Helikon Guardian Smallpack 7.5 l - Coyote

Great patrol backpack that works well under a vest. The included straps let you convert it even into a cycling backpack. It's very spacious – it easily holds food, a poncho, or smaller items. A big plus is the option to mount a hydration bladder and secure it with a clip.

A very good backpack for everyday EDC use. However, it's worth noting that it lacks compartments and straps for small items, flashlights, or knives. A great solution is using the Helikon EDC Insert Large pocket in Olive Green, which fits perfectly when attached to the upper part with Velcro. It holds a lot of gear, and underneath you can also store a small Mil-Tec first aid kit, headlamp, paracord, and other things. In the zippered pocket in the flap, you can keep a power bank, two cables, a notebook, and a pen. The material is durable Cordura. Comfort of wearing is a personal matter—I need to get used to it myself, since I haven't used backpacks for a long time. Overall, it's ideal for EDC, you just need to buy an extra pocket. I definitely recommend it and am satisfied with it.

Great backpack for the city and other occasions. Made very solidly, from durable and pleasant-to-touch material, which is rare. The biggest drawback is the lack of a handle or loop to grab and carry it without putting it on your back. However, you can easily make such a handle from paracord, which, hidden under the material, will look aesthetic and not be noticeable. Pros of the backpack: During use, it doesn't make any noises, such as rattling zippers or clasps. The adjustable straps are held together with sturdy Velcro. There are hydration system holes on both sides, though not in the middle at the top, which is quite unusual. The backpack is rigid where needed, but not everywhere unnecessarily. It has an extensive lashing system and an elastic cord with a lock at the bottom. A large Velcro patch is also placed on the MOLLE system.

The backpack is compact, quite spacious, and comfortable to use. It is made from durable Cordura. The straps allow you to attach various things in many ways. I definitely recommend it.

I bought the Helikon Guardian Smallpack backpack as an alternative to a waist bag and men’s pouches. It’s much more comfortable and spacious, so it doesn’t get in the way during everyday use. It’s perfect for small items, water and other necessary accessories, especially in the summer.

Fits perfectly with the Helikon Guardian Plate Carrier, it lies excellently! Another advantage is the ability to attach it to the Helikon Training Mini Rig instead of the rear straps.

Although the bag has a declared capacity of 7 liters, it seems a bit smaller, probably because it is quite flat. However, it works great as a larger waist bag for short trips out of town.

Durable backpack, perfect for wearing on the back of a vest, comfortably fits a hydration insert and other necessary accessories. The material is solid, and so far I have no complaints about this product.

So far, the backpack has undergone a one-day field test and performed excellently. Currently, I have it attached to my vest together with a helmet net. The initial tests are very positive; it's also comfortable to carry as a classic backpack with shoulder straps. A great advantage is the ability to almost completely unzip it—only the bottom remains fastened—allowing you to quickly access all the contents while lying down. Although it's a patrol backpack and not large, in use it seems more spacious. I plan to buy additional pockets for it, and maybe mount a radio on it.