Amazon has flooded the marketplace with “tactical” packs in the $35-$65 price range. Molle webbed backpacks are everywhere now. Junior high and school kids use them.
Maybe everywhere where you are… and if you want to risk being singled out that’s fine. This is only for the few who want to utilize Greyman theory and be the best they can in any environment. Many people are happy being a sheep a soft target and living a life of mediocrity. That’s why Amazon sells so many crap $50 tactical backpacks. And we’re all thankful for those guys, since they’ll be the first to go 🤷🏻♂️
All very good points. Though over the last 10 years the adoption of 'Tactical' backpacks or Ruksacks as everyday carry bags for average people has become pretty normal. Here in NYC and Brooklyn, you can get on a bus or the subway and 1 in 10 people are carrying a tactical backpack. More specifically tourists, freelance workers, laborers, construction workers, students, people in photo, video and film production; no one gives it a second look. These bags have become so common that even the NYPD ignores them unless you look weighted down and lost. I've been using one for my everyday photo production use for the last 8 years and the only time I was stopped by the Transit police was when I was carrying a smaller book bag from 20 years ago. As the Rucksack becomes more of a personal style or "Fashion trend", they will simply begin to blend in with the fabric of everyday life.
Pretty much same in Hong Kong, and thats not even a place where people could potentially posees a gun. Its kind of funny to watch these guys on YT saying: "keep it low profile don't use backpack with MOLLE straps etc." While no-one gives a fart about looking tactical anymore. But I believe that person/ author might be living in some area where situation and culture is very specific, that's totally possible. It would be nice if the author would specify what cultural and security context is he talking about / for.
You can make statements like that, but the truth is, it depends on where you are. Camo bags are normal in some places. In some places, the silly Hawaiian shirts say “boog boys” and you get shot first. Blanket statements are stupid.
Fair point. However, I don't plan on being seen at all in the woods. In an urban scenario where there's more eyes, I agree it's a good idea to blend in and not look like Rambo.
You don't have to be in the woods if youd not a threat ding dong. Why is anyone going to waste their attention on a useless dork walking around when they are on high alert for camo gear , then those people have the good Loot of ammo, guns, food, survival thing. Find you in the woods is Jackpot. Plus your not hiding from a cheap Chinese Amazon drone with IR, and night vision. That shit can see you a mile away the moment you move. Just walk like a normal person and you can move faster
@Oscar Bear 1. If someone is out looking for me with illintentions, I am a threat. 2. I will not be alone. 3. Hiding from ir is not as hard as people think. Also, ir capabilities are not based on movement. 4. If you see me or one of my comrades, it's because we wanted you to.
Guys, let's be real. Grayman shit only passes when things are calm. When SHTF it doesn't matter what your BOB looks like, anyone and everyone carrying a bag is an equal target. So you put on your body armor, and you pull your weapon out into a semi ready position and everyone can see it. To quote John Wayne in thy movie Big Jake "Everyone knows what we got, this just let's them know they can't have it".
@@BoneTactical really, hmmm. The lion picks out the weakest gazelle at the back of the heard, and when shit hits the fan, humans reduce themselves back to their animal instincts. You see this in 100% of total anarchy situations. This is like telling someone the best way to avoid getting attacked is to come off as non-threatening as possible, which is literally the dumbest thing you can do. When the George Floyd riots started in Minneapolis, which was literally as bad of situation you can prepare for, I had to get a female friend out and to safe part of the south suburbs, away from it all, I literally had on a tactical assault pack, helmet, vest and my weapon was out. Literally everyone avoids you. They focus on weaker targets who won't put up a fight. Less than .001% of the population is even physically prepared to handle violent confrontation, this idea that you're going to have fight off groups of well trained and disciplined attackers who know what to look for is completely fictional.
@@doubleb222able Even though people are going to get robbed when they're not wearing backpacks, people are going to want something of use. Do you have video evidence of your encounter of supposedly helping this lady? Anyone can claim any experience in a RU-vid comment.
Except your "gray man" backpack is jus as noticeable as any "tactical" backpack. If you actually want to "blend in", go buy a cheap backpack from Wal-Mart instead of this boutique brand knock-off that makes you look like a rich tourist AKA a target.
This makes sense, in theory but there are too many variables to be worried about how your pack "looks" to others... Because the main issue is going to be WHO you are with. Grey Man or Full Kit are irrelevant in a SHTF scenario. People are going to get targeted for many different reasons. Poor situational awareness and being alone is a huge one. We live in "peace time" and people who look like they don't have anything, get robbed all the time. As a youth in NYC, dudes would rob people for fun. For bus cards, bags, purses, jewelry, jackets, sneakers etc.. All things that more than likely got tossed. They were done to prove a point or show that they were "bold", to others. Mob mentality is the scariest part of the situation. All it takes is 5 armed people to rob EVERY passer by that they encounter, in a urban scenario. It won't matter whether you have a $20 pack or a $500.. When robbery becomes "Culture". The most important thing to invest in is a "community" of your neighbors, that you train with and can roll with in the event of a situation. People think that they're gonna easily escape to the woods or a safer location, by themselves/with family, with nobody trying to follow you. Most people are gonna instinctively follow people that seem to know what they're doing or where they're going. That will be multiplied by 10. Even peaceful people will try and end you if they see you inflate a raft, knowing they're gonna get left. Even if they don't know what to do with it or where to go. Lol. Find at least 5 men, in your community, that are "No Joke". Get a plan together and train together. What people don't understand about SHTF is that societal/moral norms will deteriorate quickly. People will navigate to power and as always... Will turn into a battle between the righteous and the wicked. That means that rhe righteous are gonna have to be 10 times more aware, prepared and ready to do what's necessary. We live in peace time and are surrounded by degenerates. That number will explode if "law and order" become a thing of the past. You're gonna NEED a Group to protect your gear. Doesn't matter whether it's a $20 Jansport or a $600 Eberlestock. If they have the numbers, the drop on you or catch you in the wrong place at the right time... You're leaving with your pockets looking like Bugs Bunny ears.
I agree, I consider my self a good guy and would have no problem shooting people on sight regardless of what they are wearing because I dont want to take the chance of them shooting me on sight. Imagine what the evil people will be doing. Someone thats starving and has already resulted to robing and killing ant gonna care how grey. Its fantasy thinking, like planning for zombies. Grey man will get you killed if shtf. Now blood stains and a scull hat may scare away good people, then you can just kill everyone that didnt run away or hide from your war paint feeling confident they were evil and going to target you. I feel like if shtf one of the biggest struggles will be not trying to kill innocent people while not being killed and I think the best way to do that is look like some crazy purge guy armed to the teeth with a necklace that has a bunch of human ears on it. In theory good people will hide or leave and not want to engage with your crazy looking ass and then again in theory you can then assume everyone else is the bad guy. Kinda like gang tattoos on the face, its to intimidate good people but it doesnt work on other gang members that are inked up too. So yeah if I look crazy AF like Im enjoying the carnage good people will avoid me and then I wont have to kill one thinking they were bad and gonna kill me.
While I don’t think I’ve ever worn cargo shorts in my life, you’re starting to get the idea of what this video is getting at. Check out the real Greyman theory for beginners to learn more 👊🏼
I'm in a relatively safe place and use a "military" backpack daily for two reasons: 1) Durability. I was FED UP with typical backpacks breaking after a year or so, this one I have for 3 already and I see no damage so far. 2) Capacity. Good for going to the grocery store and buying like 10kg of stuff. Some hiking backpacks would meet those criteria too but I just didn't want to risk having to throw it away again. Also, sometimes looking dangerous is what you want. For example, people are less likely to ask you to wear a mask :P
yep , and only thing that can match good ol' military big bags are bags 1 like Mares 100 L spearfishing bags ( can even be worn on back like ruksack ) and 2 sport bags 50-100 L , but again make sure it can be worn like ruksack cos it's 10 times easier than to carry it by hands ) . I stopped buying expensive and non durable stuff from hiking companies , they are just not worth it . I bought military duffel 75 L bag for price of 25 L hiking ruksack and it's 20 times as durable . I use it for groceries often too , nice point ! I use it for winter swimming and trips to nature and short trips to wild beaches . I cannot just go to nature with small hiking backpack . Big bag is the best investment I made , I can put in my duffel military marine bag so much stuff I need . and I am so simple , for me there is no base layers , mid layers , it's always the same and simple . In summer just one shirt and soccer pants to be light as possible + light hiking boots , cap on head and that's it , in nature I take shirt off and jump in sea , I don't care about uv rays etc . But without 75 L duffel army bag I couldn't do it . Even in summer , I need 2 l of water , hiking shoes or boots , sometimes fins for diving , mask , big towel to sit and lie down on rocks and to dry after swimming . 25 L hiking bag is just toooo small for anything more serious . Duffel bag is just one big bag , so simple and that makes it superior for spacing bigger items like fins . In winter I need space for putting big jacket . Day can be warm and I leave house in t-shirt . Suddenly wind and cold air , rain comes I need jacket . I go with bus , and that's essential , many young people don't own car and they would benefit with big bags . But even with car , you cannot aproach nature with car directly , you need big bag too . One thing - military bags can be damaged and you will need to repair it sometimes , it's not piece of steel , it can be damaged . Spearfishing bags are even more durable because of nylon and PU addition on them and if you are often on sharp rocks and just throwing military bag without care , it would be damaged , but it won't be destroyed like hiking bags that are just too light and fragile for hard use . But spearfishing and even sports soccer etc bags can last a looong time . Spearfishing big bags are good choice for those who are afraid of sea water damage and are waterproof often . So next choice for me will be those big spearfishing bags that can also be used as rucksacks to be worn easily . P.S my duffel military bag is heavy bag , but it feels so light on my back , so ergonomic , suprisingly efficient and I don't feel pain while carrying big loads . It can be easily adjusted to be worn more on hips or more on lower back or more on middle back , it takes seconds to adjust it design is so simple and genius in same time !
The being low key or "blending in" depends on several different factors. Scenarios and environments will dictate what type of gear you will be using. If SHTF, bugging out in regular clothing is good if you're in an urban environment. But if you're bugging out anyway, you're gonna want to stay away from urban areas. All together, so called military style equipment and color would be beneficial in a couple of ways. 1. You'll blend in with your environment and 2. People will most likely f*ck with you less if you look the part. Again, everything depends on the type of scenario and environment you are in.
For long term out in the sticks, it’s good to load up a bigger pack. Once you are stationed, you can unload or use what you brought. It really matters on situation. You should always have a 3day ready for anything
My 3 days ready for anything is to find your main bag, Loot it while your out and about with your day bag. 🤣 On a serious note if your 3 day bag should be your 3 month bag. If you get injured and have to be moved. Nobody is going ti carry you and your bag. They can barely carry you. So your 3day light weight bag is all you get in practice
I have a big bug out bag for long term and smaller bags I can use if Im going out looting for the day or only need a few tools for a task or what ever. 70L hiking pack, 72hour military style and a small sling bag. If you are already smashing around with enough gear to build a walmart whats 2 smaller empty bags clipped to your main bag? If Im already carrying 80lbs of gear I dont think a few more ounces will kill me.
Ive had 2 deuter rucksacks tear within a few months of owning them, weight was around 50lbs. Durability is very important to me especially when hiking on a several day long hiking trip
It’s great for your daughter, but she’s not trying to learn to utilize the real Grayman theory yet and she’s not a subscriber on my channel. This video is for you, sir.
The main advantage of having a tactical bag is that it lasts. Built well so you can survive in the wild. Gray man theory is the paramount paranoid way to make yoyrself a target.
@@BoneTactical If I was to see a big guy wearing an ill fitting Hawaiian shirt, I'd be looking at him with some concern. Aside from that obvious flaw in the gray man example yoy have used, the most important aspect of tactical back packs is the durability. How would you get home/survive if your bag falls apart after two days of hard walking?
I use tactical bags because they’re more durable and can hold more weight than an average Jansport bag. But I wouldn’t mind people chasing me, I would actually be wanted by other humans for the first time
Yeah, you probably shouldn’t use an average Jan sport bag if you’re talking about bugging out but hopefully you are learning from this video because you’re in the right place to gain the knowledge you seek
I would argue that a tactical bag would make a great bug-out bag if you plan on keeping it stored somewhere. If you had a bug-out bag at home or at the office, the extra storage space and bonus pouches would be extremely useful. I wouldn't have it as an EDC mostly because it's bulky above anything else. In most situations you would realistically face, you would have time to retrieve your bag from home anyway, but an EDC with some basic supplies could come in handy. I would rather use a tactical if I was camping or just going through the woods. Never know when you need that extra storage space, especially if you are out foraging.
Thanks for your opinion! If we are going to base our preparedness on having time to prepare after disaster strikes, then we are not really prepared to begin with.
I think you are one greatest sources of information of anybody, however I don’t agree that you would be a target in a US SHTF situation if people knew you were loaded up that way. Why would they target somebody who’s trained/not messing around? The only time I would see that would be if they were big gangs of people that had no fear and will target you, but then again why would you even let them know of your existence, or even be in a position where somebody could get a drop on you. In a true SHTF situation you would not be walking around or going out and being around people, you’d be sheltered/forming funnels.
I agree Greg, your points on grey man strategies are spot on, and are very applicable to the realities here in Venezuela. A tall fair-skinned Caucasian features civilian using a tactical backpack will get picked up by the national police or state security forces in a New York minute.
Yep. I've backpacked there, best survive is looking very poor and or homeless. Nobody bothers you, you can even ask the people who get suspicious of you for money begging for food & help, and they run 🏃♂️ from you LOL.
Well, that's why I use my 100 liter snugpak rain cover...not only for rain protection, but to cover it up, but my bag is a bug out/i.n.c.h. bag "I'm never coming home" bag.
Finally some common sense , I mean even as a drafted soldier I had orders when on a leave not to wear or carry anything " tactical " and identity giveaway in order , in case of a shtf scenario to be able to blend in the crowd and get back to the unit.. It's just common sense guys the moment you exist your door with all your tactical gear ,you either going to get shoot for looting that said gear or perceived as threat to be neutralized.. Either way you won't hear the bullet that killed you
"Get back to the unit" as in, back to your tactical gear and a larger support network? I'm not gonna disagree with the idea that modern society tends to lack common sense, but proper application of larger tactical packs during shtf seems to be a more likely issue.
There’s nothing wrong with making an anti bug-out-bag video. There are so many people binge watching on the topic... you’d think this video will gain traction over time.
I see kids going to my kids school wearing bags of Molly webbing all over them.. I see people wearing McDonald's uniforms going to work carrying military style backpacks. They are everywhere
We can’t all be winners and we can all be survivors. Thanks for filling the gap and playing the role most guys don’t want to you. Thanks for your feedback and support as well know that you are appreciated
I feel this is an important nail on the head for a number of people to at least open their minds and at least start to ask themselves some questions to what applies to their situation. - AJ
In the modern American city, molle-featured bavkpacks in military colors are not pretty much ubiquitous. In 2005 it was a different story, the world hadn't seen this stuff. zto
Greyman is stupid concept. In real world your going to stand out like a dirty shirt. They will be swabbing your hands for gun powder and picking you out of the crowd in minutes with little training. This guy could literally put on a pink shirt and shorts and Id still drag him over to the side and interrogate him. Even Garand Thumb calls Greyman a delusion. Military people can pick military people out. I can tell instantly from build and walk alone when I see a former vet.
I’m not sure what carps and fans have to do with anything but in a situation where everyone has backpacks, you might want a backpack that doesn’t portray the wrong message
@@BoneTactical One percent of the world is still over 80 million people. Less than that could still mean 79 million. But we aren't talking about the whole world anyway. Of the people that survive a certain kind of scenario, the percentage that have certain gear is going to be higher than average.
That is not true for me. A military backpack with molle system is very useful for hiking, last forever & everything is at hand in pouches when I need it, first aid, cookware, rain jacket, etc. For trekking is better a proper non-military one with a comfortable fit. You can get much better and comfortable everyday backpack than that survival one for better price and buy the survival gear separately. The only thing I agree is that if you live in a shithole, it is a bad idea to carry a backpack that looks military because, yes it can call the attention.
There's two common extremes tactical logo schmedium t-shirt with multicam bag, 5.11 cargo pants and oakley shooters glasses strutting through walmart scowling or other extreme mr gray who thinks that means dressing in all gray still covered in velcro all serious and uptight so instead of looking like a navy delta seal ranger from a 90's action movie they look like an undercover on stakeout. My usual is a bright colored t shirt, polo, or blue Kuhl snap collared short sleeve, khaki or gray columbia hike shorts or jeans, tennis shoes or sandals, ray ban style sunglasses and an under armour logo hat carrying either a gray vertx ready pack that looks and functions like a laptop bag with laptop/tablet or osprey day hike bag. I either look like business dude off work or hiker/beach sporting goods frisbee golf type dude. Nobody has a clue on me/near me always is a unity clutch belt w/2 pistol mags, ar mag, trauma kit, boo boo kit, Yaesu ht radio, e/e kit, grayl filter, wilderness survival kit, pick and bypass kit, rain jacket, sig pistol, sometimes 5" 300BO sbr. Shit look at my profile pic lol, I don't look like a dude wrapping up year 20 year in the mil who edc's a get home bag/crap load of gear.
My favorite test is the Portland Riot situation. Can you bring your kit without getting bad looks from those peaceful looters? There is a time and place for covert and overt. Not getting singled out by the mob is a really nice goal to aim for if you're in that situation
You cannot safely walk around these cities with a backpack of any kind, even under the best daylight conditions. Very few understand how dangerous everything has gotten.
So true! I share videos on a very finite and refined subject matter because like anyone there’s a lot I don’t know. I share what I know because I enjoy sharing and helping others and I really appreciate your feedback
Interesting vid. I can see this bring true in some places. So many people run tactical packs in my area - even school kids. As a result a person can blend with a tactical pack. At least i could.
Maybe in your microcosm my friend that could be true! But in the off chance that you want to learn some techniques to increase your success rates in all your endeavors, check out my teachings on the real Grayman theory
>the guys robbing the bank are going ro be looking for the people wearing the tactical backpacks What bank do you go to that there are multiple people wearing backpacks lol This whole video is a commercial. Was interested until i caught on to that
Except that’s literally the opposite of what you need 🤦🏻♂️you need the greyman options in the city, the camo raincover is how you switch to concealment!
You have a point on approach but people have different scenarios for different reasons. I personally was just looking for a nice Rucksack pack to have a decent load last for a “big out” scenario. Basics medical rations etc. but thanks for the great insight and great vid🤙🏽
Grey man theory is great until you're alone at a Waffle house at 2am in a SpongeBob t shirt and someone is asking you questions trying to find out if you're worth robbing. -happened to me
Because in a real SHTF situation, they are not going to care if you're grammar or not, their going to go after you. You are a target just for being in their vicinity.
Tactical backpack to put whatever you want on and then a normal civilian backpack is a Daypack. Once you see that you might get captured, or you have to pass a checkpoint abandon your tactical backpack and use your day pack from then on or come back and retrieve your tactical backpack later
I'd say buy whatever bag you want to buy I wouldn't be telling people what not to do and what to do because at the end of the day people are going to do whatever they want it's their choice if I see someone who's decked out with a shotgun and a rifle and a pistol Common Sense would tell me that they're probably trained and know how to use all of it because why would you have a bunch of gear and a bunch of weapons when you don't know how to use it.
@@BoneTactical if someones desperate for supplies in a situation their gonna loot anyone shake your head all you want my dude it's what I would do anyways I guess
You should ALWAYS have more than one of everything. METC will dictate your equipment. This video is obviously made for covert gray man stuff. But military packs are extremely durable, and modular as they are used in systems. Military surplus is also a way to get some great used gear at great prices. But youre spot on about grey man. If its a SHTF scenario we are going to see a shit ton of military gear, equipment so they will not necessarily be a bad thing or indicate a compromised status.
What type of people this video is targeting? CIA agents? 99,9 of people who need a backpack need it for camping, bushcraft, urbex, airsoft, hiking, or whatever.
I live on the edge of town so for me, I have a smaller EDC bag and then I have a larger tactical bag for 72 hour push into the forest which is only a few minutes from my front door. I think it really just depends on where you live and whats around you.
@@BoneTactical thanks I’ve got my EDC and in my truck I keep my grey man “get home bag” and at home I’ve got my main bags depending on the season and situations
When you are an explorer, you need equipment that will last and is practical. The problem is people do not consider this field anymore but it requires the highest quality gear available.
A lot of people doesn‘t even realize what molle webbing is… in my experience what attract peoples attention is camo patterns… i wear a lot of tactical gear in black or ranger green and most of the people doesnt even notice… only people who are used to this tactical stuff realize… but in shtf scenarios such things aren‘t that important… there are only two options in my optinion: 1. You make sure no one sees you 2. When they see you make them understand that your not easy pray.
Hello my friend thank you for your comment. I’m glad that you spoke from your personal experience and I’m glad that you also had the opportunity to learn more from other perspectives, based on a broader range of experience 👊🏼
1. You're in a BUGOUT situation, you're wearing a bag, you're a target. 2. Everyone and their cousin has a MILITARY STYLE bag. This is not the 1950's. Camo bags are EVERYWHERE. 3. You're in a BUGOUT situation, you're SEEN, you are the target.
That is why Mice have lived amongst us for so long! They know how to "sneak around" in plain sight. crafty little monsters. If they learned how to wear Hawaiian shirts the mothers would be invicible. *Edit* Thank you for these awesome videos my good sir!
Yeah maybe in your sliver of the world. And yeah if it’s a kid maybe you can assume they’re not armed as well in your sliver of the world. But the point is to be exceptional, and this video simply states why carrying tactical backpacks in certain environments is a bad idea. But whether you agree with the facts or not, they remain facts. Funny how that works isn’t it 🤣
@@BoneTactical Well, my friend we can agree to disagree. I wasn't trying to put down your ideas. When it gets to that point I think we should be very careful and not rule out the idea of using them. I'm going to stay open to all of my options and not rule anything out. Just my opinion not trying to change anyone’s mind.
@@dr.galemyers147 you’re always welcome here if you ever want to try and step out of your preconceived fallacies my friend. Its unfortunate that I do challenge your social norms and that it so bothers you but you can still learn and grow my friend. As long as there’s air in your lungs it’s not too late 👊🏼
What ? I have to say I seen more mil surplus gear used in construction and hunting than the military lol I really don’t think anyone is paying attention plus that gray man thing only works for people that can’t recognize certain things
This is all dependent on plan and scenario. Some scenarios require rural survival. So packing food, shelter, and other equipment might require the more spacious camouflage pack.
The most important thing to bring, more than food, gun, or shelter... is. Water 💧, 2 days of hiking no water, your in a serious condition. 3 days your dead...
Fact: most ppl think the gray man is just blending in with ur surroundings yes that the main idea but sometime standing out looking like most harmless person/poor w/e your situation like hiding from the police if their out looking for u & ur next door(under their nose) the closer we r to danger the farther well be from harm
yes with the pandemic it's the new normal. The tracking info won't update until it clears German customs. As it's a government organization I have no control over how slow they want to work.
Okay on an everyday basis I agree with this statement.. in a Bug Out situation… I guarantee they’ll know I’m the guy to shoot not because of my backpack, It’ll be because of the Pistol and Rifle I’ll be holding 😂
Thank you for your service my friend. By making yourself such an easy target if things go south, you give the rest of us a fighting chance and by being so full hardy with your firearms you make them easily accessible to anyone with basic skills or training. Please just keep your weapons, clean and well oiled for me.
Look I love your channel bro, but I promise you a smart bad guy will shoot EVERYBODY with a backpack. They're not stupid. Why would someone in a suit and tie have a backpack?
You think? Even if everyone has a backpack? I guess you’ve never been to a big city… because millions of people carry a backpack wearing a suit and tie 🤣🤦🏻♂️
The truth is that it’s always circumstantial, If you are moving through a built up urban environment and are planning on staying there then would probably be best to not have a bag at all,
Seen as most Americans love dressing up as soldiers and running round the woods anyway what's wrong with tactical gear .Seems like you see danger round ever corner and under every rock, pull yourself together man your living in one of the greatest countries on earth full of good friendly people in the main, so come on it's not all doom and gloom.
You’re very confused my friend and I would love to help you understand what you’re seeing if there’s any way that I could. At this point, I think it would be best to try watching it at a slower, playback, speed and taking notes. Maybe watch some other videos here on the channel for reference so you can get a general idea of what’s going on.
Tactical backpacks or regular backpacks it matters not! Tactical bag or packs are very popular and easy to obtain! They're every where and tons of people use them all day everyday! You see them on the subway, in class rooms, at the airport, at the park, at the office, etc.... Just about ANYONE with a backpack of ANY KIND is going to be a target!!! Now knowing that just run the kit you want to run!
It only matters for those who want to be as successful as possible in their daily endeavors or become skilled operators… you’re absolutely right, for the rest of it doesn’t matter!
Sooooo You got a decent build on you. If I come in to robe a bank and your in line, it doesn't matter how gray you try to be, your getting pulled out of line as a problem.
Now after 3 years now that is the normal back pack besides the Jansport back packs that they are selling for 80 bucks use to get them at Walmart for 10 bucks when I was a kid
You will get a lot of value from this video, it will help you take your tactics to the next level: The Real Gray Man Theory Basic Concepts for Beginners ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-npFt1yjEWAU.html
Might work in the US where concealed carry of a pistol aka a surprise is allowed. If you look like an average guy in Germany you get robbed by the average migrant from Syria, Iraq, or Morocco. You better look like the 6.3 ft 200lbs KSK or Delta Force guy to deter those little fellas.