My wife needed a small and practical backpack that allows you to attach water bottles and is compact. I recommended the Groundhog 10L model to her. It turned out to be a great choice, especially since it has a beavertail, so you can add a larger item to it if needed.
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Helikon-Tex Groundhog 10 l Backpack - Coyote
A small backpack with a hidden beavertail attachment at the bottom, which enables convenient transportation of a helmet or dirty clothing. The backpack is designed both for tourist-survival purposes and for everyday city use.
Main compartment and access to equipment, hydration system
The main compartment has been adapted to accommodate a hydration system bag. The front pocket with a vertical zip offers easy access to the essential items of carried gear. A comfortable carry handle on top of the backpack allows it to be carried with one hand.
Side pockets and compression system
On both sides of the backpack, there are flat pockets with YKK zips, which contain mesh holders, suitable for holding drink bottles or small handy accessories. The side walls also feature two adjustable straps with Woojin buckles, serving to compress the backpack and stabilize the mentioned mesh holders.
MOLLE Lite attachment system
The backpack allows for attaching equipment and configuring its accessibility via the MOLLE Lite attachment system located on the sides of the backpack (two 15 mm wide straps). The carrying system ensures comfort and adequate back ventilation, thus providing the backpack with the appropriate rigidity. The user comfort is further enhanced by the profiled shoulder straps with adjustable length and the chest and hip strap.
Main features
- beavertail attachment (helmet or clothing transport)
- main compartment compatible with hydration system
- front pocket with quick access
- top carry handle
- side pockets with mesh holders
- compression straps with woojin buckles
- MOLLE Lite system for equipment expansion
- ventilated carrying system
- profiled, adjustable shoulder straps
- chest and hip strap for increased comfort and stability
- YKK zippers
MILITARY is the official distributor of Helikon-Tex.
Helikon-Tex is a European brand established in 1983, combining reliable quality with responsible manufacturing and a strong focus on tactical, military, and outdoor apparel. The brand's product range includes a wide range of products, including clothing, backpacks, bags and various tactical accessories, which have gained popularity among both professionals and outdoor enthusiasts. The offer includes product lines such as Bushcraft - for survival enthusiasts, Law Enforcement - designed for uniformed services, and Range - designed for shooters. The company uses modern camouflage patterns, including MultiCam, ATACS and PenCott, providing effective camouflage in a variety of terrain conditions.
| Color/camouflage | Brown hue |
|---|---|
| Main compartments fastening | Zipper |
| Dedicated laptop pocket | No |
| Molle/pals compatible | Yes |
| Mesh spacer | No |
| Number of compartments | 1 |
| Dimensions | 230 x 460 x 90 mm |
| Number of pockets | 3 |
| Main color | Coyote |
| Main material | 100% nylon |
| External equipment attachment option | Yes |
| Capacity | 10 l |
| Compatible with hydration system | Yes |
| Raincover | No |
| Waist strap | Yes |
| Chest strap | Yes |
| Weight | 645 g |
| EAN | 5902688045319 |
| Manufacturer code | PL-GHG-NL-11 |
| Brand | Helikon-Tex |
| EAN |
YKK zippers are high-quality zippers commonly used in clothing and accessories, manufactured by the Japanese YKK Corporation - one of the world's largest zipper manufacturers.
MOLLE (Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment) is a system for attachment of tactical equipment, used for example in backpacks or tactical vests. It provides the possibility of flexible and modular placement of various accessories and pockets, which allows personalization and optimal adjustment of the item to the specific needs of the user. It is widely used by the military, special services and survival and outdoor enthusiasts.
Woojin buckles are a type of buckles and fasteners made of high-quality materials such as polyamide or polypropylene, which ensures durability and weather resistance. They are widely used in the manufacture of backpacks, bags, clothing and tactical gear, providing sturdy, reliable and easy-to-use fasteners.
Reviews with photos
Review summary
Number of reviews: 87
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This backpack works perfectly for everyday use, short trips, and even running. Although its capacity is small, thanks to the side mesh pockets and large compartment, it can fit quite a lot of things. It is adapted for mounting a hydration bladder. It has thin and comfortable straps as well as a hip belt. Among backpacks of similar size, weight, and price, it stands out from the competition. Well made.
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The backpack is great. My kitchen scale showed 690 grams, which is a bit more than stated by the manufacturer. In the 'beaver tail' I manage to fit an uncompressed down jacket, which is useful when shopping. For a one-day trip, I can easily pack food, drinks, and rain gear. The back of the backpack is lined with foam and mesh that absorbs sweat. With the set: Numbat, Foxhole as a hip bag, and the pockets in my trousers and jacket, I have no problem packing for a three-day camping trip with an overnight stay.
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A small backpack with a capacity of 10 litres, ideal for a short walk around the house or for a trip when you only want to take the essentials, such as a bottle of water, a rain poncho and small items, and not carry heavy luggage. The backpack is solidly made and has many interesting features. I recommend Helikon products – a Polish brand worth supporting, and it is especially worthwhile to buy it on promotion.
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First impressions: the backpack is very well made and with great attention to detail. The helmet holder significantly increases its capacity. It will be perfect for short trips or reconnaissance. The downsides are the lack of possibility to put on a rain cover and the high price – I managed to buy it on sale for about 180 PLN and such a price is acceptable, although still quite high.
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Very nice little backpack from the Helikon brand in Coyote colour. Its 10-litre capacity is enough for short day trips or more. The design is very well thought out and the finish is impeccable... This bag is really clever!!!
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I think this is the best 10-litre backpack I've seen. Very useful for day trips, thoughtfully designed. It’s perfect for cycling, hiking, and holidays. It’s very capacious and versatile. I definitely recommend it!
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The backpack works great for cycling. It has the perfect capacity for keys, a pump or a lock, and even some small drinks. The hip belt turned out to be unnecessary, so I removed it. I have been using the backpack for some time and it is clearly solid. The only downside in my opinion is the price.
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I'm a fan of Helikon backpacks and gear. Sturdy materials, many modification options. I'm always satisfied with their products and it's the same with this backpack. It's compact, but has huge potential. I recommend shopping at militaria.pl.
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Great small backpack – small, but very capacious thanks to clever solutions. The hidden side pockets (e.g. for a bottle) and beavertail significantly increase capacity. Highly recommended.
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The backpack works perfectly, has plenty of pockets with adjustability and large capacity. It doesn’t get dirty easily and its weight is a big plus. Excellent for everyday carrying as well as for woodland outings. In summary – definitely worth its price.
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I'm very satisfied with this backpack – it's great for cycling, trips out of town, around the city and in the woods. It holds all the essentials and the hidden pockets and the pull-out mesh at the bottom offer plenty of extra space. At shop D I bought an orange rain cover, which makes it easy to carry a jumper, jacket or other things on the outside of the backpack.
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A small but practical backpack, good for shorter trips. The mesh in the compartment could be better designed. Overall, a functional and compact model.
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Small, as it's only a 10-litre backpack, but in many cases really sufficient. Nicely thought-out, stowable mesh pockets from Helikon. Functionality is at a good level. The only thing missing is an internal organiser or the option to attach one.
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Great backpack, especially in this colour variant which I chose because it was on offer and I collect AdaptiveGreen shades. I was looking for a light model for short trips when a waist pack is too small and a shoulder bag too uncomfortable. It turned out even better than I expected – at first the thin straps surprised me, but they work well, and its lightness and capacity are its strong points. It has expandable mesh pockets and the so-called beavertail, which are both very useful.
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