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[@jeffdur1330]

Brb going to drag my bag behind my truck and see what's up. Edit: all my shit in the driveway and my wife grounded me from KZbin for a week.

[@GruntProof]

🤣🤣

[@wm.courtney9114]

Nobody can "ground" you or make you feel inadequate, without YOUR permission.

[@jeffdur1330]

@@wm.courtney9114 you're obviously not married.

[@stevegrifftx]

Ring thru nose too ?

[@Zenboy23]

I love Decathlon, makes you realize the greed of other brands whose quality is not always up to par with the price

[@hjty197]

Its a comon brand that we are really proud of here in France. Hope you guys will enjoy it as much as we do. Realize that price are even more cheaper here in France, we pay this bag 80€ here.

[@dawidos117]

Agree 100%. I have a tent from Decathlon. It’s an awesome tent.

[@jurjitsingh3728]

*osprey, the north face, and many more😆

[@przemyslawkorolczuk]

I bought a 70l version of this bagpack and... I can't go back and lower my standards. The top bag is a fantastic feature- I use it for food storage, so I can grab snacks without digging through my stuff and simply carry it around the camp with all my essentials. Lately I have noticed that Decathlon had increased their offer of outdoor gear and improved their quality. When someone starts asking about the entry lvl gear for bushcraft or outdoor activities- Decathlon- thats the easiest, affordable and all-in-one-place to gear up.

[@philippestark8493]

Hello, thank you for this review of the Forclaz 500 bag from Decathlon. The pocket on the orange part of the rain cover is used to store the excess cord when tightening the rain cover. Have a good day ! Salutations from France.

[@GruntProof]

Finally, thanks!

[@Binvpn]

The small pocket inside the backpack is actually for putting tour name tag wwhen ever you checked the bag orr leavt it somewhere else. Also the rain cover comes with 2 carrying handle and a pull tab to cover the whole bbag when you checked your luggage for flight. It will protect all the buckles from got stuck on the troylley and broken :)

[@kaleb7105]

wow I never thought of that. thank you very much

[@pauloost59]

Also, the longer length of cord of the Raincover when al done up can go in there instead of dangling free behind you, snagging on stuff

[@stephencorson7572]

Velcro opening on the cover is probably for your water pack hose to come through. Badlands packs have a cover with the same feature for the water bladder.

[@lets_go_brandon_lee_6198]

Decathlon (which sells this backpack) makes one of the best down jackets and for the price ($90) you can’t beat it. That’s why almost every YT backpacking channel raves about it👍🏼

[@dom0]

Which one is it?

[@vincentleuga8135]

@@dom0 Look for MT100 Down or synthetic jackets.

[@dom0]

@@vincentleuga8135 thankyou!

[@ChopperChad]

I remember 2 short yrs ago that jacket was only 60.00. Still a deal though.

[@lets_go_brandon_lee_6198]

Wow. Not sure who took down my reply but someone took down my direct link to that product on Decathlon’s website. I guess that’s not allowed by YT’s policies!🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Pilotkosinus]

I've had it for about a year. I was with the mountaineering and in the storm. He has always kept everything dry and wears very comfortable. Two friends of mine have also bought this backpack. He has survived 6 trips now.

[@Trash_panda_real]

I've got a snugpack rocket pack, has been all over the world, and 2 deployments love it about the same ,but stuff style. Has been a good bag and is still going strong from 2003.

[@milesrost6674]

I'm lovin' it. "Stay Strong, Chase Excellence Brothers." -MR - Godspeed

[@thestevecbr]

good to see some Decathlon (a French company) products are tough. it’s a hit and miss thing. their hiking, mountaineering product brands are called Forclaz and Quechua. Decathlon also sells camping gears like tents, cooksets, stoves, and even outdoor clothing like base layers, fleece jackets, down jackets, rain pants and rain jackets. and their prices are very competitive compared to US brands…

[@doyouwanttogivemelekiss3097]

Yeah Décathlon is a french brand. But unlike e.g. Opinel, or Louis Vuitton, I basically guarantee that not one of Décathlon's products has ever seen french (or Spanish or U.S.) soil in the manufacturing process. Once we sanction Xina, I wonder what will happen with Décathlon's prices...

[@emmettfitz-hume9408]

@@doyouwanttogivemelekiss3097 Opinel! I'm a huge Opinel fan boy. Such great knives.

[@doyouwanttogivemelekiss3097]

@@emmettfitz-hume9408 yes, they are. But more importantly, they don't just claim to be French, they are actually produced there, and not in xina - unlike decathlon's stuff

[@thestevecbr]

@@doyouwanttogivemelekiss3097 not all their products are from vachina. their beenie fleece im using is india, their gloves brazil, neck gaiter vietnam and climbing equipments are from france. their sources are diverse

[@dom0]

I have this bag. It's great for home backpacking and travelling. I use the cover when I check in the bag so that all the straps are tucked in. Plus I chuck extra stuff in there I couldnt fit in the bag itself when checking in

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

Nice!!!!! Love the proper hard work testing brother. 🤘🍻

[@GruntProof]

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[@DarkMetaOFFICIAL]

bro the music makes the sack dragging 5x more hardcore 😂 epic intro

[@tiagocorreiaentreterras]

Wow, what a pain to see this! This backpack here in Brazil costs the equivalent of $1,000.00 in the USA!

[@reallymakesyouthink]

I've got a forclaz pack. Best bag I've ever owned. Lots of room and incredibly comfortable on the shoulders.

[@whatsnottohike]

I live in Spain and Decathlon stores everywhere. If they are now hitting America, then that can only be good news. These forclaz backpacks are as good as you can buy, seriously, for a quarter of the price of many better name ones. Forclaz also do a downjacket that will keep you super cozy down to -10 and they cost around €70. Seriously, decathlon kick ass!

[@AndreFavron]

WOW!! That is worthy of being called "rugged quality"! BTW, those cross-member straps are very useful to prevent the zippers from pulling apart when the pack is very full by taking the pressure off of them. :-)

[@tomporter7185]

"GRUNTS are the reason why we can't have anything nice." Thanks for the video evidence. lol

[@GruntProof]

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[@Voodoo-ef9jr]

10-4 on that great test wooooooooo great stream I wish I could ruck but my hips are replaced I miss those days thank you for sharing

[@peterott-tn6pf]

Awesome video man! Absolutely loved the test, the pack looks good and it's priced very reasonable too.

[@jr-ep8ol]

Good way to break her in too

[@billhayes8526]

While probably not as durable as the Forclaz I have 2 Teton bags that came with rain covers. I just hate the yellow cover, I know its there for safety but at least make it 2 sided.

[@scottshaleen250]

My wife and I have these packs along with Decathlon Down Jackets. Decathlon has impressed the hell outta me with quality for the price!!

[@calibos3329]

This is good to know. That's exactly how I transport by ruck when I go camping - saves room in the truck for more important gear.

[@GruntProof]

🤣🤣

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

That dirt from the road really gave it a nice bushcraft look 🤣 good grab handles are hard to find, thanks for showing 👍

[@RottenSkull]

always used tasmanian tiger, if those should ever die I‘ll give those a try

[@jonathanjones5282]

They are decathlon brand,I have a few of them. They are very cheap in the UK , fantastic range of backpacks . I'm in Thailand at the moment,I have one with me 👍, been travelling for 5 months so far, equipment still strong.

[@yaknow3315]

Looks like a pretty good deal for the price. Personally, I am a Mystery Ranch fan. I’d like to see a comparison between this bag to one of their 50 liter bags.

[@MWoodslore]

Now that's how you test a Bag 👍

[@zahidkhan04]

Forclaz is strong stuff,but there straps are lil short in length.I mean if you do weight lifting;the straps ends at the bottom of pecs, get inserted and create pain.

[@random_julian]

i was surprised but one of my many budged backpacks is Quechua, similar with Forclaz..Damn, i;ve carried a lot with it, and never take care of it, many time i;ve caxy inside a lot of fresh wood, and beeing cheap, as i said, i didn't care...After 5 years it is still good, complete, durable, intact, now iti is painter with black, i've bougth a auto spray paint and just painted it, no stress...the best 20 dollars spend. I had also Rush 5,11m but to expensive for Romania, bugets and i've resell it because my Quechua was better, easy to access, didn;t care about him and still serving me well..then to the hell with Rush, don't need one.

[@jamescrews3516]

That's crazy they offer a 10 year warranty!! Awsome!! Wish all company's would do this

[@dp3420]

I’ve had the Forclaz 70 for a while, great pack. I’ll definitely take a look at this for a smaller option in the summer. Great review. ATW

[@cattalkbmx]

That's a nice looking bag. Considering the price, the value is incredible seeing how it held up after what you put it through.

[@torsten4757]

Hallo Randall, Ich denke diese kleine Tasche mit Klettverschluss am Raincover ist vielleicht für Reparatur Flicken/Patches gedacht. So wie bei einem Zelt manchmal auch Flickzeug dabei ist. Gruß Torsten

[@jansirkia3809]

Sure looks great! Thanks for testing it! 🤩

[@scotbotvideos]

Intro: well I suppose that's one way to make it coyote-brown.

[@GruntProof]

🤣🤣🍻😎

[@Pilotkosinus]

I think the small pocket on the rain cover is there to put the rope in there with which you seal the cover on the backpack. Otherwise it dangles around in the neck when you wear the backpack.

[@GruntProof]

Could be thanks

[@UnknownSpartan]

Osprey's an American brand that gives you the rain cover, though I'm not sure it'd survive being dragged like that.

[@meeshmeeshelle6326]

Are they really an “American Company” when their products are made in Vietnam or China? I support American Companies who are truly American Companies who hire Americans and use American made materials. Osprey is not one of them. Integrity costs more money but it’s worth it if you truly support America.

[@robertstojs]

I believe Osprey manufactures in Vietnam (they were also bought out in 2021). I have a Farpoint 40 from them and I think it's fantastic quality so no complaints. I'm European but here it's exactly the same issue with a lot of products getting replaced by dirt cheap off-brand garbage from Asia. I bought a jacket a few years ago from Carinthia, that also supplies them to German SF teams and I swear by the thing, fully manufactured in Europe.

[@jjw5165]

Yes many companies started out as American then got bought out.

[@DL-ij7tf]

​@@meeshmeeshelle6326 What backpack company would you recommend?

[@dmitry119]

Ziplocks on toughest backpack must be a joke.

[@quadcomtelekom5814]

I have the 40l version of it. i am super happy with it. Beside of my Savotta. Side strap works great for a axe ans silky big boy

[@bs78315]

I love the part where you say except for the criminals they get to do what they want so true

[@seantheboy64]

Nice.. Just like a lot of decathlon gear it's really durable

[@Funkteon]

I trekked 450km across the arctic circle in the middle of winter with a similarly sized 60L Decathlon bag. Literally outlasted far more expensive bags worn by some British guys I encountered.

[@stevenkeithley4336]

Cool video bud keep'em coming. Wishing you and yours the best. Stay safe and be well brother. 👊😎🤙🍻🇺🇸

[@cej3940]

I'm so sad I only found out about these bags now, I recently bought a 50L hiking bag made by Osprey and as much as I absolutely love it, there's a sale for the 70L version of the bag in this video which is ~180 CAD after conversions The bag I got was around 230 CAD before taxes...

[@GruntProof]

Damn

[@ApocGuy]

osprey are pricey, but well worth the money. im sure you could "squeeze" one more backpack in your budget ;)

[@cej3940]

@@ApocGuy Oh yeah, I love my Renn a lot and I feel like a hermit crab sometimes because I'm practically always attached to it Maybe at some point in the future I'll consider adding a Forclaz at some point After replacing my general purpose boots and clothes haha

[@ApocGuy]

@@cej3940 i prefer smaller packs, my lower back doesnt appreciate any heavy load ;) , but i do have few bags ready to go ( 50 for spring/summer 100+ for winter gear), but most of the time use either helikon tex EDC (small 20ish liters backpack) or bergen (from same company) for my up to three days hikes or motorbike exploring. i had and osprey but sadly got stolen, no i keep all my gear in my arms reach 24/7..

[@cej3940]

@@ApocGuy Yeah, I workout usually before and after work, so I constantly carry almost a duffel bag's worth of stuff on my back every day, like the 50L is barely enough at points

[@ColemanOutdoors]

Looks like a great bag and you know I always love the drag test! As for that little pouch, I have no idea. Most likely the secret stash like you said, but why they'd put it on the rain cover is beyond me!

[@foxfare6193]

We use it for the string on the rain cover. When you fully pull the rain cover over the bag, including the orange part, it fully encapsulates it and turns the bag into a carry bag. So that when checking it as baggage for a plane, all of the handles are secured and do not catch onto anything, including the string itself.

[@ColemanOutdoors]

@@foxfare6193 oh okay. I knew it was too small to stuff the entire fly, but the draw cord makes total sense. Good idea!

[@christophersteingart2237]

Thank you for brutalizing your pack to show me I might want to get my own.

[@GruntProof]

50l is sold out. I should have gotten a sponsorship 🤣🤣 Here's the same pack but 70l. www.decathlon.com/products/mens-trekking-lockable-backpack-escape-50-liters

[@BM-ms3gr]

It’s a great ruck, super comfortable, super durable, at a great price, highly recommended 👊🏻

[@donkeylzc]

yayyy its finally out! thank you dude!

[@GruntProof]

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[@oxfordbulldog9588]

Great test video. I'm a big fan of Decathlon gear. I use a 20l backpack similar to that one as a 24hr bag and overnight trips for work. I also use a 50l bag branded as Solognac for weekend hiking trips. The 50l is green, has 2 hip pockets and MOLLE style webbing. I bought 3 small pouches which match for EDC gear which then clip onto the backpack. Cheers from the UK.

[@GruntProof]

I think I have the 20l backpack for daily use as well

[@oxfordbulldog9588]

@@GruntProof mine blends in well in an urban environment and has lots of internal pockets so I can organise my gear. It is also the right size for the increasing restrictions for carry on baggage on budget airlines. I think it cost less than $50 in equivalent currency.

[@bobbys1308]

Is the 50 litre solognac backpack good? Been thinking about getting it for a while, could you strap a sleeping bag or bivy to the outside?

[@oxfordbulldog9588]

@@bobbys1308 Mine has been great, considering it is currently priced at GBP £45 here in the UK. It is essentially a frameless backpack though, so limits the weight as well as size of what you can carry. I have used mine for 24-48 hour trips only. The side pockets and compression straps can be used to expand the load, ideally of long thin items. Due to UK weather conditions, I try to put as much inside as possible using a roll-top liner to keep it dry. A one man tent, tarp, sleeping bag, stove, fuel and spare clothes for 1 day is no problem. I hope that helps.

[@stevefisher2121]

Very reasonable price point - gonna have to check one out.

[@atirsapot9433]

You should definitely expolre Savotta rucksacks from finland. They are seriously acclaimed, tough and overbuilt. Which is probably why the finnish military uses a lot of their stuff.

[@GruntProof]

Yes, I the medium. Excellent ruck

[@Brayne01]

3:55 you can't hold a gun up there - its designed in Europe and we have no need to shoot when hiking.

[@dannyleonidas4328]

Looks good, takes abuse. But isn't this on the heavier side. I don't plan on dragging my pack around like that. This pack may have better use for bushcrafting

[@BushcraftEurope]

Yup it is for stash 😂😂 jokes aside, yes we have mandatory rain covers always. Was blown learning Tasmanian Tiger is not having them included, German brand making civilian grade mil gear.

[@journeyman7189]

Decathlon just makes good stuff and that pack looks good covered in mud and dirt. Nate

[@jfthiesen2947]

Ist DAS der HÄRTE - TEST , wie Ihn SAMSONITE mit seinen Koffern , auf die das Unternehmen ELEFANTENTEN steigen ließ , um das Material als robust dar-zu- stellen ( ...war es aber nicht ! 🤣❗️) ❗️😎❗️

[@johnjones9104]

I've watched your video quite a few times, so I went looking for one , nigh on impossible, 2 hours ago I came across a seller on ebay with the 50l and the 70l for sale both for £130 so I bought the 2 😊 and they are new and unused 😊😊

[@DRFelGood]

Productive RD Randall ❤✌️🇺🇸

[@johnjohn8042]

Dang are you driving up my driveway…

[@thomasoverton7131]

Awesome video brother. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@briansbrain426]

Pack was $137.00 shipped to Texas. Thanks for the tip!!

[@tugawolfoutdoor]

I have one and I love it, very well made and comfortable, great tough test 😉👌🤩🇵🇹

[@M.R.T.V.Videos]

This guy knows how to actually test and punish gear 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Bsquared1972]

Shipping included to me it was $131, which is a great price for a durable pack...it will make a great get-home bag!

[@pepejuan2924]

Great review… looks like a winner , thanks for posting 👍😁💪🏻🇺🇸

[@JoeyUnderwater]

The weird pocket on the rain bag took me a while to work out. I believe it's for stashing the excess string if you wish to completely cover the bag when transporting the bag through customs etc. If you pull the drawstring tight to cover the whole bag there is a bunch of excess line which can be stashed inside the pocket so it's not loose. Anyone else with me on this?

[@mikepreslar8686]

The 50L Decathalon is the best backpack I've ever owned.

[@ifell3]

Not bad for the price, I love my macpac though. Edit, it seems like the UK version of this is a completely different bag under the same name!

[@asmith7876]

That looks like a great deal! Bomber pack, nice size, great price.

[@buckybryan550]

For the price that is hard to beat. Alas I have already invested in a nice Kifaru setup. Might pick one up for a gift bag.

[@abigialmr]

Love your review! Always wanted to see how tough a backpack can be. Also decathlon product really solid, my go to place whenever wanted to try new sports but not sure how invested i should be

[@GruntProof]

Don't spend a bunch of money on stuff until you've tried it for a long time and you know you'll stick with it.

[@hhbeck-ziegler9333]

Decathlone stuff is mostly great and well tested as they tell it themselves ,so not surprised about this. A great tip thanks.

[@GruntProof]

I know everything I've tried from there has been a winner! Great to see the US store growing. For a while most of the gear was only in Europe

[@hhbeck-ziegler9333]

@@GruntProof Yeah i have bought a lot of gear from them too even some of the gear i want that they market is not in our Scandinavian dealers shops either.

[@hhbeck-ziegler9333]

@@GruntProof I checked that out if it is the same 50 l named 100 then they have it as reduced prize here 15 % so it is about 50 Euro at the moment ? So i know what i am going to buy on monday . The 70 l is about 130 Euro as it seems.

[@jasongualdoni4809]

Great video - never heard of them before this video. I'll definitely check them out. Thanks!

[@johannesalexandrius5749]

Whoa! If its other rucksack its already into shreds

[@juanconde4048]

hello! I just found the channel and I love it. I am from Spain and looking for the forclaz backpack, I only find the option of forclaz travel 500 70l. The backpack is 50l + 20l in the upper bag (the removable one)? or is it 70l in the main housing? in the description link the link leads to the 70l backpack. thank you!!!

[@christopherremillard2574]

And now you can't find this anywhere either 50l or 70l when does Decathlon restock?

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

ANY pack that survives your drag test is definitely GRUNT PROOF! FYI: My favorite pack company is Eberlestock. 😊

[@GruntProof]

They are the US version of Carinthia

[@rasmuspedersen3563]

Well theres the "Savotta Jäkääri" backpack to now this thing is sold out....

[@GruntProof]

Savotta is great. Pricey though

[@FireCampSecurity]

I was about to get a Matilda from helikon until I saw this. Blessed by the algorithms

[@GruntProof]

🍻😎

[@tommyslavic898]

It is possible to feel sorry for a backpack and awe at the same time?...I will buy it if they ship to Australia.

[@billdicioccio3485]

Love the way you test gear brother 😆

[@gw10758]

The other thing the backpack needs is a quick release for easy dropping the pack... similar to the GI rucks... jes sayin

[@GruntProof]

For lazy hikers like me 🤣

[@shortcircuit3033]

Great review, been looking for a decent bag without breaking the Bank.

[@Grizzly907LA]

God help me Randall, I bought the 70 L (I'm tall and fat...glandular problems,) version of this pack for $129. I hope the waist belt can fit around my fat waist. People whine about it weighing 6 pounds. The USMC ILBE weighs 9 pounds unloaded. Being cooped up with my knee injury has given me the bug to get outside. The spirit is willing the knees and back are weak. Thanks for the review!

[@roysmith7087]

I'm seeing my next cycling pack. I literally Wear my gear to death before replacement

[@karlmadsen3179]

It looks good and it is significantly less expensive than Eberlestock. Eberlestock makes some great gear.

[@GruntProof]

Yea their stuff is pricy AF, mostly just the name

[@rodneyharouff5739]

that's a fine pack at a fine price.

[@eb4305]

Good review and impressive results on your drag test. Now go try an American made bag. Your money will go to at least 20 families once you consider the supply chain involved. Where would you rather that $ goes?

[@MrRenomax]

Good info thanks

[@ChristianEvansTv]

Take My Money lol Great Ruck Sack!

[@abetterfuture4787]

While the opening scene was epic, it would have been a lot better if you keep it as a continuous cut so that we could see that you didn't swap out the bag.

[@KI4ASK]

Nice video and cool drag test. I’m an ALICE pack vet myself (been out a long time) and have some Osprey and also GORUCK. Just curious about that radio - also a ham radio operator (callsign KI4ASK). What radio is that you have? RLTW

[@GruntProof]

TRI 152

[@levitninja]

I'm sold. Great share.

[@richardspence3447]

Thanks for the video

[@hiramhaji7813]

Great information

[@justindylan4984]

Just found your channel. well presented mate one new sub

[@GruntProof]

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[@bpgsontz1072]

That pocket may for packing the rain cover into itself. Some rain covers on civvie packs do that.

[@GruntProof]

Too small

[@229dave46]

Greetings for South Ga. I have a couple questions if I may. Do you still use this and recommend it? If so, what model is this? Thank You in advance!.