At first, it seemed great, but after the second tactical training, shortcomings began to emerge. The drawstrings, which should be secured with stitching, are just cut off, causing the shoulder strap to come undone by itself during walking. After the third training, one of the shoulder straps almost tore off—only the reinforcement saved it. The waist belt came off and got lost due to poorly stitched drawstrings as well. If you want to attach a mat or sleeping bag, it’s difficult; you’ll need to buy additional attachments, as none are included.
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Badger Outdoor Assault Recon Backpack 40 l - Black
A patrol backpack with a capacity of 40 l, suitable for tourism, survival, and everyday urban use. The carrying system with contoured shoulder straps, a hip belt, and Fastex quick-release buckles ensures high user comfort. Four pockets, two compartments, and the MOLLE attachment system allow for easy organization and expansion of equipment.
Storage System - 2 main compartments, multiple pockets
The Recon 40L model includes four main pockets, allowing for optimal organization of gear. Two compartments can hold larger items, such as a sleeping bag, food, or clothing. The larger compartment features an additional flat pocket for small items, secured with a zipper. The smaller compartment has a flat pocket and two mesh pockets, making it easy to organize and quickly find small items.
Two front pockets on the backpack - a larger lower one and a smaller upper one - are intended for small gear items. The lower pocket contains an organizer for documents and keys, while the upper is suitable for carrying a phone, sunglasses, or navigation.
Special pocket for System or Hydration Insert
On the external rear part of the backpack, there is a Velcro-secured compartment designed for a hydration insert. It allows for the convenient carrying of a water supply, while also providing quick access to hydration without needing to remove bottles. This pocket is discreetly placed and well-protected, safeguarding the insert from damage during walks and challenging outdoor activities.
High-Quality Zippers and MOLLE Attachment System
All backpack pockets are secured with thick spiral zippers with double sliders, ensuring smooth and quick opening.
The backpack is equipped with a MOLLE attachment system - straps placed on the front and sides of the backpack enable attaching additional gear. D-rings on the shoulder straps allow for attaching tactical elements.
Compression Straps and Capacity Adjustment
The Recon 40L model allows adjusting its external size to the contents thanks to compression straps located on both sides, the bottom, and the top. Shortening the straps helps compress the backpack, maintaining its stability and neat appearance even when the compartments are partially emptied.
Contoured quick-detach shoulder straps, detachable hip belt
The backpack is equipped with an advanced carrying system, ensuring comfort and stability. Contoured shoulder straps are finished with Fastex-type QD (Quick Detachment) buckles, allowing for rapid removal of the backpack when needed. Adjustment of the shoulder straps allows for a perfect fit to the body, while additional support comes from a chest strap and a detachable hip belt, facilitating the stable carrying of heavier loads.
Main Features
- made from modern materials
- capacity of 40 liters
- 2 main compartments
- compartment and pocket system
- special pocket for hydration insert
- MOLLE system
- compression straps
- comfortable carrying system
- contoured shoulder straps
- chest and hip strap
Application and activity examples
Tactical operations: The thoughtful design and hydration insert pocket make the backpack suitable for tactical tasks and military exercises. It facilitates quick organization and access to gear, as well as the attachment of additional elements on the outside, like navigation equipment or spare clothing.
Survival and bushcraft: The MOLLE attachment system allows for easy attachment of additional equipment, such as tools, carabiners, or extra pockets, enabling the backpack to be tailored to needs even in difficult conditions.
Mountain hiking and trekking: Thanks to the comfortable carrying system and spacious compartments, the backpack is suitable for longer hiking trips. It can hold essential gear, such as a water supply, food, clothing, and travel equipment, providing comfort and even weight distribution.
MILITARY is the exclusive distributor of Badger Outdoor
Badger Outdoor is a brand founded by former special forces operators, based on experience gained in extreme field conditions. The company's mission is to create equipment that works in practical applications – reliable, functional and affordable. The product range includes backpacks, bushcraft equipment and outdoor accessories for people who actively enjoy spending their free time in nature – from travelers and scouts to survival enthusiasts. Each product is subjected to field tests before it appears on the market to meet the expectations of demanding users.
| Color/camouflage | Black |
|---|---|
| Main compartments fastening | Zipper |
| Dedicated laptop pocket | No |
| Molle/pals compatible | Yes |
| Mesh spacer | No |
| Number of compartments | 2 |
| Dimensions | 540 x 350 x 300 mm |
| Number of pockets | 2 |
| Main color | Black |
| Main material | Polyester |
| External equipment attachment option | Yes |
| Capacity | 40 l |
| Compatible with hydration system | Yes |
| Raincover | No |
| Waist strap | Yes |
| Chest strap | Yes |
| Weight | 1200 g |
| EAN | 6970422012766 |
| Manufacturer code | BO-BPRN40-BLK |
| Brand | Badger Outdoor |
| EAN |
Reviews with photos
Review summary
Number of reviews: 18
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A very practical and spacious backpack, I believe it is definitely worth its price. The materials and workmanship are of high quality. The hip and chest straps help relieve the back. Additionally, it looks very nice, especially worth buying during promotions.
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First impression is positive – the backpack has two large compartments, with the biggest one opening along its entire length. It is quite spacious, and the small pocket is perfect for a first aid kit. The zippers seem robust. Unfortunately, a big downside is the drawstrings – none of the straps are secured at the ends, and during use, especially with other gear like a vest, they tend to come undone. After the first use, the supporting waist strap and chest stiffening straps both came off.
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The backpack is made of durable material and has a large capacity. It's equipped with main and smaller pockets, which help organize gear during survival trips or mountain hikes. The MOLLE attachment system allows you to take additional equipment, and the adjustable shoulder straps help distribute the weight well. In its price range, it's a very good choice.
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I highly recommend this backpack – it is very well made and sturdy. It holds a lot of items and is larger than I expected. Thanks to its small size, it’s versatile, and for this quality, the price is very attractive. It’s easily enough for a two-day trip.
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I bought this backpack with working on a crane in mind. It's spacious, although the waterproof lining isn't impressive in quality. Other than that, the backpack is really solid, and at this price, it's worth buying. Lots of pockets and comfortable straps that relieve the zippers are additional advantages.
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So far I have a positive impression – I haven't noticed any quality issues. The backpack is quite roomy and practically designed. I'm curious how it will perform when used in the field.
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Despite its compact size, the backpack is very spacious – you can easily pack enough things for 2-3 days. The adjustable shoulder straps allow you to fit it comfortably to the contents, and the hip and chest straps don’t dig in, even when the backpack is heavily loaded. At this price, I definitely recommend it.
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If you need a backpack for trips, I definitely recommend it. I have an old, smaller backpack from China—the difference is huge! This one is not only much bigger, but also made of much better material. I fit my sleeping bag inside, attached a tent on the side, and still had plenty of space left.
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The backpack is comfortable, spacious, well-sewn, and I didn't notice any manufacturing defects. It has plenty of pockets and compartments. The straps are still comfortable even with a heavier load. Durability remains to be tested.
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Great backpack, I’m satisfied with both the quality of the material and the stitching. The straps have a lot of adjustment options, allowing for a comfortable fit. Thank you also for the express delivery!
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Very nice and spacious backpack. I use it to carry equipment for airsoft, such as a helmet, ammunition, magazine chargers, batteries, gloves, masks, and many other things – everything fits. The backpack sits well on the back and is comfortable, and the carrying straps are also comfortable.
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This is a very good backpack. It has large, seemingly strong zippers that work very smoothly, which I consider a big advantage. It is spacious and a bit tall, but that makes it look slim. It has two separate large compartments and two smaller ones, and the bigger compartments have additional organizers. There’s also a larger pocket with Velcro closure at the back.
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The backpack is very practical and well sewn from durable materials. It easily fits clothes needed for several days of travel. I am satisfied with this purchase.
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I used this boot backpack during my ski trip – first I kept my ski boots in it, then I switched them for walking shoes. The backpack has durable zippers and is solidly made, I definitely wouldn't buy anything else in this price range – cheap supermarket products always broke quickly for me, but this one is doing very well.
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