How to properly use and take care of the the USMC Pack. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:25 Trends 00:02:35 Inventory 00:03:29 Assembly in Standard Torso Setting (5' 7" and shorter) 00:30:01 Assembly in Long Torso Setting (5' 8" and taller) 00:40:35 Adjusting the Guide Buckles 00:42:42 Transition from Standard Torso Setting to Long Torso Setting 00:51:34 Configuring the Hip Belt for Shorter Stature Personnel 01:01:55 Features of the Pack 01:09:14 Attaching Assault Pack 01:10:31 Hydration System 01:12:28 Attaching Pouches 01:15:21 Donning 01:20:49 Doffing 01:21:06 Attaching the Optional Sternum Cinch to Body Armor 01:23:51 Donning while Wearing Body Armor 01:25:25 Manufacturer Defects– Load Lifter Buckle, Quick Release

Instructional Video for the Short Shoulder Harness and Small Hip Belt: 00:00 - Introduction 00:03:44 - USMC Pack Fit Tool: 00:06:38 - Inventory 00:07:41 - Assembly in Short Torso Setting 00:24:47 - Transition from Standard Torso to Short Torso 00:40:55 - Adjusting the Glide Buckles 00:43:02 - Features of the Pack 00:50:22 - Attaching Assault Pack 00:51:38 - Hydration System 00:53:35 - Attaching Pouches 00:56:28 - Donning 01:01:57 - Doffing 01:02:14 - Attaching the Optional Sternum Cinch 01:04:59 - Donning While Wearing Body Armor 01:06:33 - Manufacturer Defects - Load Lifter Buckle, Quick Release

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Makayla Mack, Combat Videographer with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune talks about International Fanny Pack Day on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 12, 2021. International Fanny Pack Day is celebrated each year on the second Saturday of March to raise awareness about world hunger. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Makayla Mack)

When going hiking, let someone know where you’re going in case of an injury or emergency. It is important to make sure that you pack all the necessary equipment such as hydration, sun block, and a first aid kit. For any hike you are planning on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, contact Range Scheduling at 760-725-3510/4219. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Stephen Beard)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 18, 2017. The 13th MEU is preparing for deployment by conditioning monthly through hikes, each one escalating in difficulty. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Danny Gonzalez)

In honor of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, service members of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing reflect on the meaning of Memorial Day. This video is the second of three Memorial Day messages from the 3rd MAW Commanding General and Sergeant Major. (U.S. Motion Media by Cpl. Rachael Zilliox)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Samuel "Dawg" Deputy, commanding officer of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3dMAW), leads a sortie of 24 Light Attack Helicopters around Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Calif., as a show of force, maintenance and aviation readiness April 14, 2017. Deputy explains what it takes to lead, train and equip one of the largest, high-scoring maintenance aviation training squadrons in the Marine Corps. HMLAT-303 has more than 400 service members and civilian contractors who maintain aircraft and train aviation personnel to include, pilots and crew members to support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force mission. (U.S. Marine Corps motion media by Staff Sgt. Jon Spencer)

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistcis Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistcis Group, conduct a combat conditioning exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 31, 2013. Available in high definition.