REVIEW: Tasmanian Tiger Modular Pack 45+ IR

What could be better than large backpacks? Right, when they also maintain camouflage when viewed through a night vision device. We already presented the Tasmanian Tiger Modular Pack 45+ to you in detail HERE, but now there is also a slightly revised version available in an IR-safe variant - to our delight in Stone Gray. By the way - more joy for military users - now a large part of the products from Tasmanian Tiger is available in IR-safe Stone Gray/RAL 7013.

This is what the Modular Pack 45+ looks like from the front. The attached lid and the quiver compartment with patch area are easily recognizable. 45+ indicates the filling volume, in this case 45 liters and a little more.

The V2 Plus carrying system is still being used. It allows comfortable carrying of medium to heavy loads.

A chest and hip belt should never be missing from a serious backpack. Both are removable if you don't need them. A small drawback is that the hip belt is tightened with a pull to the outside. With a full combat load, this is sometimes not easy to accomplish. A system where you pull towards the center would be better.

The hip belt can also be tightened even further with a 25mm strap tightly attached to the backpack. Very practical for particularly heavy loads.

The tabs for paracord on the left side are more practical than you might think at first. Thanks to them, you can easily and securely attach elongated equipment, such as sticks or tripods, to the Modular Pack 45+.

The detachable quiver compartment will gladly accommodate your helmet, at least as long as it's not too big, see HERE in our review why. Jackets, rain ponchos, and tarps fit perfectly in this compartment.

On the front, you'll find a zippered compartment for maps and similar items.

The pockets in the image are all included in the delivery. The tripod is not, it is only used to illustrate what the Velcro straps can be used for.There is also a continuous Velcro surface on the front side. This way, you can customize the interior and assemble a specialized backpack for your needs. Whether it's a medic, breacher, camera backpack, or just for hiking, everything is possible.Now, onto the differences between the old and new variants of the Modular Pack 45+. The brown one is the old model, just to be sure. The first change is the top loop for the quiver compartment lacing. With the old model, it was possible for the loop to disappear into the inside of the backpack. With the new construction, the loop can be safely removed.

The second change can be found on the back with the strapping of the lid. The flat rubber is now led diagonally instead of horizontally. This makes it much easier to thread the excess webbing through.Thanks to a tip from a loyal reader, we have a small hack for the Modular Pack 45+ for you. The lid compartment can be used as an improvised chest rig without further modifications.We tried this out on a hiking trip and really liked it. The lid in front of the chest also acts as a counterweight to the full backpack.

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