500D Cordura, renowned for being highly resistant to abrasion and damage. The design incorporates one large main compartment complemented by three smaller accessory pockets. With its streamlined profile, the pack is ideal for daily use and short outdoor excursions.
Equipped with a roomy main compartment secured by a zipper, the backpack includes an internal organizer for pens, a dedicated small pocket for accessories, and a divider designed to accommodate a hydration bladder, complete with a tube outlet. The front flap contains a flat pocket, similar in size to the main compartment, ideal for storing a map, documents, or keys.
The backpack features external MOLLE/PALS system straps for mounting additional pockets and pouches, providing increased capacity for carrying gear. Straps on the sides, secured with certified Duraflex and ITW Nexus buckles, allow for the attachment of bulkier items such as a jacket or sleeping pad. A robust transport handle is sewn into the top of the pack for convenient hand carrying.
The ACS (Air Comfort System) harness system features ergonomically contoured shoulder straps with adjustable length and a chest strap. Buckles at the top of the shoulder straps create a rapid-release mechanism for swiftly detaching the backpack. Soft, breathable spacer mesh lines the back panel, enhancing ventilation and airflow. Hydration tube holders are also integrated into the shoulder straps for added convenience.
Designed by Maciej Dojlitko, a graduate and current researcher at the Faculty of Architecture and Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk, the MAPA camouflage pattern stands out for its innovative approach. Maciej Dojlitko, also known for publishing works such as Theory of Deconstruction of Visual Communication. Tools for designing military camouflage (Gdańsk 2015), based his design on solid theoretical and experimental foundations, including computer analysis of thousands of terrain photographs. The originality of this pattern caught the interest of experts and manufacturers of military apparel. The MAPA camouflage was officially presented in 2017 at the International Defense Industry Exhibition in Kielce, featuring on the Dromader system of equipment and uniforms produced by Maskpol, a member of the Polish Armaments Group. Originally intended for Territorial Defense Army personnel, the MAPA camouflage was also regarded as a potential successor to the wz.93 pattern for the whole Polish Armed Forces. Despite its promising development, the MAPA camouflage has not yet been officially adopted by the Polish Army.
The main features of MAPA camouflage in the basic forest variant
- 6 distinct colors arranged in layers reminiscent of map contour lines
- colors specifically tuned for effectiveness in Central European woodland environments
- application of a three-dimensional illusion and anamorphic effects
- biomorphic forms within the design, echoing the shapes of natural vegetation
- highly contrasting elements simulating the interplay of light and shadow
- macro pattern disrupting the shape of the concealed figure
- micro pattern generating color noise for enhanced concealment
The MAPA pattern serves as a compelling alternative to leading modern camouflage systems such as PenCott, MultiCam, Kryptek, Flecktarn, or the Finnish M/05. In specific aspects, MAPA demonstrates a higher level of sophistication, providing superior replication of the color palette found in Central European forests from late spring through early autumn.
