5.11 Rush 12 2.0 Review - Solid Budget Friendly EDC Backpack

[@JohnWicksPencil14]

As far as the concealed carry pouch is concerned, my weapon will be on my body at all times as if I need it, I want access to it as quickly as possible. I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving my gun in a backpack with the chance of it being stolen. I do however plan on keeping a couple extra mags in the fleeced pouch when mine comes in.

[@joseyong]

Going for the 5.11 Rush 24 that’s 38 liters

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and that’s great to hear! At that size that seems like a great one bag travel option, I hope you enjoy using it a lot!:)

[@PTYJ]

Rush 24 is too heavy, I have it

[@dirkschittko]

Had the Rush 24 but sold it, way too heavy

[@suezwicker]

I just impulse purchased the 24, and now I'm checking out reviews before deciding whether to use/keep, switch to the 12, or go with something completely different. I *really* appreciate the details you cover in this review as it is helping me to think about things like how well I'll be able to access my laptop, and how the bag will do in the rain. I'm sad that my 20 year old Timbuk2 is giving up the ghost. They haven't made the courier with backback straps in many years, so I keep repairing it, and have finally started looking to replace it.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! This is definitely a solid bag and can hold a pretty good amount and that’s awesome you had your previous bag for so long, I am definitely a fan of timbuk2 bags!

[@markavelitv4140]

I been rocking the R72 2.0 for EDC.. this thing is a beast! I originally wanted the R24 2.0 but they didn't have it available at my local cabelas but I needed one cause I funked up my North Face bag . My 72 is big and bulky. I do have the tier strap accessory and use it to keep the bag closer to my body and cause I plan on putting it together as a tier option with maybe the Rush 2.0 24 or 12.. that's why I'm hear.. I do gotta set my bag down or infront of me cause the weight and when I'm grabbing my conceal carry tool. It's not fast compared to the side reach but the bag is nice.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and glad to hear the bag has been working well for you!

[@Elbori7]

Great video! I like the hat but the shipping it’s $25. You think it’s worth?

[@jovianleong4651]

Rush 24 is alittle to big. I went with rush 12, great for daily office use and gym afterwards!

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and glad to hear the rush 12 has been working out well, I prefer this size as well!

[@demounit]

I agree about the 24 being too big. I originally got a 24 and it's a great bag but it's just too big for day to day. I'm 6 foot 3 and it was still too big. the 12 is the perfect size.

[@andywu6779]

Great video! I have a rush 12 2.0. Is macbook air M2 15" fit in this bag? I'm considering buying 15" or 13" one

[@TheEverydayManChannel]

Great review! Will this fit a Macbook Pro 16-inch in the main compartment?

[@TheEverydayManChannel]

Will it?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! I think a 16 might be really tight and difficult to get the laptop in and out quickly imo

[@immutablecantrip]

does the next size up have that same issue with accessing the laptop?

[@noamagdalenic3868]

Is that bag using in SWAT series?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! I haven’t had a chance to check that show out yet, I tried to find an image online, I can see they use a 5.11 bag but can’t find an image to confirm the model

[@Brad-ic4bp]

Great bag - I just picked one up in "double-tap" (dark blue/gray). I would have preferred a built-in water bottle holder, but like you say, it's very easy to add one externally, with all of the molle loops.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I hope you enjoy using the bag alot, really solid bag overall!:)

[@kydcali]

Same

[@kevinsanderson4165]

Double tap is Grey and black. I have a bag

[@MattNineFive]

Great video! As many are curious about laptops, I was curious if this would fit a 15.6 laptop? I have seen you mention that a 16 would be tricky, but I am considering this bag for school/outdoor adventures. My classes will involve a laptop, and I assume a 15.6 laptop will be provided, so I just wanted to see if it would fit in this bag as I really like 5.11's products!

[@claudiorodriguez8557]

Awesome video! I’ve always liked 511 organization set up. They should make one without any of the molle. Maybe a cross between the lv18 and the rush 12.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad you he video was helpful! That definitely sounds like an awesome idea for a bag, hopefully the company comes out with something like that!:)

[@joestamper5649]

I loved the bag until you came to the hidden compartment that is closed only by velcro . That allows water and moisture to get to your weapon.

[@pedroaugusto0903]

Mas a proposta é ter acesso rápido a arma e não impedir que ela se molhe, mas poderia ter as duas funções simultâneas, assim poderíamos escolher entre usar apenas o velcro ou fechar com o zíper caso fosse necessário para impedir que a água entre e molhe a arma ou o que estiver no compartimento, seria interessante ter as duas opções 🤔

[@RobTaylor-ry2fk]

If that's the Rush 12 2.0 there's two big pockets one for your water bladder one for your laptop flip it over flip up the shoulder straps and look there should be a zipper which leads to another pocket

[@bossmedia4028]

I always used the water bag sleeve as a laptop compartment on the older version

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I could see that working pretty well!

[@noz_fox9329]

I've had mine for about 2 or 3 years now and let me tell you. These bags will withstand anything you throw at it and will complete your everyday tasks with style, steez, and will make you feel like you've got two bitches by your side and a GTR R-34 in your garage. The concealed compartment is great to keep my secret porn stash in and the molle attachments are great to keep either my water bottle on the side or my first aid kit on the front during milsims. And on top of all that, i've been using it everyday for the last 3 school years and after being beaten bashed and stolen by various different friends it's still living and looks dope as hell. Overall definitly a worth buy.

[@faviodezi9553]

Best review ever, you got me at two bitches and a R34.

[@ScoopzyDaizy]

Why do you not keep your laptop in the hidden compartment on your back? It fits a 13 inch MacBook easily.

[@elnuevese2829]

Since you have a small laptop store it in the hydration pouch on the back, makes it a breeze.

[@evanhindra5441]

I see new content from Traveling Salseros, I click.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate the support!:)

[@dazed4daze]

My first EDC pack when i was working on a budget. Worth every penny.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and that’s great to hear the bag worked out well for you, definitely an awesome value!:)

[@sixpakshaker88]

I wish 5.11 would use bright lining. I can't find anything in the black liner.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and good callout! I agree the bright lining is always helpful

[@IanSkelley]

Danny, always love your reviews. Have you seen the condor prime 21 L pack? It is a go ruck style pack at a much more affordable price point. Would love to get your thoughts on that one.

[@Sunby59]

Thanks for the review. I was considering the purchase of the updated version to use primary as laptop backpack, but it looks as laptop sleeve was afterthought.

[@dannypacks]

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

[@shawnb.2558]

Yeah if the laptop compartment was separate this would be the perfect bag.

[@fuzz6938]

I don't like that the review on that backpack turned into a review of your other items. Wish you would have kept it simple with just the backpack. 3/5

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for the feedback on the video! I like your review of my review :)

[@johnk4908]

I think it would be cool if you edited in a picture of the other bags you are talking about in the final thoughts.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for the suggestion! I have started doing that in a few of my more recent videos and people have said it’s been helpful so I will try to continue to do so:)

[@earlsimmons5497]

Very good review. I liked the way you covered all pockets, zips, etc. You did a very good job of mentioning different options. I have been looking at new bags and this is one of the ones I am currently leaning towards. As usual nothing seems to be the perfect bag that will fit all my needs.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! This is definitely a solid option!

[@Legionnaire7777]

It's a sweatbox on your back especially when moving at pace, I swapped mine out for a Blackhawk cyclone pack which is much better in many ways.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for sharing your experience! I haven’t heard of the cyclone but I’ll have to check it out in the future!:)

[@ctt4296]

I removed frame sheet back board. I think it is more comfortable

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and sharing your experience with the bag! I’ll have to give that a try to see the difference in comfort!:)

[@ctt4296]

@TwinTurbo Ray thanks

[@deeel1364]

@TwinTurbo Ray only if you use a laptop 💻 ✌️

[@TheseEmptyCorridors]

Is this bag ok for a work day (laptop, water lunch box) and next a CrossFit Wod including shoes, sport stuff and towel ? I would go for the rush 24 but I’m afraid it could be too big for a daily use

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! I think it could work well for both of those use cases, but I think it would get a little tight to try to use it for all of that at the same time (holding shoes and lunchbox for example)

[@zhalie12345]

I have rush 24 and yeah it's too big for daily use. I use goruck gr1 now, size much more suited for daily home to work activities.

[@peterpayne2219]

I am interesated in this for rucking. The shoulder pads seem to be uber soft.

[@gaveintothedarkness]

outstanding review!

[@dannypacks]

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

[@Yellowdogscf]

Hello, What is the Brand of manucure Set please ?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! That is from a brand called Jack the Barber I believe :)

[@김세연-g4i]

Do you think 12.9” ipad would fit in that water bladder compartment? Cause i often carry both my laptop and ipad together…!! Thanks for the nice review..!! Your reviews are always very helpful!

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! And yes I think it could fit in that pocket especially without a bulkier case

[@josnin7428]

Man of culture

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching!:)

[@ChrisBranleh]

lack of ease of access to laptop compartment sucks. i love my 5.11 12 original but for traveling and needing to have laptop out for TSA, leaves a lot to be desired in that experience

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I agree, hopefully they improve that in the next version

[@ChrisBranleh]

@@dannypacks i place my 13” macbook air in the water bladder section without issue but i doubt it’s as protected

[@ivrsn_1569]

Would the bag’s capacity enough to accommodate some gym sneaker, spare clothes and school stuffs at the same time?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! It depends how much school stuff you would want to hold (with sneakers and clothes, it might be tough to also fit larger notebooks and textbooks)

[@pathfidelino5424]

im about to order this bag, but i want to see it inperson but no chance. i cant decide which color is better between kangaroo and ranger green. which one you prefer?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! Tough choice, I think they both look good, I might lean towards the kangaroo but wouldn’t be upset with the ranger green

[@FlynnMcTaggart]

How's the water resistance? I usually stuff my bags with towels in every compartment and run it under the shower everywhere for about 2 minutes to see if it soaked through the fabric or zipper and got the towels wet.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and good question! Overall the water resistant is pretty good for light rain. For medium rain it does ok but different areas of the bag seem to handle water better than others (pack hacker recently did a good water test with this one if you want to see an example)

[@sheepdogonthehill]

The small felt lined pocket on top is for your sunglasses. At least originally

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and that makes sense!

[@Allen-rz4uz]

After all these years...! I'm Finley getting the 511 rush 12 after taxes and discount thanks 511.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I hope you enjoy using the bag a lot!:)

[@pocketgamer1400]

maganda siya meron na ako

[@HieuNguyen-rh1th]

Hello I just order Rush 12 today. My laptop is: 356 x 251 x 16.9 mm (not included shock case but it will be a little bit bigger than the laptop, not too much. Will my Laptop fit the Main Compartment and also with a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi, laptop charger and some personal stuff? This is my first time buy a Rush backpack. I only use it for dailyl work and training BJJ, not travel. Thank you guys!

[@maximevtushenko1298]

Did your laptop fit? Im considering buying this backpack to carry my MBP 16'

[@HieuNguyen-rh1th]

@@maximevtushenko1298 it did but so heavy, holy shit

[@maximevtushenko1298]

@@HieuNguyen-rh1th thank you!

[@merlinbrid]

Danny will best introduce the characteristics of each bag, thank you

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for the support!

[@filippexD]

they need to place some waterproof zippers on this thing...

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I agree that would be a nice improvement!

[@orhaz11]

Thanks for great video. Can this bag carry safety 30 lbs cast iron ruck plate for rucking?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! I think it can handle it but I would be concerned about the bags long term durability compared to something like a goruck

[@orhaz11]

@@dannypacks thank you

[@Zeitherius]

Can you review the Maxpedition Falcon II?

[@dannypacks]

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

[@asianrice02]

you can use the water bladder side for the laptop sleeve.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and that’s a good idea as an alternative and definitely a little easier to get to!

[@PTYJ]

So do I

[@iShaymus]

I do this with my rush 72.

[@bossmedia4028]

Yup that’s what I do

[@Taywi]

Who else misses the “storm gray” offerings from 5.11

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! I haven’t had a chance to use that 5.11 color way but I’m a big fan of storm gray in general so hopefully they bring them back at some point!

[@19leeryan]

Is there a bottom to the bag, does it have attachments?

[@carlosfernandez4811]

Economía jajaja

[@romaindesiront8777]

good morning, is it waterproof or not?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! I would say this water resistant in light to med rain but not waterproof

[@theramblingranter5797]

Why do you need to get your laptop out that fast? Are you gonna be saving the world or something? Don’t fret the small things. A few extra seconds ain’t gonna matter. At least it has one this time.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and definitely a good question! I think my bigger issues were not with the speed necessarily but with the difficulty in getting the laptop out when the bag was packed. The quick access pocket from the top, the Velcro strap, and the depth of the bag particularly when you have a lot of stuff in the main area add a lot of friction to retrieving your device and that’s something I put it in and out of the bag multiple times a day so it just didn’t feel like the best experience. Like you said tho it’s great that it has been added and it’s nice that it has a false bottom as well!:)

[@redderm]

It's a pain going through the airport with the 1.0. I put it in the sleeve for weight distribution, but I usually have to take something out to get the laptop out. Usually it's the hoodie I don't need atm.

[@jrba5194]

I've had to pull out my laptop at the airport to go through checkpoints or to do something even in the moving vehicle as a passenger and it's great not to have to pull out all the stupid stuff to get my laptop out.

[@dbn80]

TSA at the airport…have fun unloading your bag to take your laptop out. Probably deal breaker for me

[@RobTaylor-ry2fk]

If that's the rush 12 2.0 there's two pockets one for your bladder one for your laptop you have to flip it around and flip up the shoulder straps there should be a zipper that goes around your whole pack

[@yanzheyang4085]

Great review!! My laptop is 36cm×25cm, can it be fitted in the laptop sleeve? Im not sure if it is 15 inch or 15.6 inch. 😂

[@GTILOUD]

📏📐

[@tyjeait]

Did it fit?

[@yanzheyang4085]

@tonycait It fit just nice, but a bit too nice to me. The side of the laptop just touches the top of the bag.

[@area51.52]

Great review 👍🏻

[@dannypacks]

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

[@michalurbanful]

Very nice and thorough review, thank you very much! :) PS: I'll probably never understand why so many bags, my beloved Savotta Jakaari S included, has only one compression strap per side. For me, that's really annoying (in the end I removed them from my Savotta because it was just getting in my way). Two straps could be used for stuff like sleeping pad, tarp, etc., but one? Perhaps a windbreaker or a hoodie and that's that. I don't mean this to criticize your review, just blowing off my annoyance. :)

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! Fair point on the compression straps as well, I go back and forth on how much I like having them:)

[@quetzocotal36]

If you need two straps on the side to hold something like a sleeping pad, you can get a set of straps from 5.11's RUSH Tier system. You can attach them on the molle wherever you need them and clip in your sleeping pad. Just put the female side of the swift clips on the front of the bag and attach the opposite side toward the back.

[@DG-vi5ow]

@@quetzocotal36 this is a great idea, i just bought the bag for shorter 24-48 hr trips and were looking to see how others saw fit . thanks for the tip

[@ElHijodelObispoCuria]

Esto es una buena review, sí señor.

[@dannypacks]

Muchas gracias!:)

[@rir9005]

Great review as always. Can you please review the Rush 24. Thank you

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for the support! That one looks pretty solid as well and I’ll have to see if I can get my hands on one to test out!:)

[@Meekskydiver539]

OK I know enough ordering one right now

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I hope you enjoy using the bag a lot!:)

[@YTB3r]

thanks

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching!

[@SamuelGarcia-rp7fe]

Nice cap

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching!:)

[@demounit]

i have this bag and i love it. been using it for over a year now and it's just as great as the day i bought it.

[@dannypacks]

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

[@NITECOREWORLDWIDE]

Nice review!

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and awesome job on the flashlight and hat, great additions to my edc bag gear!:)

[@kbdab]

great video.. Thank you for taking the time. What are the dimensions of the back slot which made for a water bladder? I am thinking I can utilize for my laptop: 14x9.75 inches. I don't have the bag yet.

[@أبونصيف-غ8ص]

Please, how many liters is this bag?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! The bag is approx 24L

[@mzmgeartec4861]

Waterproof?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! I would say this one is also weather resistant so it will be ok in mild rain but not water proof

[@dr.h_gibby3158]

Why does bro walk like that 💀

[@isaacsonnenberg7080]

I just bought the 12 and honestly really like it, the downsides I've encountered is the shoulder straps being really stiff at first, i had to scrunch them up a bit to make them comfortable, i also dont fully like the placement of the chest strap it just feels a bit in the way but for a compact backpack this really works well

[@huntersparmspecial632]

If you're being honest, you don't need to tell people you're being honest.

[@kevinsanderson4165]

It's under 3 pounds...