What is a high quality camo tactical backpack ? I often see tactical pack pack made poorly compare to civilian model?

There are quite a few companies that make good quality "tactical" backpacks and gear. None of them are cheap... and there are many knockoffs and other crap on the market.

Some of the good companies are:

http://www.tacticaltailor.com/
http://www.eagleindustries.com/
http://www.atstacticalgear.com/
http://www.specopsbrand.com/
http://www.mysteryranch.com/military
http://www.camelbak.com/Military-Tactical/
http://www.first-spear.com/
http://www.blueforcegear.com/


This is no where near an all inclusive list, but these are all companies whose products I have used in the past or currently use and I trust them all.

Maxpedition may also be a good source, again not cheap but reportedly VERY good. No affiliations and no personal experience but have always heard good things. have also always heard good things about the Becker Patrol Pack. Again no personal experience or affiliations. Hope you find what you are looking for.

The Kelty MAP 3500 is a very good pack (tactical), available at http://www.amronintl.com/kelty-map-3500-three-day-assault-pack.html. Comfortable and durable and holds plenty of weight when necessary, but I tend to pack it out at 25 lbs for a 3 day hike and its ultra comfortable for that. Its available in multicam and several desert tan variants, I like the Coyote and Foliage Green for non-camo environments. Preferred pack of the USN SEALs, and I've spotted soldiers at airports carrying Kelty MAPs headed out on deployment, and they liked this pack. I've used one MAP for several years going on hikes and day hikes, and hold GHB stuff in two others, do a forum search and you'll find my reviews and endorsements. $120, with occasional price drops to clear excess inventory. I've gotten new MAPs for as little as ~$75.

No affiliation with or compensation from Kelty or Amron, just a happy customer.

The Becker Patrol Pack is one of my favorite packs (mine, sadly has been stolen) they are made by Eagle Industries and they were designed by Ethan Becker.

I have two of these and love them.

Eberlestock and Mystery Ranch are a good place to start (and stop) your search.

Well, no one has mentioned it but for about $30 you can get an alice pack and frame, which is pretty bombproof as far as packs go.

For about $55 you can get a Hellcat (an ALICE pack with MOLLE kidney pads, shoulder straps, and MSS carrier on the bottom) which is supposed to be significantly more comfortable.

Best bang for your buck IMO.

How tactical do you want to go? What size do you require? Do you want to use belt order or webbing as well? Carry Military Radio? Expandability using other pouches (PALS Molle or PLCE)

The Karrimor Tecmac 50/Predator 45 is quite a useful Tactical Backpack, it works very well with a PLCE webbing set for better weight distribution for heavy load outs and with twin 15 litre PLCE side pouches and Karrimor Yoke you could get a very flexible system.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQmgIYh8vOY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-moeHA9chaI

If you need to care a huge load then the Karrimor Sabre 80-130 litre would be a good starting point.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkrPiKwYiGQ

But how can a CAMO backpack be TACTICAL? I thought "tactical" meant "we just painted it black"!

GOOGLE: "CFP90" and click images.
"ALICE PACK" and click images.

This is an interesting video which suggests that the Large ALICE pack sucks. (not my words)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBakphJvNIs

If your going to be carrying more than 25-30 pounds I would avoid the Large ALICE pack like the plague. There are packs out there with modern adjustable suspension harness systems (such as catering for back height) which transfers the load to the hips i.e. such as the military packs from Lowe Alpine i.e. the Lowe Alpine Salient.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkT2Rfggq5k

If the OP were to be more specific, it would e possible to give more specific answers. There are many high quality packs available on the market today; "tactical" tends to be a marketing buzzword and nothing mre.

For what it is worth, i have a Maxpedition Vulture II which is an adequate work pack. It is quite sturdy, but otherwise, nothing special. With a pack, fit is everything, and that varies with the individual. Also, the smaller the pack, the more likely it will fit fairly comfortably. Kelty and Mountainsmith are two brands, but not the only ones, which make well designed, sturdy packs.

Well, I'd suggest a medium over a large anyway Ideally the Hellcat mod which helps in the comfort department too.

No doubt there are better packs out there (and more comfortable), but like in the case of the Alpine Salient, they're usually in a completely different price category

thanks for all the links