The Forgotten Special Forces Backpack - Gregory Spear UM21 Military Backpack 

That poor donkey..... Overnight Adventure on Friday! - Luke

1:57 " I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it."

I have some experience with weight (77 lbs) for about a solid month day in and day out and let me tell you there is no such thing as comfort with anything over 40 lbs it's just varies in degrees of pain. On a side note the channel is king when it comes to diversity of gear i like that you check out both civilian and military gear and things that are on the US market and things that are more used in Europe. Keep it up !

Loved that pack! My woodland camo version got jacked from my camper a half dozen years ago. Still bummed. Heavy; yes. Complicated; not really. Adjustability like you could not imagine; yes! Comfortable; oh, oh so comfortable! :-)

Great review, very interesting, I love the way you give history and the story behind why some gear was made the way it was. Rabidly anticipating this weeks adventure video coming out Friday. Thanks Luke.

This pack is so awesome, yes it's heavy but it's super comfortable. I rucked with it weighting 35 kilograms and at the end of the day my shoulder was fine. I have full kit, and I'm that guy who takes everything you need and then some on a hike, but even I couldn't fully load entire system. This system is 9 out of 10, just because it weights a lot. Talking about comfort for me it is equally good or even better then Kifaru fulcrum.

It is a package only to disembark where you carry your complete military equipment which is very heavy and bulky, you only charge it to a nearby target. Then you take it off or change it to a smaller and more comfortable package for attack, reconnaissance, etc. In civil life, it does not help much since most of us do bone trips. I think that such a package would not even serve to evacuate for long periods, because if you carry everything you need the package would be so heavy that you would not walk 2 km with it on top of it. Equally very good review Luke, a package with history.

I got my Gregory back in 1998 and I still have it

Good review. Intresting to understand how current packs have evolved and where their features come from.

And I thought my kelty falcon 4000 was big .but I still love it . tanks for your videos kim

I have a UM21 side pouch woodland camo piece that has the Gregory label, which led me to find out more about it so here we are, cool! - wow the UM21 is a surprise to see what it is - I found the camo pouch at a thrift store for $5

That would be a nice pack. . . . . to leave in your vehicle as a trunk organizer.

I was issued in of these and I have to say, being accustomed to humping heavy weight, it does ride rather well. The mess of straps was and way fix, tape up or trim off what isn’t necessary as we did. On the note of weight, anything over 40 pounds just sucks regardless over any long distances. The only variable is how much it sucks on a pain scale. Love the reviews. Cheers.

its the best bag i have,i had to cut the beaver tail off and the internal divide [saves a lot of weight] but its bomb proof good review as always mate

I heard of these never seen very good review. I have a Molle 2 woodland camo pack and i thought it had a lot of straps. That pack is winner. I have also have the 3 Day military pack which attaches to my Molle. The 3 day pack I actually use more then the Molle unless I carry a lot of stuff which most I really probably didn't need. Good reviews thanks.

USGI packs have come A LONG way since the late 90's. I've got a FILBE system (looks like it has UM21 roots) and absolutely love it

ILBE is the best US military issed pack so far but I wanna feel this one on my body, too!

Luke i have an REi Traverse rising star framm pack, i've had that bag no joke for 20 years and the only thing i have ever needed to fix was the shock cord netting on the outside for sleeping pads and such. For the price i paid for it i can honestly say it would fall under the bomb proof category. 100% waterfroof and it has no rain cover what so ever. I think it was 190 cubic inches.

WOW, that thing is a BEAST !!! But, I Love it ! lolol Hi Luke, just stopped in for a coffee. You always bring the coolest stuff. Looks big enough to put in a small motor to carry ME !!! lol I always enjoy your company, be safe. Peace

Yup. That's ridiculous. Great for transporting and compressing sauna rocks. :D

Cool hand Luke wearing shorts we're wearing winter jackets up here hahaha ATB from the Yellowknife

Great video, as usual. Looks like a hybrid between the army's Mollee pack and the corp's ILBE pack. Black straps on 3 color desert... obviously rush to production straight out of proto-type phase. :D

Thank you Luke😺

I still have the one I was issued. It's a tank.

i love mine, yes its heavy, i took the beaver tail thingy off and a lot of the strapping,its bomb proof

If the backpack is in camouflage colors, what sense make the straight-line, black cords that stand out unnaturally on the camouflage backpack? 😨

I was issued the woodland system on my last maritime ops team. Hated using it with the sea kayaks. Had my skies/snow shoes straps on the outside during winter warfare exercises in the German Alps. I agree on your assessment of it being heavy but comfortable. I hated it as being over complicated and went back to my large ALICE ruck. That large ALICE I carried 150 lbs in one during GW1.

Wow an old Stapmaster 2000, been years!

.good review. only pack what you need, and if you need lots of equip.and you can carry it, i can see this pack being put to good use..

I'm guessing you make Lucas pack this one?😆😜😂 This would be the perfect pack for Hafpor Björnsson (The Mountain or Gregor Clegane on Game Of Thrones and currant World's Strongest Man). You might need bigger shoulder straps though. Aside of that commentary 😂😂 great review. I don't like carrying 17 lb of gear let alone a pack that weighs as much lol but I enjoyed your presentation. Thorough and concise as ever. Thank you.

I like it. But as s big, expandable Backpack system I still prefer the Warhammer by Eberlestock! In my opinion one of the best if not the best in its class!

Would love to see how you kit out one of these bags for a 3 day hike. I'm only a novice hiker, but notice when the bag is filled out a lot of the outside pockets become useless or 'squeek' when I've added water bottles etc.

Nice pack!

You need to get your hands on the Stone Glacier line of packs for reviews...maybe even check out their new tent

Gregory makes good stuff but really heavy! I have a Baltoro 65.

ahahaha funny pack thou glad i hadnt had to serve with it but lmao ... Haul haul haul haul !!!! Glamping brother haha heck jeah i love my belgium m97 120L pack its very similar to the berhgaus atlas so you can get the both 10l side zipper pouches to a daypack and i payed only 60 bucks for it in good used condition =) hehe wanna see a bushcraft / military surplus overnight with this !!! lets go luke ! :D load it to your personal max and have a good one in the woods ! best wishes from germany, retired special airmann, Luftwaffe /// =)

Hey I was issued one of those back in the day!

I love Gregory backpacks

Dana Design Terraplane. Just 3.2 kg. ;) There are still used versions for sale to find. Extremely comfortable hauler that will last a lifetime.

Pack weighing 10 pounds +, I am looking to keep my pack less than 5 for now, I have not been in the bush for nearly a year due to back and left leg injury. Hoping to get my kayak in the water soon.

Cool Video !

Remember seeing them in U.S. Cav back in the 90s.

I'm pretty sure my 75+10 liter backpack would fit in the main compartment. (fully loaded)!

There is also a green and CADPAT version of this pack for Canada.

Have you done a review of the Eberlestock G4 Operator/Terminator? I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on that as well as the Wisport Reindeer.

I hv 2 large Alice pack's, but thanks Alice is heavy nuff !!..👍..

Flying spaghetti monster

I was gifted one of these in mint condition, holy moly!

i am the proud owner of one used it once,its too narrow/to heavy[even after cutting a boatload of straps off] i now use a granite gear patrol pack

its a great bag i cut all of the surplus straps off and that dozy arse seat thingy

Good video and review but I’ll keep my Alice.

There’s a desert camo pack right now on eBay for $260

The "Canyonero" of MilSurp packs...with a bonus target box drawn on your back to make finding center mass easier. If you take off most of those straps, I think you might get it down to around 15# base weight. No thanks. 🤣 #StillTeamILBE

Bought a woodland version today an auction for $22.00.......Though, I haven't and I'm scared to see the shipping bill.

When you are an Aidman though, you need that extra room to carry team med supplies.

Does the Mule come with this Pack Lol 😂 😂 I wish I would have had a Mule back when I was in the Marine Corp Lol 😂 😂 It's a Beast Definitely..$$$$ Crazy ..

Cool, we need good back packs n we need to know how BIG.

Nice pack. Over engineerd for me I like the FILBE

I want one...!!!

Good Gawd! I thought my ILBE was a beast!

Love the um21, once you have it tuned in for you, police your straps and forget them. Have had mine almost 17 years That desert camo looks hideous with black straps

The ILBE main pack might have that thing beat for number of straps!

Ok the only question I have. WHY This packs looks more difficult than it needs to be. Too heavy, way too expensive, and too complicated to figure out

So, do you recommend this pack for ultra-light thru hikers? (just kidding!)

Hi I'm Richard leek I would like. To here what u would say would be the best winter pack that the mss sleep s will go in side thank please let me know what you think

So I happen to own one of these systems, the woodland camo one, with patrol pack, and the fannypack is in desert camo. Came with 5 compression bags,(2 long ones for patrol pack, 2 big ones for rucksack, 1 for daypack) 4 strappacks of various sizes, 2 desert camo waterproof coverings for rucksack and patrol pack. And a booklet that I lost, but I bought it at the San Diego swap meet about 10 years Ago for $200.00!!!used about 10 times, Used it a few months ago and still feels new. Idk how much weight I put in it... it was a lot, plus we were alternating carrying the bear can and a bunch of beers but it makes it easy! I didn't use the patrol pack but apparently it can be attached??? Idk how to do this. If anyone knows, share the knowledge please!

The Teton Sports Fox 5200 would give it a run for its money in the strap dept. XD i own it lol.

Way cool

Nuts.

Great INCH BAG...........

The ILBE is too heavy for me now. This one's in the same category. Time to upgrade to ultralight for old Johnnie.

makes the CFP 90 look like a failure any opinions?

If you strip it down to the pack itself its no heavier than a Mystery Ranch 6500. The straps are over the top, but the bag is bomb proof. You just need to pull off all the extra BS.

I bet the sleeve in that front compression flap would be good for a sheet of bulletproof matterial.. That way if someone shoots you in the back your good

dang im glad i got mine for $80

Wow! that pack is for giants that King David fought back in the Old Testament. LOL!

I think it could use more straps.

Were I have 3 um21 The green The desert And the black. Yup there is um21 in a black color

This gonna be for sale on your gear clearance?

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granite gear patrol pack has any one got one?,has anyone got a view on it?

Here and i thought my MALICE pack was a beast....WOW...

Is there a place for your 7.62×51 rifle?

What's the price 4 one now nice

Very intresting pack. Could you compare it with ILBE?

No running and gunning with that on your back. Hope they never had any SAW gunners hoofin that around. The sit pad looked like a bulletproof shield.

I don't understand why manufacture destroyed desert camouflage by adding black "ugly" stripes - it doesn't make sense if it was military bag.

It's awsome and maybe too much for me lol.

I prefer my Flextrek 37 Trillion Whipsnake Edition.

No wheels?

That's Cousin IT

I hope varnustelika sells it😊

Its a beast of a pack, maybe if I was going to war lol. For leisure maybe not

Gregory took their "Denali Pro" and put it on steroids.

Radonkulas!!

My Ilbe recon has more molle than that does.

I was expecting to see Luke come jumping out of that pack lol

Another sale on line

No offense a Desert Camo bag with black straps...at least use brown

Nice pack but toooooo heavy and tooooo complicated for practical multiday trips