Reviews & Buyer’s Guide

Who doesn’t like their backpacks rugged and built tough?

After all, whether you’re dragging it through your campsite or an urban jungle, you need something that will last.

We all want that bag of steel!

Traditionally, tactical backpacks were (and are) used by our military and police personnel to haul their gear for different tasks and missions. Also called assault backpacks, these packs are rugged, durable and give the user a lot of room and compartments.

It’s no wonder that us civilians have adopted the tactical backpack for every day and outdoor uses. The modern tactical backpack is a descendant of the bunched up blanket hanging off a stick of the Civil War-era soldiers. We’ve come a long way with our modern carrying systems and our best tactical backpacks list will get you on your journey.