Tactical Tailor Extended Range Operator Pack

[91Bravo]

Answering my own question the pack weighs 6.5 lbs and holds 3143 cubic inches. IMO Too small and too heavy for real long distance carrying. IMO.

[suthrncop66]

those look nice, been carrying a maxpedition but that is definately its big brother

[just a scout]

From talking to a couple of orthopedists who have been around the block with whom I have spoken, with when they see the combination of a compressed lumbar region and hyper extended cervical region of the spine the first words out of their mouths may very well be something along the lines of: "Were you in the Military?" or "Were you in the Army / USMC?" or "were you a grunt?".

Yeah I have first hand experience with this

Funny. The first thing the Radiologist asked me was "what was your MOS?" Apparently it's called "rucksack back".

[nimslerpon]

I've been eyeing one of these for awhile now and your pics/review just sold it. Thanks for the info!

[nobody knows]

I too have been considering this pack as well as the arc'teryx echo pack. I haven't made my mind up yet but im thinking its going to be the TT pack. I already have the removable operator pack and really like it. Plus TT's quality and customer service is awesome.

[MiamiC70]

Just picked one up in OD green any updates on yours any tips or pics of it loaded out?
On sale all month + you get the 15% Founders day discount though May 15th so it's pretty good deal right now.

[Ike990]

Looks like the gen 1 ILBE marpat to me. Nice pack though

[falcon5]

Yup. 0331 here, former Misguided Child.

I'm past the half-century mark now, and my MD says the same things. I just smile back and say "Doc, I'm alive. Every day above ground is a victory."

And I bet yer deaf, too, right?

We now return you to your previously-scheduled thread, already in progress.

Hell, I'm an old 0351, talk about deaf...

[Redmanfms]

After many years of experience backpacking, side access is a solid no-go for me, as are zippers. TT makes great kit, but zippers break really easily and are practically impossible to make field-expedient repairs to and side access (especially with a zipper) is just asking for it.

I've found a large ALICE with TT's frame, "super straps" and "super belt" really work quite well. I began backpacking with ALICE because it was cheap, and I've returned to it after a years' long journey because of its simplicity and durability.

[TacticalSledgehammer]

That pack looks really well made. I'll keep them in mind for my next one as I usually go through one a yr, working on the railroad. Thanks for the review.