5.11 Tactical Rush 72 2.0 An Honest Review with 5.11 Customer Service Response

[@johnnyquest5727]

Thank you for an EXCELLENT review of the Rush 72. You're the only reviewer I've ever seen address the FIT. The Rush 72 is great in many ways, but it's simply not designed for larger folks. And I'm not even talking about burly or chubby . . . I mean TALL. If you try to get a pack fitted properly (like say at REI) they measure from the base of the neck to your lower back. Whatever that number is, is what will fit best on your torso. I wrote the 5.11 Tactical about this and eventually got an answer. I no longer have the email but as I remember it, the Rush 72 is built for 17-18" torsos. Anyone six feet or over will not be able to use the waist belt properly. Which doesn't mean you can't use the bag . . . but you won't be able to carry as much gear. And that's a problem because the Rush 72 is itself very heavy.

[@timothylewis2527]

This was an excellent video. Thank you for sharing your experience and take care, brother!

[@DELTASECComputer]

Great review. I agree fully with the experiences youve made with that bag. Greetings from Germany!

[@hawkblood88]

I have the rush 12 and 72 since 8 years! Been across the world with both, never had any issues! I really love the rush series! And will definitely buy a rush 72 in ranger green because it will match with with my 12! My rush 72 has still the of green color instead of the ranger green!

[@garyfoster738]

You're absolutely right when it comes to the rush 72 bag where that waist belt rest on your body. For me the waist belt needs to ride right on the navel area to be comfortable no matter what weight I'm carrying. In my little hiking group we will often switch backpacks with other people in the group to see if maybe there is rides better feels better Etc. I've noticed that when I switch my Rush 72 with somebody that has larger than a 38 to 40 in waist they'll have difficulty and they'll complain about how it rides on them. My conclusion is that the rush series is more suited for more people that are younger and or in better physical condition. I'm Army 30 years retired, 69 years old, 5 ft 8 175 lb. Like I said earlier the rush 72 rides best on me when I can keep that Center Line that waist belt at my Naval area. Apologize for the rant but sometimes I get long-winded. Keep up your journey, and on a last note the rush 100 is an excellent bag.

[@scottsummers6357]

Yes, we want the review of the bag, but I honestly want to hear about you, your experiences and your progress. Keep up the great work.

[@marksmith-ot2hs]

Best video I have watched in a long time

[@johnnyquest5727]

I wanted to post a second comment addressing weight loss. Whether for you or anyone else, I would strongly recommend a CARNIVORE DIET or a MODIFIED CARNIVORE. Why? Because by eliminating CARBS you will eliminate hunger. After about two weeks you'll have to remind yourself to eat. Add Intermittent Fasting and a 24-36 hr Fast once in a while, and your weight will melt off. What about energy, like for rucking or weight lifting? Low Carb diets will not allow you to sprint for very long or do a workout like Charles Staley's EDT. But you can still do HIIT for 15-20 min and hiking and rucking are usually fine. BTW, a Carnivore Diet means you're only getting 10 or less grams of Carbs a day. Maybe not even that. A Modified Carnivore Diet means you eat low-carb, non-starchy vegetables for the fiber . . . broccoli, cabbage, spinach, etc. A TRUE Carnivore Diet appears to help mostly those with stomach issue or allergies to food. The other 98% of us do just fine on mostly meat but allowing dairy and green leafy plants. 20 grams of Carbs a day appears to be the magic limit. The other tip I have is that it really doesn't matter how you get the weight off . . . just get it off. FORGET NUTRITION . . . GET THE WEIGHT OFF. So, for example, two Quarter Pounders and one large fries = 1500 calories. If your BMR + activity is around 2800 that's about a 10 pound/month weight loss . . . maybe more depending on activity. It's not the healthiest stuff you can eat but GETTING THE WEIGHT OFF is much more important than whatever nutritional issues you get from what you're eating for a few months. If you object to meat then make it rice and beans . . . or pancakes . . . or twinkies. Just eat less than you burn.

[@DamianBloodstone]

Great talk on the bag. I'd like to add that if you have a neck spur, these types of bags with the neck yoke are not going to work. They put pressure on the spur areas. (I have one from an accident.) I'm a big guy 234 at 5'10" and the bag was uncomfortable in the store. I tried multiple makers at the store I went to and none fit because they didn't have adjustable backs. I have a short torso. This means the belts on most of the cheaper bags fit but won't stretch across me. I did end up getting a SOG daypack and a barrage pack from them that fit me. You must know your limitations and these fit my neck limitations.

[@willemhenk6364]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your findings. It definitely helps me in making a decision. 👍🏼 Iam a little guy, so I think I will give it a try.

[@quad6752]

I have written to 5.11 to advise the size for people with height of 1.65M , they recommended Rush 12 or 24

[@willemhenk6364]

@@quad6752 thanks for adding the info quad 67!

[@quad6752]

I do have the earlier Rush 73 ( Sandstone ) , to my dismay the colour started to deteriorate just one wash by soaking in warm water for 10 minutes . Disappointment with the quality of the colour comes with high pricing

[@Antigone10]

Thanks for this! Mine was already ordered but I have an 18 inch neck and am 6ft 4 and have been worried it wont fit. Ill carefully check it when it arrives today. Based on your vid, I suspect I need to send it back in time to get a refund.

[@redneckprepper3881]

Good stuff bro. I just about bought this bag today. I have the rush 12. And the rush 100. The 100 is a nice bag it doesn't have that back pocket that pushes the bag away from your back... But the 12 has that same stupid pocket and it does exactly what you said the 72 is doing. But probably worse because it's a shorter pack.

[@thememegoat8040]

I saw another review talk about the CC pouch being too tight, he said it was bad for quick drawing but if someone tried to take your CC you would have time to react.

[@MICHAEL-wg2lh]

Great review brother 👍

[@youssefheiba1291]

Keep going big man

[@marious2k]

That you Hanger????

[@youssefheiba1291]

@@marious2k yes sirrrr

[@johnulrich650]

Awesome video! What is the name and model of the other bag in this video that you have packed? Thank you!

[@marious2k]

It's the Molle 2 medium. Issued to U.S. Army.

[@johnulrich650]

@@marious2k , thank you! Are you happier with the Rush 100 511 than you are with the Molle 2? :)

[@marious2k]

@@johnulrich650 for camping, for light use over a long period the 5.11 to me are great. Really good bags. If you need to put your foot in the bag,and shove,stomp,cram jump on and elbow 100 lbs in a bag, its the surplus molle. Its not often,but Uncle Sam got that one right. It is truly comfortable. To me.

[@magiagsm]

Ok bro

[@Sungroove]

What is that bag you are using?

[@marious2k]

Molle 2 medium ruck in multi-cam.

[@carlosfernandez4811]

Hola qué tal están todos un saludo desde España. Qué modelo es la Mochila Multicam? Un saludo. 5.11 👎🏻