Eberlestock Responds - Bandit Backpack Review

[@davereloader8837]

5 years later, this video was useful to me. Thanks!

[@thefucrew9865]

That's great that you had 5.11 and Eberlestock reply/respond to you !!! Shows that they are concerned with user/customer feedback. Keep up the great work, Brother !

[@reyanshcameron3086]

instablaster...

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

There looks to be some sort of weird color glitches with this upload; oh well. On to the next! Just in case you are interested, the jacket that I am wearing is the 5.11 Aurora shell and my review is coming soon. - Luke

[@1RaVeN1FTW]

What color is this bag, Dry earth or military green?

[@thearkansasadventurer]

3 years later and this video is still valuable information! Thank you sir! 👍

[@kickingbear2761]

Bladder port issue is a wash; I utilize a chest holster rig for my Glock. Pack is small enough to ride high and tight enough to eliminate need for waistbelt. Therefore it is tucked. I employed this pack last fall deer hunting from the ground and on the move; performed flawlessly. Love it. By the by, a HydraPak 2L bladder hangs perfectly from the loop. And I own and utilize 5 additional Eberlestock packs. None better. From N. Ga.

[@ChristianW1975]

Whenever i consider buying a piece of outdoor gear, i always check your channel to see if you have a video on it. I really appreciate your honest and agenda free approach. Keep up the great work Luke.

[@charles9249]

You do a great job in pointing out the pros and cons in all of your reviews

[@tenfourproductionsllc]

Luke has the best reviews of all the bigger youtubers. He isn't a shill for gear companies which is what I really like about him.

[@peachfuds]

The one situation where I can imagine the adjustable shoulder strap height coming in handy is if you're wearing a duty belt where you need to have the pack ride higher than normal in order to clear pouches on the back of your belt.

[@bobmcelroy7289]

Glad they responded! And well, too! As for adjustability, a day pack for adults can translate to an overniter for youth, hence adjustability for shoulder strap growth is a must. Good job!

[@georgeseriani2482]

Great review! I just wish they made it in 22liter version

[@indycharlie]

Great review . Nice that they contacted you about the waist belt , WAY to bad they didn't address the hose issue . It is a no go for me without a option for which side it comes out . Once again well done . Good job ..G

[@iberiksoderblom]

Always have my hydration opposite to my gun-shoulder. And never carry a handgun on anything else than myself. To apply a bit of adjustment to the bladderstrap, a piece of velcro could be used... Love your review about this pack !

[@vladimirvladi4130]

I bought this because of you and im happy with that since this video im following you. Great content

[@brianwofford3831]

Thanks, I watch a lot of you videos. I appreciate your attention to detail.

[@yockhunter]

The quality of this video is phenomenal

[@naezro]

Update on the product, I have just received my order from Eberlestock direct from their website. My coyote brown pack does not have the waist belt attached. There is a velcro backing incase you do want to attach a separate larger waist belt to it. It is sold separately for $25 from their website.

[@05Stowe]

Great video! I already ordered mine after your preview video. I've carried it to work, on the trail, and even 5 hours of flyfishing. I've had the waist belt tucked behind the padding since it arrived. For a pack this size with a thin belt I don't see any weight transfer benefits. The organization is great and the structured top pocket keeps the bag from collapsing in on itself. All and all a great product. Thanks for the highlighting.

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello Luke, thank you for your fine review. It is a good looking pack for an all day hike. I never use a hydration bladder, so that would be an issue. Take care, be safe and have fun. 🤗

[@dib0018]

I agree and for that price point too. Saved .50 not paying for the port on the other side as well.

[@chrisnelo]

Re hydration port - designed namely for military. You shoulder a rifle t On the right (mainly) so the hydration is out of the way

[@tomdemerly]

This is a very strong review. Very, very well done Sir. Thank you.

[@soulknight89]

Eberlestock says you can add-on hip belt. Is it possible? I don't see where it could be possible by pictures or the video. I'm interested.

[@FredPerryUSA]

You state the width is 9" versus Eberlestock's stated dimension of a 7" width.Clarity is important as I think this pack would be perfect for my use but for my 9" wide Apple Mac Book Pro, which is a daily carry item. Can you clarify/explain the discrepancy please? Thanks and keep up your great work!

[@Ct125dude]

I have the halftrack and freakin love it. Literally no complaints

[@johnsonmike527]

Which pouch do you use for your handguns

[@ArchDeusAirsoftNC]

I have the Vapor 5000 by them and I wish they had a pouch for Hydration in the middle.

[@KaylynnStrain]

great job getting the company's attention !!!!! I had a somewhat similar issue with another company's pack and hopefully they will correct the problems

[@jhosk]

My only issue is the sternum strap will not fit those of us with larger chest.

[@demondcharles9062]

The hydration port on the left and the lack of additional attactchment points on the shoulder straps are perfect for me. For hunting and using a rifle, thats perfect for a right handed shooter.

[@milwman1958]

Out of the blue I ordered one and now looking for reviews LOL Scott

[@haptime4952]

NOT SO FAST! I purchased this backpack based on this review, unfortunately I did receive a defective 1st run backpack with the short waist belt straps. Waiting to see if eberlestock will make good on their promise to send the extension strap.

[@vd295]

Have you had a chance to compare this pack to the Kifaru Door Gunner?

[@outdoormarkbrandenburg2373]

Thanks for sharing the issue with the short hip belt. Can You tell me wich extension from Eberlestock will fit, the 38mm or the 25 mm? Best regards

[@Sig_ben2]

They should place the hydration bladder outside like 5.11 and add more pockets inside/front.

[@ianthrockmorton9167]

I’d actually prefer two buckles on the side rather than one in the middle. Just me. Might try to pick one of these up for short day, single night travel.

[@ericmatthews3307]

I got the sawed off hydro right before this was available for a trip to Maui. Essentially the same pack but I like how the bandit opens up completely while the sawed off hydro only has top loading which is less convenient in a tall, narrow pack. But it worked well while trekking through Maui.

[@aldonalexander7178]

The adjustable shoulder harness i figure you can swap out with a larger shoulder straps. Im a wide body and use a large shoulder straps. Great vid and great pack

[@pahuntnut]

this would make an excellent pack for treestand hunting by the way it opens and the hyplon in the back can be used for my platfom and sticks

[@jsav5845]

Just found your channel, subscribed right away. I was thinking about getting this bag to attach to my body armor. Want something smaller that will hold a water bladder and some minor survival equipment. Looks like this might be it. Thanks.

[@eliasbonilla9659]

Hey! Awesome video. We want to know about what gun pouch you say you run on the front of a bag like this?

[@jefferysullivan8923]

Great review, thank you! Would love to know more about the pouch you've chosen for your CCW. Is there a video that I've missed on that?

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

I'll get a video made on that for you Jeffery, it's from Zpacks and is made to fit on the waist belt. - Luke

[@jefferysullivan8923]

@@TheOutdoorGearReview that would be great. I may know the one you're talking about - just hadn't considered it as a carry option. One thing I've learned the hard way is that carrying on my waist with a backpack is not a good idea!

[@thejeremydavis]

@@TheOutdoorGearReview Did this Zpack video ever get made? I'm curious about this setup

[@nc_mtbmedic1399]

Awesome little pack, no waist belt, but bought the padded belt, so it works

[@guitarhiker4449]

Im a lefty so the hydration port works well for me but i am surprised they didnt place it on the right? Strange! Their must be a reason for that cause most folks are righties.? Maybe to free up your dominant hand not sure? Awesome little pack. Kinda wish it didnt have the torso adjustment latter. Ive never been a fan of that type design. Mystery ranch futura harness is the only torso adjustment i like otherwise i prefer a fixed shoulder strap set up. Nice review luke!

[@sgtcrabfat]

A good test,I think of any backpack/load carrying set is to fill it to a realistic weight and then go for a cross country run of no less than five miles, to see if it is tough and suits you as an individual, (ex RAMC)

[@justjayjustjay5054]

Do you have e a video with your "Concealed handgun pouch" attached, or showing it. Could you please link if so?

[@christopherurban1045]

Luke, love the reviews!!! What color is that pack? Please help!!!

[@bongmanbabyoutdoors7850]

Is this the green or the khaki?

[@bz7547]

This has been a lot of help, thank you!

[@juanvillavicencio4719]

does it work well with 50 pounds rice weight for rucking?

[@belligerentinstigator944]

The hydration port is on the left so you can shoulder a rifle.

[@alexanderweaver9182]

Great review, Luke! I have several day packs but would love to have a dedicated one I can depend on. I've never owned an Eberlestock product so I'll give a shot. The military surplus look with the molle features really gets my attention.

[@GordLamb]

I've got the Eberlestock V90 Battleship and it's absurdly good. I've had it on a dozen expeditions now and like you say .. really, no mistakes. That kinda sums it up. Great review as always. :)

[@ianrsigel]

As do I. It is bomb proof and full featured. But it is very heavy and not for everyone.

[@Greyghost477]

Where did you get the jacket

[@jesusrivera4769]

I guess they did away with the waist strap. I just got mine and it didn’t have it.

[@mattvogel5712]

It sounds noisy, would you recommend it for deer hunting?

[@yenhan705eh77]

Just bought one but it doesn't come with waist belt anymore.

[@MrAbsolutkaos]

Does it have a concealed compartment?

[@ThatguyDiscGolf82]

I'm gonna have to get one! Looks like it be really good for bushcraft

[@alexanderweaver9182]

I found a Bandit on Amazon for $129, the Wide-Open Western Slope version, and ordered it.

[@benterwellen]

This seems to be a great pack, would like to see them make the changes that you suggest, also on the interior of the pack i would like the inner color to be red or yellow so that items in the pack can be easier to find......

[@BoDiddlydodah]

I'm not sure how long they've been making this pack, but i believe this and the switchback design are copies of an old REI pack I have that was offerd about 8 years back. Still my favorite day/weekend flight pack and not a single sighn of wear in nearly 10 years... And boy has it been worn. Eberlestock has improved the back and shoulder padding slightly, and added an adjustable strap height. I also prefer the way in which the pack can unzip all the way down the front. I may purchase the switchback specifically for this feature. People call this a 1 day pack but I regularly carry 3 days worth of clothing in my REI. However I have traveling light down to a science. As a daypack, If I'm just hiking around on the trail or in the woods, I find that the pack is a bit large for my tastes and mailnly use it as a travel pack. Not that I ever do this, I like a daypack that when empty, I can compress down small enough to stuff in my pocket. I do regularly carry my actual goto daypack stuffed down into my larger thru pack and take it out for shorter explorations away from basecamp. To me a day pack should be as small, compressible and minimalist as possible. A simple thin, single layer, light duffle style pack with a drawstring top and highly compressible shoulder straps works best.

[@thejeremydavis]

I know this is a year old, but WHAT COLOR IS THAT?! I''ve looked at dozens of colors, and with the jacket you're wearing, and color glitches, I just can't figure it out. Thanks!

[@refaiabdeen5943]

Cheers Mate! But I would prefer it to be a bit larger as to specs of carry on aircraft luggage so that you could use it for travel as well. That’s just my opinion. All the rest which you have said is very thoughtful and needs to be considered too.

[@johnmorris1819]

I am interested in hiking the Appalachian Trail. I would like to see your opinion on some of the weight saving items such as the Z-Pack Duplex. I can appreciate that their tents and their backpacks are very expensive. That being said, I would appreciate your opinions and insights. If the cost is outside your range, I totally understand.

[@moscovich1822]

thanks for the information...you rock like that Day Pack.

[@zookeeper94558]

Seems like a great pack.. I am planning a snow camping trip and will be pulling a pulk so to have a small pack for easy to reach items seems like a great idea. And seeing that the waist band is high I can easily slip my sled harness on underneath. :-)

[@DBlakeney29]

How well do you think this pack would hold up as a day pack for hunting? I am considering using It to haul in my climbing sticks and platform specifically. If I use the bottom molle to attach the sticks and the compression strap to hold the platform, do you think that is too much weight (~15lbs) for this small of a pack?

[@maccreative2820]

is this pack gray or military green?

[@TheMachoGabacho]

I’d like to see you review the Eberlestock Big Top. It looks like a great roll top pack and I haven’t seen anyone review one yet. It’s huge but could make a great winter bag.

[@AirbrusherGameandArt]

I own the Big Top... for the weight it can carry, it really needs their thicker padded shoulder harness. You can't put it on this pack because the kidney pads are part of the harness. The stays go through the harness back and kidney pads so if you undo the Velcro, the harness just slides up and down to where you need it without coming off backpack. Outside of needing the thicker pads it is a lovely pack that you will overload lol.

[@TheMachoGabacho]

Airbrusher Games and art I’m a big fan of roll top packs. I have a Granite Gear Crown, the older model, and it’s a perfect backpacking pack. I’d like to find a good pack with a similar design that can handle a little more weight and abuse for bushcrafting and taking my son out in the woods. Since I’ll have to carry his gear too I need something big. At least until he’s big enough to pull his own weight.

[@AirbrusherGameandArt]

@@TheMachoGabacho It's a good pack for sure. If you get around this pack, stand it up and unroll the top to see the total volume of this pack... It's impressive.

[@MrFatboyfun]

What brand and model jacket are you wearing?

[@raymurray3282]

I have the Battleship, can the bandit interface with it? I know, I know... why do I need it? Don’t judge.

[@cdawson198600]

Ray Murray gotta love the battleship... for when you need a car trunk on your back.

[@militarygearjunkie2522]

Unless you have an attachable pack. Removable operator pack from Tactical Tailor works just fine with almost every big packs out there with molle webbings. I did cut off the brain of Battleship pack, modified some buckles, straps, now it works as a removable top.

[@militarygearjunkie2522]

@@cdawson198600 LOL

[@denmyos]

I have been looking for the battleship in Europe... Really hard to find.!

[@militarygearjunkie2522]

@@denmyos by it internet! LOL Seriously I recommend it for you. Its one heck of a pack!

[@angel19642001]

I ordered one should get it today

[@borni6076]

Great Review, thank you and greetings from Germany. Borni

[@kjonesy4142]

I dig this little pack, looking forward to what you have next...🐾🐾👊

[@jacob_d_f]

Will you ever review any of the Goruck packs? The GR1, Rucker or any of their other models?

[@trshuster]

Thanks for the review!

[@AR9ify]

If it is not a top load sack, not pack, it is a no go. What if zipper breaks?

[@laodealmuqarrabun656]

Hi, can you put A4-sized document in this pack without it being rumpled?

[@zachdurrett1357]

Would have been nice if they said they would add hydration ports on both sides! Personally I wouldn’t mind if the waste belt was a little wider but a fine looking pack all in all.

[@Davethe1979]

Wait! Gun pouch?? I have been desperately looking for one to connect to my pack exactly as you mentioned. PLEASE share more details!! Thanks!

[@eliasbonilla9659]

I too want to know about this gun pouch lol

[@danielmardtrading5757]

Nice pack there, great that you can influence the manufacturers to :)

[@jameshopkins7333]

Looks like good equipment. Is it made in the USA?

[@christopherurban1045]

What color is it!?!

[@saminthewoods]

Customer response showed strength and honor

[@rayjordan7278]

Great video ... good show ... great tell !!! If the viewers want a thrill ... and a sticker price shock ... look up the authentic “real deal” Mil/Spec backpacks for actual field operators. Eberlestock makes the G4 Operators backpack that has earned it’s “rep” with Spec Ops and private contractors. Again, excellent product overview.

[@tonyhall395]

Luke, you’re as smooth as a Swiss watch, great review but trying to get one in the UK is as easy as trying to make the politicians accept Brexit 😎😎😎keep up the great work brother.

[@1227silver]

Are you going do more over night trip

[@ScottDrumm]

Please review the Eberlestock Little Big Top! Thanks!!

[@parker8453]

I know this is an older review, but I'm hoping someone with firsthand experience with the pack can help me. Does anyone know how packable/compressible this pack is? My intent is to have a larger pack and frame to hike everything in to camp, and have a smaller pack that is stored in the large one and used for daytime expeditions once my camp is settled.

[@jackchn23]

Eagle Creek has an admin pouch that converts to a day pack. I think it’s call the “Convert pack it”? I use one in my EDC rotation and it goes into which ever pack I switch to. I use it to carry my pens, chargers, cables…etc. very clever design! kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJC5lJWuncuMebc

[@jamesmichaelwoods2930]

good review. What manufacturer makes the jacket you are wearing

[@KimberlyGreen]

He reviewed in this video ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5TEeJucrNFpoa8

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Actually that is a different jacket, it's the 5.11 Aurora Shell and my review is coming up soon. :D - Luke

[@KimberlyGreen]

@@TheOutdoorGearReview Doh! All those subdued jackets look so similar to me. See what I get for trying to be helpful.

[@jamesmichaelwoods2930]

Thanks

[@AnthonysOutdoors]

Own it, it's functional. But I wish I would of bought something else. Fairly small for a day pack, and the shoulder straps suck. They are shaped and angled funny and easily rub and cut into the arms and arm pits even with a light load. It is durable as hell though.

[@norman9274]

Your camera is so clear.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Thanks; there was some weird youtube color glitches going on with this upload; not sure why though. - Luke

[@PatriciaSamHouston]

Where are their products made?

[@tkivl2614]

May I know the colour of pack in this video?

[@ronjcash]

Will it fit a laptop?

[@adamlonghunters2707]

Cool little pack looks very handy.

[@GoldenFleas]

Luke, great review, and I'm glad you did it because I have my eye on that pack. I'll wait til they fix some of the cons. I've been following your vids for a bit and it inspired me to create my own channel. I'm no pro yet but I would certainly appreciate any feedback/comments to help me improve. Looking forward to your next review.

[@aboutdoors6005]

Can you review the apls mountaineer lynx 1 tent

[@brandonlee1182]

Is it fit 13" laptop?

[@RatandCat]

What I need is a good new camera/ outdoor gear pack.