Rd backpack. Paratrooper's backpack and other equipment and uniforms. On the sides of the backpack there are pockets for hand anti-tank grenades, shots for a hand grenade launcher, explosives, etc.

In its base, the product has the design of the well-known, time-tested RD-54 paratrooper backpack.

Volume:

• Total - 13.5 liters
  
• Side pockets - 3 liters (2 x 1.5)
  
• Pot pocket - 2.25 liters
  
• Main compartment - 8.25 liters

RD-11 retained the traditional appearance and, in part, the layout of the RD-54 sample. At the same time, significant functional changes were also made to the design of the product. The backpack lost the ability to be used during landings, however, it received a simplified design.

The product was based on a closed power frame made of belts, which is a traditional design solution for many products developed and manufactured by Zastava. This design ensures maximum operational strength of the product. The frame straps also serve as fastening straps for external loads. With their help, on the outer part of the backpack you can fix various types of rolls from soft objects: an insulated jacket, a camouflage net, a sleeping bag, etc. Can be carried on the lower attachment point jet flamethrower or a rocket propelled grenade.

The backpack specifically does not have integrated soft shoulder pads. This is done so that when worn over combat equipment (for example, over the soft shoulder pads of an unloading vest), an excessively thick “sandwich” is not created, which interferes with the butt when shooting from an individual weapon and limits the freedom of movement of the hands.

Instead of the brake fasteners used on the RD-54, the new backpack received simple, reliable and silent Beloomut type fasteners on the lids of the main volume and side pockets. The lids of the pockets for the pot and shovel are closed using contact tape (the so-called “Velcro”). To prevent the lid of the shovel pocket from being rubbed by its blade, leather reinforcement is sewn onto the inside of the lid.

In the gaps between the main volume of the backpack and its side pockets can be inserted various items: pickaxe, machete, etc. The left slot is made through (without a bottom), the right one is blind (with a bottom, like a pocket)

The right strap of the backpack in its lower part is equipped with a quick release element. There are handles on the back and front surfaces that can be used both for transporting the backpack and for transporting a victim with the backpack on.

Unlike the RD-54, the RD-11 has an external pocket for storing a combined arms or combined airborne cauldron and a small infantry shovel. This allows you to free up the main volume of the backpack for storing ammunition and other items of individual combat equipment. The food ration can be compactly packed inside the field pot.

The placement of the infantry shovel on the front surface of the backpack with the handle down was carefully tested for convenience when operating with the backpack on. Despite the originality of the layout solution, no complaints were identified regarding the place and method of positioning the shovel.

Price is for 1 (one) piece.

PURPOSE:

The backpack is designed to accommodate and carry combat equipment that a paratrooper takes when landing behind enemy lines. The backpack is conveniently placed on the parachutist both during the jump and in combat conditions after landing. It consists of a backpack, shoulder straps, a bag for machine gun magazines, a bag for hand grenades and a cover for a shovel.

The satchel and bags are made of avisent with silicone impregnation on the inside, which provides protection from rain and other metrological precipitation.

DESCRIPTION:

Satchel serves to accommodate cartridges, explosives, personal protective equipment chemical protection, food, pot, spoon and toiletries. It has the shape of a box, in the upper part of which there is a lid and three valves: two side and one front.

Pockets are sewn to the side walls of the backpack, designed for storing grenades for a hand grenade launcher, hand anti-tank grenades, explosives, cartridges and other combat items.

When fitting a parachutist with a machine gun or light machine gun(in disassembled or folded form) the lower part of the weapon is placed in the left side pocket of the backpack in order to protect it from possible snagging by parts of the parachute at the time of its deployment. Inside the side pockets there are small pockets for placing fuses for grenades of a hand grenade launcher.

To attach a roll of an overcoat or raincoat to the backpack, ties are sewn on the inside of the pockets, side walls and bottom of the backpack, for pulling which there are holes with blocks on the outside of the backpack.

In the lower corners of the back wall of the backpack, corner braids with curved buckles and carabiners are sewn on the outer side for fastening the backpack to the shoulder straps.

To maintain the shape of the backpack, a wire stiffening frame is sewn into the front wall of the backpack from the inside, and stiffening plates are sewn into the lid. The valves and covers of the backpack are fastened with brakes.

Shoulder straps made of polyester. They are designed for attaching a backpack and bags and for holding a waist belt on a parachutist.

One of the ends of the shoulder straps is sewn to the backpack; Bags are attached to the other ends: to the right - a bag for machine gun magazines, to the left - a bag for grenades.

For comfortable placement on the shoulders and to protect the shoulders from chafing, the straps have two padded pads, a chest jumper, two half-rings for fastening corner braid carabiners and three curved buckles for adjusting the tension of the straps. The pocket for the shovel handle is attached to the parachutist's belt.

Automatic magazine bag made from avisent. The bag has a buckle for attaching it to the right shoulder strap. The bag is attached to the waist belt with two fastening straps and can be moved and removed freely. The bag lid is fastened with two brakes.

Bag for hand grenades made of avisent lined with cotton waterproof fabric; RG-42 or F-1 grenades are placed in it. The bag can also accommodate cartridges in packs.

Inside the bag there is a partition with four cells; two large cells are intended for fuses of RG-42 and F-1 grenades, and two small ones are for fuses of hand-held anti-tank grenades.

There is a buckle on the outside of the bag for attaching it to the left shoulder strap. The bag is also attached to the waist belt with two fastening straps and can be moved and removed freely. The bag lid is fastened with two brakes.

Shovel cover made of avisent and designed for attaching a small shovel to the waist belt in the combat position of the backpack and in the backpack position for jumping.

The case is held on the waist belt by two fastening straps. The cover valve is fastened with two brakes.

Packing combat equipment into a backpack:

When putting combat equipment into a backpack, the backpack's satchel is filled first. Food is placed at the bottom of the backpack, then a pot, cartridges, chemical protective equipment, a towel, soap and a spoon. For best use In the internal volume of the backpack, it is allowed to place cartridges and other cartridges in the pot small items. You are allowed to put a flask in your backpack.

Then the right side pocket of the backpack is filled. Depending on the paratrooper's specialty, an anti-tank hand grenade or a grenade for a hand grenade launcher can be placed in the side pocket of the backpack.

Before stowing an anti-tank hand grenade, you must first unscrew the handle, which is placed in the side pocket of the backpack next to the grenade body. The grenade fuse is placed in the small compartment of the partition of the belt bag for grenades.

When equipped as a sapper, the right side pocket of the backpack contains explosive in checkers. The pencil case with blasting accessories is placed in the backpack backpack separately from the explosives.

In the right side pocket of the backpack, the machine gunner or machine gunner places cartridges in packs. A flask, chemical protection equipment and other items that do not fit in the backpack can be placed in the side pocket.

When filling the backpack satchel, machine gun magazines and hand grenades are placed in the bags. The shovel is placed in a case or secured to the parachutist in his own bag.

The magazines of the machine gun are placed in a bag with the lids up, and the curved side (stiffening ribs) towards the small shovel.

When laying hand grenade RG-42 or F-1 fuse grenades are placed in the large compartment of the partition of the grenade bag. In the free compartment of the bag you can place cartridges in packs or accessories for cleaning the machine gun.

A small shovel fits into the jumping case and for combat use. To jump, the shovel is placed with the handle up so that the concave part of the tray is adjacent to the parachutist’s back. The handle of the shovel is inserted into the padded pocket of the right shoulder strap. In the combat position, the shovel is placed in the case with the handle down.

CHARACTERISTICS:

Weight: 1240 gr
Fabric material: Avsient (cotton) with moisture-proof impregnation – 100%
Sling material: Polyester – 100%
Carabiner material: Steel – 100%
Clasp type: Brakes
Package: Without packaging
ART.TC: 3451 PU-CH
THAT: 90-04-03-83
Dimensions of the backpack along with the side pockets when filled: 38 cm, 35 cm, 13 cm

Manufacturer: JSC "Leather haberdashery company", Kazan, Russia

Bestseller Soviet special forces in this area is the RD-54 paratrooper's backpack. By and large, this is not even a backpack at all, but rather a simplified unloading system, the basis of which is the backpack.

True, in today's situation, only a backpack is used, combined with more advanced unloading systems. The RD-54 has many advantages: small flat dimensions, simple, reliable design.

It is made of khaki cotton canvas. Disadvantage when used in modern local conflicts- small capacity and, in addition, low mechanical strength of the base material. (This, of course, does not detract from the undoubted advantages of this system, which managed to remain in service since 1954 and went through all the military conflicts in which it participated Soviet Union and Russia in the second half of the 20th century.)

Modern backpacks

A number of modern backpacks have now been developed, and some of them are quite interesting. For example, the RD-98 backpack. It is usually made from Cordura or Oxford.

"Gentleman's set" of special forces.

The volume is twice that of the RD-54. But we should immediately make a reservation: this backpack was not originally designed for parachute jumps. However, for most situations this is not required. The parachute with its unpredictability at the landing site, especially in difficult conditions landing, is now being replaced everywhere by the landing method from a helicopter.

Therefore, the requirements for a combat backpack as an object for landing are practically not applied. Hence the changes in design. The RD-98 has a main container with a high tube and a double puff. Two side pockets designed to mount two AK magazines or five grenades to an under-barrel grenade launcher.

Moreover, there are special attachment points for removable internal pouches of a simplified design. This is either a belt with stripes for placing grenades, or a pendant for two magazines. The pocket has a shaped flap that closes it from the top and sides, and double fixation with textile tape and brakes.

Patrol backpack.

There is a pocket option with a bend in the upper part, that is, with such a bend, the pocket is completely isolated, and practically nothing can fall out of it or get into it. The volume pocket is sewn onto a long flat pocket to accommodate long items, for example, a Taiga-type machete knife or a mine probe.

Next to the pocket there is a small pocket and an elastic band for a flare. There is another modification, where this pocket is increased in size and length, and you can place either a signal flare or a smoke bomb in it.

Combat backpack RD-98.

The large, spacious pocket on the back of the backpack is designed to accommodate auxiliary items, such as a cape or poncho. The flap has a waterproof map pocket. All pockets and the main container itself have holes with eyelets for water drainage. To accommodate equipment that is afraid of water, special waterproof bags are used.

The main container of the backpack is made of two layers of fabric and polyurethane foam padding on the front and back. This gasket serves as a shock absorber, and at the same time reduces the noise from equipment placed in the backpack in case of accidental impacts. The back of the backpack has a reinforced shock-absorbing layer and two polyurethane foam bolsters covered with khaki cotton fabric. The inside of the straps is lined with the same khaki fabric.

Fastening system for a modern backpack on the back.

The placement of cotton tarpaulins in these places is quite justified, since they are adjacent to the body, and if there are synthetics there, the body will not breathe. In addition, synthetic fabric is more slippery, which is inconvenient, especially for the straps. The straps themselves are removable, and are available in two types. Wide, extending to the chest, and narrow.

Narrow ones are convenient for wearing with an unloading vest. The straps have a chest strap adjustable in length with an elastic element that does not restrict mobility, but constantly tightens the straps in desired position. The chest strap is equipped with a quick-release lock that opens in one motion. As a rule, the fabric used on the backpack is camouflage, although khaki is increasingly preferred as it is quite versatile.

Raid backpacks.

And more serious camouflage is achieved using a mesh cover with sewn multi-colored patches. Such a cover not only masks the color, but also blurs the outline of the object, making it shapeless. The backpack has places at the top and bottom for attaching additional equipment; volume adjustment is carried out by side ties, height adjustment is carried out by valve belts.

Satchel-backpack "Kikimora"

Another interesting design, the Kikimora backpack. Its height dimensions are slightly larger than those of a conventional backpack, but the main thing is unique ability change the volume from 30 to 60 liters. "Kikimora" has two side pockets and one pocket at the end.

In the first models, the pockets are open and flat (they are adapted to accommodate disposable grenade launchers of the “Fly” type), since the backpack is designed for use in mountain conditions, where extra protruding parts are useless, since they interfere with lifting it on a rope. In later models, valves appeared on the pockets, and they themselves became voluminous. The back of “Kikimora” is made double, its outer part goes into the upper flap, and the lower part into something similar at the bottom. A hammock mat is inserted into the resulting gap.

A special forces soldier with a raid backpack.

Since it is made on the basis of Kevlar, the multilayer package, which is formed when it is placed in the back, acts as a shock absorber, a rigid element of the back panel and anti-fragmentation protection. In addition, the set includes a poncho cape and a “Cocoon” sleeping bag. There are attachment points in the bottom flap to accommodate a sleeping bag. The backpack has a high tube and a long top flap.

All this allows you to turn it from a satchel into a small backpack. Taking into account the lower hanging place, where, in addition to the sleeping bag, a rope or warm jacket. The volume almost doubles. Volume adjustment is carried out by two tightening straps with self-tightening buckles. The straps are fixed at the top and their length is adjustable at the bottom corners of the backpack.

When the backpack is full, special guy ropes are used to compensate for the overturning moment. To make the backpack fit more tightly on the body, there is a removable waist belt. It is threaded into a special belt loop with the bottom flap folded down. The backpack includes an additional waterproof bag and a special “shaggy” cover for camouflage.

Patrol backpack with water supply system.

Other backpack designs

Foreign models of such backpacks generally have a classic design. The difference is that some models have removable sets of pockets, the presence of which can significantly expand their volume. There are also fundamentally different designs of backpacks; they do not have a valve, and the entrance to the backpack is through a zipper.

This design makes it more convenient to pack the backpack, but is less reliable, although a fairly powerful zipper is duplicated by tightening straps, which take the main load. On the sides of such a backpack there are attachment points for various auxiliary equipment and weapons. Some Russian companies are also starting to make copies of such designs. However, a backpack, even with increased capacity, cannot replace a large backpack.

Army backpacks

Army backpacks are quite complex designs. For example, the South African special forces backpack consists of suspension system and a main container with various pockets. A suspension system with a developed belt on which elements of combat equipment are attached. In fact, this is an unloading system to which the main capacity of the backpack is attached.

Patrol backpack.

If you pull the special ring, the main container falls, and the fighter is left with only elements of combat equipment. Military backpacks often use a rigid frame. It is made of plastic and can have a rather complex design, onto which all the power elements of the suspension system can be attached, or it can be simplified in the form of armor made of aluminum alloy or plastic, inserted into pockets. The presence of a rigid frame provides the backpack with good ergonomics and makes it easier to carry cargo over rough terrain. There are backpack models that even have a built-in climbing harness.

It is located in a special pocket at the bottom, and theoretically it can be put on without removing the backpack. However, as practice has shown, attempts to combine safety systems with unloadings, vests and backpacks do not always work good result. The reason for such attempts is the desire to combine functions and slightly reduce weight. As a rule, such designs are much more complex. Army backpacks are designed as complete systems; there are no just pockets. Everything is designed for specific equipment.

For example, the lower cavity is designed to accommodate a sleeping bag. In addition, the backpack has many attachment points for additional pouches. So its configuration is quite flexible. Several similar models are produced in Russia. Moreover, some of them were simply copied from foreign samples with minor modifications. Others are original developments. For example, transport system"Sherpa."

Army style combat backpack.

This is a backpack itself with two side and one back pockets. They are fixed tightly. And one large pocket attached to the flap, which serves as assault pack. That is, one product contains both a backpack, a satchel, and a combination of both. The role of a rigid element of the back is played by a hammock mat, which folds several times and, placed in a special pocket, not only creates a shock-absorbing effect, but also acts as a rigidity element.

True, it is difficult to call such a backpack rigid, so the term “semi-rigid design” is used. The presence of such a hammock rug, a Poncho cape and a sleeping bag allows you to survive in the most difficult conditions. The rug is either hung like a hammock or used as a bedding. The polyurethane foam pad insulates from the ground quite well and allows you to sleep even on a glacier. There is a version of this rug with a mosquito net.

In fact, this is already a one-person tent, which, in addition to the mosquito net, has closed ends made of thin waterproof fabric. Stripes of such fabric also cover the sides. A mosquito net remains on top, which provides not only protection from insects, but also ventilation. Double entrance. Or from the side, if it is used in hammock mode, or from the end, through a long tube. A “Poncho” cape is pulled over the top as an awning.

Suspension system of a combat backpack.

This creates a fairly comfortable one-person tent. In addition to its direct function, the mat can be used as a stretcher. For this purpose, there are special loops at the edges for sticks and loops for carrying. The Poncho cape is a fairly universal product. A rectangular piece of fabric with a hood and several attachment points can be used as a raincoat or as an awning, or as a one-person gable tent.

The fabric is metalized on one side and is reflective, which helps retain heat. The other side of the poncho has a camouflage or green coloring. A poncho provides good protection from precipitation, since you can hide under it right along with your backpack. In addition, this design provides good ventilation, which is important to prevent condensation from forming.

If you tie the poncho with the cord included in the kit, it will turn into a raincoat with wide sleeves that do not restrict movement. Some models have a special pocket where the poncho is packed. This is where the guy wires are usually located.

Sleeping bag

The sleeping bag is specially designed for this set. It is designed in the form of a cocoon with a drawable hood. The latest models have a mesh that protects the face from mosquitoes. The bag is made as lightweight as possible. The bottom and side parts are made of waterproof fabric with a metallized surface. The other side has a camouflage pattern. Top part The sleeping bag is made of nylon, that is, it has the ability to “breathe”.

To protect against atmospheric precipitation it is covered with a special wide flap made of waterproof fabric, covering the nylon liner. If it’s hot, the liner folds into a special pocket. For ease of placement, the sleeping bag has a small slit with a zipper. The sleeping bag uses synthetic insulation. Sleeping bags are an important part of special forces equipment, especially for units operating in the field. A sleeping bag should be as comfortable, warm and light as possible.

At the same time, its design must be reliable. Comfort is provided by an inner layer of cotton fabric or a special liner. The outer layer should ensure the strength of the bag and its airtightness. It is desirable to ensure water resistance, but there are certain problems with the dew point. That's why some models have a removable waterproof cover. This design is easier to manufacture and, in addition, somewhat warmer, since any air gap helps retain heat. Usually the design of the bag is made like a cocoon, but has a small side zipper.

The hood, as a rule, has a drawstring that almost completely covers the head, leaving a small hole for breathing. The basis of any sleeping bag is the insulation material, its power, and the order of the layers. The classic insulation material is down, but it has certain negative properties, in particular, it does not warm when wet. The best option is eiderdown, but such sleeping bags are very expensive. Therefore, modern designs mainly use synthetic insulation, which, although inferior to natural down, thermal insulation properties, are nevertheless more reliable. Some modern insulation materials have already come close to down in many respects. Other materials are also being improved. Thus, membrane fabrics solve the problem of ventilation and at the same time provide protection from moisture. An important element is the bag for packing the sleeping bag.

The sleeping bag itself is quite bulky, so the packing bag has a system of tightening straps that can significantly reduce the volume of the sleeping bag and simplify its placement on the equipment. In addition, the bag must be durable, waterproof, and have elements for suspension and attachment to a backpack or unloading system. There are also special models of sanitary bags. It happens that a wounded person often needs to be warmed up.

Therefore, such a bag combines the functions of a stretcher and a warming bag. It has a special pocket for stiffening elements, which are improvised materials. An additional heat-insulating mat can also be inserted there. The peculiarity of the sleeping bag is that it opens up in separate sections.

This allows the affected area to be opened for necessary treatment while preserving most bodies are warm. This is very important for first aid field conditions. In addition, the sleeping bag has loops for carrying, for dragging and pockets for poles, which make it easier to carry, giving the structure longitudinal rigidity.

Carrying bags

Carrying bags (for transporting equipment) are also very close to the design of special backpacks. Their ideology is very close to that of special bags for photographers, since they are divided into several sections and have additional pockets.

The designs are very durable, made of synthetic fabrics that are abrasion-resistant. As a rule, there are semi-rigid pads that protect the equipment from impacts. For carrying, it uses central handles and a large shoulder strap. Typically, the design of such a bag is adapted to a specific set of equipment or weapons.

The backpack is intended for the property of airborne military personnel. airborne troops when performing parachute jumps. The backpack consists of three compartments - the main one (the main compartment houses ammunition and food rations) with a drawable cord tube, a wire frame, a suspension system with straps that are fastened with carabiners with latches to the belt, a soft back - pockets are sewn on the sides of the main container in which to place individual protection means. All pockets are closed with “volumetric” valves that protect against moisture and dust getting inside, and also prevent objects from falling out during a parachute jump. The total volume of the backpack is twelve liters. The flaps of the main container and side pockets are fastened with paired plastic buttons - klevans, sewn to the pockets with braid legs. All pockets are equipped with metal holes - grommets to drain moisture trapped inside. The outer wall with the inner frame is lined with vertical straps for fastening additional pockets equipped with MOLLE fastening systems. The shoulder straps with chest strap are equipped with soft pads ten millimeters thick and a mesh lining for shoulder ventilation. The side straps for height adjustment of the backpack are fastened to the rings on soft cushions with special steel carabiners with latches and adjusted using three slotted buckles (excess belt is fixed with a two slotted buckle). The chest strap is fastened with a steel carabiner to the ring on the left soft pillow and is adjusted according to the volume of the chest using a two-slit metal buckle. Before a parachute jump, the backpack is lowered below the main parachute and secured with a chest strap. On the flaps of the side pockets and the flap and bottom of the main container there are sewn loops for four removable loops included in the backpack. Using these loops, you can attach a sleeping bag, insulating mat, or rope to the outside of the backpack. The backpack can be equipped with two bags for magazines for AKM and hand grenades (F - 1, RGD - 5, RGO, RGN) - two magazines and two hand grenades in each bag. The bags are hung on the belt using loops, and the backpack is fastened to the rings sewn to the back walls of the bags using steel hooks - carabiners, with latches sewn to the belts of the soft pads of the shoulder straps. The backpack is made of plain weave polyester fabric, density 420 g/m. The bottoms of the side pockets and the main container are reinforced with a second layer of fabric.

RD-54 and its stowage RD (paratrooper's backpack) is convenient for echeloning and using it not only for its intended purpose, but also in civil life, for various purposes, including various forays into the forest, etc. what is RD 54 and what are its design and characteristics. RD-54 (Russian Paratrooper's Backpack Model 1954) - Soviet airborne backpack, designed for placement and transportation of combat equipment of paratroopers both during a parachute landing and in combat conditions. According to some Russian experts, the RD-54 backpack belongs rather to the class of simplified unloading systems with a base in the form of a combat backpack. Main The purpose of the RD-54 backpack is to accommodate wearable ammunition, explosives, personal chemical protective equipment, a small supply of food, a camp pot with a spoon and toiletries for a paratrooper. design feature The RD-54, which distinguishes it from other backpacks that were manufactured for the USSR Armed Forces, is the ability to be carried by military personnel when making a parachute jump. This is facilitated by the relatively small size of the backpack and the design of the shoulder straps. When adjusting the backpack for a jump, increase the length of the shoulder straps as much as possible so that when putting it on, the backpack is at the level of the buttocks. The main parachute of the D-5 or D-6 system, which is put on after the RD-54, occupies a place on the back above the backpack. After landing, the paratrooper frees himself from the parachute suspension system straps, after which he shortens the length of the shoulder straps to suit his height and brings him to stowed position(knapsack on shoulder blades) Tactical and technical data of the RD-54 backpack The backpack provides: Placement of ammunition and equipment for paratroopers of all specialties; The safety of ammunition and equipment in it, both when making jumps and when performing a combat mission. The backpack is adjustable to any height and uniform of a paratrooper. The weight of the backpack with waist bags and a cover for a shovel is 1.3 kg. Dimensions of the backpack with side pockets when filled: width - 380 mm; height - 350 mm, thickness - 130 mm. Design The RD-54 backpack is made from avisent and includes a backpack, shoulder straps, a case for an infantry shoulder blade, bags for two hand grenades and bags for two machine gun magazines. The backpack part is shaped like a box with a lid at the top and three flaps on the sides and front. On the sides of the backpack there are pockets for hand anti-tank grenades, rounds hand grenade launcher, explosives, etc. Inside the side pockets there are small pockets for grenade fuses. At the bottom of the backpack and on its side walls there are sewn ties to secure the roll of a camping overcoat or raincoat. To maintain the shape of the backpack during inner side its front wall has a wire frame sewn into it. The cover of the backpack and its valves are fastened with the help of brakes. The shoulder straps are made of cotton braid, for the convenience of the user they have a chest jumper, cotton straps, several buckles for adjusting the tension and two half-rings for carabiners of corner straps. On the right shoulder belt there is a pocket for the handle of a small infantry shovel. The bag for RG-42 and F-1 hand grenades can be attached both to the waist belt and to the left shoulder belt. It is made of avisent lined with waterproof cotton fabric; In addition to grenades, it can also contain cartridges in packs. Inside the bag there are four additional cells, of which two large ones are intended for RG-42 and F-1 grenade fuses, and two small ones are for anti-tank hand grenade fuses. The lid of the bag is fastened with two brakes. The bag for machine gun magazines is made of avisent, it has a buckle for attaching to the right shoulder strap with the ability to move and remove. There are two brakes for fastening the bag. HOMEMADE MODIFICATIONS OF THE RD BASED ON COMBAT EXPERIENCE The experience of combat operations in the Republic of Afghanistan showed that the capacity of the pack was often insufficient (later the pack received a similar assessment from Russian units during armed conflicts in the North Caucasus). This was the reason for the appearance of a huge number of handicraft modifications of the basic model of the RD-54 backpack, made by the military personnel themselves in the field. As a rule, the straps were supplemented with thick foam shoulder pads, unused pouches for grenades and magazines were cut off from them, and additional pockets made from covers were sewn onto the backpack anti-personnel mines MON-50. Machine gun crews often removed internal partitions from the backpack and reinforced the inner wall with a sheet of plywood, thus obtaining a convenient box for machine gun belts. Radio operators, not being able to fit all their belongings into the backpack, tried to solve this problem by sewing two RD-54 backpacks together]. Then a portable radio station (R-143, R-159 or Angara) was placed in the backpack closest to the back, and dry rations, spare batteries, additional ammunition were placed in the second, and four additional pockets were used for carrying flasks with water. However, due to the strong shift of the soldier’s center of gravity back, this method was not widely used. In addition, RD-54 backpacks were often used for consumables at self-production of which improvised unloading vests for carrying personal property and machine gun magazines instead of statutory equipment in the form of cartridge pouches.. **** When using a backpack, you must adhere to the following rules: The backpack must be completely camouflaged. Regularly check the wear of the shoulder straps and backpack fastening straps. Dangling ribbons should be tied up or hidden. Avoid unnecessary improvements. The contents of the backpack should not make noise. Organize your belongings so that items that are used frequently (sleeping bag, etc.) can be taken or used (radio) without having to remove other items. Below we will give an example of stowing property in the previously mentioned RD-54. PACKING combat equipment in a backpack The following combat items are placed in the backpack: food at the bottom of the backpack, then a pot, cartridges, chemical protective equipment, a towel, soap, a spoon. To use the internal volume of the pot, it is allowed to place cartridges and other property in it. It is allowed to place a flask in a backpack. After filling the backpack, fasten the front flap to the brake, the side flaps to the brakes and the loop located on them, then close and fasten the lid. Stowing ammunition in the side pockets of the backpack Stowing an anti-tank hand grenade Unscrew the handle. Place the body and handle of the grenade in the side pocket of the backpack, and the fuse in the small compartment of the partition of the belt bag for grenades. Place the explosive substance (in checkers) in the right side pocket, and the pencil case with accessories for blasting in the left. Place the cartridges in the right and left side pockets. A flask, chemical protection equipment and other property that does not fit in the backpack can be placed in the side pocket. Stowing the machine gun's magazines in the bag Place two magazines separately with the lids up and the curved side (stiffening ribs) towards the parachutist's right thigh and fasten the brakes. It is allowed to stack cartridges in packs. Stowing the RG-42 (F-1) hand grenade in the bag Place the fuse in one of the large cells of the partition, and the grenade body in any compartment of the bag and fasten the brakes. In the free compartment of the bag it is allowed to place cartridges in packs or accessories for cleaning the machine gun. Stowing the shovel in the “combat position” of the backpack Place the shovel in the case with the handle down, place the tray with the concave side towards the parachutist’s back, close the valve and fasten the brakes.