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Bag looks fine to me but wait till you get it them let us know. I personally would want more Molle straps but that just my opinion.
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looks fine , but I'm horrible when I buy these things, I'll go through every seem and stich and look for mistakes.
must be 'cause I was a shoemaker and had to fix up qiute alot of back packs in my time
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once you get it tell us how it sits on your back and how it behaves fully loaded
must be 'cause I was a shoemaker and had to fix up qiute alot of back packs in my time
.once you get it tell us how it sits on your back and how it behaves fully loaded
looks fine , but I'm horrible when I buy these things, I'll go through every seem and stich and look for mistakes.
must be 'cause I was a shoemaker and had to fix up qiute alot of back packs in my time
once you get it tell us how it sits on your back and how it behaves fully loaded
if i get that it will not have anything in it for about 2 months thanks
when I started, I started from scratch,little by little you build up your preps, hey you might win at the lottery, it would make it easier, but the important here is that think every move you make and when you ask here, it simply is great
amen to that
In my opinion I would go with something a little better quality.
http://www.amazon.com/Condor-Assaul...1405977946&sr=8-14&keywords=military+backpack
http://www.amazon.com/Condor-Assaul...1405977946&sr=8-14&keywords=military+backpack
there is so much to choose from so take your time, ask from some of our seasond preppers and ex-military people for advice, think we have aslo alot of active mil.people here with experience of what is used right now.
don't rush,take your time. it would be very good if you had the opprtunity to try 'em out at some store
don't rush,take your time. it would be very good if you had the opprtunity to try 'em out at some store
Yeah I will go try it out im going to do it tomorrow
Like I said in the chat yesterday. The bag doesnt look too bad but I wonder about the durability of the back cushion. Things get ugly pretty quick if something is poking you in the back while walking. Also it doesnt look like it gives you a whole lot of back support, means that the weight of your pack is not evenly distributed on your back. I personally prefer carbon or metal framed packs.
yeah i see what your saying i going to look at it tomorrow
I think it's very hard to judge without seeing it up close. I have had some good experiences and some really bad ones. I bought a bag for $50 that has lasted 5 years and I have one that was $80 that lasted about 6 months(Literally). You really have to be able to check the material, stitching, and seams etc to know if a pack is really good or not. That's as important as having enough MOLLE, pouches, and internal compartments in my opinion. That last bag I bought has really made me cynical about construction now. It seems there are a lot of people buying BOBs, so these people know there's a market for everything, good stuff or junk, it will all sell.
Yeah I am going to have a look tomorrow
Never liked framed packs. To each his own!!
I Like framed packs for some uses. External frames for heavy loads when hiking/camping, internal frames for moderate loads... Frameless for my everyday pack, though it doesn't have even 15lbs in it usually.
My beef with internal frames is that they usually have one REALLY large compartment and very few other compartments. This one looks like it has two detachable side compartment/pouches and one rear facing compartment/pouch. All 3 are removable, and that could be good or bad, depending on your opinion & experiences. I don't think it's a bad idea, as MOLLE is based around removable, optional bits. The internal compartment is the only gripe I might have about it. It looks like there is little inside to help organization. This may not be an issue for you, though. I have interesting memories of being in the woods and having to unload all kinds of kit just to get to things at the bottom of the pack. YMMV. I know a lot of folks with internal frame packs that don't relate this same experience, so I assume it doesn't happen to them.
My beef with internal frames is that they usually have one REALLY large compartment and very few other compartments. This one looks like it has two detachable side compartment/pouches and one rear facing compartment/pouch. All 3 are removable, and that could be good or bad, depending on your opinion & experiences. I don't think it's a bad idea, as MOLLE is based around removable, optional bits. The internal compartment is the only gripe I might have about it. It looks like there is little inside to help organization. This may not be an issue for you, though. I have interesting memories of being in the woods and having to unload all kinds of kit just to get to things at the bottom of the pack. YMMV. I know a lot of folks with internal frame packs that don't relate this same experience, so I assume it doesn't happen to them.
That looks cool
Yeah well I went to the shop and tgat one felt good so they are senfing one to me
The pack looks like a good one to me..and for 49.00. Cant loss on that deal..even if you dont use it fot what you bought it for.theres still a use for it..i like the tan one..
Oddly enough, I bought a $20 bag at WalMart, and it's held up really well, through all kinds of things. I use it for my GHB to this day. I love the pockets in it, and the two thermos holding areas. Plus, all kinds of places to hook carabiners that I use for fastening all kinds of things.
Its a hit or miss at Ebay. I've have different packs for different missions. I have some very high end packs for patrolling and have some of the newer gear that has been issued. My large assortment of packs are built around the U.S. Army ACU large pack with internal frames and also the Marine MARPAT large pack system, complete with small day pack and adjustable molle water mule carrier. Both bags are durable and allow you to put a good amount of material. My reason is durability, ability to stock replacement parts...shoulder straps, frame, butt pad/belt, screws, you name it, pretty universal. For my Medical Trauma Bag, I have a Maxexpidition Sling pack. I have a few frame packs, tucked away in a bug out storage container, 2 Bergen's, two old Alice Large Packs with frames and a very well used SOF pack that was issued to tight after the First Gulf War.
Really it comes down to the wearer and how much gear they feel acceptable to carry. Going to be a call on you...if the bag doesn't fit right, especially in the shoulders...then make sure before you purchase it, you can send it back, unless you need a second bag...then you've got another asset in your preps. Also you should consider maintenance of packs when purchasing them. Can I fix them when the SHTF and not with duct tape either, but with replacement items.
I got that pack in coyote tan, it's pretty good, I just wish everything was better stitched, but it looks good an works good with lots of space
if some of the stiching worries you, yake to a shoemaker and ask if he/she can fix those stichings?
you do it now, don't have to worry about it later... that poor stiching is one reason I find it sometimes a nightmare to buy a backpack,even for just my gym stuff or swimming gear, hate when it's done poorly
you do it now, don't have to worry about it later... that poor stiching is one reason I find it sometimes a nightmare to buy a backpack,even for just my gym stuff or swimming gear, hate when it's done poorly
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