Vanquest Addax 18 EDC Backpack Review

[@samleary2733]

I appreciate you mentioning the material. The slight shine on the black has me nervous but I’m the same as you with not wanting it to look to military inspired. But multicam black is gonna have to do for now

[@bluecreekroad]

Thanks for the review. I have been looking at the Addax 18 for a little while now to go along with my Carbide 8 (which I love), but I think the issues with that front lower admin pouch you pointed out might be the deal breaker for me. Maybe they'll make a "2.0" that addresses that down the road and gives better access. I also wouldn't mind seeing a version without the patch loop on the exterior of it. Otherwise, I love everything else about that pack.

[@corvinousedc]

I have yet to look at the carbide, it borders on too small for me, but I will have a go at one at some point. The zipper on the lower admin pouch is a bit puzzling. The bag is great, but every time I use it, it annoys me. Now, that is on me, but there are Many options out there that do not have this problem. So it is the Katara or Javelin for me ATM....

[@bluecreekroad]

@@corvinousedc The Carbide 8 is pretty small. I don't daily carry a laptop though, so it fits my EDC needs perfectly in that it's bigger than a fanny/waist pack, but smaller than most backpacks... and it fits perfectly in the little storage area behind the back seat of my Tacoma.