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KirStang · 09-08-2010, 04:56 PM

I figured this would be the proper area to put this since TFP's military guys tend to 'hang out' here.

Been in the market for a bigger backpack. Since I'm in law school, I tend to carry around copious amounts of textbooks and my laptop. My current Jansport holds 1900 Cu. In. of space and I end up having only enough space for 2 subjects. I usually end up carrying my laptop and books for my third subject in a separate briefcase.

I've also been in the market for an assault pack. We carried assault packs in BCT and I figured it would be a handy bag for for range trips, or to bring with me when I get deployed (assuming we can use personally owned gear).

My question is this: Would I scream 'poser' or 'wannabe' if I carried around a backpack with MOLLE looping on it?

I would like to purchase this bag as my 'every day carry' bag:

Kelty Raven 2500

Kelty Raven 2500 Military/Tactical Backpack

2300 Cu. In. of space, with molle looping I can use to attach an E-tool/2QT if I ever use it as a deployment pack

Or should I go lower profile and stick with a non-MOLLE pack, the Strike 2300 or MAP 3500?
Strike 2300

MAP3500

I think I might rule out the MAP3500 as it only offers a 50 Cu. In. improvement over my Jansport. Price point for the Strike & Raven are about the same ~$150.

Thanks for any input.

09-08-2010, 04:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
KirStang Future Bureaucrat	Silly Question Regarding Backpack/Assault Pack I figured this would be the proper area to put this since TFP's military guys tend to 'hang out' here. Been in the market for a bigger backpack. Since I'm in law school, I tend to carry around copious amounts of textbooks and my laptop. My current Jansport holds 1900 Cu. In. of space and I end up having only enough space for 2 subjects. I usually end up carrying my laptop and books for my third subject in a separate briefcase. I've also been in the market for an assault pack. We carried assault packs in BCT and I figured it would be a handy bag for for range trips, or to bring with me when I get deployed (assuming we can use personally owned gear). My question is this: Would I scream 'poser' or 'wannabe' if I carried around a backpack with MOLLE looping on it? I would like to purchase this bag as my 'every day carry' bag: Kelty Raven 2500 Kelty Raven 2500 Military/Tactical Backpack 2300 Cu. In. of space, with molle looping I can use to attach an E-tool/2QT if I ever use it as a deployment pack Or should I go lower profile and stick with a non-MOLLE pack, the Strike 2300 or MAP 3500? Strike 2300 MAP3500 I think I might rule out the MAP3500 as it only offers a 50 Cu. In. improvement over my Jansport. Price point for the Strike & Raven are about the same ~$150. Thanks for any input. Last edited by KirStang; 09-08-2010 at 05:03 PM..