They can weigh anywhere from 30 to 90 lbs. Standard load in the rucksack is around 50 pounds, but it also depends on how much and what you cram in there.
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The weight of backpacks that seals carry on missions can vary depending on the specific mission and equipment required. It depends on the mission. If it's a quick in and out or if they have vehicles their packs might weight about 20-40lbs depending on their position in the team.
This is perfectly fine for weekend trips or a few miles of hiking to a nearby campsite. However, base weights that exceed twenty or thirty pounds does not work well for long distance hiking. The typical conventional backpacker has a base weight around 25 to 30 pounds.
The MOLLE Large Ruck has a capacity of 4000 cubic inches. The side sustainment pouches can hold 500 cubic inches each. — The MOLLE Assault Pack and Waist Pack (Butt Pack) are not included as components of the rucksack, but can be attached to it if desired, during extended-duration operations.
Generally, bulletproof backpacks with lower-level protection, such as Level IIIA, tend to be lighter. On average, a Level IIIA bulletproof backpack insert can weigh between 1 to 4 pounds.
The IOTV backpack is the standard issue for U.S. forces and has built-in MOLLE webbing on which special forces can attach extra equipment like pouches or even other backpacks, like daypacks or rucksacks.