Bugout Bag reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 135 Reddit reviews across 13 subreddits and 36 posts to rank the best Bugout Bag brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/preppers, r/bugout, r/tacticalgear, r/prepping, r/backpacks. Top-rated brands include Osprey (4.8/5), Mystery Ranch (4.4/5), Kelty (4.1/5).
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Reviews135
Subreddits13
Posts36
Brands74
Products60
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#1
Osprey
4.8
(9)
"Any higher end hiking backpack should work. Look in to Osprey."
"My osprey daylite. Small, perfect for daily carry."
"I just bought something from Osprey."
"Https://www.amazon.com/Osprey-Packs-Exos-Backpacking-Backpack/dp/B07PM3BK3Q"
"Osprey packs are great. I have a Manta 36 & Daylite. Plenty of room, very well built, and an outstanding lifetime warranty."
"Osprey is the overwhelming recommendation in this thread."
"I recommend an Osprey or a Black Diamond pack then. Anything less than 60L is probably fine for a week."
"Osprey packs. They are geared more towards hiking."
"You can have a look at the Osprey Archeon 45L or 70L."
#2
Mystery Ranch
4.4
(8)
"And if you are in to the look check out Mystery Ranch."
"I have heard good things about the mystery ranch as well."
"Cant go wrong with mystery ranch."
"Out of the choices you presented, I would go with a Mystery Ranch tactical over the Tasmanian Tiger or Rush. Mystery Ranch backpacks are near indestructible."
"The Mystery Ranch Catalyst 26 doesn’t look too tactical."
"It is by far the most comfortable pack I own."
"Mystery ranch makes great bags if your willing to spend the money"
"MR did a great job fixing my bag. But to pay that amount of money and need to have it repaired within a year is a bit disappointing."
#3
Kelty
4.1
(8)
"I got a Kelty bag at a good price from /r/gundeals and I freaking love that thing."
"Best performance: outdoor recreation packs (Kelty, Osprey, REI, Gregory, etc)"
"I got a 44L Kelty Redwing that has an internal frame, decent padding and a good waist belt."
"Kelty Redwing. They make them in all different sizes but the 44 and 50 are meant for bigger people."
"Kelty Redwing is nice"
"Kelty basically invented the external frame pack for casual, civilian use and before Gregory, Peak, Osprey and others they were considered the highest quality."
"Damnit! I was looking at an Osprey and ended up buying a Kelty. Love the thing, though."
"Those things are horribly uncomfortable. They are not buy it for life at all."
#4
5.11
4.6
(7)
"5.11 has their RUSH 72 as well."
"Another vote for the Rush 72."
"The best all around for me at least is the 5.11 RUSH 72. Just look at the reviews."
"I really like the 5.11 Rush 24 or Rush 72."
"I sometimes carry the 5.11 Rush 24."
"The 5.11 rush 24 or 12."
"5.11 amp72"
#5
5.11 Tactical
4.0
(5)
"I have two 5.11 rush24 bags. One for work and one that’s constantly packed for bugout."
"I've had a Rush 24 for over a year now. It's my EDC pack."
"5.11 rush 72 is good but I'd wait for them to go on sale and not pay full price."
"I personally own a rush 72. It's a good pack but I wouldn't necessarily say it's good for long hikes if you're a civilian like I am."
"Personally I've got a 72 that I bought when I was younger and dumber (wanted the biggest "tactical" bag I could find) and I'm thinking about selling it."
#6
Eberlestock
5.0
(4)
"Eberlestock Switchblade. Top lid compartment has two pockets specifically designed for magazine shaped things."
"I’ve had Halftrack for five years now and still going strong."
"Eberlestock makes some of the best stuff out there. Its some of the toughest stuff too!"
"Eberlestock. Get on their website they have all kinds of badass bags"
#7
Vertx
4.0
(4)
"If I wanted to spend more money on a bag, vertx makes some solid bags too if you’re looking at other options"
"I'm a fan of vertx bags"
"Try a Vertx Gamut 2.0."
"The Gamut had super cool features for conceal carry and some companies make armor to fit the exact pack."
#8
Jansport
3.8
(4)
"Jansport backpacks are near indestructible."
"Jansport, Patagonia, and Oakley all make good backpacks."
"Black Jansport backpack is the most generic bifl backpack to get. I've had one for 12 years."
"Jansport"
#9
Maxpedition
4.3
(3)
"If you're gonna get a tactical bag, get a good one. Maxpedition, 5.11 Tactical, Mystery Ranch, etc. are all very high quality."
"Look into the Maxpedition line."
"Maxpedition sells a series of carry gear meant to look like low profile commuter luggage."
#10
Kel-Tec
5.0
(2)
"Have you thought about the keltek sub2000? Different configurations for Glock mags, beretta mags, even smith and Wesson mp mags and in both 9mm and 40cal. Folds in half so easily fits in a backpack for bug out purposes."
"I like it *a lot* more than a 10/22 or Henry AR7. It's got huge benefits: Uses Glock mags, Can fire common pistol calibers, Can still be broken down to smaller pieces."
#11
Baofeng
3.3
(3)
"My personal favorite is the Baofeng UV-5R+. You can use FRS channels (be sure to use low transmit power) and MURS channels as well, giving you an expanded range of options."
"The baofeng radios that are good are built like a brick, but a lot of the components they use are super cheap."
"If you buy a Baofeng, IMHO you should leave it on continuously for a few days or even weeks and put it through the paces."
#12
Blackhawk
5.0
(2)
"Makes a great 3-Day Assault backpack."
"I've been using a blackhawk 3 day assault pack for almost 7 years. It's perfect for a home station drill where you don't want to take your ruck."
#13
Kuiu
5.0
(2)
"I am personally leaning heavily towards Kuiu 1500 Divide."
"Whatever bad you get make sure it’s a load hauler."
#14
Kifaru
4.5
(2)
"I can't recommend Kifaru enough. Spendy, but you can't get better quality or customer service."
"Look into Kifaru packs."
#15
LifeStraw
4.5
(2)
"A life straw"
"Ditch the sodas,,get some life straws."
#16
3DA
4.5
(2)
"I recently got the 35 myself for an EDC/ end of world bag, and it's been perfectly filling the role for me."
"Blitz 30 has a lot of detailed organizations👍👍"
#17
Streamlight
4.5
(2)
"My bugout bag light is the Streamlight Protac 90. It eats whatever battery you can fit in it."
"For Bugout bag I think you are looking for shelf life followed by function."
#18
Henry
2.7
(3)
"I'd say the AR-7 is the ideal survival rifle, folds down extremely small, shoots a small but decent hunting cartridge for small game."
"I own the 10-22 takedown, and the Henry AR7. I am not a fan of the Henry: it shoots somewhat reliably if you have the right ammo, but it is not in the same league as the 10-22."
"Avoid the Henry AR7. My buddy has one and it’s a total fail machine."
#19
Water Purification
4.0
(2)
"I would say something for water purification."
"I would add Water purification, and swap canned food with freeze dried."
#20
Outlier
4.0
(2)
"Outlier bags also fit the bill, bolth look nice"
"I like Outlier bags."
#21
LA Police Gear
4.0
(2)
"The LA police gear 3 day pack, is pretty durable and under 40 bucks"
"I've used the North Face Recon, Kelty Redwing, and the LA Police Gear Three Day bags without issues. Of those, the LAPG bag is my current favorite."
#22
Karrimor
4.0
(2)
"Either a Karrimor or a civilian hiking pack, but a good starting point would be Mardingtop on Amazon"
"Check out the Karrimor Saber 45, extremely versatile if you get the side pouches along with it, increases the size from a 45 to a 70 liter bag."
#23
The North Face
4.0
(2)
"I usually roll with Northface for a everyday bag."
"I've used the North Face Recon, Kelty Redwing, and the LA Police Gear Three Day bags without issues."
#24
Savotta
4.0
(2)
"I find the Savotta quite comfy."
"Is made of 1000D cordura."
#25
ALICE
3.0
(2)
"Military surplus also works well. ALICE bags are cheap but not too comfortable"
"Just get an ALICE"
#26
Wisport
5.0
(1)
"Wisport is the bag of choice for me. Personally I use a wisport Sparrow 20 for my bob; it's a standard well-built bag."
#27
USGI
5.0
(1)
"USGI ruck. Best bug out bag I ever bought. You can find them on eBay all day long relatively cheap."
#28
NPS
5.0
(1)
"Absolutely love the NPS Bag. Perfect for an overnight or weekend trip, a 72 BOB, and they're on clearance (currently around $100)."
#29
Vanquest
5.0
(1)
"I use the Vanquest Markhor-45. I use their gear almost exclusively for outdoor, camping, hiking etc. Build quality is by far the best I’ve found of any brand on the market."
#30
Army Issued
5.0
(1)
"The best brand bag for drill weekend is this little cool brand called "army issued assault pack". Its crazy durable and really cheap."
#31
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
5.0
(1)
"Hyperlite Mountain Gear"
#32
REI
5.0
(1)
"Go to REI, tell them you want to go on a 3-5 day hike, and ask them what bag they recommend."
#33
Ortlieb
5.0
(1)
"I just bought one of their Commuter Urban backpacks, and while a bit pricey, was totally worth the money for me—every comfortable, and well built."
#34
Oakley
5.0
(1)
"I really like Oakley bags. They’ve never let me down."
#35
Sorel Boots
5.0
(1)
"Theres a company in Canada called Sorel that are THE best for boots!!"
#36
CamelBak
5.0
(1)
"Love it so far."
#37
Hyperlight Mountain Gear
5.0
(1)
"I love it."
#38
Dehydrated Food Packs
5.0
(1)
"If you can get dehydrated food packs or mre’s they’re gonna make it a lot easier and lightweight for you to pedal all that way."
#39
Fenix E12 Flashlight
5.0
(1)
"This works pretty well for me."
#40
Water Purification Tablets
5.0
(1)
"Water purification tablets"
#41
CountyComm
5.0
(1)
"Www.countycomm.com has a ton of little gadgets that would be great for a kid's first bag.."
#42
Sealed Survival Food
5.0
(1)
"If you can buy long term survival food and add it to the pack, you’ll be having a good start."
#43
Freeze-Dried Food
5.0
(1)
"Freeze dried food"
#44
Trangia Alcohol Stove
5.0
(1)
"Maybe an alcohol stove like a trangia or diy penny stove from an old soda can."
#45
Spec Ops
5.0
(1)
"Mines lasted 15 years"
#46
Uncharted
5.0
(1)
"Those uncharted bags are dope"
#47
Nalgene
5.0
(1)
"A single walled stainless steel water bottle, like a nalgene wide mouth."
#48
REI Co-op
4.0
(1)
"Currently the best one they're running is the REI Co-op Traverse 70 Pack"
#49
Carhartt
4.0
(1)
"Go with Carhartt for pants"
#50
VooDoo Tactical
4.0
(1)
"My small one I keep in my truck. It’s my get home bag. The other two larger ones I’ve used for camping/hiking trips with the family where I was the primary one carrying gear."
#51
GORUCK
4.0
(1)
"I use a GORUCK GR1 (26L) for my get home bag that stays in my car."
#52
Explorer Bag
4.0
(1)
"I got this: http://www.explorerbag.com/backpacks/edc-tactical-backpack-tc99/"
#53
SOC
4.0
(1)
"I have an SOC bugout bag, i got it second hand for free and in my opinion it’s one of the better bags I own as far as ruggedness and organization."
#54
Yukon Tactical
4.0
(1)
"I currently use a Yukon Tactical Bug out Bag, it lives in the trunk of my car and has been great."
#55
Mil-Tec
4.0
(1)
"So my bag that's in my truck is a miltect assault pack, don't know the real name of it I bought it from the German post exchange while deployed to Afghanistan."
#56
Dude Wipes
4.0
(1)
"Get yourself Dude Wipes or bring a bar of soap"
#57
MOLLE
4.0
(1)
"MOLLE (with MOLLE belt) is better"
#58
Granite Gear
4.0
(1)
"Granite Gear makes some pretty solid packs."
#59
Patagonia
4.0
(1)
"Jansport, Patagonia, and Oakley all make good backpacks."
#60
Portable Solar Panels
4.0
(1)
"They make portable solar panels that can charge a phone in a day or so. Might be an idea. You can hang it off the back of your bug out bag."
#61
Fenix
4.0
(1)
"The Fenix HL16 is a fine headlamp for general use (and only $10 if you are okay with pink)."
#62
Helikon Tex
4.0
(1)
"Depending on your gear a helikon tex Matilda is a great pack."
#63
Reebow
4.0
(1)
"It's really good quality for a sub $50 INCH Bag."
#64
Eddie Bauer
4.0
(1)
"Eddie Bauer has some really nice bags."
#65
Tactical Tailor
4.0
(1)
"Look into tactical tailor packs."
#66
Baofeng UV-5R
4.0
(1)
"A good item to add that’s cheap is some Baofeng UV-5R radios."
#67
OSMAnd
4.0
(1)
"I can recommend OSMAnd if you are on android."
#68
School Backpack
4.0
(1)
"A good quality school backpack with the light stuff that you can lash to your bag."
#69
Metal Water Bottle
4.0
(1)
"Add a metal water bottle so you have a container to boil water in."
#70
Compact Butane Stove
4.0
(1)
"Get a compact butane stove with extra fuel instead of using fire to cook."
#71
5.11 Rush 72
4.0
(1)
"It's an excellent bag but I don't like the tacticool PALS webbing all over it."
#72
Evatac
4.0
(1)
"It's really good for $10 shipping."
#73
Rino Ready
4.0
(1)
"The Rino ready stuff looks good, better than those Amazon kits for sure."
#74
Gocom
3.0
(1)
"They claim to have up to 35 mile range but i highly doubt that i got about 2 miles away in the city before my wife and I couldn't understand eachother."
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