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British Military PLCE DPM Woodland Rucksack | Issued
These British Army backpacks feature two very large detachable side pouches, a padded waistband and shoulder straps, an extra zippered compartment in the lid, a front pouch, and easy-pull drawstring closures. It's a sturdy, dependable pack that will serve you well for years to come.
These packs come in two conditions: "used" and "#2 condition". The used packs are all in working condition and will closely match what's shown in the images. There may be signs of wear and storage such as small blemishes and faded color.
The "#2 condition" packs will have no frames, holes, broken zippers larger blemishes, and a more severely faded color. They may also have a missing buckle.
Long Back (Users above 174cm tall)
Main pack: 25" x 15" x 5" (100 Liters)
Side pouches: 14" x 7" x 5" (10 Liters)
Short Back (Users below 174cm tall)
Main pack: 21" x 15" x 5" (90 Liters)
Side pouches: 14" x 7" x 5" (10 Liters each)
Note: these packs may or may not include an internal metal frame.
Origin of Camouflage
British Woodland DPM
British Woodland DPM was developed in the 1960s, inspired by WWII brushstroke and Denison smocks. It features four colors—black, dark brown, mid-green, and tan—arranged in irregular organic blotches with small black twig-like overlays to break up outlines in temperate woodland terrain. The pattern was first trialed on special forces smocks before being issued army-wide in the 1968 Pattern Combat Dress.
DPM became the standard uniform across the British Army, Royal Marines, and RAF Regiment, used in combat, jungle, and cold-weather variants. It was widely adopted or copied by Commonwealth and allied nations, including New Zealand, Australia, and various NATO forces. DPM saw action in Northern Ireland, the Falklands, Gulf War, and peacekeeping missions, remaining largely unchanged until its gradual replacement by MTP in the 2010s.
British Woodland DPM
Specifications
| Condition | Issued, #2 |
| Size | Short Back, Long Back |