Comments on: 5.11 Tactical Rush 24 Backpack : A Great Multipurpose Travel Companion

By: flyingfish

flyingfish — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:59:59 +0000

Which Moutainsmith Cube are you looking at? There are quite a few, and some older ones are smaller than new ones, as well as the zip cubes from the old Mountainsmith Correspondent bag and the Mountainsmith lens insert (which is sort of a cube).

The Mountainsmith Cubes from the Correspondent, and the lens insert “cube” can be placed in the bottom of the Rush 24 bag, with the rest of the contents of the bag being placed on top of it. I have done this when traveling in the past. I also use the Mountainsmith lens insert “cube” in the Rush 72 bag with some regularity.

Happy Flying!

-Fish

By: rmrf

rmrf — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 03:43:49 +0000

Is Mountainsmith Kit Cube fits well into Rush24?

By: flyingfish

flyingfish — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:03:32 +0000

Howdy Kenni,

My 5.11 Rush 72 bag just went to Frankfurt and back with me. In it I packed a rain coat, two button up shirts, two under shirts, 3 pairs of underwear, 3 pairs socks, an 11″ MacBook Air, iPad, two Canon EOS 5D bodies with BGE-4/BGE-6 grips attached, Sigma 12-24f4.5-5.6, Canon 16-35f2.8, Canon 28-70f2.8, Canon 70-200f2.8, Canon G11, random cords, chargers, accessories, winter hat, sun glasses, two Newswear pouches. a Domke belt, etc.

The lenses were inside a Mountainsmith lens insert at the bottom of the main compartment.

Once the 5D/Mk II cameras were out and on my shoulders, the bag was balanced well enough to wear while shooting.

The Rush 24 and Rush 72 are two very different bags … and both fantastic!

Happy Flying!

-Fish

By: Kenni

Kenni — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:52:38 +0000

Great review of this pack. I’m debating whether to get the 72 or the 24 but it looks like the 72 won’t make it as a carry-on although the room it has is awesome. I like how the padded 6×6 functions. I’ve actually been using the 6×10 from 5.11 and they are great.

By: flyingfish

flyingfish — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:57:29 +0000

Adrian

I use the 5.11 Tactical Rush 24 all the time. Its a fantastic bag, brilliantly thought out. The bag is very versatile and adaptable. Most bags show signs of wear with the kind of use I inflict upon them, the 5.11 Tactical Rush 24 takes all the abuse I throw at it, and barely shows a hint of its use.

Happy Flying!

-Fish

By: Adrian

Adrian — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:41:24 +0000

Are you still using this bag, and has it lived up to its reputation in hardiness and durability?

It seems like a well thought out bag!

By: Jules

Jules — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:07:20 +0000

Hi fish, very helpful review thanks, decided to get this bag and love it You mention you also have the Rush 72, do you know if it fits within intl. carry on restrictions or if the 24 the largest one that does? As I generally travel with carry on only and am looking for something a bit bigger for extended trips alongside this great bag for short jobs. cheers

By: flyingfish

flyingfish — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 02:30:55 +0000

Bill

My 70-200f2.8 and 28-70f2.8 usually travel in the exterior unpadded pockets of the Rush 24 backpack. I have never had a problem. Its essentially like using an unpadded Domke bag or Domke pouches on a belt … or those photogs who load up their photo vest then toss the vest in the overhead bin.

Hope the iPhone is treating you well!

Happy Flying!

-Fish

By: Bill Brinkhorst

Bill Brinkhorst — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 04:51:13 +0000

Do you have any trouble carrying your 70-200 2.8 in an outside pocket without padding? I’m specifically thinking about when it is in an upper storage bin on the plane.

Thanks for all of your ideas…I just bought an iPhone partially because of your discussions about traveling and using the apps.

Thanks,
Bill

By: adam

adam — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 02:37:50 +0000

Hi
I’ve been coveting this bag for a while as a replacement for my briefcase. May main question is about the MOLLE/PALS webbing.

With the black version of the bag, does the webbing look discreet enough to use this in a professional setting? I’m talking about the same kind of setting where a traditional laptop backpack would be acceptable, but I’m worried this one might look too “military”. Other concern is looking too “military” when traveling internationally. I’d love to see a version of this bag with less webbing.

Also, with the laptop stored in the hydration pouch underneath the “yoke”, is it a pain to get it in/out, especially at airport security?

Thanks!
Adam