Very good quality for the price 👍 Good quality 500d Cordura, the seams look strong, comfortable to wear!! Too bad there aren't more compartments. Ideal for a day hike! To be tested over time
Helikon-Tex EDC Cordura Backpack 21 l - Rhodesian Camo
A lightweight and practical backpack with a 21-liter capacity, suitable for both everyday use in the city and demanding outdoor activities. Its carefully designed construction makes it easy to organize your gear, while its compact size enhances carrying comfort.
Backpack made of durable 500D Cordura
Made of durable 500D Cordura, resistant to abrasion and tears, ensuring high durability even in demanding conditions. The material effectively protects against mechanical damage and moisture.
Capacious main compartment with room for hydration cartridge
The spacious main compartment is designed to carry a hydration bladder thanks to a dedicated attachment point and an opening for the tube and mouthpiece. The interior of the front compartment is lined with soft velour, allowing you to customize the layout using organizers compatible with the Versatile Insert System. A shock cord with a stopper is located on the front, allowing for quick attachment of clothing or other gear, such as a sleeping pad.
contoured shoulder straps, chest and waist belt
The adjustable, ergonomically contoured shoulder straps can be detached if necessary. The chest and hip straps help stabilize the pack and distribute weight evenly, resulting in greater carrying comfort.
Reliable YKK zippers
High-quality YKK zippers are characterized by smooth operation and high durability, even during intensive use.
Modular MOLLE/PALS system, velcro front panel
The exterior of the backpack features straps compatible with the MOLLE/PALS system, allowing for the attachment of additional gear and accessories. A Velcro panel on the front allows for customization using patches, unit emblems, or morale patches.
Main features
- compact and lightweight design with a 21-liter capacity
- durable 500D Cordura, resistant to abrasion and damage
- compatibility with the Versatile Insert System
- designed to carry a hydration bladder
- sturdy YKK zippers and Woojin buckles
- Adjustable and detachable shoulder straps, as well as a chest and hip belt
- MOLLE/PALS webbing system for attaching additional gear
- Elastic shock cord with a stopper for securing gear
- Velcro panel for customization with patches
Rhodesian Camo Camouflage
Rhodesian Camo is an iconic camouflage pattern devised in the 1960s for the Rhodesian Armed Forces, now known as Zimbabwe. It was crafted to suit combat situations in the region, particularly during the notorious Bush War (1964-1979). This pattern was adapted to the southern African landscape, characterized by dry bushland, grassy plains, and sparse vegetation. Its distinct hand-painted look resembles brushstrokes, featuring irregular horizontal shapes in green and brown tones set against a light green or sandy backdrop. The three-color contrasting palette, organized to mimic natural elements like leaves, branches, and grasses, effectively breaks up the outline of the silhouette, enhancing concealment within the densely vegetated terrain.
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 | Camouflage |
|---|---|
| Main compartments fastening | Zipper |
| Dedicated laptop pocket | No |
| Molle/pals compatible | Yes |
| Mesh spacer | No |
| Number of compartments | 2 |
| Dimensions | 460 x 290 x 135 mm |
| Number of pockets | 2 |
| Camouflage | Rhodesian Camo |
| Main material | 100% 500D Cordura |
| External equipment attachment option | Yes |
| Capacity | 21 l |
| Compatible with hydration system | Yes |
| Raincover | No |
| Waist strap | Yes |
| Chest strap | Yes |
| Weight | 1118 g |
| EAN | 5902688078492 |
| Manufacturer code | PL-EDC-CD-1K |
| Brand | Helikon-Tex |
| EAN |
Versatile Insert System (VIS) is a modular attachment system that allows you to personalize and organize your tactical equipment. It consists of inserts, adapters and holders that can be attached to Velcro panels inside a backpack, bag or tactical vest. The system is compatible with a wide range of products, allowing easy transfer of equipment between different pieces of gear. Thanks to the simple attachment method, items can be quickly installed and removed.
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Review summary
Number of reviews: 217
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Excellent bag. High quality construction and nice sturdy frame on the back. Got the backpack insert for it which does a good job of keeping my hydrapaks close to my back along with zip pocket for power bank etc. Really like the VIS velcro system on the front, easy to attach different stuff onto it depending on what I am doing. Very pleased with what you get for the price will definitely be getting more Helikon-Tex gear.
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The backpack is perfect for everyday use, a short trip, work, or shopping. It's very well made, nothing is coming undone, the stitching is even, and wearing it is pure comfort. Additionally, the price-to-quality ratio is a strong advantage for buying it.
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With this backpack, I found exactly what I was looking for: compact size, inconspicuous, enough MOLLE loops in the right places, and most importantly, the compartment for hook-and-loop inserts was important to me since I already own several of them. Now these can be universally and easily swapped between different backpacks.
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Very good quality, variety, and thanks to the Versatile Insert System, the possibility to customize it to current needs. I'm super satisfied, clear purchase recommendation from my side.
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The backpack is comfortable, well-made, and looks very good. This is my first model with a stiff back insert, and now I see the difference compared to models with soft backs – the insert is practically unnoticeable in terms of weight (you can also remove it), but it significantly increases comfort and stability. It's worth buying organizers right away because the set only includes two empty compartments – I opted for the Large Organizer and Backpack insert. It's a pity that the organizers must be purchased separately, but it's easy to customize the interior to your needs this way. Even with additional organizers, the price is attractive for this quality. I definitely recommend it.
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The backpack is well-made from quality materials. The straps are comfortable and highly adjustable. The whole thing is quite spacious and well designed. If anyone is wondering, the external bottle pocket could be bigger. The MOLLE system works great. I definitely recommend it.
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The backpack is well made and looks aesthetically pleasing. It doesn't look too military, so it doesn't attract too much attention. Unfortunately, it only has two compartments and no built-in dividers or organizers, so you have to buy them separately. I bought a large insert for the main compartment, a smaller one for the front, and a side bottle holder for the molle system. Generally, it's a successful and aesthetically pleasing model, but due to the lack of dividers, I rate it only 3 stars.
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I bought this backpack for my son during a Helikon product promotion. My son says it's his favorite backpack. Personally, I think it's very good and has great capacity, although in my opinion Wisport is better. Nevertheless, I intend to use it for short trips because it's more compact and has fewer compression straps, so when it's not fully loaded, nothing dangles. The quality of workmanship is at a high level. The zipper doesn’t stick, just close it carefully.
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The package arrived on time. I recommend this backpack – it is strongly stitched, very comfortable, and functional for trips to the mountains or similar excursions. You can adapt it to your needs by buying additional accessories.
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Exceptionally durable backpack. Even the zippers are very tough. High quality. I've had it for several years and there are practically no signs of use. Everything works perfectly. The capacity is sufficient for one-day trips to the mountains. The color in reality is darker than in the photos (more like in the video), which are probably strongly lit.
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Exceptionally durable, solidly made and spacious backpack from a Polish manufacturer. Although it's not the cheapest, it's definitely worth its price. Materials and workmanship are top-notch. The hip and chest straps help ease the load on your back. Very nice, deep black color.
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Really great backpack – very comfortable and durable. The stitching holds up, the MOLLE straps are solid, and the velcro system in the outer compartment is a big advantage. The adjustment works great. The only thing I can complain about is the zipper getting stuck in the rain cover. I give it 5 stars.
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Great camouflage. The interior is spacious and very comfortable to use. Solidly built, it worked great during this year's mountain holiday. I encourage you to give it a try.
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I've had my backpack for seven years now; I use it daily as my EDC and for longer trips. I'm not gentle with it, but it's still in great condition – it will probably serve me for a long time. Helikon did a really good job.
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