Medium Assault Pack 40L Vegetato

Product overview

The Zaino Assault Medio 40L Vegetato is a compact, tactical backpack designed for military operators, police and security personnel, outdoor enthusiasts, and rescue teams. It balances organized storage with mobility for missions, patrols, hikes and other duty use.

Definition: a 40‑litre tactical/military surplus backpack with MOLLE modularity, hydration compatibility and a vegetato camouflage pattern for woodland and soft‑terrain use.

Main features

Durable, modular and purpose‑built for organized carry in operational and outdoor settings. Key features include:

• Capacity: 40 litres with strategic internal division; main compartment measures 50 x 30 x 17 cm.
• Hydration / laptop support: pocket for a hydration bladder and a sleeve that fits laptops up to 15".
• Materials: high‑density 600D polyester with reinforced waterproof interior coating.
• MOLLE system: wide front and side MOLLE for pouches, mag carriers and medical kits; removable padded waist belt.
• Access & security: multiple zippered pockets with double pullers and dual Velcro panels for ID/patches.
• Comfort: ergonomic padded shoulder straps, breathable reinforced back panel, adjustable sternum strap and D‑rings on straps.
• Camouflage: Italian vegetato pattern suited to woodland and hilly terrain.

How to use / When it’s useful

Use this backpack for short to medium missions, patrols, trekking and civil protection tasks where modularity and quick access matter. It is also well suited for police duty, search and rescue, and general military surplus applications.

Quick answer: use the MOLLE webbing to add pouches for magazines, medical kits or tools and keep hydration or a 15" laptop in the internal sleeve. In most cases, the 40L size offers a balance between carrying capacity and maneuverability for day missions or multi‑day outings.

Care and notes

Simple care maintains durability and function. Follow these practical notes:

• Water resistance: fabric is water‑repellent with an interior coating; use a rain cover in heavy or prolonged rain.
• Cleaning: hand wash with cold water and mild soap; do not machine wash.
• Weight and load: empty weight approx. 1.3 kg; distribute load across waist belt and sternum strap for comfort.
• Weapon transport: designed for equipment and tools; it does not include dedicated padded compartments for firearms.

FAQ

Q: Is the backpack waterproof?

A: The fabric has a water‑repellent treatment and the interior has a reinforced coating, but it is not fully waterproof. For heavy rain use a rain cover for full protection.

Q: Is it compatible with CamelBak or other hydration systems?

A: Yes. There is a dedicated bladder pocket and three upper hose exit ports for easy routing of the drinking tube.

Q: Can I attach extra pouches and accessories?

A: Yes. The front and side MOLLE panels allow for wide expandability with additional pouches, magazine carriers and medical kits.

Q: Can I wash this backpack in the washing machine?

A: No. Machine washing can damage fabrics and coatings. Clean by hand with cold water and a neutral soap, then air dry.

Q: Is it suitable for carrying weapons?

A: The pack is designed to carry accessories, tools and equipment. It does not include specific padded compartments for safe weapon storage.

Q: What are the weight and capacity of the pack?

A: Capacity is 40 litres; empty weight is approximately 1.3 kg. The main compartment dimensions are 50 x 30 x 17 cm.

Tip: Choose the right variant and size for your mission — consider adding a rain cover or extra MOLLE pouches for specialized tasks. Browse related tactical and military surplus gear to complete your kit.