BLACKHAWK 3

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1. Krista Richards Verified Buyer – 28 March 2024

   Backpack + packing cubes is all you will ever need for travelling. No more check-in luggage! Was thinking about getting a go-ruck, but I am happy I found this instead.
   

2. Lucky Verified Buyer – 28 July 2024

   I have purchased a bunch of backpacks for my son for a book back.
   He has had them all rip due to the weight of the books he has to carry (the weight of these books are heavier than his boy scout hiking backpack). I actually thought about a hiking pack (he did not like that idea for high school). I have purchased the pricey ones too with a year guarantee and they have broken after the warranty. This backpack seems to be pretty solid so far. I also got a patch and glued it on to give it an extra cool factor. He is happy with it.
   

3. R. Smith Verified Buyer – 27 November 2024

   I bought mine while I was in Korea in 2002-2003. I STILL use it pretty much every day and even the bottom fabric hasn’t shown significant signs of wear/weakness. I did replace the zipper pull “tabs” voluntarily about 10 years after i got it but it’s literally only just starting to fade a little. Mine is a slightly different style than pictured but the end result is the same. The lighter color greens are weathered from almost 2 decades of heavy heavy use. I can’t emphasize enough how much I love this product. Bought in 2002… Still being used. Not joking.

   

4. Kenneth W. Verified Buyer – 30 December 2024

   No complaint, no issues. Travelled around the world with me. No issues with seller, prompt and efficient
   

5. Mark Verified Buyer – 4 January 2025

   I have been using this bag for 1 year and still love it. It is the perfect size for me to get a good load of groceries and bike or walk home with them. I have carried 50+ lbs in it without it failing and without discomfort. The material is incredibly strong and durable. It is very “grey man” and looks great.
   

6. Pablo Verified Buyer – 1 March 2025

   Im angry at my self for not buying one years ago! The main thing to keep in mind is simplicity. 3 compartments main, rear and rear slotted. This bag carries far more that it looks like it does! The compression straps are set perfectly to keep the bulk this pack can bear in check. Ive owned A.L.I.C.E. packs and the new 3 day packs this is far superior as far as carrying capacity. There arent any small organization pockets for pens and gadgets, but you can buy inserts for that. Awesome stitiching and zippers. Get one or feel bad when they get discontinued later!
   

7. SS Verified Buyer – 12 March 2025

   Its been a little over two years since I snapped the following photo of my primary gear for one-bag travelling, the BLACKHAWK! 3-Day Assault Pack. And after having been through a near-death experience in Nepal, travels through Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand) and road trips across Bangladesh; I can safely say the decision was RIGHT!!! The 1000 denier Cordura (which I only got to understand about during the purchase of this bag and have only bought Cordura stuff ever since) actually turned out to be a cheaper look-alike called Kodra (Made in America vs. Made in Korea); the zippers were all ORIGINAL burly YKK #10s and the buckles were made by Woojin plastics (think, poor man’s ITW Nexus buckles). After over two years of travel use (I do travel quite a bit though), everything is exactly like the way I opened its packaging except zips have gotten smoother and the nylon feels softer. Ever since I bought the 3DAP, there has been a lot of hue and cry over the venerable Goruck GR2, the innovative Mystery Ranch 3DAP or Camelbak Trizip and the TAD Fast Pack, where all have claimed the throne of being the best tactical carry on compatible backpack in the world. However in a price vs. feature chart or even a look vs. functionality chart; I doubt there is any comparison of the BLACKHAWK! Costing less than $100 in most seasons, the BLACKHAWK! is one-fourth the price of a Goruck GR2 (acknowledged to be one of the best carry on compatible backpacks that is also tacticool) and also international travel compatible 9Goruck recently releases a 34L version to make that cut). At 37-liters, not only the Blackhawk happens to be a better sized bag, its teardrop shape also looks sexier! Since the BLACKHAWK! I’ve become a bigger carrygeek than before having purchased bags from famous carry brands like Eastpak, Greenroom136, Gregory, Osprey, North Face, Maxpedition, Defy and lastly Goruck (yes, those $200+ backpacks of Goruck) but the one that started it all was this one. I haven’t done bag reviews before. Actually no written reviews ever. But the dearth of good reviews for such a wonderful bag got to me to write a few words. If you are in the market for a good carry on compatible, laptop-friendly (the front pouch is perfect fit for a 14′ PC/15′ Macbook) and sturdy backpack; look no further!!! Who is it for? People looking for one bag to rule them all. Who understands how a durable travel bag matters and doesn’t want to look too tacticool in a shopping mall. Who it is not for? Wants a cushioned soft carry experience (1000D is not for them) or just carrying around too much cash in hand.

   

8. R. Jensen Verified Buyer – 9 April 2025

   Good zippers and clips. The seams are very strong. VERY ADJUSTABLE, my 12yr old uses the family pack for school sometimes, and in 10 seconds it is setup for me. Great warranty. I fold the waist strap down and tie-wrap it, so that it provides additional back support if not needed. I have one for everyone in the family +1, packed for BOB, which still makes it useful for camping. Does need drain holes! (not that I would ever fall over crossing a creek). Good back pad (vented) and good load bearing with comfort. (If a 40lb pack can be). Glad I got it.
   

9. bruno jacques Verified Buyer – 20 April 2025

   Plus solide que solide!!!!!