5.11 AMP12 Backpack Review - All Purpose 25L Tactical EDC CCW Pack

Review of the 5.11 AMP12 Backpack which is another well built and CCW compatible everyday carry bag that offers plenty of space and a unique and modular system of pouches and accessories to customize the bag to meet your particular needs.
What do you think of the AMP12? What are some other great EDC bags I should check out?
5.11 Amp12: 511.pxf.io/4eMjAo
Music: “Head Candy” - William Rosati
*The 5.11 AMP12 was provided as a sample for this review. All opinions are my own and do not represent any other parties.
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Wearing the bag - 3:19
External Pockets - 5:00
Hexgrid Accessories - 5:42
CCW Pocket - 7:33
Laptop Sleeve - 9:41
Main Compartments - 10:59
Pricing & Alternatives - 16:14
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[@CRUIZeR612]

I have been emailing 5.11 pretty much daily to bring back this line because I need the helmet/shove it AND admin gear sets. But I'm only one voice. You have the followers and viewers. Maybe together we can all get them to bring back one of the best bag lines ever made for pro and every day users!

[@exserk]

Why did they stop making it? 😫

[@fireemblemistrash75]

@@exserkunsure but it sucks. Half of their other packs are not as good as this one

[@randomaccount3364]

I saw the shove it gear set in stock and even on a sale again at 5.11's website a week ago, but they don't ship to my country. Check it out.

[@redacted4167]

Great review!

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching!:)

[@Ellman1231]

Great video as usual. Although it's bigger than your usual preference for EDC/minimal short travel, the AMP 24 (32L) has some features I think you'd like more. It doesn't have the top quick access pocket above the CCW flap, but instead has a small almost-hidden pocket on the bottom of the bag, a small fleece-lined pocket near the top handle for delicate items, & 2 zippered vertical side pockets that can fit at least a thinner 24-oz water bottle. These vertical pockets are matched in the main compartment by some open soft sleeves for water bottles or other items (I often put my laptop charger/cord in there). Also, the larger mesh pocket in the main compartment on the AMP 24 has dual side zippers instead of one top zipper. This helps you more easily use the quad zipper setup to quickly reach into the main compartment to retrieve/replace any stuff in that pocket, & I love being able to do it without rearranging whatever else is in the main compartment (pouches, cases, etc). I was looking at the 12, but ended up going with the 24 mostly for the water bottle pockets, & using it for the past month has been awesome. I bike commute to work, & the helmet shove-it pocket is awesome for a bike lock, helmet, etc. You can even use it for a water bottle or two as well. I second an earlier comment that you can also place one of these gear sets in the main compartment for extra admin organization, which almost gives you more pockets than you know what to put stuff in. Haven't been able to go on any walks/rides when it's hotter out yet to test how the mesh-less panel does with swamp back, but overall I'm having a ton of fun with all the different configurations of this bag. Highly recommended.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for sharing your experience with the bag! I’m glad to hear it’s been working well for you and I’ll have to see if I can test out the 24 in the future as it seems like it offers some additional benefits!:)

[@allanpedersen465]

Great review, but maybe show that the hex grid and/or admin pouch can be stored in the main compartment when not used on the outside (the outside is mirrored in the main compartment) so you can use 1 pouch/hex grid on the outside and 1 on the inside. I use the Helmet/Shove-it Gear Set on the outside & Admin Gear Set on the inside, I feel this is a great combo (also you can have both the hex grid and place another gear set on top of that, if you really want to)

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and that’s a great idea! I’ll definitely be experimenting with one of the gear sets on the inside!:)

[@IanSkelley]

Danny, love your reviews. I have been using the Condor Pursuit Pack and I really like it. I have paired it with an Alpha One Niner admin panel and it works great. Would love to see your review on it.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for the support! I hadn’t heard of that one but it looks like a pretty cool bag, I’ll have to add it to the wishlist of bags to check out!:)

[@poynarvaez]

Great review! Now, let's do AMP10, and 24, and some more AMP Gear Sets. Have a nice day and God Bless. 😊

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for the support! Would definitely happy to check out more bags and gear from this line on the channel!:)

[@hugoredka8976]

awesome review 👍

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful!:)

[@warlantactical]

I have been using the amp for years it one of the best packs i have . Best part in the modular option for my adventures Quailty of stitching and material is top notch

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for sharing your experience with the bag! Glad to hear it has worked out so well for you and I’ve definitely been enjoying it so far!:)

[@warlantactical]

@@dannypacks your welcome your content is good

[@djp_712]

I have an AMP 24, I have a gear set for the front and I attached the hexgrid to the internal back rest of the bag. The G hooks connected to the top loop while the Velcro is secured to the fleeced lining perfectly.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for sharing your experience with the Amp24! I haven’t had a chance to check it out, but it looks like an awesome bag and that’s good to hear the accessories integrate so well with it

[@antoniobotello4996]

Good review 👍

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful!:)

[@cheeng1]

Nice review

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful!

[@JC-wj3hx]

I can't seem to find the AMP24 on Amazon, any other sites? Thanks :)

[@jasonbolin7025]

Great video.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful!:)

[@sailinon1969]

great review! Do you have the 5.11 item number for the first gear set you demonstrated? The one you put shoes in?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! That is the shove it gear set, I included a link to it in the description if you want to check it out (looks like it’s sold out on 5.11 site but hopefully they’ll be restocking or you might be able to find it on Amazon)

[@sailinon1969]

@@dannypacks So you did. I'm a bad "looker". Ask my Bride. Thank you again Danny Packs.

[@michaelhaltersr.2407]

Great review. Nice setup. I'm planning to use this for my bike commute and day outings. It will be perfect. Good shotout to Mystery Ranch also. Both great packs. Thank you.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful!

[@maureina7687]

Excellent review as always, what color is it exactly? Blue? Black?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for the support! This one is black

[@ricklee2619]

Hope u would do a video of the amp10

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for the suggestion! I’ll have to see if I can get one to test out!:)

[@Dara7078D]

Perfection

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching!:)

[@cheebyrashka]

Any idea if 16 MacBook pro would fit in this bag? 🙏

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! Was finally able to borrow a friends MacBook 16 to test in this one, it was able to squeeze in but it was pretty tight and the laptop was right against the zipper

[@paulthomasonair]

Thanks for the review. Any idea why they have discontinued this backpack?

[@dongordoofthegalletas]

5.11 is telling everyone, that they are no longer in production. It's a bummer. I'm not sure what they're planning, in the future...but it seems like a mistake, given their popularity. I'm using some hook-loop solutions from various manufacturers, in an effort to integrate my existing gearsets, into other bags. Kind of the only solution, to those of us who've invested there.

[@paulthomasonair]

@@dongordoofthegalletas The thing is now, I don't know whether to by the discontinued AMP 12 or the still available Rush 12. Any company would have valid reasons for discontinuing a product and now I'm a bit afraid of buying the AMP 12 as I don't know why they discontinued it.

[@dongordoofthegalletas]

@@paulthomasonair Can't go wrong, with the Rush series either. I've traveled all over, with an older Rush 72. I got mine, when they first came out. It's a bomb-proof backpack. When it was finally time, to get something smaller, for more everyday tasks (much less overseas, much more down the road). I studied the more covert models...but I ended up looking at Rush 12 also. I can't seem to pry myself away, from the looks...but especially, the layouts. I think the 2.0, would be a great choice. The way the Rush bags expand, and adapt...make them a best buy, in the tac backpack market. I ended up with a Hazards Prime (similar, but also different) and I'm happy, with that choice. There's obviously a lot of Rush DNA, in those bags...the division of space, and unique organization (spaced horizonal molle, tearaway gear mesh, divided storage), are what makes it different. It helped me, that I had a local 5.11 shop, to test drive everything, on their tabletop. If I had unlimited money and space, I'd have 2 of each. 😁

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! I haven’t heard any news on why it was discontinued, hopefully it means there will be a new version in the future. As good as the amp is i actually prefer the layout on the rush 12

[@atharhashmi5762]

Very nice

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching!:)

[@gitgudchannel]

Does the 16" MBP fit in this compartment?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! The 16in will fit in the laptop compartment but it is pretty tight and the edges are right against the zipper

[@PineappleOnPizza69]

I have that pack. Lost it's water resistance after 2 years, water sips in like a cotton. Major bummer is the lack of water bottle holder. Currently Looking at the new recon

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for sharing your experience with the bag! The recon would be another solid option to consider!

[@carlosmoreno45]

Great let’s do the amp 24

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’ll have to see if I can get one to test out!:)

[@kamisorix5072]

what pocket knife is that at 7:12?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! That is the Summit Knife from the Ridge

[@kamisorix5072]

@@dannypacks reminded me of the James Brand knives

[@pittwm]

I don’t understand why they use repair female buckles on only the bottom front panel attachment and not the top. I now have a set of female buckles just flopping about after I attached the shove it

[@sneakerteach2856]

Those actually come off! There’s a break in the clip underneath the webbing…takes some work, but you can do it!

[@pittwm]

@@sneakerteach2856 No it’s not, I’m referring to the two top female side buckles near the flap. It’s not repair buckle.

[@aarondunn5447]

I had the same problem with the upper female buckles. I just moved the webbing to one side of the buckle to expose the backside, and used a mini hacksaw to *carefully* cut a slot through it similar to the factory slot in the lower buckles. If you're careful, you can cut them in a way that they are still usable if you want to reattach them later. I talked with an employee in my local 5.11 store, who said he did the same thing on his personal pack by melting the buckle with a solder iron, but IMO the hacksaw method is better for a cleaner cut. Good luck!

[@darekrey8670]

Great movie. However, it seems to me that the AMP10 is a better solution for the urban edc - due to the two side pockets that open from the outside. There is simply better access to them than the top pocket on the AMP12.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and that’s a good point! I agree the side pockets would be very helpful for day to day use

[@udithaabeyrathna9813]

is this one waterproof?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! I would say this is water resistant but not waterproof

[@BadGuyCoffee]

Use my Amp10 everyday

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the bag has been working out well for you!:)

[@exserk]

Where can I buy this bag?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! Unfortunately this line seems to be discontinued for now so they would likely need to be purchased on somewhere like eBay or the carryology classified Facebook group

[@u_l_r_i_c]

I sell an AMP12 and a 24 on Vinted if you're interested! You can go and check of you want 😊

[@Ghastkill313]

Would have been perfect if it had water bottle holder on the sides

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I agree, that would have been a good addition!

[@rafalkosikcom]

It's very nice backpack, but also it's not... very tactical. The first thing I did was sew four rows of molle webbing on both sides.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and that’s a fair point, would have been nice to have the side molle included with the bag

[@irinap6427]

Will a regular sewing machine do it? I am just so annoyed at the lack of water bottle carry in the amp12! Nice to hear someone has done this successfully.

[@rafalkosikcom]

@@irinap6427 I use Minerva MC250C and it do the job. I think it's a little stronger machine than regular one.

[@irinap6427]

@@rafalkosikcom Thank you 🙂

[@ev6377]

This bag might scare people with trypophobia 🤔

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! I hadn’t thought of that but could totally see it!

[@sethmcginnis9828]

Pistol?!

[@duak89]

major bummer, it doesnt stand on its own.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I agree that would have been a nice feature to have!

[@immatureradical]

When you mentioned "concealed carry" I thought you were joking but apparently you're that American

[@spawnrcandbikes]

worlds worst design..... i got a couple of these because it was on sale ....i was drawn by the hexacon molles and compact sleek look......this thing is a brick dry weight....thats number one fail....second they have these weird loops in the quick access pocket...stub my fingers on it all the time...i finally tore it out....third hexacon molle is just a novelty ...original molles work so much better ....i really like the look of this backpack...its fairly comfortable to wear on long day hikes ....but the weight and odd placement of loops disappointed me .....i guess 511 agreed with me...they discontinued this entire line and exed the hexacon molle system......