Any molle backpacks with water bottle sleeves?

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Hello, I'm looking for a molle backpack around the rush 24 size that has atleast one side pocket to fit a 40oz hydroflask/nalgene water bottle. I know companies sell attachments that you can molle onto the backpack for water bottles, but I honestly don't like how they look haha. Anyone know of any molle backpacks with a built in pocket for a large water bottle? Thanks for the help.
 
many, Maxpedition, TAG, Hazard, are ones I own that do. Recently got the Tag, and I will say while it is large and lacks smaller outside access storage areas it is a monster built true 3 day bag or a Real Bug Out bag. Most of Maxpedition bags are more show and computer cases IMO. I will say the ability to remove and wash a filthy Water pouch is a big plus. Odor, flies, sand , bugs, all love that area to live in. Owning at least a dozen bags, I really like those listed as well as Assault Bags, which I own 2 and for the money, now listed around $105 tyd, their 3 day is a heck of a buy. Many bags get sold here. Good luck.
 
The MOLLE bottle pouches (that attach to exterior webbing) wobble around, they are terrible unless you have some additional way to secure them to the body of the 'pack.

Maxpedition's Pygmy Falcon is daypack sized and has a 1L Nalgene pocket on either side. I highly recommend this one, it holds its shape well and is comfortable unless overloaded.

The MilSpec Monkey Adapt ' is also daypack size, and has a pair of 1L Nalgene pockets built into the inside of the 'pack. The MSM Adapt also comes in a variety of colors, from tacticool camo' to two tone grey and black. This one is more suited to being attached to a chest rig, it has extra attachments and straps to hide the backpack straps and tie it to whatever.
 
Thanks for those suggestions, I'm a brand new firefighter and I'm looking for a pack to take to work that can hold a laptop and some extra clothes and anything else I might need to bring back and forth from my house. I like the size of smaller 3day packs if that makes sense haha. Anyone have other suggestions? I don't need tactical functions, I just enjoy them and love the look haha thank you.
 
One word: Camelbak Urban Assault. The normal one not the XL.
I have been through it all and searching for more than a year. This is the best.
Get it now. Thank me later
 
gkeenang said:
Thanks for those suggestions, I'm a brand new firefighter and I'm looking for a pack to take to work that can hold a laptop and some extra clothes and anything else I might need to bring back and forth from my house. I like the size of smaller 3day packs if that makes sense haha. Anyone have other suggestions? I don't need tactical functions, I just enjoy them and love the look haha thank you.
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What is your budget? I'd skip the cheap imported clones and pay for a brand name, if you're going to use the 'pack constantly you might need to have it repaired eventually. Maxpedition, Camelbak, ATS, Eagle, etc. are all great about sending out buckles or whatever you need to keep your favorite backpack going.

I don't like backpacks with open celled padding, on the back or under the straps, because it attracts dirt and dust and debris which can cause problems from discomfort to abrasions. I also don't like backpacks with too much padding on the straps - it's a daypack, not a 6 day ruck', and will never be loaded heavy enough to require thick padded straps that get in the way of clothing and other gear. Same deal with hip belts, most are too thin to matter anyways and shouldn't be needed on a daypack. Last thing that I stay away from are backpacks with straps that prevent me from accessing the zippered compartments, I don't want to have to screw with buckles everytime I need an item from the very top of my 'pack.

I've used several small to medium sized backpacks, the following were my favorites:

1. ATS Cobra 2.6 - This is a small, simple 'pack with the best design out there. Straps are wide and thin and displace weight well. There is a pair of buckled cinch straps on either side so that the pack can be tightened down when underloaded so that it does not move around, and there is shock cord on the outside to secure a jacket or whatever. This is, by far, the best small 'pack I've ever used, it's very comfortable, and just big enough to carry everything I need to get through a day with room on the outside to lash a jacket if I need to that day.
2. ATS Raid II - This is a very big backpack, basically identical to the Cobra except that it is deeper. It has the same cinch straps so that it can be tightened down when underloaded making it far more versatile. It's also covered in MOLLE webbing. You can get a frame insert to stiffen the 'pack, but I haven't had any trouble as it holds its' shape well when loaded adequately and evenly.
3. Camelbak H.A.W.G. MilTac - Sized between the Cobra and the RAID II, this one is big enough for a light overnight trip and is the perfect size for daily EDC. Great organization, and the back of the 'pack has raised padding to provide airflow across the user's back. Pair of cinch straps up either side works well and allows access.
4. Maxpedition Falcon II - very similar in size to the HAWG, but heavier with better organization.
5. Maxpedition Condor II - Bigger 'pack, with less organization so it's lighter
 
The 4.11 Messenger bag is large. It will fit the larger screened lap tops and a few clothes. I sometimes only carry it if I am going to stay one night out of town (One change of clothes) + computer + charger and of course a knife or two.

Sometimes take another bag and just keep the messenger bag dedicated to work stuff.
 
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