Overwatch Sling Pack

Pros:Lots of pockets and sleeves throughout the bag.Nice and durable while staying lightweight.Cons:The sling is the wrong way for me. As a right-handed man I generally throw a strap over my right shoulder. Unfortunately, the sling won't easily work for that because of the fixed direction.The water bottle holder flops all over the place. Easier to just take it off completely.

Great Bag but actual carry volume is extremely limited. The compartments just aren't wide enough. A good light carry on or daily user but not great for anything more.

My daughter came to visit at Christmas and had one of these packs. I absolutely loved it! The single cross the chest strap is so much nicer for me when Geocaching and having to get supplies. I would recommend this to all my friends and family

Love this pack

There is already a very helpful review on this bag by "thatguywithpoles" so I'm not going to go into unnecessary info on this since he already covers a lot about the bag. My review will be more of spotting the 'differences' between this and the Maxpedition.First I'd like to say that I'm OK with knock-off or imitation products as long as the products work and are of a good price point. I don't know anything about Yukon Outfitters to really claim that their products are "all" knock-offs, but in comparing this bag and the original Maxpedition Kodiak Gearslinger, you can see the differences if you own both. If you've never owned a Maxpedition bag then you will be none the wiser.Comparisons:Fabric - One of the first things I noticed between the two is the materials used to construct the bag. Maxpedition uses a 1000 denier watter/abrasion/ballistic nylon. The Yukon uses a 600denier polyester, though it's not bad, but I would not rely on it for field or heavy wear use. Also, the Yukon doesn't use 550 cord (paracord) and is missing a security feature that binds some of the zippers together.Plastics - The plastics (buckles, d-rings, fasteners, etc...) all feel and appear to be very flimsy, but again, probably better than a standard backpack (benefit of the doubt).Zippers - Appear to be similar and I can't complain since they function as they should and have not split on me (yet). Although, the pouch closest to your back is only a single direction zipper, whereas the Maxpedition has the option to zip in either direction with 2 pulls.Hydration - Yukon (see questions in the Q&A section of this product) claim that this pack was not "designed" for a hydration pack. But the contrary is that it actually fits a 1 liter hydration pack with a hole at the top to feed the drink tube through.Stitching - I'm noticing a lot of single stitching throughout the Yukon bag. I've literally hooked my Maxpedition to a pull-up bar while strapped in and wearing the backpack. Without a doubt, I can trust the Maxpedition to be able to carry my weight (160lbs) and not have it rip or tear at the seams. I'm not going to put the Yukon through the same test for reasons mentioned in construction of this bag.Molle - The Yukon offers a lot more molle straps on both sides of the bag and even divides the molle in half on the shoulder strap. I'm not so sure at how much more use or function having more molle on the sides will provide me. The one thing I do like about it is that the side drink holder is removable, whereas the Maxpedition is affixed.Size - Some reviews compared this to the Maxpedition "Sitka" but it is more in line of comparison with the Maxpedition "Kodiak" Gearslinger. The Sitka is smaller. This Yukon MG-5032 is comparable in size to the Maxpedition Kodiak.In summary:...is this bag a good imitation? -Yes...is this bag worth the price? -Yes...is this bag useful for an every day carry? -Yes...is the bag strong enough for field or heavy use? -No (probably not)...would I buy this over the Maxpedition? -No (if you can pay a little extra, for the quality, then get the Maxpedition)UPDATE:Haven't had this bag for too long, but I was right about the stitching & seams. They are garbage. I don't carry too much in this, but I do treat it like an every day carry. Stitching has come apart in areas like the molle straps & seams around the corners.

Yukon Tactical MG-5032 Overwatch Sling Pack: Reviewby Andrew M.H.Dimensions: 18" x 5" x 15"Weight: 2.46 lbs.Material Content: 600D PolyesterFeatures:Ergonomic Chest Sling SystemMOLLE SystemZippered Bottom for Wrap Around Quick Draw AccessMultiple storage pockets (5)Hydration System Ready The best feature the Yukon Tactical Overwatch sling-pack offers is accessibility between the pack and user: second to its well-constructed compartments. I took it out on a day hike and kept the weight of the pack light (8lbs), taking bare essentials and my Axiom slingshot for plinking. Often using the sling capability to reach needed items, the pack didn't interrupt my hiking pace and rarely did I need to stop to take off the pack to get gear out. The majority of the outing consisted of hiking and hurling 5/16 steel balls at natural targets — this is where the beauty of the sling-pack shines in its light weight and easy access layout. Regarding its design, it’s an echo of the Maxpedition Sitka Gearslinger; however, I believe Yukon’s Overwatch sling-pack has a better MOLLE configuration being that there are more straps and the canteen pouch is removable as other parts also. In conjunction, the compartments have nylon webbing, straps, and mesh pouches within them making for an organized compartment for gear and consumables. The main compartment offers much in the same manner, except there are two large sleeves with one mesh pouch while the other is polyester — which is good to have as some items should be stored in sealed compartments. The sleeves have straps as well to pack down items tightly. The hydration compartment can fit a large water bladder or house a holster for a pistol. I can’t picture having both because it would be bulky, but I suppose that comes down to the gear involved. A few things could be improved upon to make this sling pack more efficient. The MOLLE straps on the pack for the canteen pouch should have additional webbing on the left side so users can have the option of hanging the canteen pouch on either side. The shoulder strap and stability strap are fine, but the shoulder strap could be more padded because nearly all the weight will be emphasized on it. There is also a whistle on the stability strap that is overlooked. It’s rather non-functional and more of a gimmick. The zipper ties are okay, if we want to go the extra mile I’d prefer paracord ties as the cord currently on will eventually wear. Some might make the case that metal tabs would be better, and I agree because they are solid and make noise to let wildlife or people know of your presence, but then again for a hunter that would be hindering. I would just go paracord. If you need to make noise, get some bells! Aside from specs, the coloration of my pack (coyote/foliage) is not as it appears as in the photos from Yukon. It is more, well, coyote color, and in actuality it is more darker: I don’t think it’s a lighting trick as well as I was in bright daylight and it’s still darker than the photo. Coloration should be accurate to what is shown. Overall, I suggest keeping this pack light and non-bulky. Try keeping items within the pack to conform to the shape of the pack, which is mostly flat. This will optimize comfort and won’t throw off your trekking. I recommend this pack for day hikes/overnighters. Depending on gear and location, I can see this as pack going for two day trips. It’s an excellent piece of gear and sturdy! That being said, other than outdoor outings I wouldn’t carry it as a work or school backpack. Get a casual work bag: you won’t look out of place and you’ll look good! Keep the Yukon tactical overwatch sling pack where it belongs, in the wild.(some minor notes: there’s a zipper ring for small locks, and a Velcro tab on the backside)

I grabbed this while be sent out of town on a 45 day assignment because of the features and weight. I got the green but am thrilled. Great fit. Feels secure snd has lots of storage options. The water bottle also doubkes as a camera lens holder. Now i'm in look out for compatible external add on features.

Bought this in olive green from sister company Woot.com to use as a daypack, and it fits the bill quite well. The sling plus waist latch hold it in place well, and it has plenty of pockets. It has room for just about everything you'd want for a day hike. I got a second water bottle holder directly from Yukon Outfitters since I'm hiking with multiple kids so I could carry enough water for all.