I bought this bag & yes it is heavy at 6 pds but ... man it is CRAZY COMFORTABLE !!! The quality of design & materials is insane. Absolutely love my decision to buy this backpack.
I’ve used the Rush 72 for dozens and dozens of backpacking trips now, and I can almost guarantee that this Vanquest would be the better option. Molle all over a backpack like what 5.11 does simply is not realistic. Once you completely fill the bag up, it sits so far away from the body that it makes any weight above 35 pounds pretty uncomfortable. Little to no back/ hip load bearing support. I’ll definitely be picking up this Vanquest in the near future.
Aaron, once again you have gone above and beyond with your reviews. I loved that you actually packed this out with your gear for a 3-4 day backpacking trip. Your thoughts on the setup with the tent and bedroll, etc was great. This review has sold me on purchasing the Markhor for my upcoming backpacking trip. As I'm coming in 2-3 years after Vanquest came out with this, I am a bit disappointed to see there aren't multicam options and the price has significantly increased. Such is life. I'm still getting it. Thanks for your hard work in putting this awesome video together, brother. Keep up the excellent work!
how have you been liking it? prices have gone up again atleast here in canada but i just ordered one the other day, been thinking about it for a couple years but the price was a little high so when i realized the price went up again i decided it was time before it went up more
Another great video GT, thanks. I live in the Bay Area S.F. & a bugout bag here has to accomodate BOTH urban & rural. We have earthquakes, fires, social unrest & blackouts so I've been in the market for sonething high quality that's bigger than a 30 litre.
I really like this pack! Im also a fan of mystery ranch packs. It almost looks like a trizip without the trizip. Kinda even like the karrimor thor pack and arcteryx leaf assault packs too. I find you can hold more gear without the bladder, just carry water bottles on outside pockets and a sawyer squeeze filter. Could also just stash your tent on the outside for multiday trips. One con to this pack is the zippers aren't waterproof so you would need a rain cover or put all your gear in a waterproof pack liner. Very nice size though for me 45-55 liters if preferred. I'm done carrying giant packs myself. Might have to live without certain luxury items and buy more compact lightweight gear but its doable. Nice breakdown man!! Hike on!!
That thing looks like a BEAST! I'm looking for a scaled-down version of my beloved ILBE2 pack and this or the Savotta Jaeger M are the leaders so far. Thanks for the review. Also, it is up on Amazon now, if you wanted to update your link. It doesn't show when you search on Amazon, but a Google search brings up the link to it on their site for some reason.
That's what kills this pack for me. Love everything about it, but the rifle carry is terribly executed. No easy access, fully exposed/no protection, and makes the other features on that flap unusable. The rifle carry is the sole reason I chose a Eberlestock setup.
Are you gonna be doing review on the new FTIM 5X7 by Vanquest? How are you compare it to FTIM-SLIM? If I was gonna buy only one which one do you recomend? As always - great video :)
Congrat's to the GT Family! #1. You're HIKING With Mrs.GT? She's about to have a baby, you know that right? #2. After seeing this Awesome pack and your review, I wish even more that I could walk, I've fallen in love with that pack! #3. Is that a Park with trails? The scenery is why I wish I could walk, w/that Pack, Soo badly! Back home in TX we Only have Park's you can hike in (90% of land is private) I'm always amazed by the scenery in your vid's, I drove semi's all over CO. I wish I could have gone hiking there. Great Review.
Congratulation to you and your family! Thoughts and prayers for you of course! That back panel is actually really cool and versatile, I like that feature a lot. If I hadn't *just* bought a Trident 31 I might consider it. ;-) That having been said, I have different packs for different situations. This would be a great pack for longer hunting trips or camping where I'd want to take my rifle with me. Also wouldn't be a bad way to haul a full sized fishing pole along for a river fishing trip. I currently have an old 50L EMS pack for long camping trips, but something along these lines would probably fill that role much better for me.
The detachable part could have a sapi plate put in it. that "hidden" pocket on the velcro side looks just like the pocket in the military plate carries.
i feel like it would be a little too small for that, wouldnt cover enough of the vitals however if you really wanted too im sure you could replace the insert that sits against your back under the water bladder with one, might not be as comfortable as that one flexes and a steel plate wont but kevlar might work
congratulations on a new family member. I've been looking at this pack an wisport raccoon 45 having a hard time deciding do u know anything on the wisport line of gear. great review by the way.
Awesome news, congratulations. Great review, its on my list to replace my current bag. Was looking at this or Sabra. This has more of the features I need.
Congratulations! Vanquest is the best. You should check out Granite Gear. They trend more towards backpacking than tactical, but I would absolutely put them on par with Vanquest for quality. Cheers!
The durability is hit or miss some of my vanquest bags have zero problems and other have loose threads zipper that failed and tears in the top handle and shoulder straps. I like the durability of 1000D I find the 500 not holding up excerpt on the pouches the weight difference is not that much.
Is this pack comfortable for hiking or do I but a mystery ranch etc ? U said like kelty or mountainsmit . I have no problem spending hundreds for a good pack I like this pack alot was gonna give it try but I need comfy. I love the features but wud mystery ranch be Better. Ive got about 400$ to try another pack about this size. Looking for a day hiking pack 40 to 55 liters possibly 60. Any good advice?? I have about 20 packs and i love military but need hiking cimfort too now.Could use some advice and knowledge. I only prefer high end packs high quality. No kelty or like it. Thankyou
I’d get the 511 rush 72 because I did bag it’s bulletproof lots of Molle and plenty of pockets bought mine same color as this bag for just over $100 but if u have money to throw around sure get the vanquest.
I just watched the whole video and it looks like you have a AR-15 with a Vortex Spitfire. I have the same Vortex spitfire on my AR-15 too bro. Those Vortex red-dots are awesome for the price and quality.
Thank you for providing an excellent review of this backpack. I have not seen this one in the stores where I looked for one. In your review, I think you assumed that the user in your audience would be male. How well would this backpack fit on the average female, assuming a height of 5'6," a short waist and, if measured for a backpack, the female would need an 18 small. Assume that the user is an older woman who does not lift weights. I have to find a backpack for a four-days' excursion. I prefer the color to be coyote brown or green (olive or OD) and the bag to be one to which I can attach small bags carrying water bottles, fire starter gear, small camera and cell phone, hygiene products etc. Weight of filled bag should be not more than 30 to 40 liters. Would this bag be right for me?
cyphersuit1 Dude i am not dumb. No, i found nothing on Amazon: "no items found" with the title katara. The only Vanquest backpacks are falconer, pilum and trident on Amazon.
Congratulations on the baby bro. Also i'm a huge gun nut, what rifle do you hunt with ? I have a Savage 111 trophy Hunter 7mm-08 with a Vortex Crossfirer 4x12x44mm awesome setup for a budget hunting rifle. Another awesome review
I like gear just as much as the next guy, but alot of channels have turned into info commercials, professional salesman, consumerism at its finest!!! I'm to the point that less is more and dont need these Ferrari high end gear, sometimes the cheaper stuff works just fine!! Not knocking you or your channel you do good presenting these vids, just some constructive criticism and I think some people should start getting back to the basics and not worry about the Gucci products!! Honestly I think consumerism in this country has become a serious issue in all honesty!!!
I hear your point. I to often have similar opinions on certain items but don't worry about this from Aaron as he points out other options in both lower and higher cost ranges when applicable as he stated for example with this video. In addition I feel he points out things even the manufacturer doesn't with real life experience. Making less info commercial and more like a friend giving you info you need to make a wise decision if you're thinking of buying.
He reviews heaps of different price points, gives you competitive options and more importantly - tells you when he doesn't like it. If you want different content, go to a different channel; don't complain just because it might not particularly suit you. As long as he's impartial and thorough, I appreciate the work regardless of whether I want it or not. Also buying once / buying well is less consumerist than buying cheap crap that breaks and needs replacing. I always buy something to last.
TheBCSledder my comment had nothing to do with high end gear or low end gear, it was ALLL about consumerism, how channels have turned into infomercials, and salesman!!! Alot off people who buy gear dont even use it, they just like new gadgets, and playing with it in there living room!!!
They are doing a good job of combining military quality with modern hiking pack features
I really like your TH-cam posts/channel, I find them direct, honest, informative and non subjective of the products you test. Keep up the good work.
You sold me. Great job! Can't wait to get one.
I bought this bag & yes it is heavy at 6 pds but ... man it is CRAZY COMFORTABLE !!!
The quality of design & materials is insane.
Absolutely love my decision to buy this backpack.
Congratulations on the new blessing! Looks like a great pack
I’ve used the Rush 72 for dozens and dozens of backpacking trips now, and I can almost guarantee that this Vanquest would be the better option. Molle all over a backpack like what 5.11 does simply is not realistic. Once you completely fill the bag up, it sits so far away from the body that it makes any weight above 35 pounds pretty uncomfortable. Little to no back/ hip load bearing support. I’ll definitely be picking up this Vanquest in the near future.
Holy guacamole is this guy related to nuttin fancy. Man this guy took a backpack review and turned it into a full length movie
Aaron, once again you have gone above and beyond with your reviews. I loved that you actually packed this out with your gear for a 3-4 day backpacking trip. Your thoughts on the setup with the tent and bedroll, etc was great.
This review has sold me on purchasing the Markhor for my upcoming backpacking trip. As I'm coming in 2-3 years after Vanquest came out with this, I am a bit disappointed to see there aren't multicam options and the price has significantly increased. Such is life. I'm still getting it.
Thanks for your hard work in putting this awesome video together, brother. Keep up the excellent work!
how have you been liking it? prices have gone up again atleast here in canada but i just ordered one the other day, been thinking about it for a couple years but the price was a little high so when i realized the price went up again i decided it was time before it went up more
Best review so far for this product that I've seen so far. Thank you.
Another great video GT, thanks.
I live in the Bay Area S.F. & a bugout bag here has to accomodate BOTH urban & rural.
We have earthquakes, fires, social unrest & blackouts so I've been in the market for sonething high quality that's bigger than a 30 litre.
Congrats Aaron & Family!
I have the ibex 26 and now going between the Ibex35 and markhor45! Great Video and God Bless you're Family
Which do you think is better, the Kelty Tactical Redwing 50 or the Vanquest Markhor-45 ? If you had to pick just one which would you go with?
I know you didn't ask me, but for me is it Vanquest Markhor 45. I sold the Kelty. Greetings from Austria.
Really like this pack.....needs to be 55-60 liters though.....Looking at getting First Tactical 3 day Specialist (55 liters)
I really like this pack! Im also a fan of mystery ranch packs. It almost looks like a trizip without the trizip. Kinda even like the karrimor thor pack and arcteryx leaf assault packs too. I find you can hold more gear without the bladder, just carry water bottles on outside pockets and a sawyer squeeze filter. Could also just stash your tent on the outside for multiday trips. One con to this pack is the zippers aren't waterproof so you would need a rain cover or put all your gear in a waterproof pack liner. Very nice size though for me 45-55 liters if preferred. I'm done carrying giant packs myself. Might have to live without certain luxury items and buy more compact lightweight gear but its doable. Nice breakdown man!! Hike on!!
Congratulations on the future family addition! That Vanquest has plenty of room for diapers.
That thing looks like a BEAST! I'm looking for a scaled-down version of my beloved ILBE2 pack and this or the Savotta Jaeger M are the leaders so far. Thanks for the review.
Also, it is up on Amazon now, if you wanted to update your link. It doesn't show when you search on Amazon, but a Google search brings up the link to it on their site for some reason.
Congratulations! And keep the reviews coming. Cheers!
Is the rifle hanging down so low weird? Seems like it would feel like a dinosaur tail and throw you all off balance and get in your way
That's what kills this pack for me. Love everything about it, but the rifle carry is terribly executed. No easy access, fully exposed/no protection, and makes the other features on that flap unusable. The rifle carry is the sole reason I chose a Eberlestock setup.
Are you gonna be doing review on the new FTIM 5X7 by Vanquest? How are you compare it to FTIM-SLIM? If I was gonna buy only one which one do you recomend?
As always - great video :)
Congrats on the little one on the way!!
This is a bit late but are you wearing a war belt with that? Can you? Where does the waist belt sit?
Congrat's to the GT Family! #1. You're HIKING With Mrs.GT? She's about to have a baby, you know that right? #2. After seeing this Awesome pack and your review, I wish even more that I could walk, I've fallen in love with that pack! #3. Is that a Park with trails? The scenery is why I wish I could walk, w/that Pack, Soo badly! Back home in TX we Only have Park's you can hike in (90% of land is private) I'm always amazed by the scenery in your vid's, I drove semi's all over CO. I wish I could have gone hiking there. Great Review.
Congratulation to you and your family! Thoughts and prayers for you of course!
That back panel is actually really cool and versatile, I like that feature a lot. If I hadn't *just* bought a Trident 31 I might consider it. ;-)
That having been said, I have different packs for different situations. This would be a great pack for longer hunting trips or camping where I'd want to take my rifle with me. Also wouldn't be a bad way to haul a full sized fishing pole along for a river fishing trip. I currently have an old 50L EMS pack for long camping trips, but something along these lines would probably fill that role much better for me.
I would love to see a review of something from wisport, really high quality packs
The detachable part could have a sapi plate put in it. that "hidden" pocket on the velcro side looks just like the pocket in the military plate carries.
i feel like it would be a little too small for that, wouldnt cover enough of the vitals however if you really wanted too im sure you could replace the insert that sits against your back under the water bladder with one, might not be as comfortable as that one flexes and a steel plate wont but kevlar might work
Can it carry a crossbow?
Congrats on the baby
congratulations on a new family member. I've been looking at this pack an wisport raccoon 45 having a hard time deciding do u know anything on the wisport line of gear. great review by the way.
Awesome news, congratulations. Great review, its on my list to replace my current bag. Was looking at this or Sabra. This has more of the features I need.
In your opinion which is a better purchase the Markhor-45 or the 511 Rush 72? Your opinion has a lot of stock in our home with gear!
Around the 3 minute time what type of eye wear is that?
What knife are you carrying on your belt? Also congratulations!
How sweaty does this pack make your back?
Congratulations! Vanquest is the best. You should check out Granite Gear. They trend more towards backpacking than tactical, but I would absolutely put them on par with Vanquest for quality. Cheers!
The durability is hit or miss some of my vanquest bags have zero problems and other have loose threads zipper that failed and tears in the top handle and shoulder straps. I like the durability of 1000D I find the 500 not holding up excerpt on the pouches the weight difference is not that much.
Is this pack comfortable for hiking or do I but a mystery ranch etc ? U said like kelty or mountainsmit . I have no problem spending hundreds for a good pack I like this pack alot was gonna give it try but I need comfy. I love the features but wud mystery ranch be Better. Ive got about 400$ to try another pack about this size. Looking for a day hiking pack 40 to 55 liters possibly 60. Any good advice?? I have about 20 packs and i love military but need hiking cimfort too now.Could use some advice and knowledge. I only prefer high end packs high quality. No kelty or like it.
Thankyou
Markhor-45 or Ibex 35?
I’d get the 511 rush 72 because I did bag it’s bulletproof lots of Molle and plenty of pockets bought mine same color as this bag for just over $100 but if u have money to throw around sure get the vanquest.
Do you know of any backpacks like this, similar features, but a 30L or 35L?
Eberlestock Gunslinger II if you want a 35L that can carry a rifle (in a much better way than this pack).
I just watched the whole video and it looks like you have a AR-15 with a Vortex Spitfire. I have the same Vortex spitfire on my AR-15 too bro. Those Vortex red-dots are awesome for the price and quality.
Thank you for providing an excellent review of this backpack. I have not seen this one in the stores where I looked for one. In your review, I think you assumed that the user in your audience would be male. How well would this backpack fit on the average female, assuming a height of 5'6," a short waist and, if measured for a backpack, the female would need an 18 small. Assume that the user is an older woman who does not lift weights. I have to find a backpack for a four-days' excursion. I prefer the color to be coyote brown or green (olive or OD) and the bag to be one to which I can attach small bags carrying water bottles, fire starter gear, small camera and cell phone, hygiene products etc. Weight of filled bag should be not more than 30 to 40 liters. Would this bag be right for me?
You think it would work for a long term bugout?
I want a Vanquest Katara 16L. But in germany there is no option to buy one. Or i miss a retailer?
ExhumedTornado amazon.de is your friend
cyphersuit1 Dude i am not dumb. No, i found nothing on Amazon: "no items found" with the title katara. The only Vanquest backpacks are falconer, pilum and trident on Amazon.
ExhumedTornado than that changed lately. There is a good uk distributor selling on amazon normally.
I'm in the UK and ordered direct from Vanquest arrived in 5 days.
Price is now $100 more than when the video was released .
Congratulations on the baby bro. Also i'm a huge gun nut, what rifle do you hunt with ? I have a Savage 111 trophy Hunter 7mm-08 with a Vortex Crossfirer 4x12x44mm awesome setup for a budget hunting rifle. Another awesome review
Thanks bro, but my favorite rifle is a Browning BAR semi-auto in 30-06 with a Bushnell 4x12x40mm BDC scope that i have.
Congratulations!!!
I like gear just as much as the next guy, but alot of channels have turned into info commercials, professional salesman, consumerism at its finest!!! I'm to the point that less is more and dont need these Ferrari high end gear, sometimes the cheaper stuff works just fine!! Not knocking you or your channel you do good presenting these vids, just some constructive criticism and I think some people should start getting back to the basics and not worry about the Gucci products!! Honestly I think consumerism in this country has become a serious issue in all honesty!!!
Heath Marcum then again there are plenty of people who are tired of seeing the same reviews on Walmart gear and are ready to upgrade.
I hear your point. I to often have similar opinions on certain items but don't worry about this from Aaron as he points out other options in both lower and higher cost ranges when applicable as he stated for example with this video.
In addition I feel he points out things even the manufacturer doesn't with real life experience. Making less info commercial and more like a friend giving you info you need to make a wise decision if you're thinking of buying.
He reviews heaps of different price points, gives you competitive options and more importantly - tells you when he doesn't like it. If you want different content, go to a different channel; don't complain just because it might not particularly suit you. As long as he's impartial and thorough, I appreciate the work regardless of whether I want it or not. Also buying once / buying well is less consumerist than buying cheap crap that breaks and needs replacing. I always buy something to last.
Heath Marcum You're the one being a "consumerist" buying cheap shit, not the people buying high end gear.
TheBCSledder my comment had nothing to do with high end gear or low end gear, it was ALLL about consumerism, how channels have turned into infomercials, and salesman!!! Alot off people who buy gear dont even use it, they just like new gadgets, and playing with it in there living room!!!
It could easely be my new pack !!!
Me gustaría mucho si en videos, fuera subtitulada en ESPAÑOL, YA QUE SON UN EXCELENTE PRESENTADOR DE PRODUCTOS DE MONTAÑA
Congratulations
congrats! great news!
Congrats sir
God bless you guys!
Looks awesome!!
Congrats!!!
This would be almost the perfect bag if they hadn't failed at the rifle carry.
Arcteryx LEAF bags for operators is MUCH better
Lol Jeremy Clarkson intro :)
Water bottle looks like it’s about to fall out.
Congrats! The Lord is good!
Starts around 8 minutes in
Stephen Poon you didn’t like the first 8min :)
Mazel Tov!
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100% useless if it isnt waterproof 8-/