MIL TEC US Assault Pack II - Review after 1.5 years in use

[@retrorichmond999]

Good video. Good bag too. For anyone who is in doubt about this Mil-tec bag I'd like to give my 2 cents. I've had mine for approx 2 years and it has been fantastic for the duration. Used it for food shopping ( completely packed out every pocket) of about 25 kg once a week walking 4 miles and used it everyday with approx 10kg. I always have a heavy D-lock (kryptonite newyork) in the front bottom pocket and it's wearing the material very thin underneath but still holding up. Getting the whopping lock out of that pocket has also busted one zipper but other is ok. I nearly got a rush 72 but got this and was glad I did. I'm also gonna get another for prepping. It's basically a legendry Ruck Sack and the quality is amazing for 30 quid. Get one!

[@SpartanJohns]

Thank you for your input! Very detailed and useful. I completely agree with you. Mine is still holding up very well.

[@dallasmckinley]

You need more knives in there. Thanks for review!

[@SpartanJohns]

+Dallas McKinley i have thought about it....but then i would have to have one backpack for knives and one for mischelaneous things :)

[@WeaselLevelDesign]

I have this pack, the small one (regular ol' MOLLE version). Used for 2 or so years now - very decent! Been using it as my day-to-day pack and a lot for international travel. Comfortable, very adjustable, accommodates 15.6" laptops and tablets well. Plenty of space for a 2L water bladder and good anchor points for karabiners/misc crap. The drawstrings for the middle compartment's zip handles came off somewhat too easily on mine but it's no fuss. The other ones are holding well. Sexy in multicam!

[@joaomanuelfabiaodasilva6854]

Tird time i watch this video... can't seem to get enough. I bought a mil tec just like yours, after watching it for the first time! Tanks for the video!!

[@SpartanJohns]

+João Manuel Fabião da Silva I am happy I could help out. I hope you like yout Mil Tec and that it is going strong

[@Trefalas]

Thank you Sir, wasn't sure about to buy one cause as I have experieced Miltec is deficient in quality with some products. Actually this one looks pretty decent. Helped me alot!

[@SpartanJohns]

+Alpha Blashyrkh Glad I could help. I still use mine every weekend. I carry my laptop and clothes. Loaded to the max. I am considering buying another one since I would like one in od or camouflage

[@patj2600]

I just picked up one of these for £21 from Amazon in the UK. I think for the price you can't really go wrong! Thank you for the video review, it's clear that you've used this pack for an extended period of time and this makes this review one hundred times more useful than the other five or ten out there..! It's good to see that this pack can take some weight, but u think my first mod will be reinforcement of the shoulder straps, and thanks to your advice, the compression straps also..! I'll link you a video tutorial if I do mod the pack. All the best from sunny Wales!!

[@denisc576]

Thank you! I am glad you found the video useful. I like it and still use it. The zipper I have not fixed and I try not to overload the pack so much these days...Weight is no problem I just try not to stuff it too much so that the zipper does not break! Have a great weekend Denis

[@Andrewolf79]

Good review for how it survives in the outdoors for a year and sum, heavy stuff in it and comfort of use. thanks.

[@SpaceCommand]

I have the same MilTec Backpack i brought from a Army Surplus Store here in New Zealand. I have the 25 Ltr MultiCam Recon and the 25 Ltr Black Recon pack. They retail for $69 New Zealand Dollars each. I use myn for daily use and carrying a bit of weight and have never had an issue with myn. It all comes down to how well you look after your gear as to it's lifespan. One of the main reasons why i bought it was that it was Made In Germany and not Made In China. It's a cheap option compared to something like the 5.11 versions for those on a tighter budget. I recommend this product.

[@bigmartin]

Good review man. I'm using the same pack for the last six or so years and finding it fantastic. I'm in the military and rather use this one for a one day pack than my issued pack simply for the various compartments, its easier to get my admin exactly where I need.. I've never hiked with it for more than an hour so I can't comment on comfort, but I can say the waist strap is totally useless and the shoulder straps need one of those little connector straps to take some weight off your shoulders and centralize the straps/pack. Other than that I haven't found it lacking, its totally worth the price.. I've probably been lucky because mine has remained more or less waterproof, but if the rain is very heavy I'll use plastic bag liners as a precaution. Plus my zips haven't broken, but my son who has the same pack has had problems with his zips.. I came back here to look for a review on the smaller 20l pack, I want one as a 'man bag' I guess, ie for packing the stuff I need walking around the base/barracks like note book, pens, phone charger and water bottle (stuff I want to get out of my pockets).. Good review, regards from Ireland.

[@SpartanJohns]

I have used mine for short hiking trips. 2-3-4 hours. It is not bad. Not the best by far. I removed the waist straps and now i still use it as a gym bag every day. and on weekends when i go at a cabin i pack it full of stuff...still going strong. I could not find another one. found the same model from other companies but they did not seem to be build as well I have been using this backpack now for over 7 years. that is not bad for the price i paid for it If you ever make a video about your loadout I think that would be interesting to see.

[@Flanker-NineZero]

Thanks for this video, I'm considering this bag for travelling as well as general day to day use, and your video's helped a lot.

[@SpartanJohns]

I still use it as a travel backpack. it is still in use...

[@rastatoxsis]

Thank you for your video! I also have this pack for 5 years - brilliant thing

[@SpartanJohns]

It really is!

[@marodriguezsr]

Great videos, thanks. I tried that pack & you are right it is a great small/mid size pack. I do not have any complaints at all, it just did not do it for me. I use mine as a loaner now when a friend wants to join in the out of doors and he/she do not have a pack. Everyone that has used it and abused it has liked it. It cleans easy, takes a beating and keeps on. Hey thanks again for all the great videos.

[@sappersteve1443]

I bought one of these 2 years ago to use for work and initially I was concerned that the shoulder straps might part from the bag like your side strap has,but I don't put too much weight in it,so it has remained intact. The only real issue is that after 2 years of almost daily use,the waterproof plastic coating on the inside is now starting to crumble and part from the material,but the bag has not lost any of its integrity and I would recommend it to anyone on a tight budget! Be aware though;there are lots of copies of these bags but the miltec and red rock bags appear to be better quality?

[@SpartanJohns]

Thanks for the tip. I will buy another one in foliage green as soon as I can find one with a decent price. I really like mine and can't say that, except for the zipper which was my fault, I have had any problems with it.

[@mk0x55]

An older review, but still I bumped into the product and while I see it has a ton of practical features, the low price of it strikes me right in the face. The bottom line is that I can't really expect high quality and field robustness from a pack that costs € 30-40. Those more robust ones cost well over € 100 and typically still have less features. Thanks for reviewing the backpack!

[@hampuslytz5393]

Top result for Mil Tec assault pack, and exactly what I was looking for! Now I can muster the courage to order this backpack, thx bro!

[@SpartanJohns]

Hampus Lytz I hope you will like it. I have since swithced to the Maxpedition Malaga gearslinger but everytime I take a backpack out it is still this one. it still is as functional as it was in this video.

[@hampuslytz5393]

SpartanJohns Thx for the reply! :) Should be arriving in the mail today, ordered some cheap molle pouches from china at the same time, to get even more pockets :D my gopro stuff alone is a ton of bits and pieces, hoping ths bag will fit it nicely, along with everything else I need for a one day trip :)

[@SpartanJohns]

Hampus Lytz I have a cheap pouch like the Condor H2O form China. I really like it. When you get it and get a chance to put your gear in it and maybe test wear it, I would really appreciate your feedback. If you think I should have mentioned something in this video that maybe didn't come thru. I always appreciate feedback. Thanks, Denis

[@hampuslytz5393]

SpartanJohns Will do! Hope you make more of these types of videos, as there are far too little to be found on the subject. A lot of people post vides on new stuff they have gotten, and I get that, it's fun :) What matters (to me personally) is how the specific product will do in the long run, nowadays when when everything that is not made in china costs an arm and a leg, this is more relevant than ever.

[@hampuslytz5393]

+SpartanJohns ...blast from the past :) Had the Miltec Assault pack for 6 months now and it has followed me everywhere since the day I got it. Really happy with it, just the right size for my needs, only upgrades I made was adding some cheap pouches two on each side, and two on the back. Great for storing small stuff that would otherwise get lost in the bigger compartments (I'm a gopro addict, as an explanation to why I need all those small pouches ) :P Hope you're having a great weekend!

[@PeterDraper108]

thanks for that review. I just got one of these to check out for my employer (Military) and so far I am very impressed. The best bags we have had have been Berghaus but WOW are they expensive (and a little over-engineered). With regard to the wear/tear on the compression strap, I think this may be because you have loaded it vertically (putting a tripod on there for example). Looking at the stitching it is made to take a LOT of pressure pulled horizontally, but the webbing is too weak to take much strain vertically and is not designed to be load bearing. Thanks again, that is a VERY nice review (and I love your taste in cutlery)

[@SpartanJohns]

+Peter Draper Thanks. Glad you liked it. The strap gave out, just like the zipper did, because every weekend when I go to a cabin I take this one and pack it full of gear and clothes. Way too much for this pack. I attached the strap back with needle and thread and the zipper is still as it was...no problems there... A friend of mine just told ma that he had a very disappointing experience with this pack...it came all undone after 3 months... Mine still works and as I did before, I still overload it every weekend, laptop, knives, clothes...still no problem. I was thinking about getting a new model(they call it laser cut or something like that) but I think I will wait a bit longer. For me this has been a good investment I hope it will also be one for you. If you find something I did not mention or that I think should have...I am always happy about feedbackHave a great dayDenis

[@pokyssro7586]

felicitari pt ceia ce faci...astept cu drag alte postari .

[@SpartanJohns]

+Marian Echim Multumesc mult. Ma bucur ca ti-a placut

[@yukterez]

repairing zip ties is the easiest thing in the world, you just cut both ties at the bottom so you can feed in the new lock mechanism (or the old one if you haven't lost it, if it is bent you can bend it back with pliers) front first. To prevent it from slipping out again make two holes, one left and one right slightly above where you made the cut and insert a cable tie to make a stopper, then the lock can't slip below. You can also sew the cut, but if you take regular strings they might tear if the zip lock cuts it and it might fall out again. Cable ties do the job, especially if you take large ones

[@dalecarpenter8828]

I've been running this pack design for years ,have tried others and the larger one of the same design , but keep coming back to the 20 lt ,getting a new one soon ,but the old one is still going strong ! I pack it way, way to heavy and drag it everywhere with me all the time 1000s of miles in cars and on motorcycles trips ! I don't like the zipper placement on the larger outside pocket ( should not be between the pockets )or the strap attached to the larger outside pocket ( I relocated the buckles ) ,the straps are far to wide ( I like safety belt wide straps ) ! great design great size must be good material or it would not have lasted ( it is still lasting ,just want a new pretty one ) !

[@SpartanJohns]

it's cool that you adjusted yours to fit your needs and likes. I was looking at getting something similar to this one but sturdier. This is still ok to this day. Nowadays it has emergency rain/cold gear in the trunk of my car. But TBH,for the money i paid for it and how long this one lasted....i can't complain!

[@Armatrack]

Great review! I've had mine for about 2 years now and have done everything from my yearly hiking in the swedish wildernes, a marathon, and just as an everyday bag to and from college. It is one of the best bags i have ever had eventhough it does have some shortcomings it has yet to fail me, and is therefore my favourite backpack!

[@SpartanJohns]

Armatrack Cool! I love hearing that! Mine is also holding up. As you said...good for everything... have yet to run a marathon but I do take it to work and carry a lot of stuff around with it and, of course, I take it into the woods and also hunting. The only thing I don't like about it is the broken zipper but I can live with it. Maybe I will get another one in od green if I get around to it Thank you!

[@tiedemann8225]

I have the same model. i strip two pocket on the ( molly ) sides. And that alow me to distribute more weight. So I don't have the stress on the zipper/straps. I also put some straps on the front, over my chest, to to tighten so it sits better. I have had it for almost two year, and it`s still good..

[@karlzafa]

Thanks for the honest review. My Miltecs zipper has failed also and some stitches are open. Quite undurable bag i would say, wouldn't buy again.

[@tulius01]

Miltec is a brand of Sturm GmbH in Rottenburg am Neckar in Germany which is a Distributor, wholesaler and Importer of military and outdoor equipment most of their products are mid range quality and reasonably priced for the end user.

[@SpartanJohns]

i have rarely seen their merchandise...nowadays they are hard to come-by. the chinese versions are now all over and the quality in those is poor, imho

[@OntheRoadLiving]

Great review, good to see proper long term usage, thanks

[@SpartanJohns]

thank you. Glad you liked it

[@passcomcompass2623]

for the broken zip on the big compartment, any tailor can replace it in 10 mins, not sure if there are any in your area, but here in the uk, its not hard to find a tailor that fix clothings and sew up more complicated stuff in an average town. So yea try it out search online maybe, probably wont be able to find a paracord type that looks similar, but any regular black zip will stop the inconvenience I suppose.

[@SpartanJohns]

Unfortunately I could not find a tailor who would take care of this zipper without replacing it. That will probably be the next step. It still can be used and when I will have the time I will surely exchange the zipper...

[@kaschfrick9664]

Being this was rougly two and a half years ago, how is the bag holding up now? Or have you found a better bag, if so I'd appreciate letting me know, because I am in search for a good back pack for hiking , and somebody with actual experince in using select packs, would be good to learn from and get a hipefully honest review from. I'd aprecite it. Also I belive you have the mil-tec 36L, level I assult pack there sir. I cannot find a level II assult pack by mil-tec. Thankyou sir, and have a good day.

[@Naturliebe]

Great review, Denis. Gerade bei dem MIL TEC Sachen streiten sich ja die Geister. Ob die Qualität gut ist oder nicht. Daher finde ich es gut auch mal Deine kompetente Meinung zu hören. Zum Bushcraften ist er wirklich nicht schlecht für das Geld. Aber für größere Touren wo man kein Risiko eingehen möchte...ist dann ein TT oder Maxpedition sicherlich die bessere Wahl. Danke für das tolle Video und Deine Meinung. Lass es Dir gut gehen. LG Tito

[@kolopolo4128]

Very nice review, i was thinking in buying that backpack but i decided to go with a military rucksack for the weight that i carry and for being in constant contact with the sea water.

[@SpartanJohns]

Kolo Polo I like to overload this one. Except for the busted zipper which I showed here it is still in working order. I do not know how it would hold up to sea water but I can't imagine it would damage it.

[@SpartanJohns]

Dominic C Sanchez It was probably the shot glass I use as a bearing for the bow drill.

[@gatman3694]

+SpartanJohns Hi John, thank you for your review, it was very thorough. I am planning a two week trip where I will be moving between cities often. This means that I will spend a lot of time walking, moving through airports & train stations, etc. I generally pack my things in an adidas sports bag. However, this must be carried by handle, or by strap that strains one side of your body and throws your weight off. I am searching for an alternative that I can carry on my back for these type of trips, but is durable and can be used for outdoor adventures. Would you recommend this back for packing enough clothes for two weeks, a spare set of shoes/boots, shower sandals and other items? Do you think the volume is abundant enough to the bag shown in the link below? I would love to purchase a large rucksack, but I need something that can fit into the overhead compartment on most airlines. I would love to hear your thoughts on this matter. Bis bald! www.amazon.com/adidas-Defender-Medium-Duffel-12-Inch/dp/B00EXLSIYC

[@TwoPlusTwoEqualsFive32]

replacing a zipper is really easy and simple. Just look it up on youtube. It really only takes a few minutes and a couple of tools you will already have like a flat head screw driver.

[@R41-z6g]

nice review. would you say the shoulder straps are strong enough for daily 15kg weight?

[@serdarersal4178]

Thank you very much for review, very helpful. Could you please check label inside the bag, i just wanna know that these bags made in china or not. Thanks, now i must check your other videos..

[@TacticalXRays]

excellent stuff. my small and large (large was edc for a long time) have great zippers and are generally fantastic packs. only thing that happened after a while was that the inside plastic lining and the pen-compartment in the front pouch ripped/peeled a bit. i'd rather buy one of these every 2-3 years, or multiples for different use than 5.11 or maxpedition stuff. only exception would be S.O.E. - i'd happily pay the price for their gear!

[@SpartanJohns]

Maxped gear is good but too expensive for me.... I'd also rather buy these....mine is still fine. I have not changed the zipper on it and it is still going as it was. I also had no problems with anything peeling off.... I am considering getting another one in od green....

[@Boankofa]

wie geil, dass ich gerade genau den bei ASMC bestellt habe XD Da fühl ich mich mit dem Kauf gleich noch wohler :)

[@SpartanJohns]

Boankofa Ich benuetze es immer noch. Und ist weiterhin so wie hier...vielecicht ein bischen dreckiger. :)

[@patricelacroix8049]

Hey ! Says the Canadian Tank you for the comments, i am on the market for a bag and this one was or is an option, so tanks again for the eye opening

[@SpartanJohns]

Thank you. I am glad you found it usefull...I have retired this backpack from the woods since nowadays I carry a more "tactical" backpack. A bit smaller. However I still use it when I go to a cabin, to carry my laptop, clothes and other things which I need/want. It still is in good shape. For the price I paid I think it is a really good backpack

[@andreialex7155]

Salut . Imi plac foarte mult tutorialele tale si apreciez tot efortul. La tutorialele cu focul in padure aveai voie sa faci foc in padure? Nu primesti amenda? Vreau si eu sa stiu daca as primi amenda. Cum fac sa nu primesc? Multumesc!

[@InnerEsop]

salut si multumesc pentru prezentare! foarte articulat si la obiect. am un rucsac obisnuit de 25L pe care il folosesc de ceva vreme cand mai plec la munte. si am realizat de la o vreme ca vreau ceva mai mare. dar nu exagerat. asa ca am inceput sa caut pe internet. nu am gasit ceva deosebit. astazi am primit un newsletter pe mail de la military shop (nu fac reclama sau altceva) si la rucsac-uri mi a atras atentia acest model. am inceput sa ma documentez de brand ul MIL-TEC. am fost placut surprins de ce am gasit despre ei. asa ca am cautat si cateva filmulete. si iata ma aici. pot spune din nou ca iti multumesc. m am hotarat sa mi iau si eu unul. si sper sa aibe viata lunga in drumetiile mele. singurul lucru pe care trebuie sa l mai decid este daca il vreau in varianta neagra sau oliv. iti doresc o zi buna!

[@SpartanJohns]

Stephen X Si eu as vrea sa mai imi cumpar unul in oliv. un prieten de-al meu si-a comandat de pe net si a platit in avans iar dupa ca nu i-a sosit a contactat firma..nu mai stiu de unde, iar acestia i-au spus ca nu mai e pe stoc. eu l-am cumparat pe acesta din intamplare de la un magazin. l-am vazut si l-am si luat la fata locului. inca il mai port desi acum, la padure, prefer gear slinger-ul. parca e mai practic. dar pentru drumetii de o zi la munte tot pe acesta il folosesc. anunta-ma daca ti-ai cumparat si daca it place si mai ales daca ai observat ceva ce iti place/nu iti place si nu am metionat. Denis

[@TheWilderness333]

Great review, I'm going to check into that bag. I do wish it had a chest strap like the waist strap, but I could likely put one one. Thanks!

[@yannicklekime988]

Maybe you're a little over packed to get started, by the effort you take to put the backpack down at 7:00 I can tell there is a lot of weight in it. This I think makes it obvious for the backpack to start failing on some points.. So here's a little hint to loosen weight: you don't need knifes and axes to go hiking ! Thanks for the review it helped me out

[@themauwie8933]

old video,but im searching for bag,and i think i will buy this one. I like it. Thank you for the video.

[@SpartanJohns]

It is definitely a good bag...i still have it and use it a lot... I would also buy another one if i could find it...

[@themauwie8933]

Well, thanks to you actually i decided to buy. :D I can get thoes in, like army stores or smth.

[@catimuhmes3800]

very usefull review (because of time of use)

[@SpartanJohns]

my guess is that if i fix the zipper and the one tension strap it will work for a few more years

[@globalko]

I just picked one up, I'm tired of my backpacks breaking because I stuff them too full with food, clothes and stuff, got the 50l one so I hope it's not too big haha

[@LoneWoodpecker]

Hm, it looks pretty much the same to my Max Fuchs 35 liter tactical backpack. Haven´t had it this long and it is like new right now. I wish not to have the same problems. Good review, Denis, all the best!

[@bj-zh8pq]

Salut Spartan.Keep up the good work. Iti propun sa faci niste review pt. ranita militara si sacul de merinde romanesc.Ar fi niste produse originale romanesti pe care le-am putea pune pe harta universala de bushcraft gear.Ranita si sacul sau geanta de merinde ar putea concura la egalitate fata de alte produse canvas renumite, ca rucsacul armatei italiene, germane, cehe samd.Romanian military canvas backpack/rucksack and Romanian haversack/shoulder bag/breadbag. Simple, rezistente, autentice.Din materiale organice, canvas si piele. Designul rucsacului si al sacului de merinde dateaza din 1939 si au fost pastrate neschimbate pana in anii 90.Cu acelasi model de rucsac si de sac de merinde s-a facut razboiul din est.Gasesti poze pe net cu coloanele de soldati romani prizonieri la stalingrad purtand in banduliera sacul de merinde. Le gasesti de cumparat pe okazii . ro , in stare foarte buna, la preturi modice.Ce spui, ar putea fi promovate ca marci simbol alaturi de alte rucsacuri si genti canvas din lumea bushcraft?

[@Zaraky]

Mersi de video, foarte util mi-am comandat si eu o bucata!

[@SpartanJohns]

cand iti ajunge sa imi spui ce parere ai. de unde ai comandat? e Mil Tec?

[@HKG36E]

A question: Seeing that the backpack has exposed zippers does (heavy) rain fall eventually go trough the zippers or not? To compare my eastpak pineapple model usually holds fairly well against rain fall but eventually even with the covered zippers it falls through or soaks in the bag (wet papers and such).

[@saradreaming]

HI Denis, Wonderful review. I always like to see what packs everyone's packing and your always so thorough. Some folks like that clam shell style for the zips. If it was me though, I would sew them shut half way up. You can get the zipper fixed. I'd do it for you if we were closer. Loved seeing all the knives you were packing. Never can have enough right? I been away too long, Look forward to catching up with you though. Guess I'll be staying with you tonight if that's alright.. : o)

[@stephan123321]

2:31 Meine Lieblingsszene! :-D Immer gut zu sehen,das du deine Messer weiter fleissig testest! Den MilTec US Assault habe ich selbst auch 1 Jahr lang genutzt für Tagestouren & dort machte er einen guten Job. Alle Taschen sind okay,alle Reissverschlüsse funktionieren & die Nähte sehen auch noch gut aus. 9:15 In dem großen,hinteren Rückenfach hatte ich immer meine Birkenrinde drinnen. Ich finde es ist ein wirklich brauchbarer Rucksack! Peace Stephan

[@jimmd56]

Excellent review! Can someone tell me which version is stronger/harder wearing: this MOLLE one or the laser cut pack? Thanks.

[@SpartanJohns]

Glad you liked it...The Vulture 2 is a nice one... I'd sure like to see how you set it up..maybe you'll get a chance to make that video before winter.

[@ProxCZE]

Nice review... I’ll buy it

[@SpartanJohns]

if you can find this particular model then it would be a good purchase. I still have this one and still use it daily as a gym bag and whenever i go somewhere over the weekend i pack it full with clothes and gear. it's still going strong

[@ProxCZE]

SpartanJohns Ok

[@couchcamperTM]

Mil-Tec - sometimes it's worth the money. most times it isn't ;-) I once bought the Assault II and it went right back after unboxing. Advertised with 50l and I can put more stuff in my 18! liter Tatonka Daypack. A Joke! They seem to refer to the Deplacement as if it was a boat. I carried it once, was afraid it would rip right apart. I am surprised this worked so good for you. and how long it did! atb Markus

[@SpartanJohns]

I like the clam shell option...and if the zipper would have not busted on me I would have been really happy... I will try...but I will probably fail...in fixing the zipper that is...I could baton thru the zipper, or make plastic shavings to start a fire...but I probably will just make it worse :)) Lately I really started t look for a "benchmark" knife for every grind, that is why so many knives..plus they add to the weight with little bulk...and I am trying to stay fit. :)

[@richsimons2991]

Thanks for your review! Does this pack have a laptop sleeve that will keep my laptop secure while I'm running around? Thanks!

[@SpartanJohns]

+Rich Simons It has the middle pocket which is perfect for that. I use it as such when I travel

[@MiroAcronymity]

Den Rucksack habe ich auch und ich bin bisher sehr zufrieden. Einige bemängeln ja die Verarbeitung (ich habe den von MSH), aber ich hatte bisher keine Probleme. Bisher ist nur der Reisverschluss des Innenfachs im großen Hauptfach kaputt gegangen, der allerdings nach ein paar Tagen. Sonst bin ich sehr zufrieden, er lässt sich schön komprimieren und ich kann ihn auch mit in die Uni nehmen ohne zu 'taktisch' rüber zu kommen. Ich benutze den allerdings nur für den Alltag oder kurze Ausflüge.

[@moderncrusader9882]

Well mine is perfect. I have it mostly for my study books(they are heavy and big) and j tried to abuse this bag to see its limits. I had put a 10 kg dumbell and held with no problem. Its outsanding for its price

[@SpartanJohns]

I still use mine. More as a gym bag nowadays...and except for the busted zipper everything else still works

[@bbarzu]

Is the external pocket nearest to your back ( the one you never use) isolated thermically? Is it thought to be carying a watter bag like a Camelbak? Couse Since I got a camelbak (initially for mountainbiking) I never hike with bottles anymore, it's just too practical. So It'd be interesing to know if I have that option.

[@SpartanJohns]

there is not thermical isolation like you would find in a themos can. I guess you could put a thermal shopping bag in there and that would do the trick. Fot me, that particular compartiment does not work for a water bladder.

[@SpartanJohns]

The Maxped stuff seems to be allaround favorites. I understand that but the prices are also pretty spicy... This one is priced just right...I might just consider getting another one. I think that saving up for a Maxped would not wok in my case. I guess for me, the pack, is just something that has to work and I don't care much about it...it just has to carry stuff ;)

[@countpalatine8092]

I got the aussault pack 2 and use it with a special inlay (they where made for boxes but they also fit in the assault pack 2) as my photo-backpack. Nice Backpack.

[@KennethKramm]

Hi Denis. Nice review; particularly useful since its based on 1.5 years of use. Got me thinking about the day packs I use. I have 4 different packs, but consistently select one of them.... Take care, brother. ....ken

[@josefkopka69]

Hello super video. Thank you.

[@SpartanJohns]

Thank you> I am glad you liked it

[@HeavyIronsProduction]

So we are a year from this video any update on the pack. It seems over the years they have done some great quality control. I just ordered 2 and wanted to hear your updates on the pack. Still broken strap and Zipper? or were the easily repaired? I plan on using this as a Urban Search and Rescue pack. which means I'll move it at most 24 times a year potential deployments and live training. but when we do get out in the field it can take a good beating.

[@SpartanJohns]

A year...how time flies... The strap was fixed. Took it down and sewed it back with very resistant white thread...(had nothing black around) The zipper is still broken but it works well with just one zipper. I think that if you do not overpack it like I did you should be just fine. Wear and tear on it is negligible. Nothing else broke. If it should break or fail in any way you will see an update video. All the best Denis

[@HeavyIronsProduction]

Thanks for the update. I'm sure this will serve well in fire rescue. now the month shipping because I'm in the US

[@PRODIGALSUN]

SpartanJohns dammit man fix that zipper... grrrrr

[@Forestwalker111]

I am loving the V2 very much so far. Maybe...but you know I like to put gear through its paces first. :) Perhaps a so far vid with a spring update...

[@busone02]

Salutare! am doua de mil tec,da niciuna nu are fermoaru asa. sa fi avut tu ghinionu sa nimeresti una mal facuta? oricum,eu sunt f multumit de ele,le am de vreo 3 ani si nici o problema. toate cele bune!

[@SpartanJohns]

Fermoarul s-a rupt pentru ca am pus prea multe chestii in rucsac... Daca eram mai atent probabil nu se rupee..cine stie.....

[@nicolau4970]

Very nice review =)! Greetings from Finland =)!

[@SpartanJohns]

Thank you! I am glad you liked the review. Greetings from Romania! :)

[@nicolau4970]

SpartanJohns I bought this pack based on your review and i must say, this is the best backpack i've ever had =)! It fits nicely 24-pack of beer and still have lots of space for other stuff ;)! 10/10 =)!

[@SpartanJohns]

Nicolau I am really glad that you are happy with the backpack and happy that my video helped you make a right decision for you

[@Daniel-FI]

Very good review!!

[@SpartanJohns]

Thank you very much. I am glad you liked it.

[@NorbyU]

Duude ... great vid !

[@Forestwalker111]

It was very goid to hear your thoughts on this. I am eager to film my own pack...the Vulture 2 by Maxpedition. Need to make it through winter first and see how it does. I like your Junglas pocket...good idea. :) I am very inspired my friend. Thanks for this one. :))) Be well.

[@SpartanJohns]

Logan Frederick This is the 36l model

[@loganfrederick4242]

Is this a 20l backpack or the 36l model?

[@EddyNordlander]

I would like to know that aswell...

[@redbing1918]

this is the 20l

[@Toobystr]

yes it's the 36l, if you count the Molle stripes on the front It's more than on the 20l one

[@bushfalke]

I got the same Pack,overall a good one but i agree with you about the Zipper Problem.I broke the Bands on it and had to change all in Paracord.For the Price of that Pack i can`t grumble but if want something steadyer i would buy a Tasmanien Tiger or Maxpedition Pack with YKK Zippers,last a lifetime :-) Atb Falko

[@Taburnok64]

I've got the same problem. The zipper broke like when I packed it tightly and maximum.

[@bbarzu]

Why wouldnt it work for you as a watter blader? Too tight, so it could put too much pressure on a fully filled watter blader, causing it to blow?

[@SpartanJohns]

I do not know it it would damage the water bladder but yes...that was my thought....it is very tight....nowadays I hold 2 small pieces of iso-mat there....for sitting on.

[@MichaelMonty]

hi Denis! coole vorstellung!ich hab den grösseren von MIL-Teck...der gibt jetzt nach 3Monateen auch den geist auf....an den Reisverschlüssen...hab jetzt die schnautze voll und hab mir einen von TT bestellt...werd wohl auch eine vorstellung darüber machen. LG Michael

[@yurvako]

Good video, thanks!

[@SpartanJohns]

Thank you very much. I appreciate it

[@hanikaram3351]

Lee Valley tools has the zipper replacement kit with instruction

[@SpartanJohns]

thanks for the tip

[@survivalbushcraftfan]

hi denis,ich hatte ihn auch mal,aber mir taten wenn ich zu viel reingemacht habe die schultern schnell weh weil ich finde die Polsterung der Tragegurte zu dünn gepolstert.Ok ,ich habe sowieso Probleme mit dem rücken ,da kann ich nicht jeden tragen,da muß ich schon nach nem speziellen schauen:)lg beni

[@DanielTejnicky]

I have assault pack too.. not mil tec tho... and one thing that bothers me is that the back of it are pretty soft... nothing to support it... so when I put something in the pack it almost does not touch my back.... it just hang of it supported only by shoulder straps and lower back contact... I feel the pack dangeling left and right as I go... very bad... I suspect I bough some knock off or something... It sais in the back: Backpack Assault I, black MFH.IMT.COMP

[@HARDYSFISHINGADVENTURES]

+Daniel Tejnický thats an MFH not a mil tec

[@DanielTejnicky]

So mil tec does not suffer this issue? Altho I had only Magum as alternative... and it had huge promotion I tend not to listen to hype =D so I choose the other one =D

[@HARDYSFISHINGADVENTURES]

i bought something chinese piece of junk i am looking at getting the mil tec but il wait and see for now iv a bag i use from decathlons hunting range it holds enough gear for 10 days at 50 litres but as no molle

[@drfdwf392]

Are you from Switzerland?

[@conjuredit]

would this be recommended as a substitute for a suitcase to go on a vacation with? because I don't want people to think I just got deployed and start a war or some shit

[@sappersteve1443]

Creating it great for cabin baggage,but get it in black if you are worried what people will think?

[@SpartanJohns]

Creating it as long as you don't get the camo version you should be fine. i took this with me many times on trips instead of a suitcase and never god weird looks. i use the middle pocket for my laptor, the from pockets for misc items and the big pocket for clothes.

[@panosgero]

thank you!!

[@rustyjocsen5260]

hi! what do you think of this pack vs 5.11 rush 12 bag?

[@Jack-dp2qb]

Is this backpack allowed for a free campine luggage on airplane? Thank you .

[@CharlesCarabott]

I'm expecting mine tommorow from Amazon.

[@LumberZack3]

what length is the saw you have in your bag when folded?

[@SpartanJohns]

+airsoftguy1394 17 cm(about 7 inches)...i think...

[@LumberZack3]

+SpartanJohns thank you! i actually purchased the same bag which i believe is 36L. its taking forever to get here and i live in new jersey haha

[@waldmeisterbrehm]

hi dennis... schau mal mein video how to attach your mora 510 on your assault 2 backpack for bushcrafting an.... da erkläre ich dir zum schluß, wofür die hintere tasche ist... wirst auch namentlich erwähnt ;) ansonsten top video. wie immer! ;)

[@korkunge]

This is a backpack review not the life story of you finding the "best" back pack and what you have in it.........

[@SpartanJohns]

Is it? You did not like the way I made the video? Poor baby! Did you cry a lot while watching?

[@noscopesallowed8128]

This might be a silly question to ask here, but does anyone know if this pack fits well over a JPC plate carrier? I've been looking for a pack like this with molle webbing on the back so I could attach it straight to my vest, but haven't been able to find anything. I'm mainly worried about it either sliding off of my shoulders(i'm really skinny) or getting in the way of shouldering my rifle.

[@SpartanJohns]

Max McTabish I am sorry I can't help you with that information.

[@fordrscosworth]

anyone tell me the size of main pocket, i have folding crutches and they are around 65cm folded, and wanna carry them, but have them ready when / if need them. also how wide is main pocket, coz maybe if the bag isnt long enough, they may fit in corner to corner diagonal.

[@inisch]

Schönes Video, ich denke für das Geld kann man damit nichts falsch machen, wenn man bedenkt was ein Maxpedition Condor kostet ;) GLG, Markus

[@norbert3511]

Is the 20l or 36l ?

[@SpartanJohns]

it is either the 36 l or i am really tinny.....

[@lukealexenko2966]

Is this the 30L pack?

[@SpartanJohns]

I think this is sold as the 35 L but am not sure

[@ClaytonMoorhead]

Is it the small version

[@SpartanJohns]

Clayton Moorhead the small one is 25 liters i think. this is the 35 liters.

[@tuculanu12]

Salut!As vrea sa-mi cumpar un rucsac asemanator sau chiar la fel(nu sunt sigur-> www.militarytrend.ro/rucsaci-tactici/4688-rucsac-tactic-b06-woodland.html)si as vrea sa stiu daca cel pe care l-ai prezentat in videoclip are aceiasi capacitate (30 de litri)?Multumesc

[@SpartanJohns]

nu stiu cati litri are dar al meu este mai mare...m-am uitat la dimensiuni al meu e 50x30x26

[@robertiusan8056]

haide mai fa si un videoclip in romana nu doar in engleza........imi plac foarte mult postariile tale dar as vrea sa mai vad unul in romana

[@PRODIGALSUN]

it's so easy to fix/replace that zip i'm almost angry that you have struggled with it for so long... almost :) just watch any video here about fixing zips it really is easy

[@SpartanJohns]

PRODIGAL SUN I never really got around to try fixing it. Once I looked for a replacement but I can't get spare parts for zippers here. At some point I will replace the whole zipper. It still works very well and except the fact that I can't open the main compartment partially like i could in the beginning I have no complaints. I learned to work around that. :)

[@PRODIGALSUN]

lol...

[@SpartanJohns]

Leider ist es so...Es waehre zu cool gewesen wenn wir ein guten Rucksack fuer so wenig geld haben koennten...aber ich glaube das Man da selber was machen koennte...obwohl ich nicht sehr geschickt bin... Ich werde ein Auge offen halten...obwohl mit dem neuen YT format...ich nie genau weiss was loss ist.. LG Denis

[@bofeity]

Something very Christopher Walken about you haha, no disrespect!

[@SpartanJohns]

None taken. I like C Walken. Glad you liked it! :)

[@spitfire83]

SpartanJohns C Walken, spot on :D Liked the video and presentation, new subscriber, keep up the good work

[@SpartanJohns]

Spitfire83 Thanks. ;)

[@davidreso2426]

how many liters?

[@OliverWolters]

+Davo Reso it's about 50 liters.