A rugged 25-liter MAPA camouflage backpack crafted from tough 500D Cordura, designed as a revised edition of the renowned Silver Fox model. Outfitted with certified ITW Nexus and Duraflex buckles, offering enhanced reliability and strength for demanding environments.
Entry to the main compartment is secured by a reversed U-shaped zipper equipped with a zipper featuring four sliders. Such a setup enables access to the gear from both the top and side of the backpack, as well as allowing the pack to be opened fully.
Within the interior, 7 dedicated pockets and compartments enable easy organization of your equipment. An integrated panel equipped with MOLLE system straps inside allows attachment of extra pouches or organizers.
Adjacent to the carrying system, a dedicated pocket for the hydration system with an exit port for a tube is provided, with tube attachment points located on each shoulder strap.
Straps compatible with the MOLLE/PALS system are situated on the front and sides of the backpack, offering the versatility to attach extra equipment as needed.
Equipped with side compression straps, the backpack can be drawn tight, securing the load closer to the back for enhanced stability. These straps also double as external attachment points for gear such as a sleeping pad or sleeping bag.
A velcro panel is featured on the front, providing a spot for affixing patches or emblems, including flags, unit identifiers, or Morale Patches.
Outfitted with the SAS Ergonomic Military (Semi Adjustable System) support system, the backpack ensures excellent stability even when the load is unevenly distributed. Adjustable straps provide a customizable fit tailored to the user's body shape. Reinforcement is achieved through a removable fibreglass strip placed directly against the back for added support. To maintain the proper positioning of the backpack during movement, an adjustable chest strap and detachable hip belt are also included.
A top-mounted transport handle makes lifting and carrying the backpack straightforward and convenient.
Protection against inclement weather is provided by an integrated rain cover.
A 5-year manufacturer's warranty is included with the backpack.
The MAPA camouflage pattern was developed by Maciej Dojlitko, an alumnus and currently a faculty member at the Faculty of Architecture and Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk. Dojlitko is also the author of several publications, including the "Theory of Deconstruction of Visual Communication. Tools for Designing Military Camouflage" (Gdańsk 2015). This pioneering pattern, underpinned by substantial theoretical and experimental evidence—such as computer analysis of thousands of terrain images—has drawn attention from experts and manufacturers of military apparel. In 2017, the MAPA camouflage had its official introduction at the International Defense Industry Exhibition in Kielce as the designated camouflage for the Dromader equipment and uniform system by Maskpol, a company within the Polish Armaments Group. Originally intended for Territorial Defense Army personnel, the MAPA pattern was also explored as a potential standard across the Polish Armed Forces, with the possibility of replacing the existing wz.93 camouflage. However, to date, the MAPA camouflage has yet to be formally adopted as the official pattern of the Polish Army.
The main features of MAPA camouflage in the standard forest version
- 6 colors arranged in strata reminiscent of topographic map levels
- Colors precisely calibrated for use in Central European woodland environments
- Integration of three-dimensional visual effects and anamorphic illusions
- Organic, biomorphic forms giving the pattern a vegetative resemblance
- Pronounced contrasting components simulating natural flashes and shadows
- Distortion of the wearer’s silhouette using a macro pattern
- Replication of color noise through a micro pattern
The MAPA pattern stands as a noteworthy alternative among leading contemporary camouflage designs such as PenCott, MultiCam, Kryptek, Flecktarn, or Finnish M/05. In certain parameters, it surpasses these patterns, and its color palette offers superior representation of Central European forest hues from late spring through early autumn.
