Gear Review (video) – 5.11 Rush 12 pack
Note - I didn't realize the lighting was so horrible so I'll be doing another video outdoors in the next day or so.
I've been using this pack for about two weeks for a mix of EDC and some bushcrafting. It is a great size option when you think something like a Maxpedition Condor or Rush 24 is too big. I would use it as a secondary scout bag except for the quality. It's just not on par with Maxpedition. On my 5.11 Rush 24 I had a seam split on the hydration carrier pocket. Not sure how it happened, either.
This bag is from the first production run in which the only color choice was black (not my first choice). I'm not sure if the next production run coming out later this month will have other options.
My experience with this bag thus far has done two things: Reaffirmed my wish of a two-strap Maxpedition Sitka (please guys, I'll put up the preorder money today!), and that 5.11 products should be kept for med/light use. The QC just seems to be hit or miss.
The point - Great EDC bag, but not stout enough for serious bushcrafting.
Organization: 4.25/5
Comfort: 4.5/5
Build Quality: 3.5/5
Value: 4.25/5