Helikon Ratel Mk2 Backpack 25 l - MultiCam

I got the backpack as a birthday present from my wife. The material is thin, which I see as an advantage as it makes it lighter. The workmanship is decent. However, I do not think it will work well in urban conditions, but for all sorts of outdoor trips I can recommend it with a clear conscience.

Great backpack, very spacious and made from high-quality materials. I regularly use it for mountain hikes and forest walks, but it also works perfectly as a school backpack.

The backpack was purchased for both school and trips outside the city. It looks good and the quality of workmanship is definitely a plus. I think the strings on the zips could be longer. The black colour attracts dust, which is visible, but that's typical for this shade.

The backpack was bought with school and short trips out of town in mind. It looks very good and is solidly made. The cords attached to the zippers are a bit too short, but this can be solved with paracord, for example. The back is well reinforced and the colour is very nice.

The Helikon Ratel Mk2 25 l in Olive Green is an interesting choice among backpacks. A definite plus is the use of durable Cordura material. The amount of space inside is pleasantly surprising, considering the size of the backpack. The molle system and organiser in one of the pockets also deserve praise. The chest strap, hip belt, and reinforced back are also very useful. The only thing I miss is a separate pocket in the main compartment for A4 documents or a laptop.

First about the colour: it’s closer to RAL 7013 than green, but that doesn’t bother me. The material is a bit soft, which makes the backpack lighter. However, the most important things are comfort and capacity. The backpack is comfortable, the stiffened back greatly improves comfort even when loaded, and the capacity positively surprised me. I’ve had many different 25l backpacks, but this Helikon is exceptionally spacious – my old 25l backpack could fit inside it with room to spare. Highly recommended!

A definite plus is the capacity – although the backpack seems small, it can actually fit a lot of things. The organiser in the outside pocket is quite practical. Other than that, there are no exceptional features, but it is a solid backpack at a reasonable price.

I’ve had a Helikon backpack for over a year now and it has accompanied me on many trips – both ordinary journeys, forest outings, and for carrying equipment. I highly recommend it; it’s perfect as a bug-out backpack for several days. + very comfortable to use + made of cordura + side MOLLE attachments

High quality workmanship, padded back, and the option to add an additional pocket to the main compartment. The downside is that the shoulder straps loosen easily and from time to time you have to adjust them because the backpack slips down.

I can't complain about the backpack's capacity, but unfortunately there are some weaknesses here and a very annoying detail. There is no rigid bottom in the main compartment, the molle straps are not very well placed, and the top pocket, due to its size, makes access to the lower one difficult. An additional simple divider for documents inside would be handy, and the hip belt is not very comfortable and can be bothersome when not fastened. If you use it for trips to the forest or 1-2 day outings, the backpack will do, but for everyday use in the city, not really.

I have been using this backpack for 3 years and it has really been through a lot – forests, trips, fishing. The material is waterproof, and even though it’s only 25L, it’s very spacious. The back is stiffened, which I really like. It’s comfortable to wear, and the zips and material are solid. At this price, I can definitely recommend it – I think it even surpasses Wisport backpacks, of which I own a few as well.

Excellent quality backpack, as expected from the Helikon brand. The pockets are very well and conveniently arranged.

It's a good, spacious, and fairly lightweight backpack, but it's a bit lacking in rigidity, which is why I give it four stars. If I had to choose again, I would go for the Wisport Sparrow, which is more comfortable to wear.

Overall it's fine, although the material could be thicker. The back is well stiffened. I would change the design of the organiser in the pocket a bit and add a small, flat pocket on the back. I hope it serves me for several years.

Great, very capacious backpack with the possibility to add extra pockets. It works well both in the mountains and during 24-hour training on the training ground. Made of very good material. I recommend it.