USMC FILBE Pack System Review - Scout Prepper 

Thanks for the awesome review man, we had a bunch of marines who had these packs on the boat i was attached to a little while ago. They say they love this pack, just to be sure that i was making a good purchase I wanted to see what the youtube community thought. Let me just say that your review was by far one of the best I have seen on the pack, most informative and I would just like to again say thanks man.

Excellent review, I just purchased the Army Molle 2 in Woodland and I love it, but I didn't even consider this system and I should have. Now because of you, Lol I will need this system ASAP. Thanks!

That hydration pouch is, in fact, a Camelbak unit. I have two of them -- one in ACU, and one in Coyote -- and the only difference between the ones I have and that one is the brand label on the outside. Great system -- great review!

Excellent review,and I'm laughing about what you said about the military guys emailing you about where to put the pouches,etc. hey man! Lol. Keep up the great work. Atb

Thanks for a great video and a great review too :) and i like the pack also.Keep up the good work man.

Another awesome video. I've been using the ILBE pack for a couple years now but have really been interested in learning more about the FILBE. This was a really comprehensive overview.

I have both packs, the filbe Pack I purchased on ebay for $20, shoulder straps $25 and kidney belt $25. I built it onto my ALICE frame. WOW what an upgrade.

AWESOME video! answered so many questions on the FILBE AND the ILBE. only concern i have left is where to find one cheap. lol

Very all-inclusive presentation, thank you!

Hey Scout Prepper, Great FILBE review. You have me saving up to get this system. Very informative review. Also, I was hiking Philmont in 87. Great time! Thanks Bob

Excellent review. Articulate and fairly comprehensive. I want one. That is all.

Great review. Little Billy Mays-esque but informative and entertaining.

If you can find just the FILBE main pack, the old ALICE frame works just fine. That's how I set mine up, it works great and it's on the cheap.

I do believe i saw somewhere that the assault pack mounts on top of the pack (over the main flap with assault shoulder straps facing down). Love the review though. Been waiting for someone other than outdoor gear review to review it. Subbed

I got my filbe for 120 but it was used and reconditioned if neccessary. I cant wait for it to arrive

Good vid. Thank you

Just picked up a lightly used one with sleep system for $200.00. Be patient and do your homework!

Does it only come in coyote brown? I'd have thought they'd have gone OD green so it blends in everywhere rather than only in the desert???

What's best for putting the camelbak on is sticking it in the starboard side of the pack in the side pouch of the main pack and securing it with the straps. Then, clip the tube to your sternum strap and you can drink while walking.

where's the video you mentioned in the beginning. I want to see that, sounds like a cool idea army pack vs Maines packs.

I like it !

I really like these systems. It's funny that u didn't like the ilbe assault pack cause it's one of my favorite surplus packs. Mines in great condition though maybe that's the difference.

Will the assault pack buckle up to the ilbe pack gen 2 also was wondering about the hydration system thanks for the info.

I found the DEI 1606 AC (Alice Compatible) frame for $21.00. I put on my Large OD ALICE ruck and MOLLE Woodland belt and straps. It works great! Much more comfortable than the ALICE frame especially for those who need a longer torso length frame to get the belt on their waist and not in their lumbar.

I just stumbled on to your channel . I just purchased some of Filbe system . I can’t find any of this new or complete at all . Most gear is worn and needed repairs. Maybe you have a better contact for these .

Brand new, does it come with all the replacement buckles? I hate the MOLLE II we're issued in the Army. I'm thinking about buying this to use over my issued ruck.

How did you get the coyote tan Assault pack

It's crazy to think 9 years later this system is about $649 before taxes if you can get it new. I got a used system that didn't have all the pouches or camelbak for $359

I wanna know how sleep systems fit with dry bags

I wish I could find a place to buy the entire system together. I don’t want to order separate pieces from multiple sources.

Hey Scout Prepper, big fan of the videos. Would you recommend this pack for Philmont, considering you have been on the trip?

looks like they took a lot out of the MOLLE II army packs. then improved on it.

Great review. Thank you. Question: how does this interface with a battle belt?

My FILBE had the metal frame

good videop

My FIBLE was made by Propper.

I’m a soldier but I’ve honestly got to say I prefer the filbe compared to molle. However the newer molle4k is really nice.

would the Filbe main pack bag fit on the Molle II frame?

My FILBE has the metal frame on it

How much does just the FILBE main rucksack weigh? My ILBE weights nearly 10lbs for just the pack. And I find that's the main problem with mil-surp: HEAVY.

The separate sleep compartment sold me, that's about all I don't like about the ilbe

Better cinch belt. Than the ILbE. Better sleep bag compartment. Better weight distribution.

in canada its like 800 for them..

Any recent hints on where to buy?

i think they should have just taken the pack and everything from the ilbe and just change it to a exterior system because the filbe is just to bulky and cumbersome

Dow east 1606

I enjoy your videos but that intro music is painful to listen to, makes me wonder why I clicked on video.

These packs do not come in multicam. The Assault pack doesn't fit to the front of the pack. It fits on top to the lid of the pack. Multicam packs? See the Army not USMC.....

Kelty was the main "design" contractor the USMC used, the pack is based off of the coyote pack by kelty "that's way you like it". The USMC holds all rights to the pack, by the way your missing two bags "corpsmen pack, utility pouch". Why Kelty? after all the testing of civilian pack models by USMC kelty was the best at weight management, configuration and durability. Then came the molly and other pouches. Keep in mind USMC research & invent this stuff because they aren't happy then everybody else wants it. Semper fi

Thats a Camelbak BTW

In my opinion, ILBE was far more sophisticated pack system(except the crappy assault pack) than FILBE. USMC moved on to FILBE cause they were on short budget, didnt wanna spend $600 for each ILBE.. To me, ILBE has been the most comfortable heavy loading pack I've ever used. everybody has different preference I should say..only thing I hated about ILBE was the assault pack which has horribly uncomfortable shoulder straps.. Overall FILBE is more superior than ILBE, the water resistant-heavy duty nylon material, zippers with urethane coating, duraflex buckles...especially the hydration carrier(which is Camelbak Ambush) and the assault pack look far more upgraded than ILBE. But just on the main packs, the internal framed ILBE is much more comfortable than the FILBE main pack with the external frame..u can load your gears tall and slim in the ILBE main pack.. most outdoor packs are designed after that philosophy-tall and slim top loading like building a tower. FILBE main pack is too wide and bulky. And its got shorter frame which is not helpful in the long run.. External frame packs are cheaper and easier for mass production so the corp liked it..

What a shitty noise intro. Despite a nice vid.