5.11 Rush 100 Backpack Tactical Reviews, Deals, Problems and Guides

Like all 5.11 products they created a near flawless bag. I got it this morning Sept 5, 2020. Packed it up to 70lbs as if I was going camping in the winter and went for a 4.5 mile ruck in 110 degree heat. Here's a list of Pros and Cons

1. The weight distribution on this is amazing.
2. Once you get your shoulder straps dialed in you don't feel anything on your shoulder
3. The hip belt, lower pad, and shoulder straps have so much padding you'd think you got pillows hugging you
4. The main compartment you can stuff and stuff and stuff and then there's still room.
5. The hood molle is awesome if you want to tie down your sleeping bag on top.
6. Under the side pouches there's open slots and right below the pouches there's more molle where you can
attach a rifle using something like the Kifaru gun bearer on one side, trekking polls or a tripod on the other.
7. The curved ergonomic internal frame feels better than my Osprey.
8. Tougher and all other hiking packs.
9. Top loader shoulder straps is a great new addition.

Cons
1. The hipbelt buckle is only 1 inch (This is why I took off half a star). I'm 5'11, weight 165, with a 30 inch waist and this thing digs into your stomach. If you're wearing a jacket you won't feel it but with just a t-shirt on you'll find yourself moving the buckle up and down to relieve the pain every 15-20 min. I plan to replace that buckle once I figure out a creative way since you can't remove that nylon strap.

Overall I do recommend this bag if you go camping, backpacking, or hunting often you won't regret it.