When it comes to tactical backpacks, let’s face it, the Rush series from 5.11 Tactical is easily among the most popular of them all. After putting together a list of my top bug out bag essentials, I knew I needed a better backpack to carry all of that cargo around.

Luckily, 5.11 Tactical had just the answer. Their three day, 55-liter Rush72 backpack came all with the storage, organizer pockets, and utility I could ever need. Of course, the ruggedly well-built construction meant that this was a pack I could trust too.

Over an extended wildness adventure, I had an opportunity to give the Rush72 backpack a solid review.

Quick Highlights:

• Available in black, double tap, storm, flat dark earth, Multicam, TAC OD, and sandstone color variations
• 5.11 Tactical Tier System compatible
• Dual-zippered front and main compartments
• Molded grip pulls for ease of unzipping compartments
• Admin organization pocket for map, document of writing instrument storage
• Water-repellant 1050D Nylon (1000D for Multicam versions)
• Internal 60-oz hydration pocket with toggle and hanger
• Plush, scratch-free, fleece-lined soft sunglass pocket
• Dual compression straps with cinching waist strap
• Adjustable dual density closed-cell foam shoulder straps
• Self-healing YKK Zipper hardware
• Integrated drainage grommets
• Grab and go handle with contour yoke system
• Wrap-around MOLLE and SlickStick compatible web platform
• 3342 Cubic inch, 55-liter total storage capacity
• Internal mesh storage compartments
• Elastic-topped compartments
• Shove-it compartment stows helmets to heavy outerwear
• Ambidextrous hose ports and routing
• Nametape with flag holders

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Surprisingly, no matter how I arranged my gear somehow it all managed to fit one way or another. Even my Team Wendy helmet managed to fit in the extendable exterior compartment. My 5.11 Tactical boots, which are seriously beefy by the way, were the perfect fit for the main interior compartment.