CRAZY ANTS Tactical Military Backpack Rucksacks Camping Backpack w/EMT First Aid IFAK Utility Pouch,Upgraded Version

My review is based on the 1st gen purchased @ $35. The current listing is for a newer model of the bag. Judging by the photos the quality looks similar. The zipper pulls are exactly the same.1 month update: The rubber on one of the zipper pulls broke off. Only issue so far.2 month update: The rubber on almost all the zipper pulls broke. I'm going to replace the zipper pulls since the bag has proven itself well other than this aspect.14 month update: This bag is a beast. I took it to Puerto Rico last month (barely got out of there) and it held up well. I have been using it daily for my commute to work the past year. It's proven to be very versatile for my needs.My backpack was just delivered today so I haven't put it to use yet. I'm very pleased with it though. I'm going to be using it for a week trip to Maui to avoid checking any luggage. The attachable bags are so handy. I've already put my gopro gear (camera, head mount, chest mount, 2x batteries, charger) into the rear pouch, along with extra cell phone battery, charger, 10,200mAh portable charger, another small camera + battery and charger, earbuds, and sleep mask. There's still room so I'm sure I'll be adding miscellaneous stuff that I'll want quick access to in the airport. I am using one of the (2) side pouches for my Bose headphones, the hard case that came with the headphones fits perfectly into the pouch. As for the main compartment, it is roomy and I plan on rolling up all my clothes to fit a weeks worth in there. I've done it before with less space so this won't be an issue for me. The secondary large compartment is the perfect size for an extra pair of shoes. I wear men's 10.5 and they fit with room to spare. Overall, the bag feels rugged and has some weight to it which I like. I'm used to school backpacks and this is a big step up in terms of quality and functionality. The zippers are heavy duty and the material feels like it will hold up for a long time to come. I will update my review if anything changes, again I just got it today. Can't wait to use it! As an fyi, I bought this at full cost and did not receive anything for my review. There were no reviews when I bought this but another bag I was interested in was made by Crazy Ants as well and had good reviews so I took the chance. Glad I did.The only CON I've noticed: The waist strap is unusable for someone my size. I'm 5'10" and size 30 waist. Even at it's tightest it will only accommodate someone with at least a 36" gut. Luckily the waist strap is completely removable and not something I'd see myself using anyways. The chest strap fits well.Also, just an FYI, the interior is all black, but has a design on the material. It's a pattern of assault rifles, "V8", and some symbols I believe to be Chinese. Definitely not my style, but it's the inside so whatever.

Just recieved my pack today. My intial thoughts are "wow thats all this costs?" At first glance this is a very well built pack. I have yet to test it but will do very soon. Double and triple stitching in most places, molle attachment points built to hang heavy duty gear and plenty of them to go around. A little brighter color pattern than that of the traditional commercially available multicam, but not far off. Zippers come with dust proof flaps, and are durable. The back side is padded with neoprene type padding. Buckles are strong and steadily fastened, however the downside is the straps are designed to be removable and can slip through the buckles easily. Interior is water resistant material lined and large enough to make this pack a go to for your 72 hour, SHTF, or bug out bag. Waist band is removable and the main accessory pouch comes with an added strap to double as a should bag or fanny pouch. My conclusion is that this bag is well worth the 32 bucks even if it is a chinese knock off.

 I go to the gun range 1-2 times a week. I usually take a bag that has all of my gear and safety equipment (ear & eye protection, gloves, hat, targets, clips, cleaning tools, etc). I also take another smaller bag to keep my ammo in. Finally I have to take the gun cases. I usually end up making 2-3 trips back and forth to the car which isn’t ideal. I was looking for a range bag that would be capable of holding everything and wanted it in backpack form to ease the weight when carrying. I’m happy to report this Crazy Ants backpack does all of that plus has room for more (see included video). The fabric feels very durable but only time will tell how it holds up to abuse. It has 2 large compartments in the main bag. The other 3 bags have plenty of storage space as well and are removable. The long narrow bag on the front comes with a shoulder sling (which I didn’t know) and can be carried as a stand-alone bag on your shoulder or across body. The zippers are thick with pull strings on them. It comes with an American flag and first aid moral patch. Other reviewers complained about the shoulder straps being narrow but that wasn’t my findings at all(see pictures). Maybe Crazy Ants updated their design. Overall, I’m very pleased with the backpack. I’ll update this review if I encounter any issues in the future.

I haven't had a chance to bring this out for a full field test, yet, so I'm a little leery of being too positive about this product, but so far I have to admit that I'm very happy with just about everything about this bag. Chest and waist straps, molle system on the front and sides, includes removable side and waist kit pouches, even a port for the hydration tube if you're carrying a water reservoir.Negatives are that the shoulder straps are only lightly padded and the plastic buckles look a little less robust than I'd like.Still, at the $50 price point, if this is durable enough that the seams don't tear and the straps don't fail over the course of a few months of heavy use, this might be the best bargain for a 72-hour bag on Amazon. This would be especially true if you only plan on using the bag occasionally in an emergency.It'll be awhile before I can see about giving this bag a serious run for it's money, but until then, I'll pack it and put it to the side as a 72 hour bag for now. I'll update in the future on the durability if I have anything to report, both good and bad.

The everything backpack. This is now my preferred hiking and camping backpack. There are lighter packs out there for certain, but durability, reliability, and versatility are a huge deal for me, and these tactical backpacks have been super reliable for me. I love being able to have everything in one unit that breaks down to grab-and-go with just what I need, when I need it. I'll give this latest addition a solid coat of water-proofing for tropical conditions and hopefully break her in during this cooler season.