Fox Outdoor Australian Style Rucksack

I bought this backpack to use at college after the main pouch zipper on my last one broke. I keep the three small pockets stuffed with tools and the main pouch is used for laptop, books, etc. This backpack has been going strong for about a year now.The good:- big- The main pocket doesn't have a zipper to break.- I haven't had to replace it yet.- With all the small pockets full you can put a two 15" laptop sized things and a weekend's worth of clothes in it then fold the top flap and side pockets toward the small rear pocket and it will fit snugly in a 5gal bucket without cramming it in or using a lot of force (the bucket can be transported in the bed of a pickup or in a milk crate on the back of a motorcycle without regard for weather)The bad:- the straps and clips that hold the top flap down and side pockets closed don't have enough adjustment. When the main pocket or side pockets aren't full the straps can't be made tight enough to hold tightly. It's not usually an issue but if you're wearing the backpack and have to do anything other than stand upright you might get hit in the back of the head by whatever's in the top flap pocket.-the small handle is too small to easily lift the backpack when it's full of stuff heavier than clothes. I usually avoid hanging it by the handle when it's full because I don't trust it not to rip out.The ugly:- carrying a metal clipboard with square edges for 10 months and counting has started to wear through the bottom of the backpackfrequently putting 40+lb in it and swinging it on/off your back will start to tear out the strap you lift it with.- The draw string wore out where it pulls through the grommets, I replaced it with clothes line and it's been fine since.I would buy this backpack again. If you're not going to carry tools, car-parts, fill it to the brim with old hard drives or go dumpster diving with this strapped to you then you probably won't have any of the wear and tear problems I have had.

I bought this bag for a trip my wife and I were planning to San Francisco and Disneyland. It was exactly what we needed: ample storage space, different pockets for seperating things, and comfortable to wear for many hours at a time.The Pictures posted above don't do the size of this bag justice. It's huge! You can store multiple sweaters, guidebooks, snacks, things you purchase while exploring, and much more. This is what we used it for and it worked very well. And that's just the main pocket.The different pockets were very useful. You can store all the things I just metioned in the main compartment and still have three more smaller pockets on the outside and one pocket on the top flap. The two side pockets are perfect for holding up to around a 24oz bottle of water if you want. The front pocket is good for storing smaller items like cell phone or sunglasses. The top flap pocket I didn't discover until half-way though our trip so I didn't utilize it much, but it's there if you want to use it. You could use it for anything. Anything.This bag is very comfortable to wear for hours at a time! As long as you arrange the stuff in the main compartment in a way that you won't be poked by the contents, it's very comfortable. The straps are wide and padded for great weight distrubution and support. There is one problem with the bag, however. The bag has a buckled waist strap and it works if you want to use it. You don't need to, though, and if you don't it will just dangle all over unless you tighten both ends of the buckle straps and electical tape the slack. If you do that you will have to deal with the extra material jutting into you back. Theres no little flap or reccess to tuck the slack. You either wear the waist strap, let it dangle all over, or feel it in your back. You could cut it off, I guess. I didn't do that. But you could.If you want a cool looking, comfortable (except the waist strap), high storage bag, here it is. It's reasonably priced too. I probably would have paid more. I took a chance on this bag because there were no ratings or reviews, but I don't regret it at all. It's a great bag and Im happy to have it.

This is a great backpack. I basically use it to carry back and forth to work as I work in the medical field and like to keep a few things with me just in case I get stuck at work for some reason. The pictures I saw on the website don't do justice to the size of this thing. You will be able to get a lot of stuff in this pack. It is not really easy to organize the stuff inside as there is just one big compartment but I like that and I knew it when I bought it. Howwever, it does mean that it will take a little more effort to get your stuff organized and you may have to dig through to find what you need out of it. But, again, I was looking for exactly that. If you are more organized than me and like to have quick access to exactly what you need when you need it, you might want to look for something else.The construction seems very heavy duty and seems like it is built to last for a while. The shoulder straps are really wide, fairly well padded, and don't seem to slip as easily as the nylon packs I have tried.It is obviously built for service and not looks, but I do get complements on it from the people around me. I would definitely buy this again if I needed another pack but I don't think I'll have to worry about replacing this anytime soon.

Bought this item about two months ago. I absolutely love it. It's perfect. Material is strong, seams are tight and although the buckles and fasteners are plastic, they seem sturdy and strong. Ordering two more of these packs for future use. Best money I've spent in a long time. Just the perfect size. Exactly what I wanted and needed. Love the draw-string closure for the main compartment and the way the top flap covers it perfectly. Have really been enjoying using this item everyday. Loads of room with big, open space main compartment. Though this would be too big but turns out to be the perfect size. Highly recommend this item to anyone looking for that "just the right size", well manufactured, reliable backpack for hiking, camping, bug-out packs, etc.....

It works and it's sturdy however it's more like a sack with straps, there's no back supports or anything and it's hard to keep organized inside. It will however last you a while if you need something on the cheaper side of things