Vertx Overlander Backpack Review - Get Home Bag Perfection
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- In this Episode of The Barricade Guard Show I review the Vertx Overlander Backpack for use as a get home bag. This isn’t a paid promotion or sponsored review . . . I’m just a fan of this bag, and want to help you pick the right pack for your needs.
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Barricade Guard Show Episode on What I Keep in My Overlander Get Home Bag:
• Get Home to Your Famil...
Bags Mentioned in this video:
Vertx Overlander EDC Tactical Backpack, 45L
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Vertx Gamut EDC Tactical Backpack, 25L
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5.11 LV Covert Carry Pack, 45L
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Body Armor:
Premier Level IIIA Insert for Vertx Overlander Backpack
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So what do you think of my bag choice? Is the Overlander the best large-capacity, covert, get home bag . . . or did you find a better option?
Let me know in the comments below.
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Really well done review!! This helps narrow my bag decision greatly. Appreciate your thoroughness and outlook in general. Subscribed!!
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Great review!!! This will help me cry once. Thank you.
I'm glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for watching.
If you want to see what I keep in my bag, check out this video: ua-cam.com/video/P1zhLyxp4rE/v-deo.html
Great review. Thanks!
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you found the video worthwhile. If you liked this one, you might enjoy seeing that I keep in my bag (ua-cam.com/video/P1zhLyxp4rE/v-deo.html).
good review. makes me think
Thank you. I'm here to help others make informed decisions!
found out that the velcro isnt velcro... its called ONE WRAP. you can buy the tape for like 15$ for a 4" width and make accessory for this then paying the steep cost of vertx stuff... yes it is a money grab imo. but the backpack is nice. but i do wish they made a 35l pack that lighter too with all the same stuff this has with what you mentioned. but ill try the 45l on first and see how it goes.
The next size down, with similar features, is the Basecamp bag . . . but it's a pretty steep drop in capacity, from 45L down to 30L. With the Gamut bag coming in at 25L, I agree that it would have been nice if the Basecamp would have just split the difference, and come in at 35L like you suggested. Also, thank you for the helpful suggestion to use ONE WRAP. It's definitely nice to have DIY options available, so that you can customize things to your liking.
Got my elder farther somthing similar , blends in . But has a panel in it for protection .
Good job looking out for your Dad.
Show us some possible no bag options .
@@darinmullins4770 Possible no bag options? Can you please explain a bit more about what you're looking for, or trying to accomplish? I'll be glad to help however I can. Thank you.
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how tall are you btw? and does does this pack weigh? and is this a decent commute ebike pack for groceries?
@gospelninja2.016 - I'm 5'11", and the bag weighs about 5 pounds unloaded. You certainly could make this work for groceries, and if you need the 45L capacity to fit everything, then the size could be a selling point. But, if you don't need that much capacity, the smaller Basecamp (30L) or Gamut (25L) bags might be easier to manage while on an ebike. Or, if groceries would be the only thing you are carrying, you might even just go with something less expensive like the Ruck Roll (35L) or the 28L Long Walks Pack.
The only problem with this bag is it doesn't seem sized to fit in an overhead bin. I prefer my Outdoor Vitals KotaUL for that reason.
I believe standard size limits for bags in overhead bins are somewhere between 22 x 14 x 9 inches and 24 x 16 x 10 inches. Given that the Overlander is 26.5 x 13 x 9.5 inches (or in my case, 26.5 x 15 x 14 inches when fully-loaded), it would definitely be pushing the limits. You could probably make it fit, as long as you only fill it 70% . . . but it would be taking a risk. If you are looking for a carry on bag, this might not be it. For me, I'm thinking of this as the ideal vehicle get home bag . . . but not necessarily for flying. For that application, I would recommend the Vertx Gamut or Basecamp. Your Outdoor Vitals KotaUL bag looks like a nice lightweight option as well, although I would miss the front grab handle that the Vertx bags have, especially when the bag is fully loaded.
@@BarricadeGuard Thank you for the detailed reply! The KotaUL has grab handles on all 4 edges. It's definitely more for travel than hiking or survival. My biggest problem with it was the stock hip belt was too thin, but it's replaceable and I swapped it out for a Six Moon Designs one that's been perfect. Honestly if I'd known about the Vertx I may have bought it instead. I might replace my REI Trail 40 that I use for commuting with the Vertx as the REI is pretty tight on space.
@@JudahRichardson1 Thanks for the additional info! To be fair, the hip belt on the Overlander is relatively thin as well. I would say it's useable, but not anywhere near the support that my Deuter Kid Comfort provides. In regard to the grab handles, I did take a look at the KotaUL, and saw the 4 edge handles you mentioned . . . but the Vertx bags have two at the top: a thinner one near the neckline (around the top of the shoulder straps), and then another wide and robust handle on the top front of the bag that really comes in handy. While not a complete necessity, I definitely find it to be a major selling point. The REI Trail 40 looks to be a bit smaller than the Overlander, and with fewer organizational options from a tactical perspective.
@@BarricadeGuard Just ordered an Overlander. Black, just like yours. Thanks for the good review. Also got the matching Premier Body Armor Level IIIA inset because might as well. I'll be using it mostly to commute since I frequently carry 3 laptops + food, which gets heavy. Of course with most actual commuter backpacks designed for only 1 laptop and lacking a hip belt (a must for any pack IMO) I've turned to hiking and travel packs. The REI Trail 40's specs and features was just barely adequate for to do the job; the Overlander seems to check all the boxes. I think I'm gonna use the Trail 40 for shopping at Aldi ;)
@@JudahRichardson1 Good for you, especially going all-out with the body armor insert! You'll definitely get a workout carrying that plate and 3 laptops . . . but at least you'll have a quality bag for the job. I also love the idea of using the REI Trail 40 for Aldi, lol. I shop there as well, and the Trail 40 would sure beat lugging around a bunch of reusable shopping bags. Enjoy the gear upgrades, and stop back to let me know how you like it after you've used it. Thanks again.