Comment posted on MOLLE 3 Day Military Assault Pack Backpack – Black by S. Mallory

I have used & abused this pack hiking around the Alaskan wilderness – and it keeps on taking a beating.

The only thing that would make this better, in my opinion, is if I could get someone else to carry it for me.
Rating: 5 / 5

S. Mallory also commented

• This is a very Heavy Duty pack! Been using it for about 1.5 years now and the bag itself is very sturdy and taking the forest abuse very well. Been through maybe 7-8 hiking/camping trips and 6-7 airport travels. So far the bag itself is as it was when it was new everything is holding up. However, zippers on this bag aren’t of great quality even though they are very big they fail. 2 main zippers have failed almost right away after purchase. They fail in a way that you can still use the zippers…pretty much one of the zipper handles gets stuck and the 2nd can be used so its no big deal. I think if you don’t abuse the zippers you’ll be fine. Recently the top chest clip cracked in half, but its the standard type so you can replace it easily. The biggest problem with this bag is that it’s very heavy even when its empty. I wouldn’t suggest this bag if your load is heavy by itself and you need to go far with the heavy load. This bag is great for camping or short trips. If it wasn’t for its weight i wouldn’t mind getting this bag again. I also would like to mention that shoulder straps have some padding and so does the back of the pack. So its pretty comfy.
  Rating: 4 / 5
• How do i start “WOW” I really like the integrated side compartments, most models dont come with them. I was really impressed with the robust shoulder straps reinforced with 2″ webbing. Also no shorrtage of pockets for your webbing and gear. A fantastic quality product, I will be buying more from seller!
  Rating: 5 / 5
• Ok first off this thing is meant for someone car camping (etc) or someone who’s only going out for a couple days. Anyone who tries to use it as a “real” camping backpack (like me) is going to be disappointed. So why the 4 stars? Well, because it does what its MEANT to do very well.

  First off there are three very nice sized pocket on the exterior of the pack (two to the sides and one to the rear). Good for cooking utensils, flashlights, ropes, cords, chemlights, tools, etc. The two on the side are about the size of a box of chicken broth and the one the back could hold two of them laid lengthwise (and also has a zippered mesh pocket in it).

  The main cargo area has tie-down straps and lots of meshed pockets with lots of room to put plenty of stuff. On the exterior of this compartment are two extra pockets (one U-zippered top loaded and one side loaded) with the bigger of the two have some nice “small” organization areas.

  The material is pretty heavy duty, the padding is adequate though as a smaller guy, I end up having to cinch the shoulder straps all the way in and don’t get much of the padding. Also, it has the military style MOLLE system attachments on it, so expanding the pack with after market items is easy and doable.

  Ok so problems…no built in areas for backpack/sleeping pad. Given, this pack isn’t really meant for that but as a camper it means I have to eat up internal space and while it has a surprising amount of it, it doesn’t have THAT much.

  No hip belt. This pack is meant for quick removal and it shows. One plastic clip for the chest belt means all the load is on your back/shoulders. If you fill it totally I could easily see 50-100 pounds (depending on gear of course) on you and you need to be fit to be carrying that all on your back/shoulders.

  Other than that, a nice pack. Good for the car camper/someone who wont be hiking too far into the backcountry.
  Rating: 4 / 5

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