A tactical backpack is a practical, wear-resistant shoulder bag used to store and transport items for various purposes. The internal device allows you to simultaneously carry food, a first-aid kit, binoculars, weapons and weapons, a rope, personal hygiene products and much more.
What is a tactical backpack for?
Initially, it was the prerogative of the military, who needed to compactly and safely pack things of different sizes, purposes, and various properties. Today, such shoulder bags are in demand among extreme tourists, fishermen and hunters. They value tactical backpacks for the reason:
- spaciousness (you can place a large number of diverse items);
- waterproofing (the contents are reliably protected; not only external but also external material, as well as related products like covers, are treated with waterproof impregnations;
- organization of internal space (the molly system allows you to place things so that they deteriorate when touching each other, do not turn over and do not break when the owner falls or runs).
Important! The tactical backpack works on the principle of a nested doll. It has many separate pouches. In addition, on the outside there are pockets, compartments and fasteners for storing essential items. However, a large number of devices for the external placement of things suggests that a particular model is a non-canonical version. At the military, nothing should “hang out” behind their backs.
Material, color, volume?
The water permeability of the material is relatively high, but the quality in the manufacture of backpacks is further enhanced. It turns out a shoulder bag, adapted for a long stay in rains and high humidity - an ideal solution for the off-season . Moreover, the drying process does not affect the quality of the product. Even if the tactical backpack made of polyester is not soaked in a timely manner, it will not become hardy, will not start to smell badly and there will not appear signs of decay on it.
Other materials used in the manufacture of shoulder travel and military bags:
- Nylon. Lightweight, durable, poorly leaks water.
- Ripstop. An improved variety of nylon. More durable.
- Cotton fiber with added impurities. It weighs more analogues, costs less. It is used in the manufacture of backpacks designed for short trips.
In terms of color gamut, frames have long been blurred. In the sports or tourist shop you can find a model of acid shade. Traditional military and hunting tactical backpacks come in a protective color . Options are also provided for winter conditions. In their case, there are no green-brown tones, the pattern is white and gray.
In terms of volume, everything is simple. Traditional models come with a usable volume of 20 to 60 liters. Some manufacturers are expanding the range, offering products of greater or lesser capacity.
What should be a tactical backpack?
He is obliged not to harm his health while running, overcoming obstacles, jumping, falling and prolonged wear. For this, its design provides:
- softening inserts on the part adjacent to the back (save when falling);
- fastening belts in the region of the belt (thanks to them, the bag does not hit on the back and does not slip off the shoulders while running).
Also, manufacturers are carefully considering the design of the back. Anatomic grooves and seals are standard. Additionally, ventilation nets can be used . However, they serve exclusively tourists, hunters and fishermen - people who do not face the constant need to use a tactical backpack. For the military, this function fails relatively quickly: someone wipes the material, others clog the “moves”.
Another popular feature is the quick reset system . This is convenient for emergency removal of the shoulder bag. For example, if you need quick immersion in water - a backpack at such a moment is useless. However, domestic manufacturers very often produce products without quick discharge. Reason: A real tactical backpack used in the field is required to hold tight on its back. The quick reset function may cause the bag to be unintentionally removed.
How to choose it?
Destination will help determine the volume. An ordinary tourist does not need a 60-liter backpack, it will only slow down. 40 liters for this category of users will be more than enough, even if several parking lots and nights are planned. It makes sense for women to purchase a more compact and less capacious version with a useful volume of 20-30 liters.
Important! When determining the capacity of a backpack, consider not only your stamina, but also your own weight with growth. The shoulder bag should not be pulled back.
Having decided on a specific model, check it before going to the checkout. Necessary actions:
- inspection of the external material, tissue pouches and covers for gaps;
- inspection of the line of seams, fasteners, tightenings and quick release mechanism (if provided);
- assessment of real capacity (for this, fill the backpack with bags or paper, you can ask the seller);
- checking the type of material according to the label (in domestic models, budget polyester is widely used, but nylon has the best characteristics);
- fitting.
The last step will help to understand where the holding straps are located and whether such localization is convenient. She will also show whether in place of compression and soften the blow inserts - stripes on the part adjacent to the back . If the latter are not located where necessary, then they lose their protective function in relation to the spinal column. Wearing bags with inappropriate softening inserts is a risky business.
