Fieldline Tactical Daypack

This  daypack review is a long time in the making. I have owned this Fieldline Tactical pack for over a year and used and abused the hell out of it. I have taken it on hikes, quick camp trips, Mardi Gras and whenever I need to take things along. I mainly use it now to carry my podcasting gear to Mikes every week. So this daypack has been put through the ringers and today I’ll let you know how it fared.

 

The Stats

Dimensions: 17.25 in x 12.5 in x 6.5 in

• 2-liter hydration compatible pouch with left and right velcro closures
• Top front accessory pocket with zipper closure
• Front panel with multiple MOLLE attachment points
• Velcro name-tape and patch holders
• Heavy duty padded handle
• Fleece-lined sunglasses
• Yoked shoulder strap system with adjustable sternum slider
• Side compression straps to balance packed gear
• Dual grommeted bottom drain holes
• Additional left and right side MOLLE attachment points

The pack consists of two main areas. A large pouch with hydration pocket and mesh gear organizer sections. The front pocket has a ton of organization options,zippered pouches, pockets and slots for pens and pencils etc. The front flap of the front pocket perfectly holds up to four pmags. I’ve put glock mags in some of the other pockets along with my Glock 19.

 

Thoughts

Unlike some in the survival world I like zippered daypacks. I know the zipper is a failure point but getting to your gear is faster and more efficient over top loading packs. When I’ve used my alice pack it normally means completely unloading it, no matter how well I pack it, to find what I’m looking for. With this pack there  are many pouches and pockets to organize things. The fleece lined sunglasses case normally gets used for headlamps. I like to be able to quickly get to my method of making light and a dedicated pocket is best. The water pocket on it is actually big enough to hold a water nalgene and nesting cup. I had a crappy sling bag, aka man purse, that had a tiny water bottle pocket that could barely fit a nalgene bottle. I wish that it had either a water bottle or pouch on the other side as well though.

 

I’ve had this thing out in all kinds of environments. I expected it to be shredded by now. I got it for cheap and figured I could take it on a few trips and get my money out of it. Visually I liked the Coyote colorings and pals webbing and spots to put my patches on. Usually when I get cheap gear I’m harder on it. I’ve thrown this around a lot. Recently it survived the washer and dryer after my cat, Bjorn, peed on it. Little dick. It has a few loose threads to be cut to shown for all that. In the price range, mid thirties, I’ve found nothing better for all the versatility it has. Great daypack!

What are you using for daypacks? Have this pack? Let me know in the comments!