My wife needed a small and practical backpack that allows attaching water bottles and is compact. I recommended her the Groundhog 10 l model. 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 in the lower part that allows convenient transport of a helmet or dirty clothing. The backpack is designed both for tourist-survival purposes and for daily use in the city.
Main compartment and equipment access, hydration system
Main compartment is adapted for attaching a hydration system bag. The front pocket with a vertical zipper offers easy access to the most necessary items of carried gear. A convenient carrying handle on the top of the backpack allows it to be carried with one hand.
Side pockets and compression system
On both sides of the backpack are flat pockets with YKK zippers, containing mesh handles that can hold items like drink bottles or small handy accessories. The side walls also have two adjustable straps with Woojin buckles, used to compress the backpack and stabilize the aforementioned mesh handles.
MOLLE Lite attachment system
The backpack allows for adding equipment and configuring its accessibility through the MOLLE Lite attachment system located on the sides of the backpack (two straps with a width of 15 mm). The carrying system provides comfort and proper back ventilation, giving the backpack adequate stiffness. The convenience of use is also enhanced by shaped, adjustable shoulder straps and a chest and waist belt.
Main features
- beavertail attachment (helmet or clothing transport)
- main compartment compatible with hydration system
- front pocket with quick access
- top carrying handle
- side pockets with mesh handles
- compression straps with Woojin buckles
- MOLLE Lite system for expanding equipment
- ventilated carrying system
- shaped, adjustable shoulder straps
- chest and waist belt for greater 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 is perfect for everyday use, short trips, and even running. Although its capacity is small, thanks to the mesh side pockets and large compartment, it can fit quite a few things. It is designed to accommodate a hydration bladder. It has thin and comfortable straps and a hip belt. Among backpacks of similar size, weight, and price, it stands out from the competition. Well made.
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Great backpack. My kitchen scale showed 690 grams, which is a bit more than the manufacturer claims. I manage to fit an uncompressed down jacket into the 'beaver tail,' which is handy when shopping. For a one-day trip, I can easily pack food, drinks, and rain gear. The back part of the backpack is lined with foam and mesh that absorbs sweat. With the set: Numbat, Foxhole as a waist pack, and pockets in my pants and jacket, I have no problem packing for a three-day camping trip with an overnight stay.
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A small 10-liter backpack, perfect for a short walk around the neighborhood or for a trip when you only want to take the essentials like a water bottle, rain poncho, and small items, and don't want to carry a heavy load. The backpack is well made and has many interesting features. I recommend Helikon products – a Polish brand worth supporting, and especially worth buying when it's on sale.
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First impressions: the backpack is made very solidly 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 the possibility to attach a rain cover and the high price – I managed to buy it on sale for about 180 PLN, and that price is acceptable, although still quite high.
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Very nice small backpack from the brand Helikon in Coyote color. Its 10-liter capacity is sufficient for short day trips or more. The design is very well thought out and the finishing is impeccable... This bag is very clever!!!
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I think this is the best 10-liter backpack I've seen. Very useful for day trips, extremely well thought-out. It's perfect for biking, hiking, and vacations. It's very spacious and versatile. I definitely recommend it!
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The backpack works great for cycling. The capacity is perfect for keys, a pump, a lock, and even small drinks. The hip belt turned out to be unnecessary, so I removed it. I’ve been using the backpack for a while and it’s clearly solid. The only downside in my opinion is the price.
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I'm a fan of Helikon backpacks and gear. Durable materials, many modification options. I'm always satisfied with their products, just like with this backpack. It's compact but has great capabilities. I recommend shopping at militaria.pl.
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Great little backpack—small but very spacious thanks to clever solutions. Hidden side pockets (for example, for a bottle) and the beavertail greatly increase its capacity. I definitely recommend it.
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The backpack performs excellently, it has a lot of pockets with adjustability and large capacity. It doesn’t get dirty easily, and its weight is a big advantage. Perfect both for daily use and for trips into the woods. To sum up—it’s definitely worth its price.
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I am very satisfied with this backpack—it works great for cycling, trips out of town, around the city, and in the forest. It fits all the necessary things, and thanks to hidden pockets and a mesh bottom pouch, it offers plenty of extra space. At store D I bought an orange rain cover, which makes it easier to carry a sweatshirt, jacket, and other items outside 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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A small, only 10-liter backpack, but in many cases, it's really enough. Cleverly designed, hidden mesh pockets from Helikon. Functionality is at a good level. The only shortage is the lack of an internal organizer or an option to attach one.
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Great backpack, especially in the color version I chose because of a promotion and the fact that I collect the AdaptiveGreen shade. I was hoping for a light model for short outings, when a waist bag is too small and a shoulder bag is uncomfortable. It turned out better than I expected—at first, the thin straps surprised me, but they work well, and lightness and capacity are its strong points. It has expandable mesh pockets and the so-called beaver tail, which are very useful.
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