Just ordered this bag. I was looking at a 5.11 rush 24, or a first tactical specialist 1 day. When I couldn’t get the 1 day in black from a website I use, I saw the tactix half day. I think a 1 day pack would be too big, and the half day specialist was too small. But the half day tactix is in between the specialist and the 1 day packs. Tactix is also the better quality series in every way. I plan to use mine for EDC, travel, and rucking, so I got the waist belt to go along with it. I usually ruck with 30-50lbs. I wanted a bag that could do it all. I’m so happy with this purchase!
I couldn't agree more. I bought mine a few years ago. It has soooooo much to offer. Once you think you done....you find another pocket...or function. Amazing.
Wow what a pack. What can' t you say about pack. Easy access outside an asset. All around greatness. Options galore, handles all over. Support is solid and room for rifle, outrageous. Thanks. Tony.
Great review LS! I've had the Tactix 1 day plus for about 8 months now. I originally bought it as BOB but I travel a lot for work and have found that it makes an excellent travel / carry on bag. As long as you don't fill it to the seams you can carry it on the plane with you. Keep it up brother, love the content.
I've had the Tactix 1 Day pack for a year. Build quality is second to none! Even bags twice the price aren't as nice. My only problem with the 1 day is that it's a little too big for an EDC so I've been using it as a BOB, so this half day looks like a great EDC pack. FIRST TACTICALS WEB SITE OFTEN HAS GREAT SALES SO WAIT UNTIL IT GOES ON SALE IMO.
Your review - which is pretty much the only one of this pack currently on TH-cam - convinced me to get mine. Should arrive in 2 days. I already have the Rush MOAB 10 and 72 but I wanted something in between, and was torn between the Tactix 0.5 and the Dragon Egg. It seems that the Tactix is slightly better designed. The side handles pretty much sealed the deal for me.
I have this bag and it has been excellent. Use it primarily as a camping bag now since I'm still using the Rush 72 as my BOB, but First Tactical is a great company and looking forward to picking up more of their gear. Excellent video as always.
I'm gonna have to check these bags out. I'm currently using a large ALICE pack as my bug out and a medium for my get home bag. I really need to do some down sizing because of some pretty bad back issues.
Excellent video. One thing I would like to see is you measure the dimensions when full so we can see what bags we can take on flights. First Tacticals website doesn't seem t have this info. Thanks for the video.
Thank you Ben for the great video. You just made my mind up for me. Ordering the Tactix 1-day plus pack and waist belt. Not a bad way to spend 210.00 dollars. I am carrying the SOG Barrage now and at 91+ liters its just to big.
Freak'n love this, man. I ordered mine yesterday (1day plus), cant wait to see it. If I like it, I may consider this smaller one as the "911" kit bag. BTW, did you use this bag for "2020"? Lol, you named all scenarios.
This is so cool! Most of these packs are not available on Amazon. Are you stilling running this? Would love to hear your suggestion for a great tactical pack.
@@Nipplehook The You Tube you're watching is an invention of "us Americans". You probably also buy plenty of stuff at the American businesses we've most likely opened in your country and you most likely have family members and friends that work at the American owned companies and businesses we stupidly outsourced to your country. Everyone likes to talk shit about us and then, when they need us, the like to say "where was America helping us when......." But, since you are talking shit about us, let's see you and your country, family, friends, neighbors, and countrymen boycott everything American and see how you all do
Sometimes there are specific marches that require weight. Is this a decent pack to put a bunch of weight in to try and complete specific type of rucksack within a certain time?
That is a nice backpack and it must be just perfect for you. I have one which is similar to the ones used by our military and I love it. I got it at the military exchange on the Army National Guard base locally. The price was right and I could not do any better for the price. The only thing I don't like is having to carry my sleeping bag and bed liner on the outside of the bag. I am going to get a tarp and good survival blanket to go inside and don't weigh much.
Im currently looking at this bag as we currently have bushfires threatening us which is a near yearly issue and I just realised now that I don't have any quality bags!
Hello bro, got the same bag in black. The laser cut molle mount cut out separates. Some of the layers from the webbing in the upper pouch seperates. Does yours do also?
I've seen a lot of your reviews about backpacks bug out bags I was looking at the Maxpedition gyrfalcon but I'm having a tough time finding one, what in your opinion is the next best bag
My only complaint about bags like this is that when you fill up the main section the front sections become next to useless because they don't add extra material for them to expand accordingly.
Cool. If extra is added then that room will be taken up as well. Then the pack will be front heavy. Causing it to fall forward and not stand up on its own.
This pack does kind of scream tactical but it's still awesome. In the "real world" anything more than a Walmart Jansport will grab people's attention. It's unfortunate, but true. We forget that fact since we live and breath tactical packs so much. Still like the vid!
What's your determining factor over the Rush 24? - I'm debating on getting the Rush 24, but I really like the adjustable and removable compression straps on this pack. I'm using it as a school bag or just a day bag when I'm out in the woods or elsewhere, so I'd like to be able to remove any clips and straps when possible for a more minimal feel.
The things he bought the bug out bag are happening. People probably thought he was crazy. I am starting one slowly. If I dont need it atleast I'll have camping gear.
That's a nice pack. I'm gonna go to your link and check out their prices. Does that company support your channel? I've been doing some inch bag and get home bag vids over on my channel. Maybe some of your large viewing audience would like to come check a few out...
Hi Living Survival,I just bought The 0.5 First Tactical(budget model) and cannot unclip the front clips. How do you do that? They seem stuck in place!!
Nope, this is the Tactix 0.5 Day pack, just as the title says. The Specialist series has regular webbing, with a half-day, 1 day and 3 day packs. The Tactix series has the 0.5 day, 1 day and 3 days packs, all with the laser cut molle.
Is this the best pack you've seen around 35 to 40 L ? Have you reviewed the warrior assault system Predator ? I looking for a new edc, carry on bag that will hold enough gear for me to survive a couple of days should my hold bag go missing, carry my EDC, and nappies and toys etc as I have kids !?
What is your take on the dragon egg mk2 vs this? I just ordered the first tactical specialist half day and stoked to give it a go. Had the dragon egg mk1 and it is quite a hard pack to beat. Wonder what do you think about it?
Really great review. Cheers from Australia. I just hope I can get this into Australia. NOOO, I really wanted to buy one of these bags but they don't ship to Australia :( OK, so I might be able to get one via their UK store but OMG, they have just switched the $ for British Pounds, meaning it makes them INCREDIBLY expensive and quite a ripoff for anyone outside of the US. OK, last update, I found a supplier in Australia but the half day pack costs $230 which isnt cheap but at least this one looks of quality. Do you think its worth $220 or could you recommend something else, perhaps a global brand?
Great review, but you left out some key features..... The shoulder straps are adjustable up and down for various torso lengths, they adjust inside right behind the frame sheet. The top and very bottom of the bag unzip to create a large tunnel to slip in a full size rifle scabbard.
Agree, it's very nice. Some nice features indeed. Seems as though nothing is cheap anymore. It's probably made in the US of which will drive up the cost--I could be wrong though.
Living Survival so I've got 3 backpacks/bags total none are full of survival stuff mine are all military style not military issue but i use them for hiking/camping/going to the beach/maybe fishing. I put medical/first aid kit in one that goes with me as a day use pack. I could combined my stuff to make a bug out bag but never really needed one. What items should I get in a list for a kinda bug out bag?
I'll be honest. I don't belive in the zombie shit. I have a bag for incase of the breakdown of social aka pandemic. And my bag is made more or less for the wilderness
Just ordered this bag. I was looking at a 5.11 rush 24, or a first tactical specialist 1 day. When I couldn’t get the 1 day in black from a website I use, I saw the tactix half day. I think a 1 day pack would be too big, and the half day specialist was too small. But the half day tactix is in between the specialist and the 1 day packs. Tactix is also the better quality series in every way.
I plan to use mine for EDC, travel, and rucking, so I got the waist belt to go along with it. I usually ruck with 30-50lbs. I wanted a bag that could do it all. I’m so happy with this purchase!
Do you recommend this bag over the rush 24?
That's a really great bag well
Built bag, lots of space.
I couldn't agree more. I bought mine a few years ago. It has soooooo much to offer. Once you think you done....you find another pocket...or function. Amazing.
yep
Wow what a pack. What can' t you say about pack. Easy access outside an asset. All around greatness. Options galore, handles all over. Support is solid and room for rifle, outrageous. Thanks. Tony.
Great review LS! I've had the Tactix 1 day plus for about 8 months now. I originally bought it as BOB but I travel a lot for work and have found that it makes an excellent travel / carry on bag. As long as you don't fill it to the seams you can carry it on the plane with you. Keep it up brother, love the content.
thanks Adam
I've had the Tactix 1 Day pack for a year. Build quality is second to none! Even bags twice the price aren't as nice. My only problem with the 1 day is that it's a little too big for an EDC so I've been using it as a BOB, so this half day looks like a great EDC pack.
FIRST TACTICALS WEB SITE OFTEN HAS GREAT SALES SO WAIT UNTIL IT GOES ON SALE IMO.
agreed 100%
I will keep watch to try and catch it on sale thanks.
Keith Baum now THAT'S great info. I love this pack
Thanks Ben. Looks like a great pack. I just bought a condor pack and now I keep seeing all these great new packs out there
Your review - which is pretty much the only one of this pack currently on TH-cam - convinced me to get mine. Should arrive in 2 days. I already have the Rush MOAB 10 and 72 but I wanted something in between, and was torn between the Tactix 0.5 and the Dragon Egg. It seems that the Tactix is slightly better designed. The side handles pretty much sealed the deal for me.
Really wish we coulda seen it on you, see how it hangs, how big it is.... Nice looking bag, am considering for get home bag.
I made a video with it on if you want an idea of how it looks/hangs.
I have this bag and it has been excellent. Use it primarily as a camping bag now since I'm still using the Rush 72 as my BOB, but First Tactical is a great company and looking forward to picking up more of their gear. Excellent video as always.
thanks for watching.
I have just ordered the first version with the old molly...it will work for me just as well (I hope)!
I'm gonna have to check these bags out. I'm currently using a large ALICE pack as my bug out and a medium for my get home bag. I really need to do some down sizing because of some pretty bad back issues.
i am quite impressed with this pack. not horribly expensive and tons of adjustability. nice.
agreed.
Nice organizational style pack, well thought out. Nice presentation.
thanks for watching and the comment.
Just bought this pack through your link. Thanks for the excellent review. I look forward to getting this bag and loading it out.
I like it a lot wanna get one of the 27L od green
Man, you keep bringing great content to the table. Seems like a stellar option. Thanks for another great review.
thanks shane.
One sweet bag. I agree perfect size for the summer. Excellent review
Excellent video. One thing I would like to see is you measure the dimensions when full so we can see what bags we can take on flights. First Tacticals website doesn't seem t have this info. Thanks for the video.
Thank you Ben for the great video. You just made my mind up for me. Ordering the Tactix 1-day plus pack and waist belt. Not a bad way to spend 210.00 dollars. I am carrying the SOG Barrage now and at 91+ liters its just to big.
Freak'n love this, man. I ordered mine yesterday (1day plus), cant wait to see it. If I like it, I may consider this smaller one as the "911" kit bag. BTW, did you use this bag for "2020"? Lol, you named all scenarios.
You get your bag? How does it wear, fit you?
@@sedricmalonejr Hey! Yea, I made a review on it lol. I gotta do one for the half day also. Overall, love these bags.
This is so cool! Most of these packs are not available on Amazon. Are you stilling running this? Would love to hear your suggestion for a great tactical pack.
I own 2 first tactical bags. Only knock I have is it isn't USA made. The packs are tough and just outrageous for use and space.
agreed.
What is? Everything you Americans buy is made in China.
@@Nipplehook The You Tube you're watching is an invention of "us Americans". You probably also buy plenty of stuff at the American businesses we've most likely opened in your country and you most likely have family members and friends that work at the American owned companies and businesses we stupidly outsourced to your country. Everyone likes to talk shit about us and then, when they need us, the like to say "where was America helping us when......." But, since you are talking shit about us, let's see you and your country, family, friends, neighbors, and countrymen boycott everything American and see how you all do
Great looking pack! Looking forward to your video as to how you load it out.
well designed, good looking, tactical and robust, looks well made. nice pack, liked the review!
Sometimes there are specific marches that require weight. Is this a decent pack to put a bunch of weight in to try and complete specific type of rucksack within a certain time?
That is a nice backpack and it must be just perfect for you. I have one which is similar to the ones used by our military and I love it. I got it at the military exchange on the Army National Guard base locally. The price was right and I could not do any better for the price. The only thing I don't like is having to carry my sleeping bag and bed liner on the outside of the bag. I am going to get a tarp and good survival blanket to go inside and don't weigh much.
generally the bottom zipper is for storing rain covers
Great organized pack. Love it...👍🏼
I will have to agree, this possibility is the best day / get home / bug out pack currently on the market.
thanks.
Im currently looking at this bag as we currently have bushfires threatening us which is a near yearly issue and I just realised now that I don't have any quality bags!
That Velcro flap is for the shovel and c spine it’s not for a rifle bag .
I like it hurry up and load it out and do another video on it thanks.
Thanks for the review mate. Exactly what i'm looking for.
Drain hole water can get in the bag or what ever can fit in it maybe a trial of RED aints going in your bag
Hello bro, got the same bag in black. The laser cut molle mount cut out separates. Some of the layers from the webbing in the upper pouch seperates. Does yours do also?
very cool and they are not redonkulously priced! thanks ben!
I've seen a lot of your reviews about backpacks bug out bags I was looking at the Maxpedition gyrfalcon but I'm having a tough time finding one, what in your opinion is the next best bag
Very nice Ben! Thanks!
Looks like a nice bag except for the lack of a pocket for a hydration system with tube so you don't have to dig for a bottle.
it can easily fit a hydration system into the back sleeve and run the tube right down the strap.
My only complaint about bags like this is that when you fill up the main section the front sections become next to useless because they don't add extra material for them to expand accordingly.
berlinetta350 thanks for the great insight, I didn’t even take that in mind.
Cool. If extra is added then that room will be taken up as well. Then the pack will be front heavy. Causing it to fall forward and not stand up on its own.
This pack does kind of scream tactical but it's still awesome. In the "real world" anything more than a Walmart Jansport will grab people's attention. It's unfortunate, but true. We forget that fact since we live and breath tactical packs so much. Still like the vid!
I bought it. The zippers snag on the interior lip thingy
I could strap my larger tripod to the side and it would stay put, nice pack!
yep
Awesome review, thanks a lot! Just wondered if you preferred it to the Dragon Egg? Thanks!
I like this pack. Going to pick one up in a few weeks. Thank you. 👍🏻
DO IT
Hi, is it OD Green or like Ranger Green?
@Livingsurvival honest opinion if money isn't an issue who is better.
GOAL ZERO or ANKER
Which is the best?
Good vid! I'm curious to see your ultralight-inspired BOB kit loadout.
Love the LAPG packs great price and quality work for me
Hello Sir, how does this bag hold up after years of using? Thank you
No issues.
I like tactical, don’t care for laser cut
Great Vid, I am a eberle/vanquest guy but this pack is sweet for the price. How does it sit on the shoulder's? Thanks
So, Maxpedition Typhoon VS First Tactical Half-Day ??? Thanks
Nice pack ... I see many uses and it is adaptable =) Thanks for the review =)
I am putting this on my bag list I think I'll get this one instead of the RUSH 24.
first tactical was founded by the owner of 5.11 so they have some similarities.
What's your determining factor over the Rush 24? - I'm debating on getting the Rush 24, but I really like the adjustable and removable compression straps on this pack. I'm using it as a school bag or just a day bag when I'm out in the woods or elsewhere, so I'd like to be able to remove any clips and straps when possible for a more minimal feel.
Thanks Ben!
Hey Ben, Where is this pack made?
The things he bought the bug out bag are happening. People probably thought he was crazy. I am starting one slowly. If I dont need it atleast I'll have camping gear.
New sub. Thanks for the great content
thanks Nick.
That's a nice pack. I'm gonna go to your link and check out their prices. Does that company support your channel?
I've been doing some inch bag and get home bag vids over on my channel. Maybe some of your large viewing audience would like to come check a few out...
they sent it for review but I do not get paid.
Hi Living Survival,I just bought The 0.5 First Tactical(budget model) and cannot unclip the front clips. How do you do that? They seem stuck in place!!
Where abouts do you live in MI? Anywhere near Grand Rapids? I had no idea you were in my neck of the woods! :) Good stuff, and keep up the great vids!
detroit area.
Living Survival Ha, lil ways away from me, but good to know we have some youtubers in the MI area! Take care man!
bottom zip would be good for a poncho
would work good for that yes.
Great review.
I could be wrong, but I think this is the 1 DAY. The Half Day hasn't the Lynx Laser Cut Platform...
Uuuuups my bad......I confused it with the SPECIALIST HALF-DAY BACKPACK
Nope, this is the Tactix 0.5 Day pack, just as the title says. The Specialist series has regular webbing, with a half-day, 1 day and 3 day packs. The Tactix series has the 0.5 day, 1 day and 3 days packs, all with the laser cut molle.
Thanks man!
So if you don't own a gun, knife or rifle?
Do you have an update video for this pack in the works?
I love survival
Is this the best pack you've seen around 35 to 40 L ?
Have you reviewed the warrior assault system Predator ?
I looking for a new edc, carry on bag that will hold enough gear for me to survive a couple of days should my hold bag go missing, carry my EDC, and nappies and toys etc as I have kids !?
I use the this bags big brother the tactix 1 day pack with
1. 6×9 pouch
1. 3×6 pouch
1. 1 Liter bottle holder
I'm am super happy with it so far
thanks for the video
What is your take on the dragon egg mk2 vs this? I just ordered the first tactical specialist half day and stoked to give it a go. Had the dragon egg mk1 and it is quite a hard pack to beat. Wonder what do you think about it?
both very highly rated packs IMO. hard to beat either.
Do you recommend this bag over the rush 24???
Yes
Packity pack pack, pack pack pack.
what knife is that strapped to the side of your get home bag?
becker bk7
Question. Do you survivors carry enough for your spouse?
she has her own bag but many items crossover for a group.
Ben, how would you compare this bag to the Vanquest Trident 31 and the Direct Action Ghost? How would you rank all three?
the vanquest are more for electronics IMO. This and the Ghost are fairly similar. I like this one vs the Ghost but not vs. the dragon egg.
Living Survival Interesting; there's that much difference between the Ghost and Dragon Egg? I watched your reviews on the Dragon Egg and Dust.
I've never had a dust but did do a side-by-side between the dragon egg and ghost.
Living Survival. That's right, sorry. Confused and typing fast here at work LOL. Thank you for the response and the review!
Is the bag American made???
Do you prefer this bag over the Direct Action Dragon Egg?
i like them both very much.
Really great review. Cheers from Australia. I just hope I can get this into Australia. NOOO, I really wanted to buy one of these bags but they don't ship to Australia :( OK, so I might be able to get one via their UK store but OMG, they have just switched the $ for British Pounds, meaning it makes them INCREDIBLY expensive and quite a ripoff for anyone outside of the US. OK, last update, I found a supplier in Australia but the half day pack costs $230 which isnt cheap but at least this one looks of quality. Do you think its worth $220 or could you recommend something else, perhaps a global brand?
First tactical half day or 5.11 rush 12?
Rush 12
Great review, is it water resistant?
most 500d - 1000d are resistant
Great review, but you left out some key features.....
The shoulder straps are adjustable up and down for various torso lengths, they adjust inside right behind the frame sheet.
The top and very bottom of the bag unzip to create a large tunnel to slip in a full size rifle scabbard.
thanks. i missed that zipper! even more impressed.
Is that the pack that's $89 on the website? Nice video Ben! Thanks!!
No. It's a $160........
Shane G HAHAHA-LOLOL STOP YOUR KILLING ME LOL spit sputter...$160??? uhhh no thanks.
Nice backpack tho.
Agree, it's very nice. Some nice features indeed. Seems as though nothing is cheap anymore. It's probably made in the US of which will drive up the cost--I could be wrong though.
Shane G That was my next question where is it made?
Hey man if you buy too many backpacks/bags and never use them for bug out situation are you a hoarder?!?!
nope, prepared.
Living Survival so I've got 3 backpacks/bags total none are full of survival stuff mine are all military style not military issue but i use them for hiking/camping/going to the beach/maybe fishing. I put medical/first aid kit in one that goes with me as a day use pack. I could combined my stuff to make a bug out bag but never really needed one. What items should I get in a list for a kinda bug out bag?
cool, I'll look forward to another vid on this one.
how are you finding this bag almost a year later?
Great bag.
how many liters would you say it is? Thanks
Approx. Capacity: 1670 cubic inches / 27.4 liters
Weight: 3.85 lbs / 1.74 kg
Pockets: 9 external, 19 internal
500D/1000D water resistant nylon
the zippers are not waterproof
What's the tarp you have inside the bag?
mest tarp from bushcraft outfitters.
Living Survival ohh that's the one under 10ft not my size I wanted.
How's it holding up
fantastic.
Iike now
What watch are you wearing?
garmin fenix 3
hai love you zombi sirius. my from italyen
I don't like the removable pouches. I'll pass.
how in the hell can you spend 15 min and not say anything dam thing that's useful
Its nice but it has no style.
give it your own style!
I'll be honest. I don't belive in the zombie shit. I have a bag for incase of the breakdown of social aka pandemic. And my bag is made more or less for the wilderness
So another Chinese made bad?
Bag
There address is in Modesto California and as far as I can tell they are Made In USA.
It should have a tag on it showing country of origin.
Ed Wo I agree totally. It took me a few minutes to actually confirm that they are an American company.