Lowe Vector Commando - Pictures 'n' stuff.

[sandbender]

I had/have one of these packs somewhere, I think my nephew uses it. It was heavy, it was indestructible and had enough pockets to help me organise everything I thought I once needed when out and about.

A few folks here use them or have used them and they seem to be quite popular, so I thought the military section of the the 1986 Lowe Alpine Pack Catalog might be of interest. Originally from here

Enjoy.

[santaman2000]

That "Load Carrying System-84" (LCS-84) was actually issued as the "CFP-90" briefly in the early 1990s. www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=cfp+90+backpack
Inside the main compartment there is a false bottom seperating the top portion from the lower sleeping bag compartment; this can be unlaced to provide a single LARGE compartment.

In the end though the US Army went with the MOLLE system and the Marines went with the ILBE system.

[torc]

I found these Flickr photos of some warry chaps from the Irish ARW going to the shops.
If you look closely you can see their LA Vector bags carried in a jaunty fashion on their F350s.
www.flickr.com/photos/world_armies/4280674908
www.flickr.com/photos/world_armies/4280674546/
www.flickr.com/photos/world_armies/4280674674/
www.flickr.com/photos/world_armies/4280674492/
Happy trails...torc.

[sandbender]

"...That "Load Carrying System-84" (LCS-84)...Inside the main compartment there is a false bottom seperating the top portion from the lower sleeping bag compartment; this can be unlaced to provide a single LARGE compartment..."

The Vector Commando had that zip out false bottom too, I did like the compartmentalisation that was possible with that pack however once I started to walk longer distances I quickly learned the benefits using a rucksack with a single large compartment and dividing my gear up with poly bags, much less wear and tear on my body.

I think I saw the LCS 84 being advertised in an old Blackhawk catalog in the mid nineties.

"...I found these Flickr photos of some warry chaps from the Irish ARW going to the shops.
If you look closely you can see their LA Vector bags carried in a jaunty fashion on their F350s...Happy trails...torc..."

Thanks for those.

[torc]

Here's a Danish Hærhjemmeværnet (home guard) site refering to the bag as "Rygsæk 135 liters".
http://www.hjv.dk/HHV/TRSJ/HD%20NORD...135-liter.aspx
There's also a link to the LA/vector Saracen they use.
I think the pages are about the equipment used by their Hærhjemmeværnet SF/scout component.
Shove it through Bing translator for a better idea.

Happy trails...torc.

[sandbender]

"...Here's a Danish Hærhjemmeværnet (home guard) site..torc..."

The olive green version with the khaki base is identical to the one I have/had. Thanks for that.

[torc]

Here's some more photo's of the LA/Vector Commando I found.


vector 3.jpgvector 4.jpg

JaKdo__SR61.jpg
fallschirmspringer.jpg
They are from Austria's Jagdkommando, the Bundesheer's SF component,http://www.bmlv.gv.at/sk/lask/jakdo/index.shtml.
This page also has photo's, it's from a kit and militaria collector's site, http://iacmc.forumotion.com/t6342-vector-pack-systems.
I wonder if this is our Twodogs.

The following photo's are from http://www.militaryphotos.net/,
commando 1.jpgsac_lowe_samson.jpg

http://bundesheer-airsoft.org/forum/...iewtopic#p2555
This web page is from a Ukrainian airsoft group who do a Bundesheer impression.
It has some cracking reviews of other LA/Vector bags aswell, just put it through a translator.

I have a bit of a thing for the Irish made LA/Vector rucksacks with the original APS back system, I suppose it reminds me that we were at the cutting edge of something once.
I've sourced a used OG Salient this week from Holland for €50 plus P&P, I hope it's in good nick.
Happy trails...torc.

[sandbender]

"...The following photo's...

http://bundesheer-airsoft.org/forum/...iewtopic#p2555
This web page is from a Ukrainian airsoft group ..."

Thanks for these.

[wizard]

I have an original LCS-84 in OD with a dark brown bottom. It was issued to my SF team as a test sample, we each had one. The removable back pad, which was a mesh nylon with foam inside, dried up and the foam turned to black dust. So, basically the pack is dead unless I can mod some foam into fitting into the original mesh cover. Big pack, carried well and it was comfortable. The shoulder straps have quick releases on them, metal hardware, same as an ALICE frame hardware.
The one problem I had with it in the military was to jump it we had to use a CWIE container because the normal "H" harness wouldl not work with the pack. THe CWIE container was a huge item made for jumping heavy items like mortars and such.

[sandbender]

I have an original LCS-84 in OD with a dark brown bottom. It was issued to my SF team as a test sample, we each had one. The removable back pad, which was a mesh nylon with foam inside, dried up and the foam turned to black dust. So, basically the pack is dead unless I can mod some foam into fitting into the original mesh cover. Big pack, carried well and it was comfortable. The shoulder straps have quick releases on them, metal hardware, same as an ALICE frame hardware.
The one problem I had with it in the military was to jump it we had to use a CWIE container because the normal "H" harness wouldl not work with the pack. THe CWIE container was a huge item made for jumping heavy items like mortars and such.

No pictures?

[baggins]

I actually have the civvy version of those, done out in a natty ight green and purple. Totally bomb proof! been round the world several times, arctic and desert, forest and mountain. After 18 years the buckles are starting to give up, but a cheap repair for a solid and comfortable sack.
Thanks for the info.

[santaman2000]

I have an original LCS-84 in OD with a dark brown bottom. It was issued to my SF team as a test sample, we each had one. The removable back pad, which was a mesh nylon with foam inside, dried up and the foam turned to black dust. So, basically the pack is dead unless I can mod some foam into fitting into the original mesh cover...

There's a company (in Colorado I beleive) that is the Lowe Alpine repair facility for the US. Wish I could find the link but no joy for now. If I come across it again, I'll post it up here.

[blacktimberwolf]

There's a company (in Colorado I beleive) that is the Lowe Alpine repair facility for the US. Wish I could find the link but no joy for now. If I come across it again, I'll post it up here.

Maybe it's this...http://www.ripstoprepairs.com/

[santaman2000]

Yep, that's it. Thanks.