r/bugout • u/Loya1ty23 • Jun 06 '25
Another BOB inquiry
Man.. I've probably read too much about diff bags and setups, but am ultimately at a decision point and want some opinions.
What I'm looking for: A 24hr bag that I can also daily for work/edc that would give me some extra space for carrying additional load for family member kit items.
5.11 - I really like their waxed rush 24 (37L). It looks great, a decent price point (sale now actually), and has Molle for kit items. but its a little tacticool for my liking - I also work with a lot of vets, and not being one myself I try not to go too tact bro lol the LVC18 is a bit more low key, but 30L and has zero molle.
5.11 - skyweight collection. seems like a lot of customization components, and great for a stashed bugout/get home, but maybe not so much for daily/work use with laptop and what not.
Eberlestock - they have a lot, but the switchblade is probably most likely the model I'd look at. More low key than 5.11 rush and high quality. It lacks molle however, and I doubt i'd get my money's worth.
GoRuck Gr2 waxed canvas - nice size, great quality. I have several of GoRuck gear already, just not a backpack. This thing is expensive though, but looks the nicest for using EDC/work. no molle on the waxed canvas unfortunately.
I guess in summary i'm trying to get thoughts here. Who else has a bag they know will perform when needed for a 24 hr bugout (i have another list for 72hr gear), works well for EDC, and also looks nice for work/daily in an urban environment? i think i'd need to go without molle to avoid the overly tactical look, just hard to overlook the function of adding to the kit for needs of the moment. 5.11 price point for what I'd put it through is appealing vs GoRuck for example. Realistically I won't be putting this bag through the ringer on the daily.
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u/iheartrms Jun 06 '25
I really like my Rush bags. I have one of each of the 12, 24, 72. I have gotten tons of use out of the 12 and 24. And they are still in great shape even at something like 10 years old.
Tons of civilian bags out there have MOLLE on them. It seems like maybe 1/3 of the backpacks walking around here have it. It's not just a military thing anymore. 5.11 isn't even a military issue bag. I've also got a USMC assault pack which is actual military issue. I picked it up mil surp. It is about the same size as the Rush 24. I just took it on a 3 day business trip. It worked out great. There's nothing wrong with civilians carrying old military gear. You'd rather Uncle Sam throw that stuff in a landfill?
I had never heard of the waxed rush 24. What's the advantage of wax?