I Bought 4 Backpacks to Compare for 72-Hour Kits

A good 72-Hour Kit starts with a good backpack. But a good backpack doesn't have to break the bank. In this video, I compare 4 backpacks at various price points and various sizes to help you know what will work best for your 72-hour kit.
Links to Backpacks from this Video
Reebow Gear Military Backpack (35L) - amzn.to/3Lj6CqS
Falko Tactical Backpack (50L) - www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKT39XMZ?...
Prospo Tactical Backpack (40L) - amzn.to/3LiJ717
5.11 Rush 2.0 Military Backpack (37L) - amzn.to/3rg59um
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[@johnsimpson2704]

I am a Canadian Military Veteran! I personally bought the 511 72hr 55L backpack back around 2005 so this is not the Rush 2.0 series. It is still going strong all these years later. The zippers have held up to all the abuse and the pack is a wonderful piece of gear. With all the pockets and mollie attachments that you can also add other pouches like a first aid kit like I have done. I have used the pack for basecamp hunting and camping since you can really overload the pack. I even use it if I am going out of town for up to 5 days as it can carry that much stuff in it. The pouches are great to keep everything organized for sure. Plus I do utilize a Camelbak in the water pouch. It also does have the webbing waist strap. So all in all they are amazing packs. The only thing that would make it the perfect bag would be if it had an external frame. I have thought about jerry rigging an Alice pack frame for it but I don't know about if it would work properly at all. My motto is buy once cry once. You can get whatever pack you want but I know that the 511 Has lasted me 23 years already with no issues.

[@SebL13]

Is the RUSH 72 also a carry on size for the plane?

[@mat3716]

Dude!!! Glad to see you back on KZbin!

[@timothyschminkey835]

They make body armor panels that slip in backpacks. Since all of those backpacks are “tactical” backpacks, that may be what those thin laptop pouches next to the back are for.

[@pantrypreparedness]

I think you’re likely right. The 5.11 appears to have a sleeve specifically for that in the same pocket as where the hydration bladder goes.

[@stuartniven2401]

I run that Rush pack in the winter and the size down in the summers. Fantastic bags!

[@randyyeager]

The compression straps do 2 things. 1, they keep your gear from bouncing around. And 2, they protect the zippers.

[@a45456565]

Thank you😺

[@99cobra2881]

There are two versions of the reebow gear backpack The version without the top strap that goes over the back of the pack has the cool liner Its listed as a 40l online but these chinesium packs could be smaller than listed Good video.

[@BigggRoss]

My biggest problem with most backpacks I have tried isn't the fabric they are made with but the actual zippers.. Like seriously why can't there be good zippers by now..... Drop the backpack zipper broken, lay the backpack down wrong, zipper broken, Pull the zipper too quickly it breaks. Look at it wrong and the zipper breaks. I will only buy a pack now if it has the good YKK zippers. They care about that you know it's likely a quality bag.

[@BigggRoss]

Isn't that back pocket on the 5.11 for a plate

[@pantrypreparedness]

Right. It comes with a hard plastic “plate” Which makes it fairly rigid but yes, I believe it’s intended to be able to hold an actual armor plate. At 17:54 you can see that I open the back pocket which is made for a hydration bladder but it also has a Velcro access to that plate sleeve. I should have researched it more before actually filming, because then I could have called that sleeve with the hard plastic what it actually is.

[@richardhenry1969]

You should checkout the zipper repair kits. They are amazing and very cheap. They work great as long as no teeth are missing. They have another way to fix that but I've never tried that. The zipper kits work very well.

[@pantrypreparedness]

@@richardhenry1969 that's awesome. I'll have to try that. Thanks!

[@TheEverydayManChannel]

Buy the Rush 12, 24, or 72. They are bomb proof 🎉

[@ForestRainMedia]

I own the Falko backpack and used it every day for EMT school, hauling medical supplies and heavy books, for about three months. It's held up really well, and has lots of small pockets for niche items like gloves and stuff. It is a heavier bag and doesn't have very good hip straps. So, if you're packing heavy gear, I'd look for something with better hip straps.

[@nunyabidness9578]

I use a bullet blocker sleeve in mine.

[@theodoreleetayloriii3457]

I have a Reebow Tactical & 3 from GZ Xinxing that I have had 3 Years. My Reebow is My Bail Out Bag. My Multi Cam Black GZ Xinxing has a Hidden Rain Cover at the Bottom.

[@EDCExplained]

That 5.11 backpack was not a 72 hour pack. It was a 24 hour pack. Hence the name Rush 24. The Rush 72 is the 72 hour pack.

[@HATCHETface83]

SOG Ninja Day pack is awesome very good quality

[@ingridzamora-yu7ne]

You’ll never know when you’ll use it. So its still handy. Going to build one soon, i hope everyone does so because you’ll never know when you’ll need to evacuate. Lucas 21:36

[@stuartniven2401]

Oh and, the lap top part is on the inside! The back compartment is the hydration sectIon.

[@pantrypreparedness]

Yep! You’re right. I’ve been using it as my EDC/work bag for a couple of months now and I’ve gotten a lot more familiar with it. Great bag!

[@randyyeager]

I think you missed the hidden pockets down the sides of the 5.11 Rush 37.

[@pantrypreparedness]

I totally missed them until later. I'm using that bag as my daily EDC bag. I carry my laptop and stuff for work, but it's also great for everything else. It'll be cool to do a follow-up later as I'm putting it to more and more use.

[@HuntingandStuffwithJandJ]

Hello good video

[@pantrypreparedness]

Thanks!

[@randyyeager]

The first 3 are all no name Chinese packs, just rebranded by companies for resale.

[@pantrypreparedness]

Yep. That's what I was going for. I wanted to see if for a 72-hour kit these cheap foreign packs would be good enough compared to a 5.11. I think they're good enough for an emergency kit. They seem like they'll hold up really well, especially if I'm not using and abusing them on a regular basis.

[@randyyeager]

Personally, I think they'd be fine for a bugout bag as well, for long term use.@@pantrypreparedness

[@legendzfall]

you forgot the side pockets on the 5.11 pack

[@pantrypreparedness]

I sure did! It has zipper pockets on each side.

[@kb741103]

Isn’t that last pack a 5.11 rush 24? I think that’s what the difference is between that one and the others is that 5.11’s 72 hour pack is much bigger. Either way, both the 24 and 72 hour pack is so expensive

[@pantrypreparedness]

They are really expensive. The cheaper ones are really good enough for a 72-hour kit for sure. I use the 5.11 as my EDC and it’s definitely a better bag. I just funny know that it’s enough better to justify the price unless it’s really what you need.

[@kb741103]

@@pantrypreparedness thank you for replying and providing that review. I decided to buy the falco bag due to the size, the price which was similar to the Reebow if considering the price per liter ratio, and that the website advertised that the falco bag had YKK zippers. I wouldn’t have known about that bag if not for your review so thank you again 😁👍

[@pantrypreparedness]

@@kb741103 you’re welcome!

[@agentspliff]

do you always laugh at yourself?

[@pantrypreparedness]

Only when I'm funny

[@jhutch1470]

None of them have frames. Not good enough.