>>2760066I've been using this cheap bitch for the past 3 months and I'm honestly really surprised at how good this thing is. I expected it to be pure chinesium ready to fall apart within the first two weeks, but this damn thing is solid.
The straps are padded and really comfortable after I broke them in a bit. And after I added a chest strap, the weight distribution feels really nice because most of the weight goes to the hips and the backpack doesn't sag like a bag of potates.
The compartments are solid and the sizes are optimal for my needs. The only thing I'd add to one of the smaller compartments would be a sealable hole for a cable or something to charge my phone from a powerbank whenever I'm out somewhere. I'll probably make a velcro one myself in the near future.
Packed it for a 3 day trip once, I'd say it's alright, nothing exceptional.
The side panels for molle attachments are nice, I added a water bottle holder and a little bag, super useful if you don't want something squished in the main compartments.
So if somebody has a bit of pocket money and doesn't know where to start, I'd say one of these or a brandit pack are a solid choice. If you're able to look past the tacticool aspect or if you like the look, go for it.
