One of the most important elements of a military serviceman's equipment is a tactical backpack. You can put not only food in it, but also medicine, things, additional ammunition and many items needed in the field. That is why it is important that the backpack is capacious and durable. How to choose it properly? Does the color of the product play a role? Find answers to these questions in the article.

Types of tactical backpacks

In general, tactical backpacks can be divided into 2 large groups:

  • Raids. Designed to load the most necessary things for up to three days.
  • Assault. They have waist support and a volume of up to 45 liters, which is about 50% more than the raid size.

Each of the backpacks for military needs most often has a pouch, regardless of its type. It is necessary for carrying additional weapons or medical equipment.

Material for a high-quality tactical backpack

It is important to choose a durable and moisture-resistant product. For this, pay attention to the material. The following are considered the best:

  • cotton with impurities is an affordable, but quite heavy material;
  • nylon - waterproof, light and strong fabric;
  • ripstop is a more advanced type of nylon that has a high degree of strength.

The fabric color for the tactical backpack should be camouflage: sand, green (khaki), multi-pixel, etc.

The size should be chosen based on the height of the fighter and the need to carry a large number of things. Of course, having a lot of space to put more weapons and provisions is a definite advantage. But if a soldier is in constant motion on the first line of defense, it will be quite difficult to run with a heavy plate carrier and a backpack.

Features of the product

When choosing a backpack for military needs, pay attention to the following nuances:

  • The number of compartments - it is better to have a lot of them. Then you can put medicines in one, weapons in another, use the third for a radio receiver, and others for additional tools.
  • The width of the straps should be comfortable to wear.
  • Additional improvements. In addition to the pouch, the backpack may contain a rigid plate to relieve the spine and provide additional protection.

The best backpack manufacturers on the market are Eberlestock, MysteryRanch and Kelty. You can choose from more affordable options: Dominator (Poland), Raged Sheep (Poland), Dalley (Turkey).

The cost of a backpack varies: from 1k to 25k UAH, depending on the material, additional equipment, manufacturer and size.

The main thing is that the backpack you choose has well-stitched seams and strong handles. Test it before using it directly in combat conditions, in order to have the possibility to exchange it for more quality option.