ive had this pack for almost 4 years and have dragged it everywhere with me. back and forth to work everyday, and all over the country. and it has held up very well. still love it
it's worth every penny man. I have that exact pack in that exact color and it's been outstanding for me. I use it for daily commuting, air travel, and for mountain biking and day-hiking and it's held up great for all the use I've put it to. Save up for it and get it, you won't regret it!
I think this is one of the best, if not the best, review of this backpack. This is what convinced me 5.11 Rush 12 is what I need, and thus bought. Thanks.
I work at a prison and I use this bag everyday as my work/lunch bag. Have been using it for two years and it is holding up very well. No stitching is coming loose, or tearing.
Very good video again. I got this bag since 14 month for daily use, it is perfect. Each small thing is well improoved. There is a hole in the top of the hydration area to come into the main pocket, where you can put the tube through. The plastic sheath in the hydro area even isolats the liquid from beeing warmed by the back of the user. I love this bag, its all worth the money. I attached more bags from 5.11 (2 x 10.6 and a med bag). For bigger things I have the Rush 72. Same, but bigger.
I switched from a MOLLE II ruck with sustainment pouches and sleep carrier, to a RUSH 72 and I fit everything I had in the MOLLE, inside the RUSH and still had room left over. Only thing I couldn't fit actually inside the bag was my 1 person tent. That bag is absolutely massive.
One of the best review about this bag, from this video is easy to understand the bag when you wish to buy it online and you're afrait to waste money on something that doesn't fit on your needs. Thank you :)
Grreat review Sootch! I have that exact pack and I've been using it a lot for almost a year now. It's my daily commuting pack for work, my carry on for air travel and I use it while doing long distance bike riding or day hikes and it's held up great for all use I've put it to. I second your recommendation of this pack! 5.11 gear rocks! Thanks again for the great review and keep up the good work!
Great review. I have the Rush 24 pack and I really like it. It is just as you describe it. Lots of pockets and great zippers. I think eventually I would like to get the rush 12 and the rush 72 as well. You can't go wrong with this pack. Nice job sootch on getting the discount too. Thanks.
I love my MOAB 10. Although it's a little smaller than the RUSH 12, it allows for a single strap and had a dedicaded conceal carry pocket where you can fit a full size pistol. It is also designed for quick access so one can just swing it around rather than take it off when time is critical. It does still come with the buckle for fast removal of the bag. Over all, this is my favorite pack for edc/get home bag and is also an attachment bag to my home's bug out bag
I have a Rush 72. Same deal, great pack. As a side benefit, On top of my daily go bag needs, it perfectly holds my 17" laptop and it's gear. Solid win from 511
They are hard use bags, a little heavier, but pay-off with durability. You are showing the updated version, the older ones are still out there, without Molle on bottom, rain guard shelf, updated yoke and without Tier System Molle.The TS allows the 12 to attach to the 72.You can fit a full size handgun in the bladder area.Very sturdy and comfortable yoke & QR straps, designed to take heavy weight. Good size for mobility and weight. The 72 hour is excellent. I carry 5 gallon water refills in it.
I have the Rush 24, and I love it! The one criticism I would draw against it is that the padded parts of the straps are too long and prevent it from being able to ride up high enough on my back (and I'm a big dude 6' 4" - 190lb). I still use it every day though, it's just such a useful pack.
What a great review. Like the bag. I wear the 511 pants and they are great too. If the pack is anything like the pants, one can't go wrong. I have to check it out in their magazine or catalog that I get. Have a good day and thanks for sharing...
based on this review, ill be purchasing one for myself for Christmas. Thanks for finding me a great new versatile bag and causing me to spend another 100 bucks sootch!
I own this pack and it's tough as nails. I'm training for a Goruck event and put a 30 lb. square plate and a 10 lb. plate as well. And work out hard with this for an hour a day for the last 6 months. So far I don't have any wear or frayed seams. Also I can carry full sized water pouch.
Not sure if I have an updated version but my Rush 12 does have a hole at the top of the hydration compartment which allows you to reach the exit port for your bladder tube.
What and awesome, in depth review! I've been looking at the rush series for long time as well. I really like the features, but they're a little heavy in my book. I still really want to try one though.
I got the multicam rush 12 I love it I added a water bottle holder and some extra pouches to it I use it for a hunting day bag also added a hydration badder
I read that those lower "waist strap" attachement brackets are actually designed for your 5.11 belt to go through them. Not sure how true that is, but read it somewhere. Good review. Got a Rush 12 in Mulit-Cam; love it!
I love the rush series. I EDC'd the rush 24 up until I went to a secured site for work that didn't like that i had an "operator's bag" (their words) and they tore my bag apart, looking for a secret compartment that didn't exist. I switched to the 5.11 covrt 18, so when I go back to that site I don't have to deal with the flashlight police. But my 24 is working great as a range bag right now and I need to convert it to a BOB.
You get what you pay for, the fieldline I believe is made in China and is only single stitched. I saw 1 at the Walmart up the block from me and was going to buy it but when I looked over the bag 1 of the buckles had already broken so I said to myself what my Father always told me, "If you buy cheap you GET cheap"
If $100+ is an issue you should check out the Fieldline Tactical series of bags. Very similar in design, quality, and features... at less than half the cost.
Here in AZ, the state government practically ENCOURAGES citizens to carry Semi-auto Defensive rifles in some of the outback country because of the cartel threat. They specifically eased hunting restrictions so that hunters could carry AR15s, and bring their 30 round magazines just so they could stand a fighting chance if they run across dangerous cartel smugglers and thugs.
Saw you had an AR in the opening... have you considered a sling pack (pack with one strap)? That would leave your shooting shoulder clear. Just thinking.
The design difference is that Falcon II has more cubic inches and compartments, while the Rush 12 has one large main compartment, so, it can carry larger items -- you must choose which one fits your needs best. However, as much as I've googled, people seem to say Rush 12 is more comfortable than Falcon II. And also that while the Rush 12 looks floppier, the Falcon II has a lot of annoying loose straps. I'd like to hear an opinion from Sootch though =)
Good review. I just brought two of the them from Amazon -- not cheap bags but I think worth the price considering how sturdy they are. You glanced over the lack of gun retainment and I get it, the bag wasn't designed to carry a pistol. I am spending the weekend trying to rig a setup to hold my Springfield XD 45 4" with two extra mags. It is a challenge. Let me know if you find a way secure a weapon while maintaining quick access. All in all, the Rush 12 is an excellent "Go Bag".
Nice looking bag, might have to check it out later and give it a run. Sootch or anyone out there in RUclips, What is that front grip you have installed on your AR-15?
Hey, Sootch, nice video. Where can we find the attachable waist straps at? 5.11's website I guess. Also if you have a chance can you do a review on the "Geigerrig Water Bladder"? Okay thanks for you time, take care buddy.
Good video but living in the UK, I can't say I've ever gone for a walk and thought, I need to take an assault rifle with me. I've wished I'd have taken spare socks or waterproof trousers but never a gun. I must go to the USA sometime, it looks fun :-)
Nice review. Not sure on this bag (12) or the mid-size for plane carry-on, hiking, wearing while cycling though the woods. Looks like this might be the right bowl of porridge for this bear.
I have give up the vehicle EDC bag idea due to 3 car break-ins within the last 7 months. I've lost a 5.11 Rush 10, 12 and a Smith and Wesson EDC bag all since December. I can't seem to shake off the bottom feeders of society. It has become a very expensive loss and frustrating. I keep my Rush 72 B.O.B. in the house. I'm glad I don't keep firearms in my bags like I see in some videos. If and when I ever decide to build another vehicle EDC/GHB I will have to discipline myself not to leave it in the vehicle overnight.
ive had this pack for almost 4 years and have dragged it everywhere with me. back and forth to work everyday, and all over the country. and it has held up very well. still love it
Thank you for actually wearing it. So many reviewers miss that step.
Why have i not seen this before?
I love it. In the netherlands we have a lot of rain and it holds up to 2h walking in heavy rainfall.
it's worth every penny man. I have that exact pack in that exact color and it's been outstanding for me. I use it for daily commuting, air travel, and for mountain biking and day-hiking and it's held up great for all the use I've put it to. Save up for it and get it, you won't regret it!
I think this is one of the best, if not the best, review of this backpack. This is what convinced me 5.11 Rush 12 is what I need, and thus bought. Thanks.
I work at a prison and I use this bag everyday as my work/lunch bag. Have been using it for two years and it is holding up very well. No stitching is coming loose, or tearing.
Once again the most detailed man in show tube.....God Be with you.
Very good video again. I got this bag since 14 month for daily use, it is perfect. Each small thing is well improoved. There is a hole in the top of the hydration area to come into the main pocket, where you can put the tube through. The plastic sheath in the hydro area even isolats the liquid from beeing warmed by the back of the user. I love this bag, its all worth the money. I attached more bags from 5.11 (2 x 10.6 and a med bag). For bigger things I have the Rush 72. Same, but bigger.
From a Brit, thank you for this review. Best one I've seen on this 5.11, Rush 12, Back Pack.
Sootch00 is so awesome that cool music plays when he goes walking.
I really love u guys cause u r totally devoted to whatever u do.
Keep it up.
So that's how you do it... All these years I've been putting by pack on wrong. thanks for teaching me!
0:27 ive watched this 50 times trying to figure out why you randomly just grabbed a tree and walked off.
Will Tisdale same 😂 epic
Like he was gonna rest for a second but hears something off in the distance. No time to stop, gotta keep moving lol
Same, lol
I switched from a MOLLE II ruck with sustainment pouches and sleep carrier, to a RUSH 72 and I fit everything I had in the MOLLE, inside the RUSH and still had room left over. Only thing I couldn't fit actually inside the bag was my 1 person tent. That bag is absolutely massive.
One of the best review about this bag, from this video is easy to understand the bag when you wish to buy it online and you're afrait to waste money on something that doesn't fit on your needs. Thank you :)
Grreat review Sootch! I have that exact pack and I've been using it a lot for almost a year now. It's my daily commuting pack for work, my carry on for air travel and I use it while doing long distance bike riding or day hikes and it's held up great for all use I've put it to. I second your recommendation of this pack! 5.11 gear rocks! Thanks again for the great review and keep up the good work!
I think this will be the perfect multifunctional bag for me. EDC, minimalist go bag, travel pack .
Great review. I have the Rush 24 pack and I really like it. It is just as you describe it. Lots of pockets and great zippers. I think eventually I would like to get the rush 12 and the rush 72 as well. You can't go wrong with this pack. Nice job sootch on getting the discount too. Thanks.
Solid review. Thanks for putting in the effort to produce another excellent review.
Great video thanks a lot for the upload, liked the fact you showed the bag in action at the start, details like that make all the difference.
I love my MOAB 10. Although it's a little smaller than the RUSH 12, it allows for a single strap and had a dedicaded conceal carry pocket where you can fit a full size pistol. It is also designed for quick access so one can just swing it around rather than take it off when time is critical. It does still come with the buckle for fast removal of the bag. Over all, this is my favorite pack for edc/get home bag and is also an attachment bag to my home's bug out bag
I have a Rush 72. Same deal, great pack. As a side benefit, On top of my daily go bag needs, it perfectly holds my 17" laptop and it's gear. Solid win from 511
From the looks of it, I'd never had thought the Rush 12 carried twice as much as Sitka. Thanks!
Best review for this model. Thumbs up
Another good review. Nice job of showing off the capacity of the main compartment. Thanks.
Are those tactical flip flops?
Good outdoor sandels ate made by Keen,,they make good hiking sandels.
you son of ..... good joke
0:15 Grabs backpack and AR-15 "Alright! Time to go for a peaceful hike through the woods! What a lovely day it is!"
They are hard use bags, a little heavier, but pay-off with durability. You are showing the updated version, the older ones are still out there, without Molle on bottom, rain guard shelf, updated yoke and without Tier System Molle.The TS allows the 12 to attach to the 72.You can fit a full size handgun in the bladder area.Very sturdy and comfortable yoke & QR straps, designed to take heavy weight. Good size for mobility and weight. The 72 hour is excellent. I carry 5 gallon water refills in it.
Typical for my favorite channel. Nice job.
Just got one of these for Christmas. I put it on my list after seeing this video. Thanks for the recommendation, sootch!
I have the Rush 24, and I love it!
The one criticism I would draw against it is that the padded parts of the straps are too long and prevent it from being able to ride up high enough on my back (and I'm a big dude 6' 4" - 190lb).
I still use it every day though, it's just such a useful pack.
I use a Rush 24 for my patrol job. great bag. durable, great straps very comfortable fit even for a big guy like me.
Great product, thanks for posting.
love the 5.11 rush bags cause of their clamshell design...you can get to the items at the bottom without digging through the whole bag...love 'em!
I have to stop watching your gear reviews! Every time i watch a new gear review I end up buying the gear. Great videos!
What a great review. Like the bag. I wear the 511 pants and they are great too. If the pack is anything like the pants, one can't go wrong. I have to check it out in their magazine or catalog that I get. Have a good day and thanks for sharing...
another great review. also really nice that theres a discount code available.
keep up the good work sootch
Great review. I have a Rush 72 as my BOB and love the quality of the 5.11 bags.
based on this review, ill be purchasing one for myself for Christmas. Thanks for finding me a great new versatile bag and causing me to spend another 100 bucks sootch!
I think it's hilarious how you stare into the distance while putting on the pack. nice video btw
Your video just sold me on this backpack. Just bought one. Thanks!
I own this pack and it's tough as nails. I'm training for a Goruck event and put a 30 lb. square plate and a 10 lb. plate as well. And work out hard with this for an hour a day for the last 6 months. So far I don't have any wear or frayed seams. Also I can carry full sized water pouch.
Thanks Sootch, picked up one of these bags today as my EDC / go too and from work bag largely based on your review!
I got this bag based on your review, and I love it! Keep up the great work. Big fan of your channel.
Still kickin my v1 as an edc for years😁🤗🤗
i absolutely love mine i carry it every day to school...i cant say enough good thangs about it
Great review - all relevent facts without waffle or bullshit.
Very thorough review. Thanks for helping me make an informed purchase.
own this bag for 6years.still love it and in very good condition.and a lot of people keep asking me where did i bought this bag.
Not sure if I have an updated version but my Rush 12 does have a hole at the top of the hydration compartment which allows you to reach the exit port for your bladder tube.
The 511 Rush series of packs are great, excellent value for the money.
In my opinion this was the best review thank you!
What and awesome, in depth review! I've been looking at the rush series for long time as well. I really like the features, but they're a little heavy in my book. I still really want to try one though.
Tacti-flops have the string that goes between your toes. What you had on were patrol sandals (slides).
great review, may you never have any bladder problems!
I got the multicam rush 12 I love it I added a water bottle holder and some extra pouches to it I use it for a hunting day bag also added a hydration badder
I read that those lower "waist strap" attachement brackets are actually designed for your 5.11 belt to go through them. Not sure how true that is, but read it somewhere. Good review. Got a Rush 12 in Mulit-Cam; love it!
I'm now going to buy the rush 12 thanks for the great review
I love the rush series. I EDC'd the rush 24 up until I went to a secured site for work that didn't like that i had an "operator's bag" (their words) and they tore my bag apart, looking for a secret compartment that didn't exist. I switched to the 5.11 covrt 18, so when I go back to that site I don't have to deal with the flashlight police. But my 24 is working great as a range bag right now and I need to convert it to a BOB.
That's a great small backpack!
You get what you pay for, the fieldline I believe is made in China and is only single stitched. I saw 1 at the Walmart up the block from me and was going to buy it but when I looked over the bag 1 of the buckles had already broken so I said to myself what my Father always told me, "If you buy cheap you GET cheap"
Surviving in sandals. Love it! Lol great video man. Just ordered one today.
An oldie but a good e. Thanks
Fantastic review sir - mine's coming in tomorrow. Thanks very much, very informative.
Really good review. Nice bag
Excellent review .Thank you.
Very helpful review, thanks. Greetings from France :)
I got the MOAB 10 that I use for work, it's pretty cool.
Thanks for the review sootch
Thanks Sootch!
Thanks Sootch00 for the review nice vid.
If $100+ is an issue you should check out the Fieldline Tactical series of bags. Very similar in design, quality, and features... at less than half the cost.
I have the 24, truly excellent kit . Nice review Sootch.
Top notch review! Thanks
I went with the MOAB 10 for my EDC bag, but on of these or the Rush 24 would back a great trunk get home bag - or for day hikes.
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Here in AZ, the state government practically ENCOURAGES citizens to carry Semi-auto Defensive rifles in some of the outback country because of the cartel threat. They specifically eased hunting restrictions so that hunters could carry AR15s, and bring their 30 round magazines just so they could stand a fighting chance if they run across dangerous cartel smugglers and thugs.
Saw you had an AR in the opening... have you considered a sling pack (pack with one strap)? That would leave your shooting shoulder clear. Just thinking.
The design difference is that Falcon II has more cubic inches and compartments, while the Rush 12 has one large main compartment, so, it can carry larger items -- you must choose which one fits your needs best. However, as much as I've googled, people seem to say Rush 12 is more comfortable than Falcon II. And also that while the Rush 12 looks floppier, the Falcon II has a lot of annoying loose straps. I'd like to hear an opinion from Sootch though =)
Great design !
You going to be covering Mike Lau's tactical carbine class this weekend?
Good review. I just brought two of the them from Amazon -- not cheap bags but I think worth the price considering how sturdy they are. You glanced over the lack of gun retainment and I get it, the bag wasn't designed to carry a pistol. I am spending the weekend trying to rig a setup to hold my Springfield XD 45 4" with two extra mags. It is a challenge. Let me know if you find a way secure a weapon while maintaining quick access. All in all, the Rush 12 is an excellent "Go Bag".
They have a lot of molle accessories at 5.11 website including a pistol holster and double mag pouch
Nice looking bag, might have to check it out later and give it a run. Sootch or anyone out there in RUclips, What is that front grip you have installed on your AR-15?
Hey, Sootch, nice video. Where can we find the attachable waist straps at? 5.11's website I guess. Also if you have a chance can you do a review on the "Geigerrig Water Bladder"? Okay thanks for you time, take care buddy.
great T-shirt, for those who understand!
Sootch you should check out the eberlestock lodrag pack. Id like to know what you think.
You forgot where you parked the BOV, at the end there? Hehehe...great review, Brother.
Nice vid sootch... I was looking at 511 backpack line...i might go wi th thier larger backpack the rush 72.
Good video but living in the UK, I can't say I've ever gone for a walk and thought, I need to take an assault rifle with me. I've wished I'd have taken spare socks or waterproof trousers but never a gun. I must go to the USA sometime, it looks fun :-)
Do you really go hiking with your AR?
Edwin Au Yeung It sure does make Americans look screwed up!
Edwin Au Yeung I do.
I do all the time. You dont?
Why would you say that? An AR is just a weapon, like any other gun
westmeatguy....I live in canada and ever time I go in the bush I take a pump shotgun.
Nice pac, you can build on it for many types of uses
Looks great!
Amazing video and definitely getting this bag for my birthday... but are you wearing sandals when you were hiking?😂
He looks lost at the end😂 love the video though.
great pack buddy
Nice review. Not sure on this bag (12) or the mid-size for plane carry-on, hiking, wearing while cycling though the woods.
Looks like this might be the right bowl of porridge for this bear.
Nice review, great job.
I have give up the vehicle EDC bag idea due to 3 car break-ins within the last 7 months. I've lost a 5.11 Rush 10, 12 and a Smith and Wesson EDC bag all since December. I can't seem to shake off the bottom feeders of society. It has become a very expensive loss and frustrating. I keep my Rush 72 B.O.B. in the house. I'm glad I don't keep firearms in my bags like I see in some videos. If and when I ever decide to build another vehicle EDC/GHB I will have to discipline myself not to leave it in the vehicle overnight.
cool review sootch :)
Good review, thanks
Good golly, it's Molle!