Is this bag compliant with AR 670-1?

2020-01-20T21:03:32-05:00

Would this be AR 670-1 compliant? I am willing to remove the logos or find a way to subdue them if they are the issue. Looking for a backpack that I can take with on duty and also serves as a day hiking bag while off duty.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jan 20 at 2020 9:41 PM

2020-01-20T21:41:00-05:00

AR670-1 para 3-7
f. Bags, handbags, purses, and backpacks are authorized, but must adhere to the following criteria:
(1) Hand carried bags will be conservative and professional in appearance. Bags (to include civilian gym bags, civil- ian backpacks, or other similar civilian bags) must be carried only in the hand if they do not meet the criteria outlined in paragraph 3–7f(2). DA Pam 670–1 provides additional descriptions and wear occasions for handbags.
(2) If Soldiers choose to wear a shoulder bag while in uniform, the bag must be black or match the camouflage pat-
tern uniform being worn, and may not have any commercial logos. The contents of the bag may not be visible; therefore, see-through plastic or mesh bags are not authorized. Soldiers may carry authorized bags by hand, on one shoulder using a shoulder strap, or over both shoulders using both shoulder straps. Soldiers may not wear a shoulder bag in such a man- ner that the strap is draped diagonally across the body, with the bag resting on the hip opposite the shoulder holding the strap.

Response by SFC Christopher Taggart made Jan 21 at 2020 6:32 AM

2020-01-21T06:32:48-05:00

It is not, because it has the product inscription on it...it should be all black. Seeing what LTC Mackay commented, regulations have changed since I left the military ten years ago.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2020 7:54 AM

2020-01-21T07:54:08-05:00

If you had a patch placed over the logos it would comply with AR 670-1

Response by SPC Stewart Smith made Jan 21 at 2020 7:55 AM

2020-01-21T07:55:26-05:00

We used to throw tape over the logos. Looked terrible, but it brought them within regs. Also you would have to take anything not black. Looks like you'd be better off getting a different Camelback

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2020 9:20 AM

2020-01-21T09:20:17-05:00

You've certainly received several good answers in this conversation. I would like to take a moment to commend you for taking the time to make sure your backpack is within regs, I see far too many Soldiers with non-compliant bags.