Looking for a decent backpack

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Wolf_1989

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I'm looking at Maxpedition's offerings trying to find a decent sturdy backpack. I have one that's kinda old and the straps aren't looking too healthy. It was a fairly cheap one anyway so I figure I got my money's worth.

I want something like a military 3 day pack, but not in that silly digital camo, and with two shoulder straps.

Recommendations?

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Depending on size, 5.11 makes the Rush series, 12,24 and 72.
Rush 12 is about the size of a student back pack
Rush 24 is like a big "patrol" pack
Rush 72 is your 3 day pack.
They are very well build, have MOLLE webbing, and can accommodate the Rush 10 Mobile Operation Attachment Bag(MOAB) piggy backed on to it. All have a lot of storage dividers and such.

I have the Rush 24 with an EMT pouch and the MOAB, which can detach and be used as a stand alone EDC type bag. IMO its a pretty sweet setup with enough space for most of my camping and hunting trips. If I need more space I load up my ILBE main ruck and go (slowly) its heavy and huge.
 
I'm a huge newb so I'll just ask. What blade is that? Looks like the handles on the Becker series but didn't know they made one that length.
 
jalcon said:
I'm a huge newb so I'll just ask. What blade is that? Looks like the handles on the Becker series but didn't know they made one that length.
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That's an old Camillus Becker Patrol Machete.

They don't make 'em anymore.
 
I have a 5.11 RUSH 24 and I love it. I have used it for everything from camping, hiking, storing my laptop and note tablet, even taking the kids to Legoland for 2 days. It replaced all my other backpacks. I am getting a moab 6 pack to put my small necessity items in for easy access. I looked at condor and blackhawk and they felt so cheap after feeling the RUSH packs.
 
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Just picked up this one tonight. I'll post more about it once I give it a whirl.
 
I just got a multicam rush 72 today. I haven't been able to do anything with it, but the quality is unreal.

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Just picked up this one tonight. I'll post more about it once I give it a whirl.
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Walmart? I looked at those. Absolutely a rush series knockoff but seemed like an ok bag. I'll be curious of your thoughts after its put through the paces.
 
I had a Max Falcon II. It was okay with lighter loads, but I got a Kelty MAP 3500, and sold the Max. I did take a photo next to the Falcon II. I could easily fit the whole Falcon II inside the MAP. The MAP I have is Ocean Grey, but it has a greenish color. I've only done smallish hikes with it. Not sure if you could get 3 days out of it or not. Murph could enlighten ya on that though, he has, or at least had one.:

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That looks to be about the right size. I'm not talking about literally three days but the 3-Day type packs are about the size I'm looking for. I usually don't take much with me. I tend to travel light.
 
cschol said:
Depending on size, 5.11 makes the Rush series, 12,24 and 72.
Rush 12 is about the size of a student back pack
Rush 24 is like a big "patrol" pack
Rush 72 is your 3 day pack.
They are very well build, have MOLLE webbing, and can accommodate the Rush 10 Mobile Operation Attachment Bag(MOAB) piggy backed on to it. All have a lot of storage dividers and such.

I have the Rush 24 with an EMT pouch and the MOAB, which can detach and be used as a stand alone EDC type bag. IMO its a pretty sweet setup with enough space for most of my camping and hunting trips. If I need more space I load up my ILBE main ruck and go (slowly) its heavy and huge.
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^^^^^^^^This and be done with it.
 
I have a Camelbak that I used in Astan. Traveled all over that god forsaken sh/thole with it. I even used it daily for the 2+ years I've been back and it has never failed me, not once. It's The large size, I forget what its actually called. I paid $159.00 back in early 09 and it has more than paid itself off. If I were going to replace it, it would be another one just like it. The only con is, its heavy even without a bunch of stuff in the pockets.

I wouldn't presume to think its better or worse than any other pack, but since I have not had to replace it and its still got another 10 years left on it, I don't need it to be better.
 
I like having a pack thats modular but I didnt want something that sticks out---I wanted something I could carry around town but also take it in the woods---not a fan of camo at all--I didnt really want tactical black, od or khaki----they stand out too much to me---I love the look of foliage green---I did try on a 5.11 rush 24 and loved it and considered getting one in one of the aforementioned colors because I liked the pack so much----then I found the pack of all packs (to me anyway)---Spec OPS T.H.E. (tactical holds everything) pack in foliage green and it is made in the US---And the best part is they just marked the foliage green down so I got it for a hundred bucks. Now I believe they are all marked down to that---The pack is amazing. Its tough as nails, looks good and the inside is a bright yellow so your gear contrasts against it quite nicely. The only issue I have is that the front 2 pockets do not have any sort of organization (pockets, sleeves, etc...) but I keep all my gear separated in pouches/bags so its not that big of a deal to me. You will not regret buying this pack---
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I perfer the 5.11 packs to the MaxPed because IMO they are much more comfortable to wear and the quality is a little better. That Wally World pack looks interesting. I may have to go on the hunt for one tomorrow.
 
Lethal289 said:
Walmart? I looked at those. Absolutely a rush series knockoff but seemed like an ok bag. I'll be curious of your thoughts after its put through the paces.
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I know next to nothing about Rush packs. I do have a pack or two though (I have a couple of stoves also), and when I saw the size and quality of the Fieldline pack for forty clams, I decided to try it. Granted, it's China made, but from what I just read, so are the Rush bags. I own some Fieldline hunting gear, and it has held up well and, like this tactical pack, has a lifetime guarantee. Mainly. I liked this one as an an inexpensive BOB I could keep in the truck.
 
OutdoorsFamilyMan4 said:
I like having a pack thats modular but I didnt want something that sticks out---I wanted something I could carry around town but also take it in the woods---not a fan of camo at all--I didnt really want tactical black, od or khaki----they stand out too much to me---I love the look of foliage green---I did try on a 5.11 rush 24 and loved it and considered getting one in one of the aforementioned colors because I liked the pack so much----then I found the pack of all packs (to me anyway)---Spec OPS T.H.E. (tactical holds everything) pack in foliage green and it is made in the US---And the best part is they just marked the foliage green down so I got it for a hundred bucks. Now I believe they are all marked down to that---The pack is amazing. Its tough as nails, looks good and the inside is a bright yellow so your gear contrasts against it quite nicely. The only issue I have is that the front 2 pockets do not have any sort of organization (pockets, sleeves, etc...) but I keep all my gear separated in pouches/bags so its not that big of a deal to me. You will not regret buying this pack---
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Roger this. I bought the $100 BOB special they ran (pack, CM sheath, accessory pouch). Great pack. I did spring for the $30 internal frame insert though.

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OutdoorsFamilyMan4 said:
I like having a pack thats modular but I didnt want something that sticks out---I wanted something I could carry around town but also take it in the woods---not a fan of camo at all--I didnt really want tactical black, od or khaki----they stand out too much to me---I love the look of foliage green---I did try on a 5.11 rush 24 and loved it and considered getting one in one of the aforementioned colors because I liked the pack so much----then I found the pack of all packs (to me anyway)---Spec OPS T.H.E. (tactical holds everything) pack in foliage green and it is made in the US---And the best part is they just marked the foliage green down so I got it for a hundred bucks. Now I believe they are all marked down to that---The pack is amazing. Its tough as nails, looks good and the inside is a bright yellow so your gear contrasts against it quite nicely. The only issue I have is that the front 2 pockets do not have any sort of organization (pockets, sleeves, etc...) but I keep all my gear separated in pouches/bags so its not that big of a deal to me. You will not regret buying this pack---
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Agree +1000
 
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