I Bought 4 Backpacks to Compare for 72-Hour Kits
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2023
- A good 72-Hour Kit starts with a good backpack. But a good backpack doesn't have to break the bank. In this video, I compare 4 backpacks at various price points and various sizes to help you know what will work best for your 72-hour kit.
Links to Backpacks from this Video
Reebow Gear Military Backpack (35L) - amzn.to/3Lj6CqS
Falko Tactical Backpack (50L) - www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKT39XMZ?...
Prospo Tactical Backpack (40L) - amzn.to/3LiJ717
5.11 Rush 2.0 Military Backpack (37L) - amzn.to/3rg59um
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Brother was like: "I don't wanna spend unnecessary money on backack, so I spent more to test it so you dont have to spend unnecessary money"
Big resprect brother. You got a new follower.
Dude!!! Glad to see you back on UA-cam!
I am a Canadian Military Veteran! I personally bought the 511 72hr 55L backpack back around 2005 so this is not the Rush 2.0 series. It is still going strong all these years later. The zippers have held up to all the abuse and the pack is a wonderful piece of gear. With all the pockets and mollie attachments that you can also add other pouches like a first aid kit like I have done.
I have used the pack for basecamp hunting and camping since you can really overload the pack. I even use it if I am going out of town for up to 5 days as it can carry that much stuff in it.
The pouches are great to keep everything organized for sure. Plus I do utilize a Camelbak in the water pouch. It also does have the webbing waist strap. So all in all they are amazing packs.
The only thing that would make it the perfect bag would be if it had an external frame. I have thought about jerry rigging an Alice pack frame for it but I don't know about if it would work properly at all.
My motto is buy once cry once. You can get whatever pack you want but I know that the 511 Has lasted me 23 years already with no issues.
Is the RUSH 72 also a carry on size for the plane?
They make body armor panels that slip in backpacks. Since all of those backpacks are “tactical” backpacks, that may be what those thin laptop pouches next to the back are for.
I think you’re likely right. The 5.11 appears to have a sleeve specifically for that in the same pocket as where the hydration bladder goes.
Have several 511 backpacks and sling bags. They are all made from high grade cordury nylon, YKK zippers, arguably the best zippers in the business with self reparing zips so it it unravels, just use the other zipper to realing and close it again. The fabric is tough, and I've not worn out any pack yet. They have replaced all my travel luggage.
I run that Rush pack in the winter and the size down in the summers. Fantastic bags!
The compression straps do 2 things. 1, they keep your gear from bouncing around. And 2, they protect the zippers.
Thank you😺
“It may not be financially sustainable for some, so I bought 4 backpacks”
My mans flexing on us 😂😂
That’s UA-cam for you! 😁
My biggest problem with most backpacks I have tried isn't the fabric they are made with but the actual zippers.. Like seriously why can't there be good zippers by now..... Drop the backpack zipper broken, lay the backpack down wrong, zipper broken, Pull the zipper too quickly it breaks. Look at it wrong and the zipper breaks. I will only buy a pack now if it has the good YKK zippers. They care about that you know it's likely a quality bag.
Isn't that back pocket on the 5.11 for a plate
Right. It comes with a hard plastic “plate” Which makes it fairly rigid but yes, I believe it’s intended to be able to hold an actual armor plate.
At 17:54 you can see that I open the back pocket which is made for a hydration bladder but it also has a Velcro access to that plate sleeve.
I should have researched it more before actually filming, because then I could have called that sleeve with the hard plastic what it actually is.
You should checkout the zipper repair kits. They are amazing and very cheap. They work great as long as no teeth are missing. They have another way to fix that but I've never tried that.
The zipper kits work very well.
@@richardhenry1969 that's awesome. I'll have to try that. Thanks!
Buy the Rush 12, 24, or 72. They are bomb proof 🎉
There are two versions of the reebow gear backpack
The version without the top strap that goes over the back of the pack has the cool liner
Its listed as a 40l online but these chinesium packs could be smaller than listed
Good video.
I own the Falko backpack and used it every day for EMT school, hauling medical supplies and heavy books, for about three months. It's held up really well, and has lots of small pockets for niche items like gloves and stuff. It is a heavier bag and doesn't have very good hip straps. So, if you're packing heavy gear, I'd look for something with better hip straps.
That 5.11 backpack was not a 72 hour pack. It was a 24 hour pack. Hence the name Rush 24. The Rush 72 is the 72 hour pack.
I have a Reebow Tactical & 3 from GZ Xinxing that I have had 3 Years. My Reebow is My Bail Out Bag. My Multi Cam Black GZ Xinxing has a Hidden Rain Cover at the Bottom.
I use a bullet blocker sleeve in mine.
Oh and, the lap top part is on the inside! The back compartment is the hydration sectIon.
Yep! You’re right. I’ve been using it as my EDC/work bag for a couple of months now and I’ve gotten a lot more familiar with it. Great bag!
You’ll never know when you’ll use it. So its still handy. Going to build one soon, i hope everyone does so because you’ll never know when you’ll need to evacuate.
Lucas 21:36
I think you missed the hidden pockets down the sides of the 5.11 Rush 37.
I totally missed them until later. I'm using that bag as my daily EDC bag. I carry my laptop and stuff for work, but it's also great for everything else. It'll be cool to do a follow-up later as I'm putting it to more and more use.
SOG Ninja Day pack is awesome very good quality
The first 3 are all no name Chinese packs, just rebranded by companies for resale.
Yep. That's what I was going for. I wanted to see if for a 72-hour kit these cheap foreign packs would be good enough compared to a 5.11. I think they're good enough for an emergency kit. They seem like they'll hold up really well, especially if I'm not using and abusing them on a regular basis.
Personally, I think they'd be fine for a bugout bag as well, for long term use.@@pantrypreparedness
Isn’t that last pack a 5.11 rush 24? I think that’s what the difference is between that one and the others is that 5.11’s 72 hour pack is much bigger. Either way, both the 24 and 72 hour pack is so expensive
They are really expensive. The cheaper ones are really good enough for a 72-hour kit for sure. I use the 5.11 as my EDC and it’s definitely a better bag. I just funny know that it’s enough better to justify the price unless it’s really what you need.
@@pantrypreparedness thank you for replying and providing that review. I decided to buy the falco bag due to the size, the price which was similar to the Reebow if considering the price per liter ratio, and that the website advertised that the falco bag had YKK zippers. I wouldn’t have known about that bag if not for your review so thank you again 😁👍
@@kb741103 you’re welcome!
Hello good video
Thanks!
you forgot the side pockets on the 5.11 pack
I sure did! It has zipper pockets on each side.
Brother how many hotspots does this backpack have? Was the chest strap pulling across in the proper area or was it too low or too high? How bad of a difference was it carrying weight high in the backpack as opposed to low? Did the waistband actually Provide support and transfer weight to your hips? Come on bro talk about the important stuff a pocket is just a goddamn pocket. How about the adjustment straps? When the backpack was underway where the straps slipping? Were you constantly having to adjust the backpack straps? Could you please address important points about these backpacks? How many miles did you walk in each backpack?
This was specifically for a 72-hr kit. Not for regular backpacking use. I’m not a princess so I can carry a somewhat uncomfortable backpack in the rare instance that I have to actually bug out.
For regular, long distance, or multi-day backpacking I’m not going to expect premium comfort from a $30 bag.
That said, I’ve since used most of these bags many times and, surprise, the most expensive one carries the best. But the Falko is still the best value of this round up.
I appreciate the idea for a future video, loading each up with appropriately distributed heavy weight and comparing them then.
@pantrypreparedness brother I'm not talking about you. That's why people watch your channel because you already know. What I was stating or some of the fact you might want to bring up with your viewers. You know the people that look up to your opinion? I'm sure you can handle it, but what about Joe six-pack that just watched your video ? Shouldn't he know that before he buys this he might get some hot spots?
You’re totally right. I think it merits another video carrying weight and putting them to the test! I can do that.
do you always laugh at yourself?
Only when I'm funny
None of them have frames. Not good enough.