Mardingtop 50L Hiking Backpack,Backpacking Backpack with Rain Cover for Hiking,Backpacking,Rucking,Camping,Survival

Review from an avid Hunter/Prepper/Outdoor EnthusiastI want to preface by saying I wear out a lot of gear and I am not brand loyal by any means. However when building a rucking bag for search and rescue training, I really really wanted to spend a lot more money on a name brand bag that has all the bells and whistles and suspension etc. But the price point here was impossible to refuse.A few things:1. No compartmentalization at all really. You have the top pocket (Also where the rainfly is stored) and the main compartment. Thats it. Nothing else. The benefit is that the front zipper opens to allow you access to the whole compartment. So you dont have to top load and unload. Great. Also it has a rainfly if you didnt get that.2. Molle straps. Yes. Just yes. All my other gear connects to molle straps so glad its there.3. Padded well. You are not a navy seal. you are not an army ranger. You dont need a $500 bag. This is breathable and padded well.4. Water bladder compartment is in the main compartment.5. The bag material is just as good of quality as any other name brand. It works. I would not hesitate to take this through the woods on a rescue call or hunt.. Limbs branches sticks wouldnt penetrate it. Its sturdy.6. Large enough to do whatever you need it to do. You don't need anything larger.7. Lightweight enough. Its not microweight, its not even light weight. But its not heavy. If you are planning on rucking this bag around just know unless you spend $500 on a microweight bag its going to weigh a little bit.Just buy the bag. Its a good piece of gear.

So I am not an ultralite backpacker and this pack is not meant for ultralite backpacking/thru hikes. It's not too heavy and there are a lot of adjustments that can be made to fit your body so the pack adjusts perfectly to your body.Pros: I like that all of the straps have tail holders. It's a stupid thing to get excited about, I know. But I hike mainly in heavily wooded trails and it's nice not to have tails hanging and getting snagged on thistles and thorns.Super durable. I have put around 150 miles on this pack since I bought it. It's a good trail pack and it's really durable. It's been beaten up by me and still holds strong. None of the stitching in the shoulders have loosened at all and the draw strings and straps are still holding tough.Quick release straps. Another thing that's really stupid to get excited about but I like me some quick release straps. I'm constantly overworking and by the time i find a place to settle for lunch or bed down for the night I want to get to my gear and food fast. That's not a problem with this bad boy.Roomier than the back seat of a prom night Cadillac. You can fit a lot in the bag. I mean a lot. It's got retention straps for poles on the outside, it's got retention straps on the bottom for a tent or pad or civil war wool blanket if you're in to that kind of thing. The brain fits a lot inside there too. Mesh pockets on the side hold a lot too. It's a big ol bagCons:The only real complaint I have is it's not really at all as breathable as advertised. It's not uncomfortable but your back can get really warm really quick. I typically fill my water blatter with ice cold water and put it in the sleeve that's conveniently asking the back cushion. Helps a lot with the breathing problem.

Have another bag I use daily with about 18 pounds of gear in it from this manufacturer its solid and this bag is as well. Material feels lightweight but is wearing well and the stitching is solid. Great price point for a nice pack. I am 5'4" and about 158 pounds with a 30 inch waist, the bag fits great to me.

This is a good pack! It's got a large compartment that can be accessed from the middle or the top of the pack. You can attach molle gear to it if you need more pockets. It's rugged and inexpensive. I've taken this pack on a few 2 and 3 day hikes. The straps are fully adjustable like on many high end packs. It is light rain resistant and I found that out unexpectedly as most weather on the trail. Which is great because it gives you time to put on the rain cover or seek shelter.The only downside is the buckles slip a lot and require constant adjustment. But you can fork out a few bucks at REI and get decent replacement on the main straps to solve this problem. No issues ever since.Who is this pack for? It's for anyone not trying to break their wallet. It's for anyone like me doesn't need a dozen little useless pockets. I keep everything in small waterproof bags to help keep my pack a as floatation device for stream fording.Who is it not for? Anyone needing multiple pockets for storage and absolutely critical about weight. This pack isn't heavy, but it's not light compared to other packs in its class. Just do more push-ups and squats and get stronger problem solved.

Best value pack I've found. Loaded it up with 50lbs and hiked 5 miles on the first use. Carried the weight well and was comfortable the whole time.