45L MOLLE Assault Backpack, Tactical Backpack Military Army Camping Rucksack with Bottle Holder, 3-Day Pack Trip w/USA Flag Patch, D-Rings, Pink

Finding backpacks in Flecktarn is very rare, but to find one that's also 45L and rain resistant for 10x cheaper than other brands is nearly impossible. The trade off is that the bag is 100% polyester, so it's not something to leave out in the sun for years, and it's not some high thread ripstop either, but it looks fairly tough like a 5.11 Rush. The inside of the material looks like a sheet of plastic to block water, but I've yet to test the threading and zippers in a rainstorm. I sprayed my bag with a silicone rain guard for further protection but I still don't expect total waterproofness, but I do expect it to be enough time to get somewhere dry or throw a rain poncho over. The plastic buckles and clips do feel very cheap unfortunately, so I hope they last long enough. Lots of straps are on this bag to compress it. The center strap under the flag patch cannot be pulled out from the top, making it a little difficult to fully use the big pocket below, unless you don't use the webbing to secure it by pulling out from the bottom, covering up the patch. I'm very impressed by how secure the shoulder straps are, but I'm still not fully confident in them to handle heavy loads while running and jumping. The German flag patch looks beautiful, but I'll keep in my my patch collection as it's very bright and shiny in contrast to the camouflage. I loaded up the back with some moderate weight and it felt comfortable to wear. The biggest downside to me is the stitching looks too light, so I'm concerned about strength and water penetration. 5.11 for example folds in more of their joins, so you don't see a stretching out on the threading. Even though this backpack is super cheap and potentially great for the outdoors, I feel like a 4 is more fair than a 5, but I'll have to put it through some heavy use to see. There are backpacks just like this that don't have the center strap issue, but I had my heart set on the Flecktarn. If I could go back in time, I might skip this backpack and just get the 50L version in MultiCam. These cheap backpacks are a great option to own until saving up for something better.

What a very spacious bag with multiple pockets. The backpack is adorable.

Love it, great size, great value price amazing padding, comfy to carry,

The backpack is decent, but the side pockets are frustrating because they cant be folded flat due to the though material on top and soft on the bottom. Also seems a bit smaller then my other 45l backpack from a different supplier.

There is another model that is exactly the same make and brand, but is missing the 2 external water bottle mesh holders, for the same price.I bought that one first and then saw this version under a different listing and bought it second.They are identical with the holders being the only difference - but an important one. That extra storage - for a water bottle or whatever else you want to use it for is huge.I returned the other one and kept this one with the water bottle version.On both of them, I also removed the middle y strap. It's dumb that it blocks the smaller zipper compartments that you'd likely be using more frequently. Other than that one design flaw and the fact that there is a better version of the same thing with the water bottle holders, this is a fine get home bag with lots of molle attachment points. I added an additional IFAK bag and it's a nice setup.

Well made, and heavy duty. Just what I wanted. Should hold up well with all of the books going in it.

I loved this backpack- it’s endlessly customizable and functional with the many pockets and mole loops :) I ended up hanging keychains on mine! The zipper quality is good and it did not fit super comfortably when It first arrived but you can adjust the back and the length of the straps and there’s even a strap that wraps around you in the front around the tummy. The only thing that would make this better is waterproofing but overall a good deal for the price

It is great ! Lots of pockets and places to put stuff. The strap really doesn’t get in the way. I just pushed it to the side and had full access to all the compartments. I attached a MOLLE pouch to the outside and it made it perfect. You can put a large water bottle on either side or both. This ruck will fit everything I need on my trip and I can have it as a carryon for the airplane. The back is nicely cushioned but not much support for long treks. Great for day trips. Or overnights. Overall I don’t have to return this one. It’s a keeper!