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Posted: 10/25/2015 12:40:59 AM EDT
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First off I know there's a thread on this topic already but it's so out of date It doesn't help. I'm looking for a small pack that can hold the basic stuff (mags, paracord, food, etc.) I want one in multicam, that can also fit over my PC (Mayflower APC), And is around $80 - 100.00. I would prefer it made in the USA if possible.
I need the pack to hold around 3+ AK47 mags and a couple of glock mags. Also anything I should look out for while searching for a pack? |
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This one is a bit over your budget ($130), but Tactical Tailor makes good stuff. Perhaps you could find a used one on eBay.
http://www.tacticaltailor.com/removableoperatorpack.aspx |
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This one is a bit over your budget ($130), but Tactical Tailor makes good stuff. Perhaps you could find a used one on eBay. http://www.tacticaltailor.com/removableoperatorpack.aspx That would hold it, assuming the OP packs the food small. |
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SPEC-OPS brand T.H.E. Pack. Made in the USA and on sale pretty often for right around $100.
I have Tactical Tailor, Eagle, and London Bridge packs, but for the money, I think the T.H.E. Pack is the best. Built like a brick shit house and better layout than the others I mentioned. |
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SPEC-OPS brand T.H.E. Pack. Made in the USA and on sale pretty often for right around $100. I have Tactical Tailor, Eagle, and London Bridge packs, but for the money, I think the T.H.E. Pack is the best. Built like a brick shit house and better layout than the others I mentioned. I love the Spec-Ops Brand THE Pack - especially with the HDPE backer - but it is truly a massive pack. I can easily load it heavier than I want to carry. Now, I know we all have different definitions of what constitutes and "Assault Pack", but for my purposes - and with me no longer working overseas - I have mine set up more towards the SF "Go-To-Hell" bag principle. Meaning it has nothing but the minimum amount of essentials needed to survive for a day or two. Items include: torn-fown MRE or Cliff Bars, hydration bladder with water purification, slightly expanded IFAK, ammo, flashlight, fixed blade knife, compass, firemaking equipment, 550 cord, and finally a USGI poncho and emergency blanket. With all of that, there is still a little room left for some small amount of snivel gear. I currently have a Tasmanian Tiger Essential pack, which I took to Afghanistan with me. However, I believe I will be ditching that for the better-built HSGI M24P pack shown here. Here are pics of the current Tasmanian Tiger set up: 
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You may also want to look at one of the Mayflower back panels / assault packs.
http://www.mayflower-rc.org/store/7018/79/Assault-Back-Panel-Type-1.html http://www.mayflower-rc.org/store/7018/78/24-Hour-Assault-Pack.html http://www.mayflower-rc.org/store/7017/115/Assault-Back-Panel-Type-1-Mod-2-HW.html http://www.mayflower-rc.org/store/7017/116/Assault-Back-Panel-Type-2-HW.html |
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HALEY STRATEGIC FLATPACK, have this on the back of my JPC, small but expands out should you need alot more room.
HS Flat Pack 
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Thanks for all the replies guys, Question though. My friend is trying to sell me a pre-owned Camelbak tri-zip used twice with a new Camelbak military bladder for $140. I know It's a little bit bigger than I want but for the price should I pick this up?
Also would this pack be fit to roll as a assault pack? |
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Thanks for all the replies guys, Question though. My friend is trying to sell me a pre-owned Camelbak tri-zip used twice with a new Camelbak military bladder for $140. I know It's a little bit bigger than I want but for the price should I pick this up? Also would this pack be fit to roll as a assault pack? It's large. It's an assault pack that could fit the role of a 3-day pack. For just a little bit more, you can buy the Mystery Ranch Sweet Pea brand new. The Camelbak is a licensed copy of the MR tri-zip design. The Sweet Pea was the first foray into tri-zip packs for MR. It basically started it all. http://www.mysteryranch.com/sweet-pea-pack-ex?quantity=1&itemcolor=2 The ASAP is the tri-zip from MR that is closer to the size I think you're looking for (think 1-day pack size), but it's also about $100 more than he's offering the Camelbak for. You may be able to find one slightly used closer to your price range. http://www.mysteryranch.com/asap-pack Of course you could always pony up to a 3-day assault pack from MR, with or without BVS. The BVS is really nice if you're wearing it over a plate carrier. It keeps the pack from shifting a bunch due to the hump a rear plate makes. It comes at a cost though. With BVS http://www.mysteryranch.com/3-day-assault-bvs-pack Without BVS http://www.mysteryranch.com/3-day-assault-pack I prefer the build quality of the MR over the Camelbak, but the Camelbak isn't garbage either. |
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This one may fit the bill. It comes in MC, is dockable to your plate carrier, and falls in budget. Might be slightly larger than you want, but something to consider. Look around for stock status and deals with different vendors.
http://www.lapolicegear.com/milspec-adaptpack.html I believe someone else has already mentioned the TT Removable Operator Pack. Here's a link so you can compare the two. It's just over your budget barely. http://www.lapolicegear.com/tact-35000-removable-pack.html Fight Light version http://www.lapolicegear.com/tact-fl-35000lw-pack.html The HSGI M24P is probably close in size to what you need. It's about $25 over your budget. Still within reason to consider it. http://www.lapolicegear.com/hgsi-m24p-pack-slick.html If you're considering that Camelbak Tri-zip at $140, you should definitely look at this pack too from TAG. It's probably the perfect size for what you've stated, comes in multicam, and is set up to allow you to access your mags while you wear the pack, all for about the same basic price as the used Camelbak. You can also get it for a third off the regular price if you don't mind ATACS-AU. http://www.tacticalassaultgearstore.com/packs-bags-pouches/combat-sustainment-pack.html?___SID=U |
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If you're considering that Camelbak Tri-zip at $140, you should definitely look at this pack too from TAG. It's probably the perfect size for what you've stated, comes in multicam, and is set up to allow you to access your mags while you wear the pack, all for about the same basic price as the used Camelbak. You can also get it for a third off the regular price if you don't mind ATACS-AU. http://www.tacticalassaultgearstore.com/packs-bags-pouches/combat-sustainment-pack.html?___SID=U I have an Ares Armor Combat XII pack, which is AA's version of the TAG Sustainment Pack. (IIRC, Ares developed it after a bunch of requests to modify TAG packs.) I like it. It is, to me, a perfect size for a TRUE assault pack. It holds the essentials for the last hundred yards/approach to, and actions on, the objective, without being so large as to invite overloading. It is not a 3-day pack. It is intended to hold a radio, water, ammo, a small amount of food, and little else. Since my days of patrolling on foot are over, I use mine as a replenishment/sustainment bag, which can be kept in my truck or nearby, and from which I can restock my belt or Mini-MAV with mags and which can hold two hydration bladders, a broken-down MRE, a well-stocked FAK, some shotgun ammo, some spare batteries, and other, assorted, small items. |
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I have an Ares Armor Combat XII pack, which is AA's version of the TAG Sustainment Pack. (IIRC, Ares developed it after a bunch of requests to modify TAG packs.) I like it. It is, to me, a perfect size for a TRUE assault pack. It holds the essentials for the last hundred yards/approach to, and actions on, the objective, without being so large as to invite overloading. It is not a 3-day pack. It is intended to hold a radio, water, ammo, a small amount of food, and little else. Since my days of patrolling on foot are over, I use mine as a replenishment/sustainment bag, which can be kept in my truck or nearby, and from which I can restock my belt or Mini-MAV with mags and which can hold two hydration bladders, a broken-down MRE, a well-stocked FAK, some shotgun ammo, some spare batteries, and other, assorted, small items. Quoted:
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If you're considering that Camelbak Tri-zip at $140, you should definitely look at this pack too from TAG. It's probably the perfect size for what you've stated, comes in multicam, and is set up to allow you to access your mags while you wear the pack, all for about the same basic price as the used Camelbak. You can also get it for a third off the regular price if you don't mind ATACS-AU. http://www.tacticalassaultgearstore.com/packs-bags-pouches/combat-sustainment-pack.html?___SID=U I have an Ares Armor Combat XII pack, which is AA's version of the TAG Sustainment Pack. (IIRC, Ares developed it after a bunch of requests to modify TAG packs.) I like it. It is, to me, a perfect size for a TRUE assault pack. It holds the essentials for the last hundred yards/approach to, and actions on, the objective, without being so large as to invite overloading. It is not a 3-day pack. It is intended to hold a radio, water, ammo, a small amount of food, and little else. Since my days of patrolling on foot are over, I use mine as a replenishment/sustainment bag, which can be kept in my truck or nearby, and from which I can restock my belt or Mini-MAV with mags and which can hold two hydration bladders, a broken-down MRE, a well-stocked FAK, some shotgun ammo, some spare batteries, and other, assorted, small items. That pack looks like just what I'm looking for!! BUT I have one problem.....it says it can hold 3 5.56 mags but I run an ak47  Can this pack hold any ak mags and if so how many?
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I sold my AK's long before I got my Combat XII pack. But, I wouldn't be surprised if it'll hold AK mags. I would assume the TAG Sustainment will, as well.
FYI, here's the TAG Sustainment in AC for $62.88. While ACU is less than ideal, it can be dyed fairly easily and effectively. And, here's the Ares Armor Combat XII Pack, but it's nearly $200. |
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I sold my AK's long before I got my Combat XII pack. But, I wouldn't be surprised if it'll hold AK mags. I would assume the TAG Sustainment will, as well. FYI, here's the TAG Sustainment in AC for $62.88. While ACU is less than ideal, it can be dyed fairly easily and effectively. And, here's the Ares Armor Combat XII Pack, but it's nearly $200. Well I hope so, I don't want to waste my time buying this and it wont work 
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I sold my AK's long before I got my Combat XII pack. But, I wouldn't be surprised if it'll hold AK mags. I would assume the TAG Sustainment will, as well. FYI, here's the TAG Sustainment in AC for $62.88. While ACU is less than ideal, it can be dyed fairly easily and effectively. And, here's the Ares Armor Combat XII Pack, but it's nearly $200. Well I hope so, I don't want to waste my time buying this and it wont work If it doesn't, you should just take it as a sign from the heavens that you should chuck your Kalash into the trash can and buy an American rifle. 
If it doesn't hold 30-round AK mags, it may hold some 20's. |
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If it doesn't, you should just take it as a sign from the heavens that you should chuck your Kalash into the trash can and buy an American rifle.
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I sold my AK's long before I got my Combat XII pack. But, I wouldn't be surprised if it'll hold AK mags. I would assume the TAG Sustainment will, as well. FYI, here's the TAG Sustainment in AC for $62.88. While ACU is less than ideal, it can be dyed fairly easily and effectively. And, here's the Ares Armor Combat XII Pack, but it's nearly $200. Well I hope so, I don't want to waste my time buying this and it wont work If it doesn't, you should just take it as a sign from the heavens that you should chuck your Kalash into the trash can and buy an American rifle.
If it doesn't hold 30-round AK mags, it may hold some 20's. lol so your saying I should ditch my Hungi AK for an american AK
EDIT. Was looking a round and found the XII Pack for around $150-160. I also noticed that the XII holds 6 mags compared to 3 with the TAG. Which would you recommend between the two? |
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That pack looks like just what I'm looking for!! BUT I have one problem.....it says it can hold 3 5.56 mags but I run an ak47 Can this pack hold any ak mags and if so how many?Quoted:
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If you're considering that Camelbak Tri-zip at $140, you should definitely look at this pack too from TAG. It's probably the perfect size for what you've stated, comes in multicam, and is set up to allow you to access your mags while you wear the pack, all for about the same basic price as the used Camelbak. You can also get it for a third off the regular price if you don't mind ATACS-AU. http://www.tacticalassaultgearstore.com/packs-bags-pouches/combat-sustainment-pack.html?___SID=U I have an Ares Armor Combat XII pack, which is AA's version of the TAG Sustainment Pack. (IIRC, Ares developed it after a bunch of requests to modify TAG packs.) I like it. It is, to me, a perfect size for a TRUE assault pack. It holds the essentials for the last hundred yards/approach to, and actions on, the objective, without being so large as to invite overloading. It is not a 3-day pack. It is intended to hold a radio, water, ammo, a small amount of food, and little else. Since my days of patrolling on foot are over, I use mine as a replenishment/sustainment bag, which can be kept in my truck or nearby, and from which I can restock my belt or Mini-MAV with mags and which can hold two hydration bladders, a broken-down MRE, a well-stocked FAK, some shotgun ammo, some spare batteries, and other, assorted, small items. That pack looks like just what I'm looking for!! BUT I have one problem.....it says it can hold 3 5.56 mags but I run an ak47 Can this pack hold any ak mags and if so how many?The pic on the TAG site shows Tango Down AR mags in the pouches. They look similar to the US Palm AK mags for thickness given they are a waffle pattern polymer mag. If you personally own, know someone with, or have a place local to you that sells Tango Down and US Palm mags, compare them in person and get some dimensions. Next option would be to look up dimensions online. If they're practically the same width, it should hopefully fit. |
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If it doesn't, you should just take it as a sign from the heavens that you should chuck your Kalash into the trash can and buy an American rifle.
If it doesn't hold 30-round AK mags, it may hold some 20's. Quoted:
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I sold my AK's long before I got my Combat XII pack. But, I wouldn't be surprised if it'll hold AK mags. I would assume the TAG Sustainment will, as well. FYI, here's the TAG Sustainment in AC for $62.88. While ACU is less than ideal, it can be dyed fairly easily and effectively. And, here's the Ares Armor Combat XII Pack, but it's nearly $200. Well I hope so, I don't want to waste my time buying this and it wont work If it doesn't, you should just take it as a sign from the heavens that you should chuck your Kalash into the trash can and buy an American rifle.
If it doesn't hold 30-round AK mags, it may hold some 20's. If there's no divider between the mags when double stacked in the AA pack, it should be plenty wide enough for at least single stacked AK mags. |
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If there's no divider between the mags when double stacked in the AA pack, it should be plenty wide enough for at least single stacked AK mags. Quoted:
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I sold my AK's long before I got my Combat XII pack. But, I wouldn't be surprised if it'll hold AK mags. I would assume the TAG Sustainment will, as well. FYI, here's the TAG Sustainment in AC for $62.88. While ACU is less than ideal, it can be dyed fairly easily and effectively. And, here's the Ares Armor Combat XII Pack, but it's nearly $200. Well I hope so, I don't want to waste my time buying this and it wont work If it doesn't, you should just take it as a sign from the heavens that you should chuck your Kalash into the trash can and buy an American rifle.
If it doesn't hold 30-round AK mags, it may hold some 20's. If there's no divider between the mags when double stacked in the AA pack, it should be plenty wide enough for at least single stacked AK mags. There is no divider. The mag pockets on the Combat XII Pack will hold water bottles or other, similar-sized, items, should it be required. |
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Quoted: This one is a bit over your budget ($130), but Tactical Tailor makes good stuff. Perhaps you could find a used one on eBay. http://www.tacticaltailor.com/removableoperatorpack.aspx |
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Just got a Source 35L Patrol Pack. Been looking at this pack for awhile. I have been using a Warrior Assault Systems Helmet cargo pack.
Needed a larger pack to hold more gear for longer durations and now that winter is setting in extra snivel gear. 
Full Review here: Source Patrol 35L Defense Review |
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