Up next Growlerville: Thirst Quenching on the Trail Published on January 23, 2017 Author Tread Staff Tags 1000 denier, 1800 cubic inch, 2000 cubic inch, backpack, cordura backpack, eberlestock, EDC, lightweight, tactical tailor, urban operator pack, vertx gamut overland, Share article Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Mail 0 Mil Sack: Tactical Backpacks for the Weathered Trail There are quite a few ways you can go when picking out a backpack to use for your trail and camping gear. Lightweight hiking- and backpacking-style packs that have built-in frames and attached hip belts are popular choices. Such styles of backpacks are great for their lightweight and loadbearing support. Then, there are packs of a more tactical nature—which type you chose depends on your needs and personal preferences. After all, when it comes to backpacks, we say there isn’t a wrong answer, just a more suitable application. Tactical packs are mostly designed with military applications in mind. They are, by definition, made to withstand the toughest of punishment, and can be deployed in the roughest of environments. They often times employ a modular system that allows for the attachment of utility pouches and other specialized gear. In this guide, we showcase ten tactical-style packs that will fit as comfortably in the back of an armored personnel carrier or your off-road adventure rig. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter Allen Company Pagosa Daypack Dimensions: 11.0 x 21.0 x 7.8 inches Capacity: 1,800 cubic inches Material: 240g Brushed Tricot Molle Compatible: Yes Hydration Compatible: Yes Frame: None Colors: Mossy Oak Country MSRP: $60 Cannae Legion Day Pack Dimensions: 19.5 x 11.5 x 6.0 inches Capacity: 1,281 cubic inches Material: Cordura, Nylon Molle Compatible: Yes Hydration Compatible: No Frame: None Colors: Intense Black, Fierce Coyote MSRP: $120 Condor Outdoor Convoy pack Dimensions: 14.0 x 18.0 x 9.0 inches Capacity: 1,362 cubic inches Material: 1000 Denier Nylon Molle Compatible: Yes Hydration Compatible: Yes Frame: None Colors: Olive Drab, Black, Tan MSRP: $72 Drago Gear Tracker Dimensions: 18.0 x 11.0 x 11.0 inches Capacity: 1,860 cubic inches Material: 600 Denier Nylon Molle Compatible: Yes Hydration Compatible: Yes Frame: None Colors: Black, SEAL Gray, Green, Tan MSRP: $55 Eberlestock F3F FAC Track Dimensions: 24.0 x 10.0 x 7.0 inches Capacity: 1,900 cubic inches Material: 1000 Denier Nylon Molle Compatible: Yes Hydration Compatible: Yes Frame: Internal Gossamer Colors: Dry Earth, Military Green, Coyote Brown, Multicam, Unicam II MSRP: $289 Hazard 4 Patrol Dimensions: 20.9 x 14.2 x 9.1 inches Capacity: 2,701 cubic inches Material: Invista 1000 Denier Cordura Molle Compatible: Yes Hydration Compatible: Yes Frame: None Colors: Black, Coyote, Multicam MSRP: $210 Mystery Ranch 3-Day Assault Dimensions: 18.0 x 11.5 x 8.5 inches Capacity: 2,000 cubic inches Material: 500 Denier Cordura Molle Compatible: Yes Hydration Compatible: Yes Frame: Internal Futura frame (Hybrid of a MOLLE and an ALICE frame) Colors: Black, Coyote, Foliage, Multicam MSRP: $325 Tactical Tailor Urban Operator Dimensions: 18.5 x 12.0 x 6.3 inches Capacity: 1,837 cubic inches Material: 1000 Denier Cordura Nylon Molle Compatible: Yes Hydration Compatible: No Frame: None Colors: Black, Coyote Brown, Multicam, Ranger Green MSRP: $151 Vertx EDC Gamut Plus Dimensions: 24.0 x 16.0 x 9.0 inches Capacity: 2,139 cubic inches Material: Nylon Molle Compatible: No Hydration Compatible: No Frame: None Colors: Black, Smoke Gray MRSP $220 Vanquest IBEX-30 Dimensions: 20.0 x 11.5 x 10.0 inches Capacity: 1,220 cubic inches Material: 1000 Denier Cordura Molle Compatible: Yes Hydration Compatible: Yes Frame: None Colors: Black, Coyote Tan, Wolf Gray, Multicam, Multicam-Black MSRP: $190 ($200 for Multicam) Editor’s Note: A version of this article first appeared in the winter 2016 print issue of Tread Magazine.
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