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Explorer Tactical Bag

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  • 20" Tactical backpack with multi pockets ,gun compartments
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Explorer is a reputable brand in making backpacks, gun cases, concealed carry cases, luggage, etc., and their quality shows through in the The Explorer Tactical Gun Concealment Backpack. This backpack is a heavy-duty backpack that can easily be used for various activities. Compared to regular backpacks, specialized backpacks are great for explorers who are always on the go and looking for adventure. Whether you are going camping or a day out on the woods, this Explorer Backpack is a great choice. The Explorer Tactical Gun Concealment Backpack is manufactured using high-grade polyester that ensures durability and sturdiness while you are out on your adventures. The quality stitching is done with great care while the zipper is reliable and functional. Rest assured, the backpack is built with materials that are sure to last throughout your adventures.

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Multiple Compartments And Pockets

The 20-inch backpack features 6 zipper pockets, four side pockets and two front pockets along with a large laptop pouch. The bag also features two enlarged sunglass and iPhone pockets that results in easy access to your belongings. There are two gun pouches at the waist for you to carry your cellphone, medical accessories, GPS, and hand gun. Additionally, the concealed carry pouches are great for carrying arms. The backpack does not compromise on room and quality and offers explorers’ ample amount of space to store their personal belongings and necessary gear. The pouches in the front allow easy access to emergency medical accessories in times of trouble. The organized backpack will surely make it easier for you to organize your gear.

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One of the most notable features of the Explorer Tactical Gun Concealment Backpack is the M.O.L.L.E Strap System. This allows the user to carry the backpack without worrying about excess weight. The multiple straps and webbing system feature padded shoulder straps for greater comfort and improved experience. The extra straps on the bottom ensure your bag can accommodate several pockets, containers and pouches.

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Customers find this backpack has ample storage space and functional pockets. It's well-built with sturdy straps and handles. The backpack provides good comfort and support, fitting comfortably on the back. Many customers appreciate its value for money and straps. However, some have mixed opinions about the size and zipper quality.

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172 customers mention "Storage capacity"159 positive13 negative

Customers appreciate the backpack's storage capacity. They find it has plenty of space and pockets well-placed. The small pockets along the straps are used for ammo, while the laptop compartment is functional and holds a large 17-inch laptop. The side pouches are perfect for phones and other small items.

"...There are two pouches: One is small sized for trinkets or other small objects that you want to reach quickly without digging through your pack...." Read more

"..."(LG Spectrum 2) Mobile Smartphone" -- of which does all that and is compact... So the inside @ "Laptop Compartment" will be utilized for my clothes..." Read more

"...To summarize the pack layout - huge main compartment and enough additional compartments that additional Molle accessories are not necessary...just..." Read more

"...Well thought out design...mostly Pros.. great pockets, laptop pouch is nicely located, and big enough for any laptop I've come across...." Read more

149 customers mention "Bag quality"149 positive0 negative

Customers like the backpack's quality. They find it roomy and well-designed for the price. The hip belt provides good support, and the layout is great. It works well as a go bag or multiple day bag, with plenty of storage and practicality.

"...The one below is a large, tube-like pouch that is ideal for a water bottle...." Read more

"...-blade center with your Back... Everything about the design of the pack is flawless and the best out there -- well almost -- and I will get into the..." Read more

"...if you need a large pack with tons of pockets, this seems to be a real nice pack and I'm glad I bought it...." Read more

"Nice big bag. Good quality for the money. Well thought out design...mostly..." Read more

120 customers mention "Build quality"94 positive26 negative

Customers appreciate the backpack's sturdy build quality. They find the straps durable and able to support their load. The handle on top provides good stability, and there are no initial defects. Many reviewers mention that the backpack has many pockets and is water- and wind-proof.

"...TOP There is a good, sturdy handle placed on top...." Read more

"...this an @ "Wooly Mammoth Elephant" e.g. hairy, rough, durable, massive in size, and full of mass capacity space with a lot of (pouches) to carry and..." Read more

"...It seems to be well assembled and made of durable materials...." Read more

"...Spot for a hydration pouch and a place to run the tube. Molle straps are rugged and durable. Cons... side panels don't work well...." Read more

49 customers mention "Comfort"41 positive8 negative

Customers appreciate the backpack's comfort. They say it fits well, is ergonomically designed, and is well-padded. It can be carried comfortably for shorter distances and feels supportive. The strap adjustability is also appreciated.

"...It feels really good and supportive on me... Of course: if you have an @ "A.L.I.C.E(Pack) Frame" laying around -- you can probably rig this baby up..." Read more

"...Both handles on the top of the bag are sturdy and are comfortable to use. Conclusion:..." Read more

"...the other [to have near and warm/by choice] everything was snug and comfortable. Noting felt in the way...." Read more

"...It will hold the weight very comfortably with excellent strap adjustability...." Read more

45 customers mention "Value for money"34 positive11 negative

Customers appreciate the backpack's value for money. They say it's well-made for the price and has good design, features, and capacity for the price range.

"...to find anything better in quality, design, features and capacity for the price range -- let alone other Backpacks at more expensive prices this good..." Read more

"...For what I got, the price was very reasonable...." Read more

"Nice big bag. Good quality for the money. Well thought out design...mostly..." Read more

"...-The grenade pouches are indeed useless... Too small..." Read more

42 customers mention "Straps"30 positive12 negative

Customers appreciate the backpack's straps. They find the straps around the front convenient for riding, with many Molle strap placements to secure gear. The top load straps are useful for carrying large loads, and the padded straps are adjustable for different body sizes. There is ample webbing to attach gear with carabiners or paracord.

"...back when you wear this, so even though there is some amount of padding on your back, I would recommend not putting anything too thick in this pouch..." Read more

"...{{{Quality}}} The "Quality" of this pack is excellent!!! It's @ "600Denier Poly-Nylon"; and while it's not better @ "Cordura" or even a higher grade..." Read more

"...The Molle attachment options are on the back, bottom, or on the shoulder straps. There are no compression straps to squeeze your load...." Read more

"...Padded straps. Side panels are removable. Spot for a hydration pouch and a place to run the tube. Molle straps are rugged and durable...." Read more

53 customers mention "Size"24 positive29 negative

Customers have different views on the backpack's size. Some find it fits well and is comfortable, with adjustable straps and gun compartments for small handguns or quick grab items. Others feel it's too big, especially for smaller people.

"...2. Belt Length is Extremely Short -- larger framed people will have to make extensions with some @ 1.5" Tri-Glides with Polypropylene-Nylon Webbing..." Read more

"...MAIN POCKET: This one is very large, can fit bulky objects with ease, and has a sleeved wall on the back..." Read more

"...They are big enough to hold a full sized pistol (92fs). This makes them awkward, uncomfortable and difficult to get into quickly...." Read more

"...The "gun compartments" are perfect for any smaller size hand gun or any quick grab items like a filter straw, compass, use your imagination,..." Read more

29 customers mention "Zipper quality"19 positive10 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the zipper quality of the backpack. Some find the zippers decent and long, with no jingling. The zippers can be used with one hand, and most parts look good. However, others report poor zipper quality, with small teeth that start to rip apart and fray after a few uses. There are also concerns about lack of side access sleeves or zippers.

"...is superb... The @ Zippers are also really good and no problems unzipping or zipping the pack i.e. getting snagged, off track etc... For @ $70 --..." Read more

"...plenty of room for semiauto guns on both side that zip up to protect them from the elements...." Read more

"...There were no side access sleeves or zippers.) Above the front pouch are two thin Velcro strap that attach to themselves...." Read more

"...Al the zipper function, and I saw no initial defects, even as I loaded stuff in, I get little resistance but can still fee how durable the backpack..." Read more

Great for women too!!
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Great for women too!!
Love it!! I am a 44-year-old woman and needed a bag that would hold all I need for 3-5 days in case I have to urgently leave my home—while also being able to bear its load. This bag not only holds all I need, I love the MOLLE (molly) that will allow me to hang things like a flashlight, rolled up bedding and/or tent. I also love that it has plenty of room for semiauto guns on both side that zip up to protect them from the elements. There are places to keep your important documents and identification secure and easily accessible. You can either opt to put a laptop in the back compartment or a piece of bulletproof shielding to protect you. I will opt for the latter of those 2 and take something to read, as well as my phone and extra charging banks to reduce the weight. It all adds up!! You’ll figure out as you pack it, put it on, and walk with it what you REALLY need vs what you THINK you need. We are living in tumultuous times and need to be prepared for anything! But like Mike Ty. said...everyone thinks they’re ready until they get punched in the face. Happy trails and Godspeed to you all!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2014
    While I haven't field-tested this backpack (nor have enough gear required to), I will simply state my opinions about the individual pouches and storage compartments.

    MAIN POCKET:

    This one is very large, can fit bulky objects with ease, and has a sleeved wall on the back (facing away if you were wearing the back pack) for holding pens, pencils, and other small objects. It also has a clear window for an ID card or other card to be seen without removing it from the pack. The sleeves are attached to a pouch with a Velcro patch for being held closed with the Velcro strap sewn into the inside of the bag. The front side of the main compartment has another pouch, with an elastic band running the rim. For some reason, they sewed the pouch halfway from the bottom, so the rest of the space that could be used is lost. (There were no side access sleeves or zippers.) Above the front pouch are two thin Velcro strap that attach to themselves. I have no idea what to put here, but might be ideal for a short, thin roll. Next to these straps are flaps for hydration bladder tubes (One on each side in case you want two at access). The bottom looks like it is a small divider (at least it did for me) but it expands to create a very wide, flat bottom for the ability to hold bulky and large objects.

    iPad SLEEVE

    This one took me some time to find, it is so well streamlined into the pack. This might be good or bad depending on what you prefer. To find it, have the back of the pack facing you, then turn it 90 degrees clockwise. The zipper runs very long, so it is easy to fit papers or a tablet in here without hassle. This pouch goes right up against your back when you wear this, so even though there is some amount of padding on your back, I would recommend not putting anything too thick in this pouch to keep discomfort down to a minimum.

    RIGHT SIDE POUCHES

    The right side I refer to is the right side of the backpack if you are wearing it. There are two pouches: One is small sized for trinkets or other small objects that you want to reach quickly without digging through your pack. There are two metal (yay!) D-rings on the side, and above that is a compression strap to keep bulges down. The one below is a large, tube-like pouch that is ideal for a water bottle. For size comparison, a 3 liter water bladder did NOT fit, but a 2 liter bladder or water bottle might fit snugly. I apologize for not knowing exactly if it fits, I have no 2 liter bottles or bladders. The outside has 4 rows of MOLLE of 4 units width.

    LEFT SIDE POUCHES

    These are almost the same as the right side pouches, with the exception of the water bottle/bladder pouch. This is instead an extended version of the top pouch. This pouch has 3 rows of MOLLE of 3 units each.

    UPPER BACK POUCH

    The front of this pouch is covered with the loop part of Velcro, including the 2 rows of MOLLE of 5 unit width. Extra large patches will fit because of the Velcro covered MOLLE, just make sure they use the hook part of Velcro. The zipper for access to the pouch is just smaller than the length of the pouch, so items that are just under the pouch dimensions won't fit due to the zipper closure's size. The inside has a lobster tail clip for keys or whatever else. Two (very) small pouches are on the side, one each, that are good for tweezers, nail clippers, etc.

    LOWER BACK POUCH

    This is not covered with Velcro, but has 3 rows of MOLLE with a 6 unit width. Like the upper pouch, the zipper enclosure is just smaller than the actual pouch so snug items won't be able to fit into the pouch. There are no lobster tail clips on the inside. The side pouches on this are longer than those of the upper, so they can fit items the size of a mini Maglite perfectly.

    SHOULDER STRAP POCKETS

    These are a big plus for anyone needing objects at hand's reach without wanting/needing to take off the pack. Smaller cell phones or about ten batteries (not both) can fit well into these pockets, and (most) bubble gum packs will fit too. The shoulder strap has 1 vertical row of slightly oversized MOLLE running down, with 4 units each placed above the zippered pockets. There is both a waist strap and a chest strap (This has a small piece of stretchable nylon in it so that you can fit larger flashlights without them falling down, maybe.). The waist strap is NOT padded, just the same material as the compression straps, but wider.

    At this point, there are no more pouches or pockets to list, but there are some other details I would like to list.

    TOP

    There is a good, sturdy handle placed on top. The handle has a Velcro portion on it, because you can open the handle and hide a few bills or small slips of paper in it for ease of access. On each side of the handle are large compression straps, ideal for a small tent or bedroll.

    BOTTOM

    The bottom has 4 rows of MOLLE of 7 units long placed for a butt pack or whatever pack you want that can take the weight of everything else in the pack. There are also two twisted loops (like those you find on carpenter jeans) that I don't know the purpose of.

    WAIST STRAP

    As one other review said, the straps pictured are NOT what you receive. It is simply a belt, not padded or consisting of gun compartments as product description states. This is a big bummer for me, because padded waist straps are a big concern for extended hikes/survival from the apocalypse.

    Hope you find this information helpful for your pack needs, even though I did not post dimensions. (Simply because I don't know how to do correct measurements.)
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2014
    Arrived to me within few days... I was really anxious to get it in person after looking at the 'product-picture' constantly admiring it... Upon opening the package -- I was in love, and probably will never touch another Backpack unless it fails catastrophically and or goes out of stock and manufacturing production... This thing isn't just an @ Backpack -- no!, this an @ "Wooly Mammoth Elephant" e.g. hairy, rough, durable, massive in size, and full of mass capacity space with a lot of (pouches) to carry and feed the heard/pack... In my opinion: the way this is designed makes it thee best on the market!!! I'm absolutely in love with it!!! This @ Backpack is now my main 'Combat' and 'Survival/Supply' @ L.R.R.P.C.S(Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol, Combat, and Survival/Supply-Living) Pack -- whether for bug-out S.H.T.F or Revolutionary Guerilla-Insurgent Operations, doesn't matter i.e. dual purpose e.g. survival/defense and combatives/offense... This is one of the largest Backpacks that I've ever seen... There is so many utility pouches that one will find it hard-pressed to use them all in an everyday capacity; but is highly desired for @ camping, hiking and survival etc., needs -- where we need all the space we can get compact as possible into one rig system without having to carry around multiple backpacks as deadweight @ "Airport Vacation Travel Luggage"... The practical huge size and mass space is highly desired, but also the @ "design" of this Backpack is cool from a tactical perspective... The fact this only cost around @ $70 -- was shocking/surprising and well worth every bit of it!!! You'd be hard-pressed to find anything better in quality, design, features and capacity for the price range -- let alone other Backpacks at more expensive prices this good... Likewise: this far beats all my other packs that I've used; and I've been through several dozen 'tactical' Backpacks in my life prior to this from wide-array of brands e.x. Condor, Voodoo, Maxpedition, Rothco, Fox Tactical, 5.11, NcStar etc., and every kind/model and size that you can think of... I've used the old 'Vietnam-era technology' official U.S.G.I @ A.L.I.C.E Lc-1 Packs -- both large and small sizes... I've used various modern Backpacks from @ Maxpedition such as the "Condor II" etc... But this Backpack is far by the best of them all in every way!

    My views are below:

    Size}}} The 56L capacity of the 'main-compartment' is huge and few on the market offer an 56L capacity or more, as most all only offer between 16-40L capacity -- and even then they still don't offer all the excess compartments/pouches that are added onto this pack giving more capacity., plus the mass real-estate of 'P.A.L.S for M.O.L.L.E' sewn-on for additional pouches to increase its capacity carrying size further... The 56L capacity of the 'main-compartment' is large enough for an comfortable relaxing @ "3 Day [or more!]" alone individual sustainment; but with the other fixed pouches -- and more add-on pouches -- you can get an stomach-fulfilled rationing @ "1 Week [or more!]" alone individual sustainment out of it... In an S.H.T.F survival emergency situation: this pack would be filled up with the (basic materials for critical necessity living, working, fighting, building, wearing, cleaning etc., items) and (critical resources to for life's survival dependent necessities) i.e. water, food, medical supplies, hygiene care, cleaning/disinfectant care, few forks w/ spoons-butter-knives w/ steak-knives, batteries for your equipment, 1-2 pairs of socks, 1-2 pairs of underwear, 1 additional shirt, tent, sleeping-bag, pillow, 1-2 tarps etc-etc-etc., of survival before personal training/survival skill sets in to survive permanently on your own e.g. building home/shelter, make your own clothes, hunting/trapping, water purifying, gathering firewood etc... In an S.H.T.F survival emergency situation: this pack wouldn't be legitimately used for carrying needless material-consumerist things around of no critical value for proficient living survival and fighting sustaining i.e. no computer, laptop, gaming console, stereo, televisions, dvd player etc... The only electronics generally one will be carrying is their @ Handheld Radios, Walkie-Talkie {CB or HAM or GMRS/FRS etc} Communications, Tactical Laser & Flashlight, G.P.S unit, Night Vision Optics, Mobile Phone etc-etc-etc., and that's if any generated electricity or batteries will be available after expending the power to your devices without having personal @ "solar chargers" and-or "generators" to use them again and reuse them over... And the only clothes that one would be carrying with them are those on their Backs e.x. BDUs [in my case!] etc., which will be washed and re-worn through running 'non-stagnant' riverbed-streams with a bar of soap [and that is depending on variables in play at the time as well!] etc... Generally if one utilizes the given @ 'P.A.L.S for M.O.L.L.E' Tabs with additional pouches and also organizes the pack to its maximum load i.e. pinch and squeeze every inch out of it etc., one can maximize the '56L Main-Compartment' for total of @ "1-week or more" with the basic critical essentials for bodily survival i.e. food, water and hygiene alone... One would generally want to get a good @ Plate-Carrier, Tactical Vest, Harness, Chest Rig, or A.L.I.C.E Suspender Rig etc., to keep all their @ Ammo, Magazines, Tactical Accessories, Optics, Guns, Knives, Maps etc., separate from taking up critical space and reducing its capacity needed for 'critical {but non-urgent packed-away} survival and living necessity' materials as food, water, hygiene care etc., and or other items... One would generally A) also want to keep their (critical for survival necessity supplies and tools for emergency reliance) i.e. medical-trauma pouches w/ medical supplies and surgical tools etc., separate from the main-compartment [preferably easiest region accessible to you in case of an accident -- as on your @ tactical-vest, plate carrier, side backpack, drop-leg platform!] etc... And B) those also of your (non-urgent critical living supplies and building tools) i.e. shovel, hammer, axe, hatchet, rope etc-etc-etc., separate from the main-compartment of backpack {hence adding other pouches to the pack for these two purposes is smart!} that is needed space for your food, water, clothes, hygiene products etc... If a person owns an @ "Mobile 5th-Wheel Trailer w/ Truck" or "RV" or "Truck w/ Camping Tent Trailer" etc., than they will generally pack all that material stuff i.e. excess clothes, material electronics, family pictures/valuables etc-etc-etc., into it... The 56L main capacity large size is made even bigger if one doesn't load it up with useless junk i.e. mass clothes, electronics etc., or keeps everything compact and organized as possible etc., and kept to critical basics that the body cannot live without i.e. food and water and hygiene etc... Since I can force my body to fast from food for several weeks if need be., and up too an week without water depending on the climate I am in., I can pack the main compartment with enough food(MREs, Snacks etc) and water-bottles(reusable) to last me 1-week normal with three meals a day and 3-4 bottles of water; or three weeks or more [if rationed right on crumbs and small bites and tiny sips of water here-there to extreme dependency!] tops... Having such a large capacity 'main-compartment' as this 56L i.e. deep, wide and thick etc., is -- helps out tremendously in extending your life on the run until you can find a place that is safe and comfortable to settle down and dig in.

    {{{Design}}} The design of this Backpack is really well thought out and put together physically!!! I don't see any designs out there on packs as good as this -- and especially at such and affordable low price; maybe on packs that are $150+ range... It has many pouches of which breaks down to roughly @ "16" or so pouches of varying sizes and including the two zippered @ "Pistol Holders/Holsters" on each of the sides of the Belt -- of which can be utilized as @ "Utility, Accessory, Electronic, Trauma etc Pouches" if not for holding your Sidearm(s)... I don't need a Laptop/Notebook, since I have my @ "(LG Spectrum 2) Mobile Smartphone" -- of which does all that and is compact... So the inside @ "Laptop Compartment" will be utilized for my clothes i.e. socks, underwear, shirt, towel etc., as an internal divider/organizer... There is mass @ "P.A.L.S for M.O.L.L.E" all over the place {front, lower sides, and each side of the belt} which roughly estimates too @ 1x3=3 Rows of 'P.A.L.S for M.O.L.L.E' with 1x6=6 Tabs(lower front/back)., @ 1x2=2 Rows of 'P.A.L.S for M.O.L.L.E' with 1x5=5 Tabs(middle-upper front/back)., @ 1x3=3 Rows of 'P.A.L.S for M.O.L.L.E' with 1x4=4 Tabs(each left and right lower sides)., and 1x2=2 Rows of 'P.A.L.S for M.O.L.L.E' with 1x5=5 Tabs(each side of the Belt)., and finally 1x4=4 Rows of 'P.A.L.S for M.O.L.L.E' with 1x7=7 Tabs(bottom of backpack) -- and great for attaching your sleeping equipment e.g. sleeping bag, pillow, tent, tarps, sleeping pads, sleeping bed/cot etc... There is, of course, plenty of @ "P.A.L.S for M.O.L.L.E" on the @ "Shoulder Pads" also for attaching more small pouches i.e. compass pouch etc., or utility items i.e. 'angle head' flashlights etc... Speaking of the @ Shoulder-Pads: one of the best features about the design of the pack -- is the @ "Shoulder Pads"!!! I really like how they added an fixed @ "Drag/Carry-Handle" to the "Shoulder-blade Pads" in the back up near your Neck -- of which acts as an @ "Neck and Shoulder Support Brace" keeping your Backpack from either sinking too low or riding up too high while also keeping the entire pack sitting even below the bottom of your Neck-line/Shoulder-blade center with your Back... Everything about the design of the pack is flawless and the best out there -- well almost -- and I will get into the negatives shortly that need improvements... This is a really great 'thought-out' practical and tactical design all over!

    {{{Quality}}} The "Quality" of this pack is excellent!!! It's @ "600Denier Poly-Nylon"; and while it's not better @ "Cordura" or even a higher grade of @ "1000Denier Poly-Nylon" -- for "600Denier Poly Nylon", this Backpack is of high quality and durable and rugged-tough... There isn't any loose threading on mine, and the stitching is superb... The @ Zippers are also really good and no problems unzipping or zipping the pack i.e. getting snagged, off track etc... For @ $70 -- you get more than your money's worth and then some, and worth every bit of it for the features and quality of this pack!

    {{{Comfortability}}} This thing is extremely comfortable, and that is all I need too say!!! It feels really good and supportive on me... Of course: if you have an @ "A.L.I.C.E(Pack) Frame" laying around -- you can probably rig this baby up too it, and get even better 'load-carrying/balancing' support and maximize its potential and extend its lifespan from tearing etc... But by itself: this thing feels great -- even with heavy loads, it's way better than others I have had and used!

    {{{Negatives}}} Here are the negatives as I see them and really damper its potential as the greatest Backpack of all time, below...
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    1. Belt w/ Holster-Pouches is Fixed to Backpack and Non-Removable...
    2. Belt Length is Extremely Short -- larger framed people will have to make extensions with some @ 1.5" Tri-Glides with Polypropylene-Nylon Webbing and Quick-Release Buckle(s)...
    3. Lack of any @ "Load Support Straps w/ Buckles"... There is only two @ "Load Support Straps w/ Buckles", and they are on the tiny small utility pouches on each of the upper sides of pack... There is no @ "Load Support Straps w/ Buckles" going down or sideways -- and this greatly effects the use of the pack i.e. load shifting side-too-side and bouncing up-and-down., more prone too tearing/ripping under heavy loads etc-etc-etc... My @ (NcStar VISM) VISM by NcStar Tactical 3 Day Back Pack Backpack has @ 1x2=2 'Load Support Straps w/ Quick-Release Buckles" going both sides and downwards/upwards, as almost all Backpacks do that I see on the market -- and this one should too, since it is far larger than those and more prone to ripping because of its size and load-carrying capacity...
    4. The @ 1.5" Belt, is sewn-on the @ Holsters/Belt-Pouches at the @ "bottom" line instead of the @ "middle" as is proper -- and this causes the waist-belt to be imbalanced and prone to bending outwards, getting twisted in a knot, and flopping over downwards instead of staying even compressed up against your mid-section/stomach...
    5. There is no @ "P.A.L.S Tabs for M.O.L.L.E" sewn on the bottom region of the @ Holsters/Belt-Pouches -- which the @ 1.5" Nylon-Webbing/Belt-Extension is sewn and takes-up i.e. they left it blank, when they should've sewn the extra row over it giving 3-rows instead of 2...This leaves only @ 1x2=2 Rows of 'P.A.L.S Tabs for M.O.L.L.E' on each of the Holsters/Belt-Pouches, and greatly minimizes the size of @ M.O.L.L.E-Pouches that you can use i.e. large M.O.L.L.E-Pouches won't be secured properly enough and flop around like a rock skipping over water etc., and left only able to use small M.O.L.L.E-Pouches...
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    Continued}}} These few things really damper on its potential for me!!! But regardless of all that -- I still regard this as the best pack on the market for the price and even compared to more expensive ones just from what you all get with it and the quality... I can rig-up my own @ "Belt Extenders" with the required materials to fit me... I can rig-up some @ "Load-Support Straps w/ Quick Release Buckles" with the required materials... I can even probably, once I put my creative mind to good use, even devise a way to correct the Belt problem from #4... And the fact that the @ Belt with Belt-Pouches/Holsters are fixed and non-removable, doesn't bother me at all -- just a personal preference for them to be and isn't really a negative at all... So all these negatives in no way effect the Backpack at the end of it all, since I can fix them -- just wish that they were done that way properly in the first place and wouldn't have to go through all that painstaking task of fixing the negatives I see.

    {{{My Setup so Far}}} I am just beginning to re-build it all e.g. my survival rig/pack etc., from scratch and will take quite some time with my low finances to complete... So far I have installed "pouch wise" alone: an @ Voodoo M3 Field Medic Pouch(right lower side) MOLLE Compatible MIlitary Style M3 Medic Bag, Combat Medical Kit; an @ Fox Tactical Inc. Water Canteen Pouch(left lower side) Black Modular 1 Quart Canteen Cover (Army, Military, Police, & Security Type); Condor 'Maxpedition Versipack style' Fanny Pack Deployment Utility Bag (upper middle front/back) Condor Deployment Bag -- which I use for all my tools i.e. screwdrivers, hammer, hex wrenches etc-etc-etc; and my @ Condor MA3 Recon M.O.L.L.E Butt-Pack(lower middle front/back) Condor MA3 Modular Butt Pack Black -- which am using as my @ "Gas Mask Pouch" and "Misc Utility or Medicine Pouch" etc... It's looking really good now, and coming along!!!

    {{{All-and-All, Overall}}} This is an amazing Backpack and you cannot beat it i.e. quality, features and all for the price!!! Superb Quality and Great Design and Extremely Comfortable for its size capacity!!! Even if this Backpack fails, I will still buy another one -- so long as they are still produced and available... My previous newer pack before this [linked above in "negative" section!] -- my @ (NcStar VISM) Backpack -- has since been given free to somebody who needed and wanted it... Both of them are excellent Backpacks; but I really-really loved this one better the most and I am extremely satisfied with it!!! Everything you see in the product photo is what you get... But you cannot enjoy and appreciate it until it's in your Hands and on your Body in person, like with me... Shipping and Arrival was very fast, within a few days... No defects or problems with product or services... I Highly recommend unto others to look at and get this before any others!

    Pros)
    + Excellent Quality
    + Excellent Design
    + Excellent Quantity of Features
    + Excellent Support
    + Excellent Comfortability
    + Excellent Size Capacity
    + Excellent Price$

    Cons)
    - As stated in "Negative" section...

    I give it a *****5 Pentagramstar of Excellence!!!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2014
    I looked at many before buying this one, you take your chances when you can't actually handle the item before you buy it. It also hasn't been rated by anyone else, but it seemed to have what I wanted.
    This pack is deep (sticks way out from your back), and in addition to great volume, it also has many smaller pockets for specialized storage. The back has Molle straps, but not the sides, the sides have zippered pockets. The Molle attachment options are on the back, bottom, or on the shoulder straps. There are no compression straps to squeeze your load.
    To summarize the pack layout - huge main compartment and enough additional compartments that additional Molle accessories are not necessary...just be prepared to carry a very large pack.
    I'd prefer heavier duty hardware but I'm not complaining, everything's plastic nowadays. It seems to be well assembled and made of durable materials.
    I bought this to keep in the car in case I ever needed to walk home from work, which could take a few days. I changed my plan and used a slightly smaller rig for that and will keep this one at home, which it is great for.
    So for backpacking, I'd recommend something taller, and less deep, with side attachment options and compression straps. But if you need a large pack with tons of pockets, this seems to be a real nice pack and I'm glad I bought it. For what I got, the price was very reasonable. As I said, this was purchased to keep "in case I need it" and not for constant use, which I feel serves the purpose very well. I made a good choice and hope this review is helpful to someone. I appreciate the reviews written by others.
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  • Dan
    3.0 out of 5 stars Outside pockets so every little thing is right there.
    Reviewed in Canada on April 26, 2019
    It's ok. Like others I found that the weight pulls downward. I adjusted the load liter strap at the top and this helped, put all the heavy stuff center against the back and that helped. I still feel like it is trying to pull me down backward. If the shoulder straps didn't have that carrying handle they started out closer together that may help. I am an ATV camper so I don't have to carry it far (hopefully).