Source Tactical Assault 20L Cargo Pack with 3L Hydration System

Worth the value and usefulness. More practicality without extra fluff.

This is a comfortable back pack.The selling point for me was that it was listed to be able to accept an additional water bladder. And for me, (I hike in the Phoenix, AZ area mountains during the midday summer heat) that is important. Two 3liter bladders are a standard for me. Normally, I have to move up to my 35 litter backpack during the summer because the straps on my other packs are too narrow to adequately support the weight of two 3liter bladders (6 kilos or about 13lbs) in addition to my emergency first aid supplies, food, phone, and anything else I have. In total, about 25lbs (a little more than 11 kilos).So it was a pleasant surprise that the straps on this 20 liter pack were almost as wide as the straps on my 35 liter pack. Making this pack easily able to comfortably carry the weight.Also the waist belt has molle webbing for attaching additional things. For me, that's a phone carrier on one side and a 4x6 pouch on the other for some trail snacks (if I need the nourishment on the trail). A big plus. I don't have to remove the backpack to have a snack or to put the empty wrapper back in the pouch.The waist belt also helps keep everything stable when I am trail running (probably about half of my normal 10 mile hike is trail running)The padding on this backpack is much better than any of my other backpacks regardless of size. (I have 3l,6l,12l,18l,20l,25l,30l, and 35l backpacks.) Yes, I have a lot because I've never been able to find a nearly perfect fit for my needs, until now.The bladder - this is a high quality bladder. (I now have four of them.) It has a nice high water flow. I'm easily drinking more during my hike because of this high flow rate. With my other bladders, I averaged about 1 liter an hour consumption. With these bladders, I average 1.5 liters an hour consumption. I have my garmin watch set to give a reminder every 8 minutes to drink water. So with the old bladders and the new Source bladders, I was drinking at the same intervals, it's just easier to drink through the Source drinking tube than the other ones resulting in the higher consumption.Strap management - this thing has elastic on each of the straps to hold the excess strapping. Wow, so nice. No Irish pennants (marine corps terminology referring to the the stray threads sticking out on clothing) flying all over the placeI do have one complaint though, it says that it'll accept a second bladder. But there's only the one strap in the water bladder compartment to hold a bladder. To accommodate a second bladder, you have to place it in the main storage compartment. But there is no strap to hold a bladder there. And you have farther to run the tube for this second bladder. I started keeping some storage at the bottom of the main compartment (sun block, towels, etc.) that manages to raise up the second bladder so that the drinking tube for that bladder isn't uncomfortably short to drink through. Otherwise the second bladder sits low enough that the tube is a little short (perhaps about 5 or 6 inches shorter than the tube for the water bladder in the water bladder compartment).

This pack turned out to be even better than I had hoped. Design, build and function are spot on. All the details have been thought out. I've owned more premium priced packs that were not as well executed as this. I wear this with a chest rig, gun belt and a slung rifle and the packs never in the way. For a 20 Liter pack there is lots of room but the overall package is nice and small. The shape of the 3 Liter bladder really makes it disappear rather than having a big tube in the middle of your pack space.

This bag is VERY solid. I found my first on a Woot deal, then bought a second directly from Amazon when it went on sale. I may end up getting a third for international work travel if it keeps up at a high pace. One is for camping and the other is for get home. Super comfy with a full load, which is quite a load! Stitching seems very well done without any frays, and the material is very sturdy. Organization is easy, and all the zippers are quality.Highly recommend this bag!

This is about the perfect Pack as a Cub Scout Leader, and catching a deal under $100 made it an easy decision to grab an extra one for my oldest Son to grow into. There is room to organize the essentials that stay loaded all the time, toss in snacks, and still have room for some clothes or other activity gear. The side straps hold the load so it does not move around on the back. With a 36-38" waist I max out the hip belt so be aware of that, but this pack scales well from older youth to adult use and the construction is real military grade so it will last.The Source bladders are hands down the best on the market. The first one I got years ago I accidentally tested by filling and forgetting about behind the seat in my truck for about 4 months through the summer. Waster was clean and tasted great, no off flavors like other brands.

Perfect size for light riding. No it wont fit a helmet. But it will fit a first aid kit, bike tools, 3l of water phone, wallet and a few small personal items. If you need more, get a larger bag.Constitution is excellent. Water bladder is easy to fill.Only con is hose can leak. Though this has the plus of a very good flow, and no bite.

Amazing pack! Last trip out I put 40 miles in rugged terrain on this pack.

Its a medium sized pack. Not a full sized or large backpack. My kid loves it so it must be ok.

Besitze diesen Rucksack seit 2019, und kann nicht schlechtes über ihn sagen.Der Preis schreckte mich ab ihn zu kaufen, als er aber für 100 Euro weniger zu haben war schlug ich zu!Ich nutze den Rucksack privat zum schießen, und dienstlich im Gelände für Wasser, Ausrüstung und Munition.Als GrpFhr reicht dieser Rucksack völligst aus, wenn man weiß was man braucht und welchen Auftrag man hat.Der Rucksack lässt sich super mit einem PC, oder CR tragen!Das vordere Fach ist komplett für SanMat bei mir eingerichtet, ins Hauptfach kommt dann das was ich brauche.Die Molleschlaufen können genutzt werden, um ggf. eine weitere Tasche aufzusetzen. An den Seiten finden Granatentaschen ihren Platz, und sind schnell einsatzbereit.Das Daypack hat für mich die perfekte Größe, es sitzt gut und sieht zudem auch hervorragend aus.Alles in allem 5 Sterne verdient, würde Ihn jederzeit wieder kaufen!

Ich war mit dem Rucksack auf Enduro-Tour mit zum teil sehr anstrengenden Gelände Passagen.Ohne den Source wäre ich sicherlich dehydriert, drei Liter hören sich erst einmal viel an, ich habe sie über den Tag aber locker gebraucht. Ach so, da ich häufiger im Dreck lag -es war echt anspruchsvoll- kann ich auch bestätigen: das Teil kann was ab!

Ist ok...bisschen wenig Platz,trz der Größe. Da lassen sich andere besser packen.