Compact backpack for smaller capacity loads, that maintains the same functionality as the larger bags in the M.A.L.I.C.E. range. The adjustable brain and double cinched lip allow approx +50% height extension as well as two external 3 dimensional pouch pockets and a quick-access mesh side pocket for ample storage. The day pack has a substantial quilted lining throughout and features a well padded and suspended laptop pocket. Quick release buckles allow the bag to be removed efficiently. M.A.L.I.C.E. draws inspiration from the A.L.I.C.E. system — All-Purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment — first developed by the U.S. Army and issued from 1973 onwards. Originally designed to reduce a soldier’s overall load, A.L.I.C.E. marked a pivotal shift in military gear, replacing traditional canvas with full nylon for durability and lightweight performance. Developed by Natick Labs, the system included modular backpacks, vests, and belts with webbing, allowing pouches and compartments to be added, removed, or repositioned with ease. Quick-release buckles — a first in U.S. military equipment — enabled fast adaptability in the field, while multiple pockets accommodated all types of cargo, from ammunition to essentials. Its nylon-and-metal prototypes, tested during the Vietnam War, laid the foundation for the fully nylon, fully modular A.L.I.C.E. system. Modified All-Purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment - Durable 500D Nylon - Adjustable height - Padded and suspended internal laptop pocket - Woven paracord carry handle - Quick release metal buckles - Three expandable pockets