Reddit reviews Maxpedition Falcon-II Backpack (Black)
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Category name: gear-bags-and-accessoriesCountry of origin: VietnamBrand name: MaxpeditionMain Compartment: 18"(H) x 9.5"(W) x 4.75"(D)Secondary Compartment: 16"(H) x 8"(W) x 3"(D)Upper Front Pouch: 4"(H) x 7"(W) x 2.5"(D)Lower Front Pouch: 10"(H) x 7"(W) x 2.5"(D)Capacity: 1520 cu. in. / 25 liters
What people are hinting at and not saying, is that you can get yourself a really good bag that will do everything you could need (unless your needs are INTENSELY specalized) for around $100. Anyone much over that is either too far into their own hype, or are approaching dimishing returns as far as dollar per feature.
Get a little more specific about what you're carrying around, or what you do regularly and options can be narrowed. Some people carry more, and some less. A 5.11 Rush 10 may be your size, where as others need a larger bag like a Rush 12.
Do you want single or double strap? Do you care about a military type bag or would you prefer a more urban look? Do you carry a laptop? Do you have any hobbies that require special gear? Does it need to be close to water proof? Do you plan to have to carry it around for long periods of time or will it spend a lot of time in the car? Does it need to perform double duty as a school/work bag?
All of these are going to be rugged options. None of these are over $150. Some are larger than others and some are sling packs. Others are backpack style. Some more urban than others.
You CAN get spendy on a pack, but really...I don't see much reason unless you want something that isn't available at a lower price somewhere else. Goruck is well thought of, but their bags seem expensive to me for what they are.
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Edit: For what it's worth, I've been carrying around a Medium sized A.L.I.C.E pack (no frame) that I got for $15 online for two years now. It carries whatever I need it to, and comes with me just about everywhere. I've been looking to upgrade for a little bit, but I don't really NEED to. I just like the shiny new packs out there.
If you ever want to upgrade to a higher quality pack, with a similar design, but for more money. The Maxpedition Falcon 2, and Pygmy Falcon are great packs http://www.amazon.com/Maxpedition-0513B-Falcon-II-Backpack-Black/dp/B0013AXY54/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409119053&sr=8-1&keywords=maxpedition+falcon+ii
This is my go to for plane travel when I'm on a work trip.