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The Skycrane. Undoubtedly the most interesting backpack in the world.


[Recent reports from the field:] "I had the Skycrane out during an op. The first thing I noticed was the comfort while wearing the IBA (Interceptor Body Armor) A lot different due to its... size, padding, and the ability to carry a lot of weight... I noticed the distribution of the weight to the hips rather than weighing down on my back as my issued large alice pack does. I carried out mission essentials and 12 liters of water for sustainment in the pack. The shooting mat also came in handy not only as a shooting mat but an insulator between me and the ground, its still cold here at night." --------------------------- "Just wanted to say thanks for making great gear. I'm currently deployed in Iraq... Our battalion ordered a bunch of Skycrane rucks for us. I love 'em! They are great packs. They are extremely versatile. I can load them up for multiday missions or collapse them for 6-12 hour stints. And the suspension sytem is great...just like a civilian internal frame pack. I'm so impressed."
				The Skycrane: ...is an easy to use, full-featured pack unlike anything that has ever come before it. It's easy and fun to use, and is designed to have such a variety of uses that you will find it capable of doing just about anything, great or small, that you'd want to do with a backpack. It's comfortable, diverse, rugged, and, well, full of superlatives. The J263 Skycrane introduces a new concept: a modular internal frame backpack that has many "firsts" embedded into it. First application of a Cam Expansion Load Bay backpack. First strapless case carriage. First removable Backscabbard convertible to a drag bag. First use of this type of modular backpack concept. *It certainly is the "first of its kind." Take a look, and you may agree that this is the world's most interesting backpack. Not to mention that it's the world's most versatile backpack.*

Above left, the Skycrane in Iraq, carrying a fully assembled M107 Barrett .50 caliber sniper rifle. At right, the M107 in its common carry configuration, broken down.
The J263M is a scalable pack system. At its heart is a modular 2600 cubic inch internal frame pack that employs our patented Cam Expansion system. Its unique design allows it to perform exceptionally well in a variety of configurations. It is reducible all the way down to a drag bag and a fanny pack, and scalable all the way up to a full-scale 7600 cubic inch freighter that can tackle carrying anything from an M4 to the M107 Barrett, with a variety of gear compartments and storage spaces that are designed for flexibility, ease of operation, and accessibility. It has the rugged, field-proven construction that has been impressing customers around the world since we perfected our pack design and construction concepts. And above all, it is designed for comfort, in order to ride well day after day, and to increase the agility of those who are lucky enough to have at the heart of their mission-essential gear.
2600 c.i. Nicely Laid Out Backpack	With Backscabbard™ Insert		Using the Backscabbard: Pull out a full-scale weapon while wearing the pack.		Add the top-cover, and the Backscabbard™ becomes a removable drag bag.		Add a Spike Camp Duffel to get a larger scale, front loading pack.
PRIMARY & SECONDARY USES: At its essence, the Skycrane is simply a great backpack. It has a unique ability to be configured in a number of sizes and layouts. In its secondary capacity, the J263 deploys into the ESS Mobile Sniper Station in a few quick and easy steps. Note the removable drag bag and gear duffel. The system can be laid upon in inclement weather, or the components can be arrayed around to meet your personal preferences, and varied according to individual situations. U.S. Patents 6,637,633, 6,763,987. Other Patents Pending.

Waist Belt Combined with Top Cover makes a Great Fanny Pack.		*Optional weighted-end Magic Carpet Shooting Mat: a weather barrier for a shooting position, or for dust suppression.* (Easy to use: hold one end and throw it out).		Fully adjustable, comfortable, heavy-duty suspension system.		All Skycrane packs come with our patent-pending Case Hooks, which allow you to carry a large wheeled case, and get it open while still mounted to the pack. Click HERE for instructions on mounting a case.
Specifications: 6 lb. 4 oz. -- basic pack weight. 9 lb. 14 oz. -- full system pack weight. 2600 c.i. to 5100 c.i., variable capacity. Add a 2nd Spike Camp Duffel to reach 7600 c.i. Pricing: J263M Pack System: $429.00 (Includes J2SD Spike Camp Duffel and J2MS Drag Bag/Backscabbard/Shooting Table Insert). A1SM $34.95 (Magic Carpet Shooting Mat) Hydration kits, extra Spike Duffels, and photo kits are sold separately. You can add them to your order as you place your pack order at our online company store. Available in Black (J263MB), Olive (J263MG)
Our J2PD Lightweight Padded Camera / Sensitive Equipment Kit is tailored to fit the loadbay of the Skycrane. Weighing only 3 pounds, this kit provides good protection, and is a heck of a lot lighter than a hard plastic Storm or Pelican case. Although the pack will carry the latter, the truth is, this padded duffel is something that most people will prefer to carry! You can also, of course, get a matching Storm Case from us to carry either the J2PD or the whole pack and kit combined... We think that you'll have enough options to choose from now that we offer the J2PD!
Another note from some of our friends in Iraq: "Wanted to let you know my Platoon received 16 of the Skycranes. I am sure we are at max ord with them but we have been employing them with about 210lbs of gear, no problems and everyone wants one since they load and carry very well."