The RUSH series of backpacks from 5.11 Tactical is arguably one of the most iconic bag ranges in the industry, it has been furiously imitated, but nothing holds up to the original. Over the years, the RUSH backpacks have improved from when they first launched and these improvements have been nothing short of a reflection of 5.11’s customers. Every change on the bags, no matter how big or small, have been made with the consumer in mind; listening and evolving is what 5.11 Tactical does well. There are currently 3 different sized backpacks in the series; RUSH 12, RUSH 24 & RUSH 72 each having different features to complement their purpose and functionality.
The smaller in the series is the RUSH 12, made for the purpose of a 12-hour excursion this bag is your everyday carry bag, ideal as an on the go bag without compromising its tactical abilities. All the bags in the series have the MOLLE system on the exterior of the bags making each bag fully customisable and expandable to your needs. This bag and all other bags include an accessory pocket, name tape holder, flag holder, interior admin panel, grab handle, YKK zippers, compression straps, web platforms (MOLLE), fleece-lined sunglasses shot, hydration pocket, sternum strap and padded back.
Key Features:
- 24 Litre Capacity
- 16 Individual Compartments
- Hydration Pocket
- Wrap-around MOLLE
- Zippered fleece-lined eyewear pocket
- A contoured yoke should strap system
- Glove-friendly pull tabs
- Water-resistant
- Internal multi-slot admin compartment
- Hook & Loop nametape and flag patches
- Two external compression straps
- Self-Repairing YKK Zippers
Nearly two thirds bigger than the RUSH 12, the middle child of the series the RUSH 24 is ideal for a 24hr excursion. Off the bat, this bag is very similar, includes the same exterior features of the RUSH 12 so it’s just a bigger bag. However, finer details are made apparent upon closer inspection, the RUSH 24 has dura-flex side release buckles incorporated into the should strap allowing for instant release away from the backpack. Due to the additional weight this bag will carry, the RUSH 24 also features a plain buckle that allows a hip belt to be attached (we suggest something simple like the 5.11 1.5in TDU Belt). There are 3 additional storage compartments, two pockets on the side of the bag and instead of the single compartment on the top, there is a double-sided compartment on the RUSH 24 which contains a fleece-lined pocket and a mesh pocket.
Key Features:
- 37 Litre Capacity
- Dual Zipping Side Compartments
- Reinforced Grab & Go Handles
- Three Mesh Admin Compartments
- Zippered Side Water Bottle Pocket
- Twin Drainage Grommets
- Hydration Pocket
- Wrap-Around MOLLE
- Hook & Loop Nametape & Flag Patches
- Adjustable Height Sternum Strap
- Self-Repairing YKK Zippers
If you’ve made it this far down this post, you can probably guess that the last backpack the RUSH 72 is made for a 72-hour excursion. Consisting of a 55-litre capacity and weighing 5.5lbs this is the right-sized pack for a recreational or operational bug out bag. Like all the other bags the RUSH 72 is made from water-repellent 1050D nylon, making it an ideal choice for withstanding rough conditions. This backpack features a larger interior compartment as well as a larger hydration pouch, front pocket and contains two larger side pockets compared to the RUSH 24. The MOLLE system on the exterior of the bag makes this fully customisable and expandable like the other two bags in the series. This is also the only one out of the three bags that is compatible with the RUSH Rifle Sleeve.
Key Features:
- 55 Litre Capacity
- Dual-Zippered Front & Main Compartments
- Built from high strength, water-repellent 1050D nylon
- Admin organisation pocket to store maps, pens, and documents
- Fleece-lined sunglass pocket
- Internal hydration compartment with hangers and toggles
- Cinching waist strap and dual compression straps
- Adjustable dual density closed-cell foam shoulder straps
- Contour yoke system with grab and go handle
- Rugged, self-healing YKK® zipper hardware
- Integrated drainage grommet
As you can see each of the three backpacks have been meticulously designed and engineered to provide everything you could need in a bag for its purpose. Each bag is compatible with the 5.11 RUSH tier system and can be fully customisable with the 5.11 Pouches From an everyday carry bag to an operational bug out pack, there is a bag within this series to suit your needs and with up to 7 different colours to choose from there will be a colour to match your style. Shop the entire RUSH series online.