Condor Compact Assault Pack w/ Hydration Compartment (Color: Coyote Brown)

"I was very surprised by this little pack at first, mainly because I wasn't expecting the Marine Corps to give me one. This became standard issue in the USMC late last year.

It's a sturdy, well made pack. Seems more solid than some Camelbak gear I've bought. It's heavyweight nylon and stitched well, and the strap system takes a lot of the load off of the zippers and seams.

The pack has four cargo pockets total, plus the hydration pocket. The two main pockets can each hold an issued hygiene kit bag plus some extra items, just to give a sense of scale. You could definitely live out of this pack for a day or two if you packed smart. There are straps underneath for a shelter or rain poncho, just be careful as that can interfere with web gear.

I have not used the hydration pouch yet, my camelbak is leaking so I'm not to keen on sticking it under a heavy pack.

Maybe not the best pack out there but $40 ain't bad, in my case you can't beat free. I've been using it as a day pack since getting home and I haven't been gentle, it's holding up. The difference in price between this and a more expensive pack is probably weight, this one doesn't exactly have high-speed low-drag warplay in mind.

"this the best backpack ive taken into the feild worked perfect the three day weekend opertion we played

PROS
helps distrebute the weight
tightins to not bounce around

CONS
got a little heavy when we put the tent that we used on it


OVERALL
overall the backpack is deffinetly worth the 44$ and if u r carry alot of ammo supplies and MREs

"This is an awsome pack! I carry almost all of my real medical equitment in this pack, as well as a laptop, food, and water. This pack is well made and functions for a 1-2 day assault pack.

"Well if u tighten this pack well, it will not bounce around. Now if you plan on wearing a vest under there is a possibility that it will get in the way depending on the vest. yes you can wear the pack above the vest but depending on the vest you cannot tighten it as preffered. I tried it with the 18$ chest rig and i could not tighten it very well and it didnt look very good neither. Also tried the Navy Seal armor vest and it fit that no problem and very comfortable as well. I hope that helps. Or you could also just put pockets on the belt and harnesses of the pack instead. All in all a great pack for any event,

P.S. i love the hydration pack pouch =)

"Can you put this over a otv vest and will it get in the way of handling any of the pockets on my vest. Also is it really steardy for moving around alot cuz i am usally on the recon force in my team and i have to get in and out as soon as possible and i cant have my backpack tossing and fumbling all over.

"This bag is great. I am a 1LT an the West Virginia National Guard and I've used this bag in the hills on 2-3 day trianing missions. It is good to carry food in and I put my CammelBak in the middle pocket. It very comfortable and does get in the way of my equipment. So if you like a little bag to go hunting with this is the bag for the job. Also, I would have taken it to Ft. Knox but it didn't get to my place in time.

"this is a great backpack... it hold everything u need and more, u can add molle pouches on the back and also on the belt....i plan on using the belt to put mag pouches and other stuff i need on hand. i dont use a vest cuz i can put everything on the belt. also all the harnesses make it feel very light if tightened well of course. also great for milsim and overnight events

"A good vest but the picture makes it look a little bigger than it is but it is still a good size. Best thing about this backpack is the gazillion pockets it has. This pack can carry a lot and has many straps to hold the pack tight against it self so if it is not fully loaded you gear will not move around. Fits fine over my tac vest w/o any attachments on back of my vest. There is a little Velcro on the top outer pocket but not really enough for anything to get a good grip because of MOLLE webbing.