Osprey Body Armour – comparison MKII vs MKIII

Here is a comparsion between the Osprey Body Armour MKII and MKIII:

Front:

Side:

Rear:

As you`ll see there are many differences between MKII and MKIII.
First interesting thing is the fit – MKIII is more roomy and seems overall stiffer than MKII (here both Ospreys are sized 170/112).

Ballistic plates are not longer put from above in the plates compartment (opening with zipper) – they are now inserted via velcro closure from below. Due to this version you loose some rows of MOLLE.

There have been many changes regarding MOLLE loops – sizes are diffferent, some placements have changed (e.g. i really like the possiblity to attach something to the left shoulder now).
The space between MOLLE rows have been changed from ca. 2,1mm (MKII) to 2,5mm (MKIII).

The side closures have plate pockets and extra straps (to hold them securely in place) now.

Closer shot of the MKIII pocket (inner dimensions: ca. 17cm x 20cm):

At the and some pics of the inner parts:

~ by geardoshit on February 5, 2010.