SOG Tactical Backpack, Turbulence, One Size

I purchased this pack for a week-long vacation to Mexico. I carried it everywhere. It held items intended for the beach, day-long excursions, tours, etc. My wife initially told me I did not need a "Ninja Tactical Day Pack", to which I disagreed and purchased the pack anyway. However, on our trip my wife saw the light and repeatedly remarked on the convenience of my Ninja bag and stated, "Wow, I never should have doubted you." (That last part may have been a dream.)The bag is sturdy and can handle some weight. It easily held a couple small books, several bottles of water, and a host of other EDC items such as a knife, chap stick, sun screen, etc. It could be my uncanny packing skills, but the pack never felt overstuffed or cumbersome. Due to the strap configuration (especially the middle, connective strap) and padding on the side that rests against your back, this pack is comfortable to haul around for extended periods of time even when it's full of your gear. Additionally, the pocket and zipper configuration of this pack is logical and allows for items to be organized and quickly accessed later. For example, there is a soft-lined sunglasses pocket on the top that I used for my iPhone X with a large Otter Box case, which fit well and let me stow and retrieve it fast. Despite us being on the beach and in the sun, my phone never overheated inside that pocket. That was one of my favorite features.I ordered turbulent blue color, which had a more subdued and gray appearance. That worked best for me because I feel that the military colors attract unwanted attention, and I have two long-haired, white cats who ruin anything that comes in black. The turbulent blue is subtle, blends in well, does not seem to attract attention, and does not scream "military" or "LEO", which you may not prefer depending on your disposition.For me, this may be the best pack I have ever purchased for day-to-day activity. It would also make a good gym or "bop-around" (credit my wife for that phrase) bag if you don't already have something for those purposes. I hope this helps you all make the decision. Happy travels.

Love these backpacks! Bought one for each of my boys. 3 different colors, grey, olive, darker sandy brown. We were tired of buying a new backpack each school year, like a spiderman or star wars, and having them break or rip mid year. These are super sturdy and durable. And we compared prices to other higher end backpacks like adidas and these were about the same price and WAY better quality. We bought a few patches to put on the bags to personalize them a little for each kid.Update: kids have been using these daily for school and when we travel. It has been 6 years! Elementary through high school fits their Chromebooks great. They still love them. They are still holding up great. I think part of the plastic chest clip broke on one but even broke the piece still works. Padding on back and shoulders is still holding up and comfortable. So much better then those normal school backpacks.

So far so good I have only used the bag for a week but so far I love it. This bag has plenty of storage even paired up with a bladder. I did have a little trouble with the zipper on the front smaller pouch but once I figured out what I was doing wrong I haven't had trouble since. What I really liked about this bag is the sunglass pouch at the top which has soft material on the inside to prevent scratching. Overall I think the back is made pretty well and has so far lasted a week of beating. I definitely recommend for an everyday bag.

I've been using this for about a month now as a range bag. Pleasantly surprised, especially based on some of the negative reviews. I was prepared to accept a lower quality of build and finishing for the price point, but it's actually above what I would have expected. Webbing and stitching seem to be quality build, (not sure what denier as the description doesn't disclose this information). There are some small little strands of thread sticking out here and there, but they are just loose ends that haven't been trimmed and aren't indicative of bad or failing stitching. Only time will tell how durable it is, so I'll reserve a star in that category to allow the pack to prove itself. However, at this price point, replacing it every two to three years is completely understandable if, for some reason, it doesn't hold up.Molle loops seem to be standard size. The pack fits comfortably on the shoulders and I like the feel of the yoke style straps. There's also an adjustable sternum strap. It rests against the back comfortably as well with padding in the correct areas. I could see carrying this all day, though that's not how I use it. It also has a hole for a hydration tube. One of my favorite features is the soft lined glasses case at the top of the back near the handle. Use this all the time.I've put 20-30 pounds of gear in this with no concerns. The administrative pouch has lots of little pockets that are very useful. One thing I don't like is the skull emblem on the hook and loop. It's unnecessary. As is calling this a "Ninja" pack. Not sure who they are marketing to. This is made in China, but branded as SOG and supposedly carries a lifetime warranty. SOG doesn't carry this model on their site, so it may be an Amazon special. For my intended purposes this more than fit the bill. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another or even buy one as a gift. Good value overall.

This looks great and has plenty of storage space and pockets for whatever you might need for a hike , day trip or even an overnight trip. Appears to be well made and looks much better than your standard backpack !