Recommend me a backpack that's not a piece of CRAP!!!!!

[Colt556]

I use this and have had no issues. The Assault Pack has been to Taiwan and California several times and goes with me almost daily carrying misc gear. I like the set up so far.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...-ilbe-gen-2-pack-system-new-never-issued.html

 

[shibumiseeker]

Yes! That is if you have North of $300 to spend..
No knock on you rh4. Their packs are cool but they are mighty proud of their stuff.

I prob should have clarified price range.... Definitely sub $200 preferred!

Yeah, well, you want quality, you pay for quality. You want to support domestic manufacturers, you pay more because it costs more to produce stuff in this country.


Sorry, this is a pet peeve of mine. For 12 years I owned a company that made some of the toughest packs you can find anywhere and I dealt with this comment about price all of the time. Quality fabric and hardware costs more. Paying attention to stress point design adds time to construction. Tighter stitching that won't rip out or unravel takes more time. These things don't lend themselves well to sweatshop construction in a country where the fabric mill is right down the road. Selling something at a wholesale price low enough so that the 3-4 middlemen can all make their profit is very difficult unless you want to skimp on durability. Add to that that many people who want packs want ones that are light weight which also doesn't lend itself to lower expense as durable light fabrics cost even more.

Rant off. I own a Kelty Raven 41 pack that I got on sale for a reasonably low price that meets my quality standards for what I paid for it.

 

[indyjohn]

I don't endorse buying nor do I sell foreign made packs of any kind. My main lines are Propper, Specialty, and Kelty.

 

[rkwhyte2]

I use a pack from VooDoo Tactical. It's probably a little small for your needs but it has held up well.
Voodoo Tactical 15-9961 Tactical Sling Pack with MOLLE Webbing

 

[the1kidd03]

The USMC pack system gets my vote. You can't beat the durability for the price IMO.

 

[redwingshooter]

I'd recommend something from IndyJohn or a large ALICE pack. I know it's not MOLLE but they are bomb proof for the most part.

 

[Mounty09]

Don't know if Oakley has anythingnyou are interested in but I would recommend them. I have a Oakley Kitchen Sink and have used it for going on 5 years now. I am a college student and use it to carry books almost every day. It has one little hole on the bottom leather from carrying some live tooling for a machine (100-120lbs). Sharp square corner of the tool poked a small hole. that happened over a year ago and the hole hasn't gotten any bigger. I also use it alot when riding my motorcycles. It is water proof which is very important to me when carrying a laptop and way over priced college book.

 

[Hop]

https://www.entrygear.com/product.asp?id=BAE-4095

I have an SDS Conflict but can't find anyone that sells them now. I'd love to get another one someday. These were made by BAE I think. This is close to what I have and it's held up well when hauling heavy ammo.

 

[kiddchaos]

I have owned this one for over a year now. Note it has a pullout rainfly.
This more for hiking/camping as you can see. I keep it in BOB mode.
Osprey Kestrel 48 Pack - Free Shipping at REI.com

 

[cagilber]

Kelty MAP 3500
Kelty MAP 3500 Three Day Assault Backpack

Love this one, can hold all sorts of stuff. Not sure why Amron is the only place to get it (they even sew their logo on it).

 

[indygunguy]

I have owned this one for over a year now. Note it has a pullout rainfly.
This more for hiking/camping as you can see. I keep it in BOB mode.
Osprey Kestrel 48 Pack - Free Shipping at REI.com

We have a couple Osprey packs/bags and they are very solid.

 

[HeadlessRoland]

I have personally seen SwissGear packs held up under approximately fifty pound loads almost daily for 5+ years.
You could also go leather. Expensive but talk about something that will last indefinitely.

 

[mdmayo]

I'll jump on the Maxpedition wagon... My daughter and I both carry the Jumbo for our murse/purse (respectively) everyday for over a year, no appreciable wear thus far. My brother has the same and has had his about a year longer, also no appreciable wear. On the less tacticool side, Kelty and Mountainsmith make extremely durable, comfortable packs.

I'd suggest looking at the clearance areas in Gander Mtn, as well as online at Cabela's Bargain Cave. Cousin bought a $440 Gregory Mountain - Denali 95 (last years model) for $119 at Gander last Friday. YMMV

 

[Hoosier45]

+1 for Maxpedition

I have a Vulture II that I really like. But I will admit that I am not as hard on it as others are on theirs. Mine is more of a camping/range bag.

 

[indyjohn]

I'd recommend something from IndyJohn or a large ALICE pack. I know it's not MOLLE but they are bomb proof for the most part.

I actually have Large Alice packs for cheap, I just haven't listed them yet. They are complete and in excellent condition.

As for the Keltys, unfortunately I've decided to liquidate what I have because they are built in the South Pacific.. (didn't know that until I started looking closer)...

 

[Cmustang]

I actually have Large Alice packs for cheap, I just haven't listed them yet. They are complete and in excellent condition.

As for the Keltys, unfortunately I've decided to liquidate what I have because they are built in the South Pacific.. (didn't know that until I started looking closer)...

U got links/pics prices on the large Alice?

 

[aaron580]

+1 for swissgear. I have used these for 7 years and am on #3, which is the best quality bag so far and it has held up for over 3 years so far and no issues. Couldn't be happier with it.

 

[stephen87]

I'm on the Maxpedition band wagon as well. I have one of their bags, the Versipack Jumbo EDC, and I love it. I originally got it for when I take my nephew out to the zoo or what have you, decided to turn it into a range bag. I'm trying to find a couple less expensive ones, specifically the Mongo, but have had no luck yet.

So +1 more for Maxpedition.

 

[stephen87]

+1 for swissgear. I have used these for 7 years and am on #3, which is the best quality bag so far and it has held up for over 3 years so far and no issues. Couldn't be happier with it.

Swissgear bags are okay, but I've had mine for just a few months and the zipper fell off. I was able to put it back on, but for what I paid for it, it should have never happened.

 

[Slawburger]

I have a SOC (Sandpiper of California) bag that holds a lot and seems to be holding up well. They have several sizes and patterns. It has plenty of pockets for organizing gear, waist straps, chest strap, molle webbing and is expandable.

For treks I carry a much lighter backpack that is probably less durable but ounces count on a trek.