Good to see an honest warts n' all review....I've got one of these on order for my fishing here in England. Really looking forward to trying it out. Thankyou 👍👍👍
I have this backpack for 8 years now. I can say it's most durable backpack i ever saw. After all this time of intense using incuding using it as sled (dont ask about it) only issues are: PVC layers inside of main chamber peeled off, one of zips is not opening fully, material is slightly worn at the bottom and upper edges and colour faded a little bit. Except this it feels totally fine.
I have the 36L laser cut version but almost everyone i see on RU-vid don't know there's a secret extra pocket in the back for maps. Im glad you showed it. I've used mine in thin rain for around 60 minutes hiking and everything was kept dry
This was very helpful my thanks, definitely on my to-buy list, love its system design-wise, very civilian looking despite military specifications in it,
late, but i will say, never really had any water issue with my 20L version, give or take its the model with the PVC coated or something like that and it runs very well so far, but now i decided to get a larger 36L one but in the normal fabric look. Now the water leaking issue that might happen from the zipper hole can easily be fixed if you just off set the zipper, one side or the other. But as suggested, you can very much just get a backpack rain cover to keep it very dry.
I have been using this backpack for the past 2 years almost every day. From my personal experience I found this back pack very easy to use very durable cause I don't really take care of it and really comfortable.The only thing I thought it was missing but this is my personal opinion and added it by myself is chest straps.For it's money I would suggest it to anybody a really well built and comfortable backpack for an everyday basis use. Tnx for your review.I found it great!
Thank you! Yes, a chest strap could be a very good feature, considering that a waist belt - on such a small backpack - is almost useless in my opinion.
Had mine over ten years. couple years ago other strap started to rip off from the top, quick fixes couple times but now need to get next one. but yeah if bag lasts heavy use 10 years, as i travel a lot and use it also for grocery shopping and in everything else i need bag for. So yeah worth the money 100%. Perfect compartments for all things.
Nice and honest video. Great backpack (36l one). I use it 3-4 times a week. Mountain biking, backpacking, going to recreation, 3day trips... EVERYTHING. Zippers, material, space, shoulder straps, every day abuse.... Hands down number 1 in my book. For these kind of mony, TOP. Negative sides: - back is tribal for longer periods, - no chast strap (like you said it, heap strap is useless), - no strap management (new model has it), I would recommend getting one. Best regards.
If you would like to have strap management, you can get these snap fit "molle strap clasp" things off of either Amazon or AliExpress. Made me use my MT backpack a lot more, and only cost about 40 cents a piece.
Hello, I am thinking of buying this bag, but I am torn between buying the 30 and 36 liters. Which one do you recommend? Ill use it generally for high school and university.
I got one today, as my new gym bag. Mine has a capacity of 50 L, and I can fit my weightlifting shoes, running shoes, lifting belt, boxing gloves, chalk and straps, and still have plenty of room left for other accessories in the smaller compartments. It's extremely handy!
@@ImyouruncleI know that this comment is already a year old, but is it worth taking this 25 liter backpack for the city and going to university (taking into account the fact that I will take a sports uniform with sneakers, a couple of notebooks, an umbrella, water and a snack several times a week)?
@@paxter2154 If I am not mistaken the backpack comes in 20L and 36L capacities. I have the larger one, it is as the video says "a workhorse". It will never let you down and the zippers are bulletproof. Yes you can use it for everyday activities. I use mine for carrying around the city my (old and large 17in) laptop, large books, chargers, a set of clothes etc at once no problem. It gets a little heavy around 10 kg ~20 pounds but not uncomfortable. Have it now for 6-7 years, don't remember exactly. If you want a carry on in planes it is a no brainer. The price is getting up lately, as is anything else I suppose.
I've used mine for three years now, mainly for airsoft and the occasional hiking. I've got a 36l one so it's relatively useful. Still pretty much looks like new, they've got some newer models now including a laser cut mesh instead of molle if you're into that. I can sincerely say that I am pretty happy with the backpack, for the price... it performs great, I would put it up there with backpacks which are easily 20-30 euros more expensive. I have just seen it work compared to certain more expensive backpacks. If you put a plastic or aluminium sheet on the back it really improves things and makes it better for hiking and I've had mine hit trees, branches, dirt, it has been dragged, thrown, squashed, dropped and after washing it it's got not scratches or anything. MFH also make an "Assault II" type backpack which is 50l as opposed to Mil-Tec's 36l. It has got a single compartment and is a bit cheaper... but the quality is pretty below on my opinion. It has some features that the Mil-Tec one doesn't which don't really make sense to me. For example, it has two outlets for a hydration bladder on the left and right side. But that single compartment it has has no pocket for a hydration bladder. You just have to throw it in there with the rest of your stuff and hope for the best. Not ideal. Its zippers also don't have the Mil-Tec quality and I have taken it to just a few airsoft games and it has only been dragged a bit once, has definitely not gone through 1% of what the Mil-Tec bag has gone through and there are already scratches and shit. The waist belt on the MFH has metal buckles, which can be an advantage, but they are not that thick and the waist belt I found just keeps coming off so I just took it of for fear of losing it. The carry handle is not so good, but overall, I'd prefer a metal waist belt buckle. It also has D, rings, the outer pockets are bigger, but... I'd go with the Mil-Tec one. They are about the same price, the MFH one is a bit cheaper.
Now yours is a great review, my friend. I'm not familiar with MFH backpacks and I want to find out more about them. Yet, based on what you just said, I'll hold on tight my Mil-Tec... even tighter. Thank you!
Just purcased my light gray 36 in Athen Greece. Colour makes me look civilian even though alreddy straped on some knot work carbins. I will enforce the inside seams whit some epoxy and for sure strap outside loads of hand tools for hiking, umbrella and etc in daylie urban use. If this amazing backpack lives up,I might post a review myself. Peace Out and thanks for the wid! Btw, Zipers must be moved fare down for max water resistance, as whit the outher side allwaays needs a New imprignation spray now and then....
i have this model now for a week, its so nice, even my 15 inch dell xps fits in it and its really perfect for going to my work or just somewhere else. theres one thing i miss always on this type backbacks and that is a pocket for a waterbottle on the side. i have it now in the middle compartment with my lunch, thats also okay.. i have the gray coloroud. great review btw. i subbed
Thank you! I'm glad you like your new Mil-Tec. A compartment for a water bottle would be a good feature to have, but I guess on this type of backpacks designers tend to keep the shape as compact as possible.
@@Dennisontheroad you could utilize the moles straps to attach a mole compatible water bottle holder. That's one of the reasons this backpack is better than other normal smooth backpacks of this size
@@ismarmuslic2775 if you drop it pack first the liner that come in contact with your back can provide a small protection but bottom first it like you drop it straight into the floor. Personally I put a shirt or one or two underwear at the bottom when I travel withy laptop because I know that accident can happen more frequently on a trip than on the route to work
@@vokoust26yes87 is it worth taking this 20 liter backpack for the city and going to university (taking into account the fact that I will take a sports uniform with sneakers, a couple of notebooks, an umbrella, water and a snack several times a week)
@@paxter2154 i could easily fit my school stuff in the largest part , in the medium my 1,5 liter water bottle and 40 size sneakers and in the smallest my snacks and little stuff you will need by your choice
Only issues I've had with the bag is that one of the compression straps is coming loose since I've carried practice weapons with those, and also the zipper string end caps have fallen off occasionally when I've used it to transport my airsoft guns, as I use the zipper strings around the flash hider to keep the zippers closed.
@@agentwashingtub9167 if it's the small bag, they can't be very large. Another thing is that the water pouch slot only really has space for an empty pouch, especially when the bag is full. You'd put a lot of pressure on the valve.
I own one myshelfe...and not only the small assault pack... I got 5 miltec backpacks from small assault , over hextac up to the 65 l Ranger... and they all last and are really good products , especially for the price !
Hey, nice review. Do you think - on the plane as a carry-on will it go in? In LOT airlines dimensions are 400*300*200 but you don't need to have it stuffed to the max.
Very nice review and good video quality. I have a question for you my friend and i hope you can help me. I bought this backpack some days ago for rucking. I m thinking of putting 15-20kg inside to strengthen traps and lower back. Basically I want to rucking for 1h a day with 15-20 kg, 3 days a week.. do you think it will get damaged from the weight or it will be okay for the use i want it ?
Twenty kilos is some weight, to be honest. I'm sure that you can handle that, since you're asking. But the rucksack... Well, I believe it is too much. Of course this is just my opinion. Thank you for your comment!
I use mine mostly to store my survival/work equipment like knifes, compass, first aid kit, mobile phone, tablet, small tools, fire starters, etc. I just take it in my car and have everything handy and orginized not thrown everywhere like before I had my mil tec
Hey buddy. I'm a stickler when it comes down to the quality of the zippers companies use for packs like this. Example being that they often will snap or split like a jacket. How did the zipper system work for you throughout the 5 years you had this pack? So far this has been my top pick for my next pack and I want to make sure I'm getting what I'm paying for.
Hi, the zippers never failed on me, they are still working great to this day. They are solid and I cannot say anything bad about them. I hope this helps. And if you buy this backpack, let me know if it is what you were looking for.
I'm your uncle, I did end up buying one. The design and overall size is what I’m looking for. I also did a quick video reply to show you what I generally look for when buying a pack. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6Dn5ReBee-c.html
Laser cut if you want to look slick, don't require swapping the pouches often, and don't care if it looks a bit torn after having a heavier pouch or item on it for longer periods of time. If you need durability and don't need slickness, this model is the way to go
I bought an off-brand version of this and it didn't last a year :| ripped at the shoulder straps - definitely only getting good quality items going forward saves you having to buy again
for it's price, 25$ the 20L bag is good. But i wouldn't get the 36L for camping, too unreliable. It's cheaply made and it shows. the only good thing is how well it separates into 4 compartments. I use mine for work, carrying food, water, papers and tools. it's amazing. but for anything else, i would recommend a good backpack, 5.11, cannae e.t.c.
@@Imyouruncle it is indeed. i love it! It's perfect for daily use, and for it's price, you can't go wrong. there's no need for expensive bags to carry stuff you need for work in most cases. anyway, thanks for the video, it was a very good one.
@@keksimusultimus4257 is yours a 20 litre i was planning on getting a 36litre one for day trips with my scout group but my mother thinks it would be way to big. Is there alot of space in the 20l
Chinese made... like Bandit and the Greek company Pentagon and many others.All are made in China. Even 5.11 famous Rush24 nowdays is made in China. Actually,it is very difficult to find a good quality product these days.The only quallity backpacks that comes into my mind first,are Tasmanian Tiger and Maxpedition. For edc backpack,the best I had in terms of quality and comfort,was an Eastpack that cost around 60 euros back then.
@@Imyouruncle Yeah,why not,IMO Eastpack is underated.Not many people know about them.Actually there are many companies that are not so popular,that produce much better backpacks than other more well known brands.cheers
Very good , except for everything that's not very good. After 5 years of use nothing should be peeling, broken, falling off etc... it's only been 5 years!
MY REVIEW: (I was just looking for a place to review this backpack and found this video, so decided to leave my short humble review here). Considering it cost me a 35€, i'm quite satisfied. But as i bought it brand new in 2016 and for today november 2020, it's basically unusable, i wouldn't really recommend it and neither i wouldn't buy it again. 4 years for a backpack is way too short time to rate a backpack as high quality. I didn't use my it for camping neither, it was more for just going to the car, and getting it out of the car type of activities. I did squeeze it full of lots of stuff though. It was obviously abit too little for my needs, but still - i expected it to be more durable. MAIN PROBLEM - After 4 years, the inside zipper/pocket is broken, but the biggest issue is that the main pocket's zipper is failing and now is basically completely unusable. Simply the zippers on this bag are shite to be fair and this makes it very unreliable and imo defn not suitable for camping. Anyway's that was my experience, if anybody has a good backpack recommendation for me (because now i need a new one) then shoot! Thanks for attention :)
I had this for three months and the left shoulder strap is already tearing. Pure garbage. Backpack my previous samsonite backpack lasted 7 years and is still usable. Would NOT recommend this backpack from miltech. Poor quality.
Покупал такой рюкзачек....Слабое место - молнии!!!!,,Разьезжаются,, заразы....За эту цену купил потом рамный норвежский рюкзак ( оригинал)....С норвежским проблем нет!Если бы знал ....то китайское говно ( Mil - Tec) никогда бы не купил!!!!!!!!
I had this backpack for exactly 2 weeks and the right shoulder strap is already torn. I’m beyond disappointed and disgusted with this backpack. Cheap quality and it stinks like cheap plastic. I would not recommend this “military grade” product. It’s cheap made in China quality
