Opinions on this backpack?

[ExpectTheWorst]

http://www.military1st.co.uk/30253a-ruc ... black.html



Only 28 quid, do you this this would be a good bug out bag?

Says it has an aluminium rod through the top of the rucksack for stability and straps for sleeping bag!

Opinions would be appreciated, thanks.

[poppypiesdad]

Looks OK , but what are you going to use it for ?

Might not be as resilient as its only nylon

Personally I like to try on things like rucksacs , as some just seem not to sit right .
J

[preppingsu]

I agree with poppiesdad.

You really need to try it on, and with weight in it to see how it sits on your back. If you intend to be carrying it loaded with your bug out kit then it has to be comfortable and manageable.

[tanstaafl]

http://www.military1st.co.uk/30253a-ruc ... black.html



Only 28 quid, do you this this would be a good bug out bag?

Says it has an aluminium rod through the top of the rucksack for stability and straps for sleeping bag!

Opinions would be appreciated, thanks.

Hi I have just spent many weeks looking for a BOB and even ordered one of those MOLLE rucksacks and looked at the one you are considering.

The trouble is they tend to be Called "military style" backpacks (the one I had was like a toy) and they may look the part but are not up to the job.

In the end I got a second-hand alice pack (brilliant bit of kit) and would recommend it or a Bergen off Ebay (£20-£60), as they are proven in use by the armed forces.

[metatron]

Never buy packs online, you need to try them on. Go to your nearest army surplus store or camping store, if you want a small pack get something with an internal frame, if you are going big get something with an external frame. The most importent thing when buying a pack is it fits your body type right.

[Brambles]

Totally agree with Poppiesdad and Tanstaafl. Try on a Backpack for heavy duty use. They're a bit like shoes some fit better than others, and when full, stability can be a big factor. I too have a medium ALICE pack with frame and it's great. I can fit everything for a long weekend camp in it.

[Brunel]

You should definitely be "fitted into" your rucksack if you're planning to do any sort of mileage with a load. The weight should be distributed across your shoulders and hips and without seeing the reverse image of this one I can't see whether it's got the right straps and girdles. The price probably tells you all you need to know - £28 is far too cheap for a decent bit of kit!

After trying various types, I got one of these: http://store.berghaus.com/p/equipment/m ... ack/433496
As far as I'm concerned it's like wearing a glove, very durable, very stable and easily carries 70lbs. Incidentally, always remember if you're doing any serious load carry - light stuff at the bottom, heavy stuff on top - and get some decent boots!

[xplosiv1]

bags , especially ones you could have to carry a long time should be fitted to you rather than just taking a chance on one

I bought a North face badlands 75 almost 10 years ago and its still the best bag I've ever bought. It has never let me down, it's light enough and holds a huge amount , it fits me perfect. everything is adjustable.



you should choose a bag that fits your body, if your not the biggest guy out there you should probably not buy a big bag also think about what you really need to have in it.

[tanstaafl]

Not disagreeing, just curious , a lot of tall about "fitting" a backpack, are not the forces issued a "one size fits all" pack (alice/bergen) and probably use them far more than most of us ????

[pseudonym]

Not disagreeing, just curious , a lot of tall about "fitting" a backpack, are not the forces issued a "one size fits all" pack (alice/bergen) and probably use them far more than most of us ????

Yep, then most go out and buy their own, I know I did, I still have it 25+ years later