Submitted by thePapaWillyTee t3_z7865y in BuyItForLife
Jccckkk t1_iy5apdv wrote
Mystery Ranch Crew Cab, or anything with their load shelf frame.
stereolithography t1_iy5z4e3 wrote
My vote goes for Mystery Ranch, Kifaru like somebody else said, or Tactical Tailor. Knew a few guys who used Tac Tailor packs and they were stupid resilient
thePapaWillyTee OP t1_iyb2hnu wrote
Resilient is what I'm looking for. I don't need a pack to bust after a years use
stereolithography t1_iybc0vz wrote
Knew a couple guys when I was in the military who used Eberlstock. Very nice bags, especially if you want to use it to holster your rifle as you walk, but they're pricey.
I have 2 mystery ranch bags and they're fucking bulletproof, but again pricey. Literally fell down an entire mountain, falling 5 feet getting back up and then falling again moving like 7k' elevation because I packed horribly and we were on shale, in Afghanistan and the thing is still intact. Straps are almost blown out from that, but I've heard they're very good at repairing stuff if it's needed (but could be wrong on that, have never had to do it myself). My other one I got for free on a mission from some officer that liked me and I used it on a shit ton of missions, through college after getting out, a ton of hikes, and still use it on the mountain and to hold weights when I work out. Thing is still in super good condition. If I was getting a smaller pack again, I'd go with the Mystery Ranch Rats Pack, just because I know how well they're made.
If I was getting something larger, and didn't need or want a holster, I'd go Tactical Tailor. My bigger Mystery Ranch bag is strong as hell, but I don't like how it can't be synched down closer to the body, which can throw off balance if the pack isn't fully filled (and was part of the reason I fell down a whole mountain with it). The Tac Tailor MALICE packs are just incredibly strong, shit can be synched, and super modular. If some shit does end up breaking, you can always buy a small replacement (not sure how their returns work, could be good or bad idk) and be back in the game instead of having to buy a whole pack.
thePapaWillyTee OP t1_iybcw9z wrote
That's a heck of a review for those packs! I've heard people like the Mystery Ranch bags but I don't have any personal experience with them. After reading what you wrote I'm inclined to take a serious look. The Tac Tailors seem solid as well; I'd never heard of them until I posted the question. Much appreciated! Super helpful!
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