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!
Compact backpack featuring a hidden attachment (beavertail) on the underside, enabling comfortable transport of a helmet/hard hat or dirty clothes. A versatile backpack suitable for both hiking/survival use and everyday city life.
The main compartment is designed to fit a hydration system bag (camelbak). Quick access to essential gear is provided by a front pocket with a vertical zipper. A convenient carrying handle on top facilitates carrying in one hand.
Flat zippered pockets on both sides feature mesh handles for holding items like beverage bottles or small accessories. Each side wall has two adjustable-length straps with Woojin buckles, used for compressing the backpack and stabilizing the mesh handles.
Equipment attachment and accessibility configuration is made possible by the MOLLE Lite strap system located on the sides (two 15 mm wide webbing).
The carrying system ensures comfort and excellent back ventilation, providing suitable rigidity. Comfort is further enhanced by profiled suspenders of adjustable length, along with a chest strap and hip belt.
Technical data
Model: Groundhog
Color: Coyote
Nominal capacity: 10 l
Material: 100% nylon
Zippers: YKK
Dimensions: 230 x 460 x 90 mm
Weight: 645 g
Manufacturer: Helikon-Tex, Poland
MILITARY is the official distributor of Helikon-Tex.
Helikon-Tex is a Polish company operating since 1983, specializing in the design and manufacture of tactical, military and outdoor clothing. The brand’s range comprises clothing, backpacks, bags and various tactical accessories that have gained popularity among professionals and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Its product lines include Bushcraft – for survival enthusiasts, Law Enforcement – designed for uniformed services, and Range – aimed at shooters. The company employs modern camouflage patterns, including MultiCam, ATACS and PenCott, ensuring effective concealment in diverse terrain conditions.
| Color/camouflage | Brown hue |
|---|---|
| Main compartments fastening | Zipper |
| Dedicated laptop pocket | No |
| Molle/pals compatible | Yes |
| Carry-on baggage for the plane | Air France - carry-on large (55 x 35 x 25 cm), British Airways - carry-on large (56 x 45 x 25 cm), easyJet - cabin large (56 x 45 x 25 cm), Emirates - carry-on baggage (55 x 38 x 22 cm), Enter Air - carry-on large (55 x 40 x 20 cm), Flydubai - carry-on large (55 x 38 x 20 cm), KLM - carry-on large (55 x 35 x 25 cm), LOT - carry-on (55 x 40 x 23 cm), Lufthansa - carry-on large (55 x 40 x 23 cm), Norwegian - carry-on large (55 x 40 x 23 cm), Qatar Airways - carry-on baggage (50 x 37 x 25 cm), RyanAir - carry-on large (55 x 40 x 20 cm), Turkish Airlines - carry-on large (55 x 40 x 23 cm), Wizz Air - cabin large (55 x 40 x 23 cm) |
| 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 |
| Hydration packs compatibility | Yes |
| Raincover | No |
| Waist strap | Yes |
| Chest strap | Yes |
| Weight | 645 g |
| EAN | 5902688045319 |
| Manufacturer code | PL-GHG-NL-11 |
| Brand | Helikon |
| EAN |
Reviews with photos
Number of reviews: 81
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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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The Helikon Groundhog 10L is a very good choice. The helmet mesh does its job perfectly. Two pull-out mesh pockets on the sides fit 1.5L bottles or liter thermoses. The material is very high quality. I recommend it.
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The Helikon Groundhog 10L is a small but very versatile backpack. Comfortable carry system, solid quality, and practical pockets make it ideal for everyday use and short trips.
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A small backpack equipped with a hidden attachment (the so-called beavertail) at the bottom, perfect for carrying a helmet or dirty clothes. It will work well for both survival and hiking trips as well as everyday city use. The main compartment is adapted for installing a hydration system. The front pocket with vertical zipper allows for quick access to the most important items. The convenient top handle allows you to carry the backpack with one hand. Ideal for the city and work – not too big, but just as I wanted. Very comfortable, with interesting solutions – e.g., hidden pockets for bottles or the ability to attach a bike helmet. For me, it's great, I definitely recommend it!
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Helikon Groundhog 10L is a handy and lightweight backpack, perfect for short trips. Its simple construction and sufficient number of pockets make it convenient for storing things. Very comfortable to wear, great for everyday use and short outings. + Well-thought-out details - Quite high price
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The backpack is very good. Although it’s not big, it will fit quite a lot. The straps could be wider, as with more weight you can feel some discomfort. The hip belt is a bit too short. However, the workmanship quality is beyond reproach. I definitely recommend it.
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Most things about this backpack have already been said, so I'll just add my own comment – I miss an internal pocket for documents or a wallet, even a mesh one, because the one in front is too easily accessible and small items can fall out. That's the only drawback; other than that, the backpack is excellent and works great for short trips when all you need to bring is a windbreaker, rain jacket, some small items, and water or a thermos; the side mesh pockets fit bottles of various sizes.
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