back pack advice needed (military info needed)

[Blackout]

Yea from the Mancamp to the wellsite and any other locations we get dispatched to. It needs to be able to carry my hard hat, radio, head set, rain gear, electronics, extra food and supplies, batteries, toiletries, safety supplies, gloves, coveralls, goggles, glasses, full face mask.

that sounds like you do need a alice pack. you can actually use them with out with frame. the frame is made to help keep the weight on your upper back to carry for long distances. i don't know how for you'll have to walk from your ride to the rig. it all comes down to what your comfortable with.

[ThreeFingerPete]

Eberlestock, look no further. I have the skycrane II.

Blackhawk SOF large Alice is nice too. I used one daily for three years in Afghanistan.

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This pretty much sums it up.

Kivaru, Maxpedition, 5.11, Tactical Tailor, Mystery Ranch...

There are dozens of companies who make good gear. I snagged an Arc'Teryx Bora 80 that was a $400 pack for about $100 bucks. You could have parked a bus in that thing and it carried extremely well. Don't be afraid of camping/hiking packs, but look for the ones with thicker materials as they'll have better abrasion resistance.

[TeeShock]

http://http://www.maxpedition.com/st...ACK-12p106.htm

I bought a Maxpedition Condor II pack with the intent of destroying it in a year and I have had 0 problems. The material is extremely thick, in fact, so thick that all of the compartments hold their shapes when empty.

Looking back I would have bought something with less bells and whistles, I look like a poser when I ride with it.

[ThreeFingerPete]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002N18IYE

I bought a Maxpedition Condor II pack with the intent of destroying it in a year and I have had 0 problems. The material is extremely thick, in fact, so thick that all of the compartments hold their shapes when empty.

Looking back I would have bought something with less bells and whistles, I look like a poser when I ride with it.

LOL. Maxpedition shit is pretty tough. I'm actually surprised if I see wear on my gear.

[TeeShock]

It's almost overkill on the material, but the padded hydration pack pocket has adequate room for a concealed carry.

[motoman]

http://http://www.maxpedition.com/st...ACK-12p106.htm

I bought a Maxpedition Condor II pack with the intent of destroying it in a year and I have had 0 problems. The material is extremely thick, in fact, so thick that all of the compartments hold their shapes when empty.

Looking back I would have bought something with less bells and whistles, I look like a poser when I ride with it.

LOL. Maxpedition shit is pretty tough. I'm actually surprised if I see wear on my gear.

Is it just the photo or is that a smaller pack?

[ThreeFingerPete]

The Vulture II is their biggest pack at ~45 liters.

[TeeShock]

Definitely a day-pack.

[KBScobravert]

Maxpidition stuff is absolutely bullet proof but I think their bags run small for the price. I have a condor and used it for years as a quick day pack or carry on but it is small.

How much stuff are you trying to carry?

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[motoman]

Maxpidition stuff is absolutely bullet proof but I think their bags run small for the price. I have a condor and used it for years as a quick day pack or carry on but it is small.

How much stuff are you trying to carry?

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Don't mean to hijack the thread here...

Past couple years I've been using a Condor Venture as a daily bag. http://www.condoroutdoor.com/160_Venture_Pack.aspx

It's mostly used for work, carrying around my work laptops and tools. So far it's been a great bag that's very comfortable, it's just limited on size. If at all possible, I'd like to find a 3 day bag or something similar that I can use for work without it being too big, but still use for shorter trips.

[Forever_frost]

Just go to a surplus store and pick up a framed, large rucksack. Mine's at least a decade old and still rocking.

[FreightTrain]

Spend the money and get a red oxx bag. It's made for railroaders and will stand the test of time. Granted they ain't cheap but they are made in America and come with a lifetime warranty which they will stand behind. I use to go through a cheap bag every 3 or 4 months. My red oxx has been going strong for the last 5 years.

This thing will carry anything you want it to carry.

http://www.redoxx.com/Grip-is-the-Best-Money-Spent-on-the-Rails/Rail-King-Railroad-Rucksack/92021-Railroad%20Rucksack/10154/Product

[soap]

www.maxpedition.com this is the only brand I will use.

[ThreeFingerPete]

Spend the money and get a red oxx bag. It's made for railroaders and will stand the test of time. Granted they ain't cheap but they are made in America and come with a lifetime warranty which they will stand behind. I use to go through a cheap bag every 3 or 4 months. My red oxx has been going strong for the last 5 years.

This thing will carry anything you want it to carry.

http://www.redoxx.com/Grip-is-the-Be.../10154/Product

Red Oxx makes killer stuff.

[TeeShock]

www.maxpedition.com this is the only brand I will use.

^ not made in U.S.A. (my only complaint)