Nice pack, Andy! unfortunately we don't have Vanquest for sale here in Brazil. But thanks for sharing your impressions about it. Stay on my list for the next trip to the USA
The pack looks well designed, and the price hovers between $250 and $300, which is somewhat off putting depending upon your budget. The problem with these type of packs, is that before you put one gear item in the pack, you are already at an empty pack weight of 5 pounds, and you only have 35 liters of storage. Borderline storage for most two day trips. As ex military, I like these style packs, but I struggle with finding a practical use for them, that can't be accomplished with packs that are larger, lighter, just as well designed and organized, and still very durable, and ultra comfortable. I would go with a backpack like a Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 liter backpack instead. RIght around two pounds, less in smaller sizes, and made with durable100 & 200 denier Robic high-tensile strength nylon, with 7 organizational pockets. Want a smaller pack, the try the Gossamer Gear Gorilla 40, or the Kumo 36. Good Luck!
I'll take a look in to those you mentioned. I don't think the 200-300 for the right features, build quality, and customer support is bad. I have more expensive bags that this pack blows out of the water that costed more. I think weight savings could be had by removing some of the velcro and simplifying the brain to just exterior zippers, but for me, my hard use packs need to be cordura as I've worn thru a bunch of packs. When I take a look at the packs you mentioned I'll take special note on the harness since I have back issues. Thanks for the comment!
@@innerbarkoutdoors Sounds good, better pricing usually shows up for at least a day or two, if not longer, at most gear manufacturers and sellers sites on Black Friday. Your back will thank you. These guys agree on the Mariposa 60, and you may be interested in checking out their reviews on all types of outdoor gear. www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/ultralight-backpack/gossamer-gear-mariposa I have received great feedback, and read great reviews on the Massdrop x Granite Gear X60 backpack. It seems to be a great backpack for $120.00, and as low as $100, when it went on sale around Black Friday. sectionhiker.com/massdrop-granite-gear-x60-backpack-review/
Great job on the concise review and overview of the features - but you missed the adjustable height harness. That is fairly uncommon in a pack in this size class.
Definitely want this pack I have the 511 rush 72 which is a good bag but a little big for me and a Heavy canvas green Duluth pack with leather strapping two side pockets one front large main compartment and another zipper pocket on the flap of the main compartment cost me $250 and I could of got the ibex 35 for that price gonna take awhile to save up for this bag so if u want to trade it I can give u one of the two bags I mentioned both in brand new condition and a top of the line knife folder or fixed ZT spyderco Benchmade kabar Tops mora the Hogue EX-05 great flipping action desert tan color a beast with my favorite stainless steel cpm154 I have an old but mint condition Japanese made Almar sere 2000 vg10 steel thick tough liner great one handed action camo g10 handles H and K blades by Benchmade mint endela spyderco knife in saber grind and an old school Blindhorse knives woodsman knife in O1 tool steel brown micarta handles with fisheye bolts the blade is 3 inches long scandi ground 1/8 inch thick sharp spine and blade and comes with a nice leather sheath paid $150 for it but it’s not made anymore since Blindhorse knives split into 2 companies LT Wright and Battlehorse knives and theres much more but I’ve probably already wrote to much as attention spans aren’t very good these days.
Half-track is very different from this pack. This pack doesn't have pass through sleeves on the sides and runs a bit smaller. The harness adjustment is similar but that's where the similarities end. Half-track uses a different frame than the polymer one here, and the half-track has a communications rack built in where this one is more for practical use. This pack also sits higher where the half-track is a wider.
@@innerbarkoutdoors thank you so much for your considered response. Greatly appreciated. Think the current half track has gone with polycarbonate frame now also. If you had to choose one?
@@Neil_MacGregor It's hard to say. This pack is better for hiking, and has more civilian specific features whereas the halftrack is better for carrying a long gun and is better suited if you're wearing a ballistic helmet (since it rides lower).
Hey, I miss your videos and reviews. I hope all is well for you and you and the family are just getting the most out of life
Nice pack, Andy! unfortunately we don't have Vanquest for sale here in Brazil. But thanks for sharing your impressions about it. Stay on my list for the next trip to the USA
Worth bringing back for sure
Love it I got the 26!
Awesome!!
The pack looks well designed, and the price hovers between $250 and $300, which is somewhat off putting depending upon your budget.
The problem with these type of packs, is that before you put one gear item in the pack, you are already at an empty pack weight of 5 pounds, and you only have 35 liters of storage.
Borderline storage for most two day trips.
As ex military, I like these style packs, but I struggle with finding a practical use for them, that can't be accomplished with packs that are larger, lighter, just as well designed and organized, and still very durable, and ultra comfortable.
I would go with a backpack like a Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 liter backpack instead.
RIght around two pounds, less in smaller sizes, and made with durable100 & 200 denier Robic high-tensile strength nylon, with 7 organizational pockets.
Want a smaller pack, the try the Gossamer Gear Gorilla 40, or the Kumo 36.
Good Luck!
I'll take a look in to those you mentioned. I don't think the 200-300 for the right features, build quality, and customer support is bad. I have more expensive bags that this pack blows out of the water that costed more. I think weight savings could be had by removing some of the velcro and simplifying the brain to just exterior zippers, but for me, my hard use packs need to be cordura as I've worn thru a bunch of packs. When I take a look at the packs you mentioned I'll take special note on the harness since I have back issues. Thanks for the comment!
@@innerbarkoutdoors Sounds good, better pricing usually shows up for at least a day or two, if not longer, at most gear manufacturers and sellers sites on Black Friday.
Your back will thank you.
These guys agree on the Mariposa 60, and you may be interested in checking out their reviews on all types of outdoor gear.
www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/ultralight-backpack/gossamer-gear-mariposa
I have received great feedback, and read great reviews on the Massdrop x Granite Gear X60 backpack. It seems to be a great backpack for $120.00, and as low as $100, when it went on sale around Black Friday.
sectionhiker.com/massdrop-granite-gear-x60-backpack-review/
Lovely Video! Thank you for sharing with us. Can't wait to see more 👍
More to come!
I like the way it opens right up. Great for gear access
especially if you use the hook/loop or Molle to organize on the inside, it would open up like a medic pack.
Good learning processes👍
*thumbs up*
Great videos as always. Peaked my interest with this one.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow cool stuff and the side pockets are huge!
Right?!
Back suport system and padding is almost identical to my eberlestock halftrack
I have that sack as well and agree
Great video what pants are you wearing in this video boots as well
I'm wearing prototype Lykos Designs pants, and Bates RATS boots or Alico hiking boots.
Thanks Andy
Thanks for watching!
Steve Stumpy sent me☘️
Sweet 🖖
I prefer the original Arcteryx version of this pack. Ibex knocked off their design.
which model, out of curiosity? Also, even as a mega youtube celebrity, i cant afford most arcteryx gear
InnerBark Outdoors the Khard/Assault 45 is what I’d prefer for an outdoor bag. Arcteryx has a larger and smaller size as well, 30, and 60 liters.
Great job on the concise review and overview of the features - but you missed the adjustable height harness. That is fairly uncommon in a pack in this size class.
*thumbs up*
Is there a rain cover for this pack? Im going trekking in the Himalayas with this pack. It's on par with my Maxpedition Gryfalcon
Narmally the buscraft bag haven't a good weist, bit this has a really good prorection to weist and back, i like👍
agreed I'm thankful they spent the time to design this right.
Nice pack. When you heading back to the cabin? I want to see a update on that. Good stuff keep them coming.
The last shots of me on the snowmobile was from our first cabin trip of 2020. Stay tuned, it's pretty funny (to me, wife almost cried)
Another great video. Looks like a good pack. I like the design and features. Do they make it in a color that isn’t military/LE?
It comes in black and grey if that's your preference. Or if you wanted to do a 180 they have multicam black.
Definitely want this pack I have the 511 rush 72 which is a good bag but a little big for me and a Heavy canvas green Duluth pack with leather strapping two side pockets one front large main compartment and another zipper pocket on the flap of the main compartment cost me $250 and I could of got the ibex 35 for that price gonna take awhile to save up for this bag so if u want to trade it I can give u one of the two bags I mentioned both in brand new condition and a top of the line knife folder or fixed ZT spyderco Benchmade kabar Tops mora the Hogue EX-05 great flipping action desert tan color a beast with my favorite stainless steel cpm154 I have an old but mint condition Japanese made Almar sere 2000 vg10 steel thick tough liner great one handed action camo g10 handles H and K blades by Benchmade mint endela spyderco knife in saber grind and an old school Blindhorse knives woodsman knife in O1 tool steel brown micarta handles with fisheye bolts the blade is 3 inches long scandi ground 1/8 inch thick sharp spine and blade and comes with a nice leather sheath paid $150 for it but it’s not made anymore since Blindhorse knives split into 2 companies LT Wright and Battlehorse knives and theres much more but I’ve probably already wrote to much as attention spans aren’t very good these days.
I'm keeping this bag ;) Follow them on Insta and FB, they have great sales during holidays which bump down the price significantly
I thought you used an Eberlestock pack.
I do but sometimes it's too much for smaller trips or hikes.
SUBBED!
Glad to have you!
What is the keeper you are using to hold the axe? Great vid!!
www.vanquest.com/elasto-gear-locks-2-pack/
You should of put a link for the bug out bag video
Good call. www.vanquest.com/ibex-35-backpack/
Very Appropriate for you to review this since my first impression was that it was a copy of the Eberlestock Halftrack. Care to expand?
Half-track is very different from this pack. This pack doesn't have pass through sleeves on the sides and runs a bit smaller. The harness adjustment is similar but that's where the similarities end. Half-track uses a different frame than the polymer one here, and the half-track has a communications rack built in where this one is more for practical use. This pack also sits higher where the half-track is a wider.
@@innerbarkoutdoors thank you so much for your considered response. Greatly appreciated. Think the current half track has gone with polycarbonate frame now also. If you had to choose one?
@@Neil_MacGregor It's hard to say. This pack is better for hiking, and has more civilian specific features whereas the halftrack is better for carrying a long gun and is better suited if you're wearing a ballistic helmet (since it rides lower).
@@innerbarkoutdoors Thanks Mate. Always value your opinions. Great Channel and thank you.
How does this compare to Baltoro 75????????
I am not sure - I don't own that bag. Sorry!