Bought this because I noticed it on sale at SKDTac for $115 USD and it was shipped to the UK, where it arrived three days later.
Upon initial inspection the bag is well made and feels solid. The material is slightly less rigid than that of MaxPedition but it feels the same as my Eagle A III. Its capacity
Liquid: 25 oz. (.75 L)
Cargo: 2238 cu. in. (36.7L) and has a padded laptop sleeve.
Hydration is on the side. Instead of an integrated hydration reservoir, it includes a 75 L. CamelBak bottle in a special insulated pocket on the side of the pack. You could, however, carry a bladder in the padded laptop pocket but it gives you no hanger.
Multiple storage pockets inside. The large, main compartment is big enough to carry a change of clothes and plenty of books and papers. The laptop computer pocket and several large, zipped mesh and elastic-topped nylon pockets can hold peripherals, cables, external drives, removable media, and paper files, plenty of pens, pencils and the like Special divided organizers and zipped pockets make it idea for organising admin gear and electronics.
Even more outside. In addition to the bottle pockets, (which could also carry pretty much anything) fast-access pockets are designed for iPod,and the like, very good for things you need to grab in a hurry, I plan on loading a small booboo kit into one side. You can attach additional junk to the MOLLE on the front and there is not so much of it that you are encouraged to fill all the space (and ergo carry too much). There is also velcro on the front for flags and cool guy patches.
Dimensions: 20" L x 11" W x 7" H
Volume: Cargo Only- 2238 cu. in. (36.7 L), Total- 2284 cu in (37.4 L)
Weight: Empty reservoir- 3.19 lbs, Filled reservoir- 4.84 lbs
It also comes with a .75L CamelBak bottle. The side pockets will hold it with ease and will also take a 32oz nalgene bottle.
The shoulder straps are curved to make it more contoured to your body and it feels comfortable to wear. I have bought this for both work and use on an upcoming deployment. I can't understand why I've not seen more about this bag on any of the sites I am a member of. I will keep this review updated as I go along with it. I wore it when I was walking the dogs and it was really comfortable and stable, it doesn't have a waist belt but I don't feel it needs one.
PICTURES:
Pack stuffed:
Side bottle pocket (and included .75l CamelBak bottle)
Other pocket (with 32 oz bottle)
Main compartment (with internal storage visible)
Access to laptop via secondary zipper.
Admin pocket on lefthand side of bag
Admin pocket on righthand side of bag
Admin compartment on front of bag
Detail of the back and straps.
So far I would say this bag is one that is worth looking into.
Upon initial inspection the bag is well made and feels solid. The material is slightly less rigid than that of MaxPedition but it feels the same as my Eagle A III. Its capacity
Liquid: 25 oz. (.75 L)
Cargo: 2238 cu. in. (36.7L) and has a padded laptop sleeve.
Hydration is on the side. Instead of an integrated hydration reservoir, it includes a 75 L. CamelBak bottle in a special insulated pocket on the side of the pack. You could, however, carry a bladder in the padded laptop pocket but it gives you no hanger.
Multiple storage pockets inside. The large, main compartment is big enough to carry a change of clothes and plenty of books and papers. The laptop computer pocket and several large, zipped mesh and elastic-topped nylon pockets can hold peripherals, cables, external drives, removable media, and paper files, plenty of pens, pencils and the like Special divided organizers and zipped pockets make it idea for organising admin gear and electronics.
Even more outside. In addition to the bottle pockets, (which could also carry pretty much anything) fast-access pockets are designed for iPod,and the like, very good for things you need to grab in a hurry, I plan on loading a small booboo kit into one side. You can attach additional junk to the MOLLE on the front and there is not so much of it that you are encouraged to fill all the space (and ergo carry too much). There is also velcro on the front for flags and cool guy patches.
Dimensions: 20" L x 11" W x 7" H
Volume: Cargo Only- 2238 cu. in. (36.7 L), Total- 2284 cu in (37.4 L)
Weight: Empty reservoir- 3.19 lbs, Filled reservoir- 4.84 lbs
It also comes with a .75L CamelBak bottle. The side pockets will hold it with ease and will also take a 32oz nalgene bottle.
The shoulder straps are curved to make it more contoured to your body and it feels comfortable to wear. I have bought this for both work and use on an upcoming deployment. I can't understand why I've not seen more about this bag on any of the sites I am a member of. I will keep this review updated as I go along with it. I wore it when I was walking the dogs and it was really comfortable and stable, it doesn't have a waist belt but I don't feel it needs one.
PICTURES:
Pack stuffed:
Side bottle pocket (and included .75l CamelBak bottle)
Other pocket (with 32 oz bottle)
Main compartment (with internal storage visible)
Access to laptop via secondary zipper.
Admin pocket on lefthand side of bag
Admin pocket on righthand side of bag
Admin compartment on front of bag
Detail of the back and straps.
So far I would say this bag is one that is worth looking into.
