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Posted: 11/26/2019 11:11:03 AM EDT

I have been wearing a black 5.11 RUSH 24 for the last 5 years and have been happy with it.
My sons backpack broke the other day so I lent him my 5.11. Now he wants to keep it.

Are there other options out there that you guys recommend I look at?

I prefer something not too tactical. The black 5.11 was decently covert.

A friend recommended this:

DIRECT ACTION Dragon Egg Tactical Backpack

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Posted: 11/26/2019 11:18:20 AM EDT

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Peak design makes great bags, aimed at photographers, but work well for edc.

Posted: 11/26/2019 11:18:26 AM EDT

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Haley strategic flat pack +

Posted: 11/26/2019 11:19:09 AM EDT

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Vertx for me. Love the pack.

Posted: 11/26/2019 11:23:03 AM EDT

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I have the larger direct action ghost. I carry it every day on a hour commute. I really like it, have stuff full of gym clothes/ shoes, keep the outer pouch full of EDC survival type stuff. Have had it about 8 months and havn't had a problem with it.

Posted: 11/26/2019 11:30:37 AM EDT

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Vanquest Gear (would link, but they are down for maintenance for their Black Friday Sale)

Love my Trident 20l. The newest version is a 21l. Very well thought out backpacks and gear.

Vanquest Trident 20 Gen 2 Backpack Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKdklgQWXAU

Posted: 11/26/2019 11:31:43 AM EDT

[#6]

The OP pic isn’t too tactical?

Osprey

Posted: 11/26/2019 11:33:48 AM EDT

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I'm happy with my Kifaru X Ray

Posted: 11/26/2019 11:33:59 AM EDT

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I have a Jansport Classic, a Ogio somethingorother, and a Camelbak HAWG if I take the reservoir out (and that's as tactical as I'll ever get).

Posted: 11/26/2019 11:34:26 AM EDT

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https://lapolicegear.com/diplomat-3-day-backpack1.html

This one has held up well for me. I use it for work travel, not hard use.
They go on sale occasionally for $29.99

Posted: 11/26/2019 11:34:44 AM EDT

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I have a Patagonia Chacabuco 30L and it's great for EDC. Separate laptop compartment and then two additional sections. Not tactical at all. My son took my LAPG 3 day pack after his broke and I have never gotten it back. I feel your pain OP.

Posted: 11/26/2019 11:35:57 AM EDT

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I have a Vert-X Ready Pack 2.0 I really like. Not too small, not too big. I carry my 17" laptop, a small medical kit and a bunch of crap for work, plus my pistol and 4 mags. I was carrying a 5.11 Rush 72 before and it was a little too big for me.

I got mine from Warrior Poet Society and I also got the Med Kit from there too.

Posted: 11/26/2019 11:37:11 AM EDT

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Lbt day pack for an inexpensive nice pack.

I'm currently using a tad gear axiom 24 right now and love it.

Posted: 11/26/2019 11:42:12 AM EDT

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I vote another RUSH. I have one of the big ones I've used the shit out of as a range bag. For a decade. Throw it in the wash and it looks good as new. My EDC is a Rush 12 and it's got probably 3 years and 10,000 miles on it by car, RV, plane, and on foot. Also still looks new.

Posted: 11/26/2019 11:42:43 AM EDT

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Just purchased my 2nd 5.11 Covrt18 backpack. First one surpassed a decade in use.

https://www.511tactical.com/covrt-18-backpack.html

Posted: 11/26/2019 11:51:33 AM EDT

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TAD Axiom is hotness right now. Its OOS but they will have a new version coming out soon.

If you can deal with a smaller bag the Litespeed scout is pretty sweet as well.

Posted: 11/26/2019 11:52:26 AM EDT

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What do you want to carry in it?

MOLLE and paracord scream "TACTICAL."

I've got a company logo'd OGIO laptop backpack. You could definitely fit an AKs-74u in there.

Posted: 11/26/2019 11:53:39 AM EDT

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Osprey Nebula.

Great size, well thought out design, fantastic quality, and best of all, not covered in MOLLE tactical shit.

Posted: 11/26/2019 11:54:07 AM EDT

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Osprey talon 22.

You say not tactical but then post a super tactical typical grunt gear wearing bag that screams look at me and my gun I have on me.

Posted: 11/26/2019 11:55:28 AM EDT

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This.

Posted: 11/26/2019 11:58:09 AM EDT

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Lbt day pack for an inexpensive nice pack.

I'm currently using a tad gear axiom 24 right now and love it.

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Slick 3 day pack is pretty grey man and will probably be on sale friday. Actually just checked, on sale now. This backpack will likely last for decades.

Posted: 11/26/2019 11:58:28 AM EDT

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Vertx Ready Pack or Gamut. They even accept ballistic panels and have a rapid access concealed carry system.

Posted: 11/26/2019 11:59:36 AM EDT

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Say what you will and spend whatever you want, but these hold up very well (on average, nothing is perfect) and are less than half of the Tactical Timmy packs.

Posted: 11/26/2019 12:01:01 PM EDT

[#23]

Recycled Firefighter has some cool bags too. All handmade in the U.S.A. The firehose wallets are awesome too.

Posted: 11/26/2019 12:04:02 PM EDT

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Vertx for me. Love the pack.

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Agreed. I carry a Vertyx Transit and really like it.

Posted: 11/26/2019 12:06:55 PM EDT

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Say what you will and spend whatever you want, but these hold up very well (on average, nothing is perfect) and are less than half of the Tactical Timmy packs.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/images/images2000x2000/jansport_typ79ru_right_pack_backpack_desert_1112260.jpg

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QFT. Nobody gives even one glance at a Jansport. Mine has lasted for 2 decades.

You can fit a split 10.5" 300blk in it

Posted: 11/26/2019 12:12:12 PM EDT

[#26]

I like my Goruck but not really sure it’s worth it.

Posted: 11/26/2019 12:15:24 PM EDT

[#27]

5.11 packs for me.

Their new low vis series are pretty awesome and don't look tactical at all. The LV10 sling pack is what I use daily. The LV16 is their full size backpack. Just started their 25% off sale today too.

Posted: 11/26/2019 12:18:57 PM EDT

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Was just looking at those. They look nice and I'm very happy with everything I have gotten from HSP. Do you have one? Feedback?

Posted: 11/26/2019 12:21:40 PM EDT

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Say what you will and spend whatever you want, but these hold up very well (on average, nothing is perfect) and are less than half of the Tactical Timmy packs.

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They were the best and greatest backpack when I was a kid. Everyone had one, usually they all had shit draw on them, dirty as hell, scuff up, but still carried 400 lbs worth of books everywhere.

This one looks pretty cool.

https://www.jansport.com/shop/en/jansport-us/outside-backpacks/hatchet-backpack-js0a47j4?variationId=51U

Posted: 11/26/2019 12:25:55 PM EDT

[#30]

https://www.maxpedition.com/pages/special-offers
Mapedition has the AGR series 40% off for Black Friday. Coupon code BF4AGR (I think the sale has already started)
Entity series 35% off. Coupon code PBFE35
Pocket organizers are some 60% off and some BOGO free.
Free shipping on orders $150 or more.

I got a bunch of the pocket organizers for stocking stuffers and a Kodiak Gearslinger for an EDC pack. ($87

on clearance but old out now.)

Posted: 11/26/2019 12:26:18 PM EDT

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I'm happy with my Kifaru X Ray

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I’ve carried a black XRay the past couple of years as my work murse. Just carries work shit, and some EDC crap.

Posted: 11/26/2019 12:29:04 PM EDT

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The OP pic isn’t too tactical?

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It's what a friend recommended. Not what I own.

Posted: 11/26/2019 12:31:34 PM EDT

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Another vote for the Vertx. I like the ready pack. They come in a wide variety of colors-

Posted: 11/26/2019 12:32:45 PM EDT

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What do you want to carry in it?

MOLLE and paracord scream "TACTICAL."

I've got a company logo'd OGIO laptop backpack. You could definitely fit an AKs-74u in there.

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Last Ogio I had fell apart after 6 months of reasonably hard use. That's when I bought the 5.11 and was unable to kill it.

Posted: 11/26/2019 12:33:16 PM EDT

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Can't beat the 511 Rush 24 for EDC IMHO. Sale today at 511. 25% off site wide I think. Also, I just grabbed 511 Havoc 25 litre ( the Rush24 is 37l). They are on clearance for $55. Minus 20%, nice pack for under $45. They are down to sandstone color only, but wtf for the price. It's a good pack that's somewhat covert.

Or just buy a Rush24 at 25% off.

https://www.511tactical.com/havoc-30-backpack.html

Enjoy.

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Posted: 11/26/2019 12:33:51 PM EDT

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Osprey talon 22.

You say not tactical but then post a super tactical typical grunt gear wearing bag that screams look at me and my gun I have on me.

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As I said, a friend recommended it. I do not own it.

Posted: 11/26/2019 12:36:20 PM EDT

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As I said, a friend recommended it. I do not own it.

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Go slap your friend

Posted: 11/26/2019 12:37:14 PM EDT

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As I said, a friend recommended it. I do not own it.

Go slap your friend

Preferably with his paracord bracelet

Posted: 11/26/2019 12:37:21 PM EDT

[#39]

Thanks for the great recommendations guys.

Posted: 11/26/2019 12:37:45 PM EDT

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As I said, a friend recommended it. I do not own it.

Go slap your friend

Preferably with his paracord bracelet

Posted: 11/26/2019 12:40:18 PM EDT

[#41]

Maxpedition makes bombproof stuff.

Posted: 11/26/2019 12:41:51 PM EDT

[#42]

really enjoying my North Face Borealis that I got for work. Laptop sleeve, strong zippers and good storage pockets.

not sure if AR15 hates north face or not, its hard to keep track, but I really like it.

Posted: 11/26/2019 1:02:26 PM EDT

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Maxpedition makes bombproof stuff.

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Tacticool looking east Asian made packs with shitty straps.

Posted: 11/26/2019 1:12:17 PM EDT

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Was just looking at those. They look nice and I'm very happy with everything I have gotten from HSP. Do you have one? Feedback?

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Haley strategic flat pack +

Was just looking at those. They look nice and I'm very happy with everything I have gotten from HSP. Do you have one? Feedback?

Dont have one just played with it in his shop last week. I like it and the other gear I have had been great

Posted: 11/26/2019 1:14:10 PM EDT

[#45]

Ive been running a deadbird Blade 20 for about a year now. No complaints, low profile, carries all the basic shit I need that isnt stowed in my truck.

Posted: 11/26/2019 1:17:00 PM EDT

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Posted: 11/26/2019 1:33:37 PM EDT

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I've been carrying one for years with no issues. <shrug>

Posted: 11/26/2019 1:36:02 PM EDT

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Osprey talon 22.

You say not tactical but then post a super tactical typical grunt gear wearing bag that screams look at me and my gun I have on me.

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I hear this all the time. Honestly, I'm not buying into it. Tactical looking packs with molle, etc., have become so common, that I would think that they pretty much go un-noticed. What (usually pretty fucking stupid) criminal says, "hmmm, that dude has molle on his pack, he's obviously armed"? I think we're giving way more credit than it's due to the scumbags. I just don't think that they are that bright. I'm calling bullshit.

Now NRA, carry-on stickers on a vehicle are a different story. I do grasp the concept.

Posted: 11/26/2019 1:48:22 PM EDT

[#49]

Drago Gear Tracker Backpack. $51 on Amazon. Carries a good amount without being too large. Very comfortable to carry.

Posted: 11/26/2019 1:52:30 PM EDT

[#50]

Red Rock Sling

Wore out my first one. liked it so much bought a second

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