I’ve owned and used mine for over 3 years. Here are my opinions. 1. A lot of functional and intuitive compartments, 2. Smaller but does hold a lot of gear, if you don’t use a hydration bladder, 3. Outer molle-type straps helps a lot with attaching extra pouches, 4. CCW pouch holds my Glock 26 BUT adds bulk and makes packing the bag full more difficult (recommend) using a slimmer single stack sub compact pistol to maximize space, 5. Expensive, at $200+ 6. Now the kicker: This backpack is VERY uncomfortable. To call this bag “ergonomic” is ridiculous. The straps are rigid and the way they are angled pinches your shoulders near you collar bone. If your bag is packed with any weight at all, YOU WILL FEEL IT. Long treks with this bag will not be fun. It was hard to find out how uncomfortable this bag was after spending close to $200.
@ThatCleanMT8 жыл бұрын
The Riftcore takes a lot of cues and inspiration from my Vanquest Falconer 27. They're almost the same bag.
@jamesmkalbaugh8 жыл бұрын
Awesome bag! Thank you for the review, and your service! I have used other Maxpedition bags with great success, and decided to upgrade to the "Riftcore" For me, it's equipped as a "ready bag" / "72 hour bag" for the disaster team I am on - I hope to do a review soon of my roll out. Thanks again
@tacticalveterinarian8 жыл бұрын
Budget friendly, functional, quality and tough as nails= 5.11 tactical Rush series backpacks!
@justalurkr2 жыл бұрын
I remember a (male) co-worker teasing me about always using the hip strap on my backpack. I eyed up his impressive shoulders and asked "who do you think got the *lower* body strength, muscle man?" Of course I rest the weight on my hips as much as possible!
@christopher_martin6 жыл бұрын
in my opinion people say thats too expensive just get a cheap one....i collect fixed blade knives since i was about 10yrs old and always said why would anyone pay over a hundred dollars for a knife then i seen how easily cheap stuff fails and breaks so i started to learn about different steels and realized there is a huge difference in a 20 dollar knife and a 350 dollar bark river knife which is all i buy anymore keep in mind an edc loadout can quickly turn into a survival/bug out bag fast in a bad situation people like to think when something happens like earthquake tornados or hurricanes we will be home and ready to grab our gear but unfortunately you have what you have and you are where you are like at work school or in transit and cheap stuff will fail you when you need it most....just my opinion
@joanclary36223 жыл бұрын
Wondering why you would put that BIG bugout tag on the back.
@mrodriguezangel14 жыл бұрын
im feeling that GD 400 watch I got the black and red one
@johnlenfr4 жыл бұрын
Nice review. Also big fan of 5.11 backpacks.
@MrLleyo818 жыл бұрын
great review I was waiting for someone to do a review on this pack. But I'll stick with my TAD Gear litespeed
@seca0218 жыл бұрын
You are stationed in SK, revealing a spy plane who is checking out northern neighbours? Good backpack.
@pietrogiusti24117 жыл бұрын
Great video man ! Just a question, do you think a 15 inch laptop would fit in the bag ? I really love this bag and i'm very interested to buy one.
@michaellaird92628 жыл бұрын
thanks for the vid. been wanting a better look at those bags.
@ivanhita47268 жыл бұрын
If u go away from budget items the channels name would be misleading. Doing a comparison between budget and luxury items would be best. Just my thoughts.
@BarrettPvP8 жыл бұрын
If you don't mind me asking, What is your career in the airforce? I plan on joining the airfoce my self and have a vague idea of what I want to do. and also just curious of what you do.
@antoniobotello49963 жыл бұрын
Good review 👍
@3vil3lvis8 жыл бұрын
Comfort is a function of load. How much weight did you put in the bag for your testing?
@BigJ8k8 жыл бұрын
wait...216 dollars not in my budget!
@matthewcamilleri63348 жыл бұрын
Cool bag but its expensive i guess you pay for the quality!!
@twoshots2428 жыл бұрын
Still looking for the perfect Get Home Bag, leaning toward the Maxpedition Pygmy Falcon II, any other sugestions?.
@s.c.5888 жыл бұрын
Hey man I had a question about packs. Out of all the packs as far as a everyday or small to medium size pack you've used which 2 would be your picks for overall quality, comfort, organization etc?
@bigdave48638 жыл бұрын
Great review!!!
@jordan-it2xf8 жыл бұрын
really nice pack looks great
@aerodrew808a8 жыл бұрын
what kind of knife and sheath did you attach to the front of your first responder pouch?
@user-uc1vd7kr5n8 жыл бұрын
It's too hot here in korea.. Nice video! :D
@757JJB8 жыл бұрын
Great edit and Nice watch. What kind is it?
@G36Jeff8 жыл бұрын
Imo nothing beats the 511 rush bags.
@ApocalypticBlades8 жыл бұрын
agreed. just got the rush 72 and I'm in love
@minecraftmanyak7 жыл бұрын
isnt it american made?
@TheLalaGOD7 жыл бұрын
what is the attachment on the first responder pouch?
@zestrada02538 жыл бұрын
He is my inspiration
@carlhaugland2978 жыл бұрын
Could you do a review on the wolfspur? :)
@CarloS-ut6xu8 жыл бұрын
Hi, is the riftcore as durable as the rush 12? Which pack do you prefer for edc.. the riftcore or the rush 12?
@hsinhanwu60245 ай бұрын
I had a previous version of this Advanced gear Research sling that the top pouch had the soft touch rubber material and while sitting in the coolest for a few years it became super sticky and unusable. I contacted Maxpedition customer service about this issue, I got a reply basically said the issue is wear and tear, while I like Maxpedition and collected many bags from them I found this unacceptable. The bag sits in the closet for a few years is considered wear and tear, not material issue? This is suppose to be a rugged bag that can take the environment. I was expecting that your team admits the material selection issue and if I send back the barely used (maybe one time) and I get a replacement or repair unit with a cloth pouch. Instead I was told that this is wear and tear and is user issue. Very disappointed with how this issue is handled. Please remove the “advanced” from the AGR, because the name is not suitable for the bag
@757JJB8 жыл бұрын
Nice watch. What kind is it?
@brennanmerris94668 жыл бұрын
Upload at 3am over here in Florida😩 Awesome video though!
@215matt__8 жыл бұрын
its 4:41 in Philadelphia lol
@215matt__8 жыл бұрын
4:41 am*
@motor11448 жыл бұрын
Very good little bag, but not worth the money they are asking in the UK over £200.00.
@vinceandriacco4186 жыл бұрын
Like if you like watching videos about things you can’t afford.
@thatoneaziankid79697 жыл бұрын
Great vid!
@Jarhead68 жыл бұрын
cool pack man!
@anelavdic12938 жыл бұрын
JARHEAAAAD
@Jarhead68 жыл бұрын
Anel Avdic yes
@anelavdic12938 жыл бұрын
Ur amazing
@Jarhead68 жыл бұрын
Anel Avdic thanks!
@andrewruiz31878 жыл бұрын
+Jarhead6 God bless you brother!
@ReneMarcouxJr8 жыл бұрын
id do a cobra weave paracord wrap on the thin handle maybe using polyester 550
@jalacy937 жыл бұрын
What model watch are you wearing? Looks like a more subdued 9052?
@jalacy937 жыл бұрын
Watched your on duty EDC video and got it, then Bought it. Thanks for the videos!
@daffybigbear8 жыл бұрын
I bought that Riftcore and sent it back to amazon. I spent 20 Years in the army, half that with the 75th Rgt. Maxpedition has always had great products and between 5.11, Blackhawk and Mapedition, my battalion has used all three. Having said that, while the Riftcore looks cool and has all kinds of pockets and its actually set up pretty well, for some reason, Maxpedition changed the webbing from a high quality durable heavy duty webbing to the cheap , thin webbing that frays easy. This pack was such a huge disappointment. The webbing , the lack of renenforcment where the straps connect to the bag, was a deal breaker. I showed guys in my team the bag and we all had the same reaction. Sad sad sad. While civilians might not think its a big deal. those webbing straps make all the difference in the world and unfortunately, Maxpiditions new line of bags are going to be rejected by military simply due to the fact they went cheap on the components and won’t stand up to any kind of serious use. It would be great for around town if your not planning on using it a lot. But trust me, that cheap thin webbing will fall apart quick.
@synevan87547 жыл бұрын
Agreed, they should keep their style.
@Literarycat87 жыл бұрын
Daffy BIgbear I have been wondering as to the viability of that material for hard core use, and your single comment answered it for me. Like you, I also serve, and place great importance on the gear that I use, because I know my safety depends on the gear I use. It is sad that Maxpedition is leaving the line that has put their company on the tactical gear map, because that line is what works. Case in point, I have two Falcon II backpacks--it's my go-to pack, both in civilian world and military duty. Thanks again.
@anythingadrenaline45157 жыл бұрын
Ryan James Baliza how has the falcon 2 been treating you? I'm very interested in purchasing the falcon 2 or 511 72hr bag Mostly for a bug out bag that will be left in my truck. But I do want something extremely durable and takes Alot of abuse. Any advice helps!! Thanks for serving by the way guys 🤝🤙
@loneblackwolf57488 жыл бұрын
I LIKE IT
@slimyfeet86968 жыл бұрын
yeah in the states coins are mostly worthless ... I normally throw all my Pennie's out my car window
@laszlorapos28298 жыл бұрын
after it i want a riftcore pánt :)
@militarygearjunkie25227 жыл бұрын
what r u doin in Korea?
@carollgarcia57788 жыл бұрын
cool
@julesuiterwijk32188 жыл бұрын
He is so cute 😊
@FFEMTB088 жыл бұрын
Maxpedition dropped the ball again. Vanquest continues to lead the way.
@TruthAndTattoos8 жыл бұрын
I agree. I think the new Maxpedition AGR packs look like luggage mixed w/car seat upholstery & seat belts for straps! Fugly! Vanquest and Hazard 4 are kicking Maxpedition's A$$
@FFEMTB088 жыл бұрын
TruthAndTattoos ha-ha yes! That top hard case looks goofy as hell. And that Molly stuff looks like it will rip easy.
@peterpayne221910 ай бұрын
Instead of a ntoebook inside the backpack you should have had the U.S. constitution for maximum irony.
@draganmarkovic67036 жыл бұрын
Super.😁😂
@jordandurham89518 жыл бұрын
does ting tang have a wing wang?
@codeblackgamer94618 жыл бұрын
do guns
@G36Jeff8 жыл бұрын
I'm sick of maxpedition this max that. It's time maxpedition took a step down because all the shtf fan boys think it's the best. I'm not knocking u or ur vid. Just giving my opinion is all. There over priced and set up like crap. Half the pockets you can't use cause it takes away from another pocket. So what is the point
@preparedlife31148 жыл бұрын
I agree. I have a falcon 2 and proteus and they're ok but love my 5.11 gear
@minecraftmanyak8 жыл бұрын
+preparedlife I love my maxpedition falcon ii. I've put it through hikes, camping, rafting, and goruck challenges and it just keeps on keeping on. I haven't used 5.11 for very long but I already still prefer maxpedition. The price doesn't bother me because I know my falcon will outlast most packs out there.