Thanks for sharing ! I love my kit bags ! I have over a hundred miles backpacking with mine and they are awesome ! I have the recon model and the snubby kit bag and I prefer the snubby for cycling and hiking. A great concept and an excellent well made product.
Looks like an awesome kit. Ive got the ribz front pack, but find the harness system to be complicated. I would love to see a comparison between the two systems. thanks for sharing. STN
+SurvivalTech Nord i like aspects of both. i actually like the front zip on the ribz but this is more comfortable overall. i have both the large and small/medium ribz and i would say this best compares to the large ribz.
I like the idea of a chest bag...not a fan of the long front pocket...I'd like it better if their was 2 side load pockets instead of that top load pocket...I do like that it folds open....the back pocket would be more useful for concealed carry if it was side load from both sides...kind of a slide thru thing....more concealed i think...but quick access...that doesn't make it obvious....
Another very good review and I say that because you always analyse well and clearly. This little bag is very useful but I have to say that it is a very expensive product. For example the condor 2- day assault bag costed me less than $100 and it is about 49 litters. I wish if it comes in lower price and I will buy it.
good review, but what do you mean "it was originally meant for carrying a concealed weapon" like...that's its main purpose. like above all else that's what its supposed to be for. also. that loop is to attach a trigger guard
Tactard fabulous! I visited this sight after this video,these people are out of they're mind.They sell a 400$ backpack!I'll stick to maxpedition and camelbak.
It looks like a very nice complementary bag. I see that you've also reviewed the Ribz Front Pack. It would have been helpful if you had compared to the two products in the review a little. It's hard to compare the two based on the information at the Hill People Gear website (their website is TERRIBLE ... low tech, 15 year old web design ... and why in god's name do they give a dimensional volume, then specifically tell us that's not the right measurement for volume ... like you would see at ANY other bag website). At the shit Hill People Gear website they list the size as 172.5 cubic inches, then they tell me I'm supposed to take this number and multiply it by ... maybe 1.5 or maybe 1.7 ... to compare it with other bags (it's like they really don't want business). So, this Hill People Gear bag has 2.8L (172.5 cubic inches) times 1.7 equals 4.8L (maybe I was supposed to multiply by 1.5 I wouldn't know, they're literally the experts on bags). The small/medium Ribz is 7L (the larger size is 11L). The Ribz is also about 25% lighter, the Ribz has padded shoulders for increased comfort, and the Ribz is still about $40 cheaper. So, this bag is about 40% more expensive, about 32% smaller, about 40% heavier, and looks less comfortable. By itself the Hill People Gear bag looks fine, when compared to the closest competitor it starts to look pretty weak, but this is all paper stats. I'd love to hear from someone who owns both (hint hint).
+zero11010 the hpg is more comfortable overall but i like the front zip on the ribz. I've used the ribz for fishing and light hiking away from camp and like that. I have both the small/medium and large ribz and this would compare to the large in fit and comfort. Something about the small ribz just doesn't fit right on me. I like the HPG much more for my concealed carry, in the ribz it just sits there and doesn't work real well. Both are quality and a good buy. I wear the HPG more if that says anything.
Living Survival Awesome. Thanks! Good info! Would love to get more comparison type information in your reviews in the future. You have a great wealth of information on your channel and a lot of gear/experience. It can be hard for viewers to listen to each of your well thought out videos and compare things in their head. Especially because your review style is mostly positive (which I like). If you really like everything, it's hard to know where everything stands compared to everything else.
zero11010 Very true, I will keep that in mind. I generally only show stuff that makes the grade but always show any negatives. Products I dislike or have too many negatives I just don't waste the time.
Wow! Great looking bag! May work for me for a canoe trip this fall. Thanks Ben!
Thanks for sharing ! I love my kit bags ! I have over a hundred miles backpacking with mine and they are awesome ! I have the recon model and the snubby kit bag and I prefer the snubby for cycling and hiking. A great concept and an excellent well made product.
I like how that clamshells open into a tray. Again great for fishing or maybe even to keep some camera gear.
Bag looks sweet, music was bangin 👍🐾🐾
Very intuitive design I like that. Nice camera work Ben on the intro 👍
+Daddy Dave thanks, just mixing it up as usual :)
Great video, thanks for always doing a good job
great idea. love the stuff
Nice unit Thanks Ben
I've got one. Great bag. Thanks for the vid.
+Michael Janzen Awesomes stuff.
Thanks for the excellent review. I still haven't figured out why anyone would give your reviews a thumbs down.
+MrWinger1951 haters and trolls...gotta love em :) Have a great weekend.
Nice video Ben, enjoyed watching. Slammin' audio track
Great chest rig. I throw a 0.5 ltr Platypus in there that fits easily in the main pouch. Well made video. Thanks.
great video looks like a good product love the channel Ben
+Steve Gareau thanks Steve.
Thank you for the video on this item.
Thanks Ben!
Ive wanted one of these for a while. Sweet bag
+Hudson DO IT! They are sometimes out of stock on their website but Ebay has them.
Been looking for this type thought I would have to go with RIBZ but now I have another option. Thanks Ben
+Dave Pruyne both great options.
Great review as usual.
"Handy especially for a Ferro rod" Was that an Alone reference? Good one. Another interesting product. Great review showing its features.
+sameold77 HAHA :) Maybe.
Looks like an awesome kit. Ive got the ribz front pack, but find the harness system to be complicated.
I would love to see a comparison between the two systems.
thanks for sharing.
STN
+SurvivalTech Nord i like aspects of both. i actually like the front zip on the ribz but this is more comfortable overall. i have both the large and small/medium ribz and i would say this best compares to the large ribz.
I like it ! I could see me using that for fishing too!
+PREPFORIT for sure. I've used the ribz pack for fishing but definitely going to use this one as well.
Love the reviews!!! Thanks for the video.
+Stuart Hill thanks Stuart
@@livingsurvival Still use this ? Would love to know your current loadout
I love my kit bag, its a must have for me! Great review!
+Jeff Davis thanks for watching Jeff.
@@livingsurvival FAV BAG LIKE THIS THESE DAYS?
Smart idea for getting something quickly
do you think it can be worn with an open zipper ribs pack on sides?
I like the idea of front pouch access no stopping and digging necessary
+MCKwilly everything you need is right there.
that's an awesome idea
This be swish...that's a sweet bag baby! Honored to meet you bro
+jassenswisher1974 was a great time for sure, glad you could make it out.
+Living Survival thanks
I use the Recon kit bag. Cant compliment it enough. Hill People Gear and Tactical Tailor should breed and make the ultimate kit.
+WickedSensation LOL, that would be cool. Tactical Tailor is actually the outcome of Grey Ghost Gear's testing ;)
I just ordered the runners kit bag. My first piece of HPG, that Fukin hair tho!! 💯
Great bag
I have the original and the recon there both great!
+omega survival and exploration NICE!
Nice little pack
im going to get one. keep some first line gear. so if i somehow loose my pack or need to drop it off i wont be without basic survival items
WOrks well for that.
Great review
+Ultimate Survivalist thanks.
Nice job on the review .
+better buck beagles michigan thanks, finally some good weather eh :)
Love mine awesome I have the recon
+Roland Silva Nice. I find myself getting away from the molle these day :) Have a good weekend my friend.
GREAT VIDEO
thx doc
debating between getting this one and the runners kit bag. how low profile is it when you don't have it packed full? Is it still pretty bulky?
takes some getting used to but lower profile than a ribz pack.
I just listed my recon kit bag on Ebay!
I like the idea of it, but how is your straight down visibility like when you're negotiating rocky uneven terrain, etc?
+NewHampshire Bound Doesn't seem to bother me.
Nice pouch
Is this the full size or medium size in the video?
Perfect for spinning fishing.
+Андрей Кушнир agreed.
I like the idea of a chest bag...not a fan of the long front pocket...I'd like it better if their was 2 side load pockets instead of that top load pocket...I do like that it folds open....the back pocket would be more useful for concealed carry if it was side load from both sides...kind of a slide thru thing....more concealed i think...but quick access...that doesn't make it obvious....
Whats that cutting board he had
Just ordered the new v2 version
Whats the backpack?
that is very good
That's kinda cool but it reminds of the British WW1 gas mask holder. Or how you wear it.
Another very good review and I say that because you always analyse well and clearly.
This little bag is very useful but I have to say that it is a very expensive product. For example the condor 2- day assault bag costed me less than $100 and it is about 49 litters. I wish if it comes in lower price and I will buy it.
american made,nearly bomb proof and higher quality materials/QA.
nice
whats this nice bagpack you have there ? thx
good review, but what do you mean "it was originally meant for carrying a concealed weapon" like...that's its main purpose. like above all else that's what its supposed to be for. also. that loop is to attach a trigger guard
which one you like better ribz or this?
ribz for backpacking, this for anything else.
Great rewiev. ... and great video! !! where in the US is that? Greetings from Germany
+Juergen Edgar Mauricio Oberfrank Michigan
Awesome! !!
Mines on the way
I didn't see an Anker Powerhouse in that pack.
+sportnatude23 you are going to comment every video until I show it aren't you :) lol.
you betcha!
Wade fishing
Nice tactical Front Ribz pack there or is it a Chest Fanny pack ? Not applicable to hikers with Man boobs.
+Kanzee works with my man boobs quite well.
LOL
10
I came to the comments to see if anyone mentioned the stick in his hair
LOL
likes for more zombies videos !!
First like
That's not just paying American workers,that's ridiculously high markup.
Tactard fabulous! I visited this sight after this video,these people are out of they're mind.They sell a 400$ backpack!I'll stick to maxpedition and camelbak.
It looks like a very nice complementary bag. I see that you've also reviewed the Ribz Front Pack. It would have been helpful if you had compared to the two products in the review a little.
It's hard to compare the two based on the information at the Hill People Gear website (their website is TERRIBLE ... low tech, 15 year old web design ... and why in god's name do they give a dimensional volume, then specifically tell us that's not the right measurement for volume ... like you would see at ANY other bag website). At the shit Hill People Gear website they list the size as 172.5 cubic inches, then they tell me I'm supposed to take this number and multiply it by ... maybe 1.5 or maybe 1.7 ... to compare it with other bags (it's like they really don't want business). So, this Hill People Gear bag has 2.8L (172.5 cubic inches) times 1.7 equals 4.8L (maybe I was supposed to multiply by 1.5 I wouldn't know, they're literally the experts on bags). The small/medium Ribz is 7L (the larger size is 11L). The Ribz is also about 25% lighter, the Ribz has padded shoulders for increased comfort, and the Ribz is still about $40 cheaper.
So, this bag is about 40% more expensive, about 32% smaller, about 40% heavier, and looks less comfortable. By itself the Hill People Gear bag looks fine, when compared to the closest competitor it starts to look pretty weak, but this is all paper stats. I'd love to hear from someone who owns both (hint hint).
+zero11010 the hpg is more comfortable overall but i like the front zip on the ribz. I've used the ribz for fishing and light hiking away from camp and like that. I have both the small/medium and large ribz and this would compare to the large in fit and comfort. Something about the small ribz just doesn't fit right on me. I like the HPG much more for my concealed carry, in the ribz it just sits there and doesn't work real well. Both are quality and a good buy. I wear the HPG more if that says anything.
Living Survival Awesome. Thanks! Good info!
Would love to get more comparison type information in your reviews in the future. You have a great wealth of information on your channel and a lot of gear/experience. It can be hard for viewers to listen to each of your well thought out videos and compare things in their head. Especially because your review style is mostly positive (which I like). If you really like everything, it's hard to know where everything stands compared to everything else.
zero11010 Very true, I will keep that in mind. I generally only show stuff that makes the grade but always show any negatives. Products I dislike or have too many negatives I just don't waste the time.
Why do I picture gangsters bouncing up and down in cars with hydraulics?
Bro.u r cute person
$120 for what? way too spendy. You can get a good backpack for that price.
+Mike Stansauk Worth every penny IMHO. I've used the Recon for a few years now and cant be happier with a piece of gear.
"Tactical" man bra bag.
+eladsgarr yep :)
Tactical bro! Seinfeld reference lol
What a weird item
+Kanzee true, but it's still an unusual item
You just about lost me with your minute and a half intro. It's such a waste of time. Now, I'll watch the review.