Let’s take a look at the Condor 3-Day Assault Pack to see how to choose the 72-Hour BOB, Bug-Out Bag/Pack and whether this backpack is one of the best emergency, survival, or disaster relief bags. The Condor 3-Day Assault Pack is a large 3,038 cubic inches or 50 liter internal frame bag. It has 7 large compartments and multiple pockets, pouches, and ties to keep things organized… and it’s the perfect size for a 72-Hour Bug-Out Bag. This backpack is made of 1,000-denier nylon, which is water-resistant and abrasion-resistant, making it the most durable backpack shell material available. The Assault Pack comes in a variety of colors… but of course, since I’m an old-school practical guy who believes a Bug-Out Bag should blend in, not stand out, I went with OD Green. The backpack also comes in Black, Brown, ACU, A-TACS, and Multicam.
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Let's talk about the shoulder straps... Since comfort is important when choosing a backpack that you can carry for days or weeks, let's talk about the support system of this pack. Starting with the straps... The shoulder straps are approximately 3 1/2 inches or 8 1/4 centimeters wide and padded with almost 3/4 inch or 1.8 centimeters thick. These shoulder straps are unlikely to cut into your shoulders. The front strap is designed with multiple carrying options such as horizontal clip-on straps, D-rings, and vertical MOLLE webbing.
For me, I find the horizontal straps to be a convenient and secure way to attach some essentials, like LED spotlights. Tactical Pepper spray and my Gerber Combat Folder … even in an emergency, I may not have any valuables or weapons on display outside my backpack.
Chest Straps When the shoulder straps start to narrow and form-fitting, there are chest straps or sternum straps. The chest straps help keep your shoulders from being pulled back by the weight of the bag, while also keeping the shoulder straps from sliding around and generally helping to properly distribute the weight of the bag. I really like that the chest straps can be adjusted both up and down, and side to side, to accommodate a wide range of body sizes. Now, the shoulder straps end at the base of the bag and are easily adjusted for large and small bodies by simply pulling or loosening the straps.
Cool... All of the outer straps on this pack have a velcro system at the end, making it easy to roll up and tie each strap so they don't flap around and get caught on things in the woods. I often cut the straps into long lengths, but I don't want to have to do that... just in case I gain weight or start building muscle again... which is unlikely at the moment.
Next, the back of the pack has a pad about a quarter of an inch thick, and on top of this pad you'll see four strategically placed pads that are raised almost 3/8 of an inch or about 9.5 millimeters. The pack also has a fairly thick waist pad that is raised almost 3/4 of an inch or 20 millimeters... and is part of an excellent hip belt system.
All of these pads are double-stitched for strength and covered in a finely woven nylon that repels moisture and sweat while keeping you dry. The Condor 3-Day Assault Pack's thick padding and supportive back make it very comfortable to wear... and these raised padding maintains a buffer zone of airflow between the pack and your back, which actually helps reduce sweating.
Hip Belt The hip belt of this backpack is considered the most comfortable of all the backpacks. The straps are strong and adjustable using 2-inch or 5-centimeter thick webbing...
Hip belts are important for larger bags that may be carried for long periods of time (such as emergency bags) because they can transfer 80% to 90% of the backpack's weight to your center of gravity, which reduces pressure on your shoulders and back.
Fits Everyone Amazingly , the waist strap is adjustable to fit waists from 26” or 63cm to 54” or 137cm… so Skinny Mini, Big Bubba, and the average person should find this pack comfortable. And since it is adjustable, it will fit both men and women from about 5’2” or 1.57” to those who are about 6’6” or 2.54”. My wife is 5’2” and has a short torso, but after we adjusted the pack, I was surprised that she found it to fit her comfortably even though it did hold quite a bit of stuff…
There are also additional hip belt adjuster straps on each side that allow you to fine-tune the straps and adjust the inward pressure applied to your hips. This strap also helps stabilize the weight of the pack by transferring the weight to the edge of the base of the pack. Check this out: Because of the way this strap is attached to the pack… there is a really neat hidden pocket between the strap and the base of the pack. And interestingly, there is a velcro-like material sewn on the inside of the base of my pack. I wouldn’t put anything bulky there… but if you want to store and hide something like a passport or cash in a waterproof bag with velcro attached… you can.
On the back of the pack, there is a large zip pocket that Condor says can hold a 2-3 liter water bladder. The water bladder is securely held in place with two Velcro hangers at the top.
And in case the water bladder is full, there is a drain hole with an eyelet at the bottom of this compartment, so that nothing in your backpack gets wet. In a video review on YouTube, I used a 2.5L water bladder from Condor. This water bladder is of good quality, and I like that it comes with a large fill hole and insulating material on the water tube to reduce the chances of the bladder freezing in cold weather and overheating in warm weather.
The hydration tube can then be removed from one of three compartments located on the top, right and left sides of the pack. These compartments are covered with large Velcro strips that keep water out of your pack, but still allow the tube to pass through. If you prefer a water bottle to a hydration pack, there are also two large side pockets that will fit a 1-liter bottle.
If you're not using this bag for hydration ... this bag is great for carrying extra stuff. It's best to put your stuff flat here... and just so you know... my 15" MacBook Pro fits perfectly in this bag.
One last thing about this backpack... the front of the bag has a velcro flap that attaches to a polymer plate that is part of the internal frame of this pack. This plate is not removable, but if my measurements are correct, it looks like an 8x10 or 9 1/2 x 12 armor plate would fit into this bag.
sash
Now as we start to walk towards the front of the pack, we have 3 straps or slings - top, right and left. My straps are sewn multiple times and are made of heavy duty ballistic nylon so they should last a long time... nice and strong!
Strap type
Between the side and top pull handles on both the right and left sides, there are high-quality straps to tighten the load and increase the stability of the bag.
Attached to the top handle, you will see two short sewn-in straps, which are perfect for clamping or tying down equipment.
Main compartment Next we have the main compartment which is sealed with a durable waterproof zipper and has a rain cover.
I like that the dual zippers open the entire compartment straight up, leaving both sides flat. This design makes it easy and quick to access everything inside the bag.
The main compartment measures approximately 13 x 20 x 10 inches or 2,600 cubic inches and 33 x 50 x 25 centimeters, which gives a capacity of approximately 40 liters... Since I'm a very organized person, I like how well organized the main compartment is, and the whole backpack has plenty of pockets, straps and ties. In fact, the seven keys we talked about in the video on choosing the best emergency bag are that your BOB bag has plenty of pockets, straps and ties inside.
Why so many storage spaces? In times of crisis, emergencies, disasters, or even a weekend camping trip… there are so many things that can go wrong and cause stress… so packing your bag properly will help you stay calm and at least not stress you out more, but it will help you find what you need quickly when you need it. Therefore, a bag with large compartments and lots of pockets and bags can create a mess and may put you in danger if you can’t find what you need when you need it.
The Condor backpack features four ballistic nylon webbing straps that cross over to secure your belongings in the main compartment.
The half compartment is perfect for clothes and a compact sleeping bag or wool blanket with plenty of room to spare. I have a full change of clothes, extra underwear, a large wool blanket, and a Stars and Stripes scarf that fits inside for a jacket or other gear. The front of this compartment has two large mesh zippered pockets. I use the lower pocket for a full-sized towel and washcloth, and the upper pocket for my personal care and hygiene kit.
One final note on the main compartment... If I were packing this bag for emergencies, my clothes would have to fit in a 42 to 60 gallon, 3 mil thick trash bag that would have to be sealed tightly to keep things from getting wet. Wet clothes and sleeping gear are no fun and will make your bag twice as heavy... so do the extra thing and keep things wet. You'll be glad you did!
Map / Radio Channel
Next, we will look at a 10 x 14 inch (25 x 36 cm) bag designed for maps, journals, books, pens, radios and more. The bag opens and closes with a double zipper and has three separate and stackable nylon dividers for maps, books and documents. On the front of the first divider, there is a sewn-in pocket for three pens, two radios or anything else the size of the radio. This would be a good place to clip or store small electronic devices such as a smartphone and so on. To demonstrate the versatility of this bag, I show in the video that: How well does a .223 magazine fit and how does it fit 100 feet of 550 Type III paracord? I also put My portable water filter is also inside to show you that even though the bag is full, there is still plenty of space in this compartment.
Front storage compartment
The front compartment doubles as a drawer for your essentials! It’s about 11 inches by 12 inches (28 cm x 30 cm) and has pleats that allow it to expand by about an inch in depth, but it remains fairly narrow when unfilled. This compartment could be the perfect spot for a survival or first aid kit, an emergency radio, some food, paracord, and the like. To keep things organized in this bag, here’s a tip: Try grouping similar items into separate , zip-lock freezer bags. This will not only help you keep the larger bag organized, but it will also help keep the contents dry. Make sure you’re using freezer bags, as freezer bags are typically thicker and have higher-quality zippers. As a result, the front compartment only opens from the side with a single zipper, which is fine.
Check this out...
On the front of this pocket on the outside of the bag, you will find 6 rows of MOLLE webbing, perfect for hanging gear! Under the first and second MOLLE webbing, there are two rows of Velcro strips for attaching tactical, emergency, or ID badges… or whatever you need.
Another channel!
Now, under the drawer for storing maps and knickknacks, there is another compartment that measures 11 x 5 1/2 inches or 28 x 14 centimeters and is approximately 3 1/4 inches or 8 centimeters deep.
This bag is a good size with a capacity of over 3 liters. It has 2 wide zippered openings and 5 separate compartments. There are 3 mesh pockets with elastic openings, a main center area and 1 large mesh pocket with zipper. This bag is perfect for food and cooking, rope or anything you need. And because it is lower than the backpack, it is suitable for storing heavy and bulky items such as 3 shotgun cases, a 44 Magnum ammo box, an emergency radio and other equipment. On the front of the bag, there are 2 rows of MOLLE webbing for attaching other equipment.
Side pockets of the Condor 3-Day Assault Backpack 
Each side of the bag has a pocket measuring 9 x 5 x 2 1/2 inches (23 x 13 x 6.5 centimeters). These pockets open wider with a double zipper, which is nice.
As I said earlier, a 1 liter water bottle fits perfectly in these pockets, and since they are convenient and quick to access, they are a great place to store rain gear, water purification equipment , cooking equipment, or things like extra gloves or socks… you get the idea… basically anything you might need to grab quickly… On the front of each pocket there are 4 additional rows of MOLLE webbing… don’t you think this is a great backpack for the ultimate survival gear?
A few words of warning
When you’re out in the thick of things, you don’t want to draw attention, so hanging weapons, cooking gear, and other valuable survival items on the outside of your pack or backpack may only make you a target. A limited number of external MOLLE pouches should suffice… but pack everything out of sight and mind. You want to look as unprepared and unsightly as possible, so I wouldn’t recommend picking up an escape pod with a military print like Multicam. Looking like a soldier won’t help you, and that includes your clothing. Go for the most boring color you can find… like OD green, tan, brown, black, or gray. Now wrap the bottom back of the pack around the front side pockets. We’ve got two more compression straps to adjust the weight and keep the stuff from shifting around.
It is not waterproof.
On the bottom of the bag you will find several drainage holes so that any water that might get into the bag can drain out through the bottom immediately. Therefore, it should be noted that this bag is not waterproof. This bag drains well thanks to good quality waterproof zippers and a rain cover in the main compartment. However, if you take this bag for a swim, the bag will be full of water. Therefore, do not forget to pack a 3mm thick bag to put your bag and sleeping gear in case you have to cross a river or stream or get stuck in a heavy rain with no shelter.
The last thing about the bottom of this pack...
There are 4 bulletproof nylon straps at the bottom of the pack that make it easy to tie additional equipment.
Now let's take a look at the owner's comments... 
Most owners comment on the sturdy and durable construction of this pack. Many seem to like the padding, the shoulder and waist straps, and how comfortable the pack is, even when fully loaded. Several soldiers commented that the pack holds all the essentials for a given deployment, is comfortable, and durable. And everyone seems to be happy with the value of this pack compared to the price. I found a couple of reviews where owners claimed that some seams fell apart and zippers started to fail after light use, and that the straps were uncomfortable... but there don't seem to be many of these reviews, and that this was certainly not our experience during use and testing.
Our Score
We give the Condor 3-Day Assault Pack 5 out of 5 stars…for its thoughtful design, material durability, quality double stitching in many places, excellent zippers, and overall excellent craftsmanship. We like that the pack holds a lot of gear with its over 3,000 cubic inches or 50 liters capacity and seven main compartments. We also like that no matter where you look on the pack, there are plenty of separate pockets, pouches, straps, and ties to keep things secure and organized. We appreciate how comfortable the pack is even when fully packed, and the versatility that allows it to accommodate a wide range of body sizes, from about 5’2” to about 6’6”. The generous MOLLE webbing around the pack is a real bonus, greatly expanding your ability to customize the pack to your needs. Plus, the Condor 3-Day Assault Pack ’s online retail price of under $80 (with the exception of the A-TACS version) also earns it a 5 out of 5 star rating.
Who is the Condor 3 Day Assault Pack suitable for?
Don’t get me wrong, the Condor is a beast and should be an excellent choice for tactical, military, search and rescue, extreme adventure, continuous camping, fishing, and hunting. It’s perfect for use as a 72-hour emergency kit, grab-and-go emergency pack, duffel bag, and for anyone who needs a durable, well-designed, and rugged backpack that can handle anything you throw at it. It could even survive a zombie apocalypse — if zombies did exist. However, the Condor 3-Day Assault Pack isn’t for everyone. If you need a small, durable daypack for day trips, weekend adventures, a get-home bag, or a car emergency kit, check out the equally durable and versatile Condor Mission Pack. For an ultra-rugged tactical shoulder bag for use at the shooting range, a get-home bag, a car emergency kit, a small emergency kit, or an EDC bag, check out the Gerber Go Bag or the Maxpedition Mongo Versipack.
Maxpedition Mongo Versipack and Condor Mission Pack
We recently reviewed the Condor 3 Day Assault Pack as an example of what to look for in a 72-hour Bug Out Bag.
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