Blackjack 80
SKU: Blackjack 80
The BLACKJACK 80 is designed after the standard-issue packs for USSOCOM, the SPEAR PATROL. The BLACKJACK 80 features lightweight, full carbon frame stays, Dyneema-CORDURA® laminate, IR-compliant zippers, and lightweight bolsters.
The commercial version of our standard SOCOM SPEAR issued pack.
The BLACKJACK 80 is a 4880 cu-in, top-loading pack and features four external pockets with top-open zippers. The top lid is removable with straps that allow it to be used as a bolt/E&E pack.
- The Military Light Frame (MLF) is a rigid yet dynamic system that moves with you. The frame consists of four vertical and three horizontal carbon fiber stays and a reduced fabric panel using a stiffer, more structured CORDURA® Dyneema laminate at the points of connection resulting in shock absorption and increase in the flexibility of the frame. This construction allows the frame to flex with your body, resulting in top-down load transfer to comfortably carry heavy loads. The Futura Yoke easily micro adjusts to the torso length allowing the proper amount of stand-off between the back and frame. And the BVS – Bolstered Ventilation and Stability system– allows for a stable, secure fit over body armor. It also features a Redirect waist belt system that secures in a natural forward pull direction that requires less effort to tighten and with patented features and construction methods, the waist belt cants and conforms over the hips to effectively transfer and distribute the weight eliminating slippage down over the hips. The MLF weighs 2 lbs lighter than its predecessor, the NICE Frame, by using different materials and construction methods and reducing the profile of the wing and belt.
- The BVS – Bolstered Ventilation and Stability system– allows for a stable, secure fit over body armor and can be easily removed.
- Top-loading shroud and full-length side zip access to interior
- VELCRO® Brand patch on lid for identification and patches with zippered lid pocket
- Urethane-coated zipper ports at the top of body panel opens from either side for antennae, cables, and /or hydration
- Removable lid with zippered pockets has 2" straps that enable it to be used as a bold/e&E waist pack of shoulder sling
- Upper external zippered pocket with PALS webbing on the face has an interior detail pocket
- PALS webbing on exterior and interior accommodates MOLLE accessories
- Side pockets for water bottle or rifle butt, with pass-throughs for skis or other long items
- Three external top-zippered pockets
- Quick-release Futura Yoke
- Built of custom spec’d 500D CORDURA® with DWR and PU coatings for maximum durability, UV, and weather protection
- Water-repellent, IR Compliant YKK® zippers
Name | UPC Code |
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Blackjack 80-Coyote-S | 888564172438 |
Blackjack 80-Coyote-M | 888564172445 |
Blackjack 80-Coyote-L | 888564172452 |
Blackjack 80-Coyote-XL | 888564172469 |
Blackjack 80-Multicam-S | 888564172285 |
Blackjack 80-Multicam-M | 888564172292 |
Blackjack 80-Multicam-L | 888564172308 |
Blackjack 80-Multicam-XL | 888564172315 |
CAGE Code: | 3HXV1 |
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DUNS Number: | 059122783 |
Specs
Weight
8.3 lb
Volume
4880 cu-ins
Dimensions
28.5"x16.5"x13.5"
Frame System
MLF
Harnessing Style
Framed
Made in the USA
Berry Compliant
Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from You get what you pay forIâve used this pack for about 3 months weigh ins ranging from 45-100 lbs. itâs fantastic. Best ruck Iâve ever used and Iâve used pretty much everything everything. Now Iâve just got to figure out what to do with the other 3 packs Iâve got laying around.
Date published: 2018-05-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from Nothing I can get my hands on in Norway even come close...I've used this pack on a daily basis for like 2 months now, and all I can say is WOW! This is the most comfortable, and thought out pack I've ever carried. Period. I wish the belt buckle was a little bit sturdier, it tend to give after on heavier loads. Not to the point where it fails, but still I wish you would use a heavier one. Everything else one the pack is of supreme quality! Keep up the good work!
Date published: 2018-06-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jordan26 from Perfect for the infantryPart of the Light infantry and when I used this for the first time it was perfect for everything I needed to carry. Great storage space for separating tools, hygiene, electronics etc. I do how ever recommend that if you are constantly being forced to use big packing list from your command, you should get the BJ 100 my only issue was packing my sleep system AFTER being forced to bring MOPP gear. Regardless of my packing list the blackjack 80 is a fantastic pack
Date published: 2020-07-21
Rated 4 out of 5 by Jack14 from Pack is great but...The side slips for hydration bladders are very thin so they’re hard to fit a bladder too. The molle on the sides and inside is too short to securely hang a standard hydration pouch as well.Other than that it’s a great pack.
Date published: 2019-09-06
Rated 4 out of 5 by Samuel from So close to perfectionThis bag is almost the perfect bag. Here’s why it’s not:The MOLLE on the side. The MOLLE should be sewn in down the entire length of the bag. Why did you not do this? This limits the size of any sustainment pouches you might add. I personally tried to attach two 9liter pouches on either side but about a third of the way down the MOLLE just ends. Having no attachment points,I ended up weaving the lower compression strap through some of the MOLLE on the sustainment pouch; but this just looks like hot garbage! Plus, it is not nearly as secure had it been woven through MOLLE. The two straps that come over the shoulders should have web dominators/Velcro retention. The other straps do and I’m not sure why this was not included? Nobody likes looking like spaghetti, let alone having those straps getting caught up on your TAPS,FLC or any kind of plate carried and its accoutrement.Of the four sustainment pouches sewn into the bag, the largest (squarish pouch highest on the bag) pouch should be just a tad bit larger. This would allow you to better carry map cases and certain other electronics. The E&E removable bag is exactly that. You’re not going to take this bag camping/backpacking and use that as a day hike bag. These gripes aside, this bag is nearly perfect. I used this bag in the field and on the civilian side. The BVS system is genius. The way the frame flexes but distributes weight is phenomenal. There are two internal pockets that are not shown/described in the description. One is located in the main compartment. It is a zippered mesh pocket that’s quite useful when camping/backpacking. The other is in the E&E bag pocket that sits further away from you. As stated, all this pack needs is full length MOLLE, all straps having dominators/retention Velcro and a slightly larger main sustainment pouch. I am quite happy with this purchase and I’m going to continue to use this bag in all aspects of my military career and civilian adventures.
Date published: 2020-09-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by matt from Excellent PackI had lots of time in the Overload with NICE frame, and the Blackjack with the MLF frame is a huge improvement. The MLF frame moves with the body better even under heavy/awkward loads (side strapped long rifle, radio equipment). Have put the Blackjack 80 through R&S abuse for 1.5 years and have had zero wear/tear issues. Like every MR product (Overload, ASAP) I've had the pleasure of using, the workmanship is absolutely solid. Pack layout is well thought out, organization facilitates field use.
Date published: 2020-04-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by TheRedKingJ from Great Features that makes senseI bought the BlackJack 80 and it arrived in time just before a backpacking trip to Big Bend National Park. First, the MLF is so comfortable, did a total of 75miles in 3 days and did not receive any friction rashes. Second, the zipper outside pockets are posted to where they make sense. There was so much thought put in this ruck. Which surprised me that the hydration pockets inside did not properly fit my 3L camel backs, which might be a problem later when I do R&S missions with it. The molle inside the ruck is genius, great for a radio pouch or just an admin pouch to keep organized. The molle in the outside in the otherhand does not fit many things and I was only able to attach a go-kit and first aid. Can not wait to use this in a weeklong trip in the Sierra Mountains. I definitely will buy the Big Brother to this ruck to get some more room on longer trips out.
Date published: 2019-06-11
Rated 3 out of 5 by Old Turret Head from Could have been a perfect pack but................The quality of the materials and workmanship on the pack are to Mystery Ranchs usual high standard, the fit and comfort are also.The interior mesh pouch is quite useful for hexi tabs and things like a solar recharge battery set etc.The internal MOLLE is useful for the attachment of a variety of things (i have a machete a field knife and a bladder pouch attached there).I chose to attach the machete inside because the overley small size of the two lower canteen pouches makes it difficult to make use of the provided sleeve, when a canteen with cups canteen metal, hexi stove and cover are placed inside, the pouches need to have more belly at the base and to be taller to provide better fitting for a canteen (its too tight) and to allow space at the back for the sleeve to be used.Because the canteen pouches are too short the canteen tends to stick out on an outward angle at the top and must be secured with the strap to prevent it popping out.To me it looks like they sized the pouch on just a plastic canteen without the rest of the associated gear that normally goes with it, and is therefore rather too small.For a high quality military pack manufacturer, that outcome is unexplainable as surely they keep a stock of basic equipment to test fit to new designs.The internal bladder sleeves are a very useful feature, but are too small to fit source 3 ltr bladders, even the 3 ltr camelback bladders are a difficult fit, (though they will go in eventually).I understand that there is limited width between the zip and wall of the pack, but that could have been compensated for by providing much more belly in the sleeve which would allow easier fitting of bladders, the bladder will squash around in the sleeve to provide zip access when required.The removable day pack lid is a useful feature (it makes a handy pillow) and the mesh pouch inside is well placed to hold small items, however its method of converting into a daypack is vastly inferior to the previous system used on the 6500 and other packs ( i prefer the shoulder straps) and i wont be using it as a daypack.I dont know why the Blackjack 80 has been fitted with only two pouches at the rear capable of holding issue 24 hour ration packs ( its a bit of a squeeze to get them in but they fit) , (the Blackjack 100 has three so clearly three could have been fitted) however the smaller center pouch is useful for holding a variety of equipment.The rear side zips are really useful for loading the pack, and the d rings are really useful for securing the zip toggles. The real failure with this pack is the deliberate decision to fit so little MOLLE on the pack sides, and that limits its usefulness in the bush, the pack sides are open space which allows the fitting of small pouches, so useful to hold gear which is easier accessed from outside the pack, but thats not possible with insufficient MOLLE.The MOLLE should run from just above the side sleeve up to the top zip, in addition on either side of the upper pouch on the back of the pack there is enough room to fit an RFAK or other pouch but no MOLLE webbing.So i have had my pack professionally fitted with MOLLE there and now carry an RFAK on either side.I will in the future have MOLLE run right up the side of this pack.I myself would prefer to pay more for my pack and have a full suite of MOLLE fitted as standard, after all Mystery Ranch sells pouches if there is insufficient MOLLE webbing on their product they are going to sell less pouches.The new frame type is very comfortable to carry.I have used my Blackjack 80 for a couple of years now and apart from issues mentioned above i am very happy with it.
Date published: 2020-11-09