Welcome to the ultimate bug out bag and survival bag comparison table. This comprehensive tool helps you find the right day bag, modern backpack, tactical backpack, hiking pack, or other bag for your bug out bag or survival kit. Compare the best bags and backpacks by ranking them by features important to you. We’ve extensively researched and compiled data on these bag choices, providing 20+ options to filter your results. We hope this bag comparison table helps you save time, research, and helps you identify the best survival bag for your needs.
The Complete Bug Out Bag & Survival Bag Comparison Guide
| Ultimate Bug-Out Bags | Name | Weight (lbs) | Dimensions (in) | Material | Volume (in³) | Colors | MOLLE Support | Manufacturer | Bag Type | Compartments | Water Bladder Pocket | Compression Straps | Hydration Tube | Wasit Belt Harness | Rain Hood | Water Reppelent | Internal Frame | Adjustable Sternum Strap | Laptop Sleeve/Fit | Name Patches | Waist Belt |
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 | CamelBak BFM | 5.6 | 21 x 20 x 14 | Nylon+ | 2929 | ACUPAT, Black, Foliage or 3-Color Desert | N (limited, Velcro) | CamelBak | Hiking/DayPack | ||||||||||||
 | Paratus 3-Day Operators Pack | 5 | 20 x 12 x 5.5 | 600D Nylon | 2890 | Black, Coyte Tan, Khaki/Bark, Olive Drab | Y | 3V Gear | Tactical | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||
 | Military Outdoor Clothing U.S. Surplus Alice Pack | 3.5 | 15 x 5 x 18 | Durable Nylon | 2400 | Unknown/Alice Packs | Backpack | No | No | ||||||||||||
 | Sandpiper of California Long Range Bugout Backpack | 7 | 10.5x 26 x 15.5 | 1000D Cordura® | 4500 | ACU Camo, Black, Brown | Y | Sandpiper of California | Backpack | Yes | |||||||||||
 | Explorer Tactical Assault Military Backpack | 3.2 | 20 x 11.5 x 11 | 600D Polyester | 2500 | Black, OD Green | Y | Explorer | Tactical | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
 | Spec-Ops Brand T.H.E. Backpack | 3 | 19 x 14 x 10 | 2550 | Spec. Ops. | Tactical | Yes | ||||||||||||||
 | 5.11 Rush 24 Backpack | 2 | 20 x 12.5 x 10 | Nylon | 2275 | Black, DarkEarth, DoubleTap, Multicam, OD, Sanstone | Y | 5.11 Outdoor | Tactical | 20+ | Yes | Yes (2) | Yes | Fits/Compatible | |||||||
 | Maxpedition Vulture II Backpack | 3.5 | 20.5 x 16 x 7.5 | Nylon | 2810 | Black, Foilage Green, Khaki, OD Green | Y | Maxpedition | Day Bag | Yes | Yes (2) | Yes | No | Fites, Not padded, no sleeve | |||||||
 | Condor 3 Day Assault Pack | 2 | 22 x 17 x 11 | 1000D Nylon | 3038 | Black, Multicam, Olive Drab, Tan | Limited | Condor | Tactical | 7+ | Yes | Yes (side) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fits/Compatible | |||||
 | Tactical Assault Combat Rucksack Military Backpack | 3 | 17 x 9 x 11 | Polyester/Nylon | 1683 | Black, Red, Green, Brown, Gray, Mossy Oak, Black with Pink Strips, Digital Camo (ACU), Multicam, Navy Digital, Woodland Digital | Explorer | Tactical | Yes | Yes | |||||||||||
 | Maxpedition Pygmy Falcon-II | 2.3 | 18 x 9.5 x 5.5 | 1000D Nylon | 1400 | Black, Green, Khaki | Maxpedition | Tactical | Yes | No | Yes | Yes (1" adjustable) | Should fit | No | |||||||
 | Bulldog Cases Extreme Large Modular Molle Assult Pack | 5 | 20 x 19 x 12 | 1200 Denier Nylon | 4560 | Black | Yes (Alice) | Bulldog Cases | Tactical | 7 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | ||||||
 | Mil-Tek Military Army Patrol Molle Assault Pack | 0.89 | 20.1 x 11.4 x 11.1 | 600D Polyester | 2196.85 | Black | Yes (various points) | Mil-Tec | Tactical | 4+ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||||||
 | Black Field Operators Action Pack | 4.2 | 9 x 22 x 12 | 1200D Polyester | 2376 | Black, Coyote, Digital Woodland, Foilage, Multicam, Olive Drab, Red, Safety Orange | Yes (limited) | Fox Outdoor | Day Bag | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
 | Black Rio Grande Backpack | 2.7 | 21 x 12 x 6 | 600D Polyester | 4624 | black, British DPM Camo, Coyote, Digital Desert, Digital Woodland, Navy/Gravy, Olive Drab, Safety Orange, Terrain Digital, British DPM Camo, Burgundy/Grey | Fox Outdoor | Hunting Bag | Yes | No | |||||||||||
 | G.P.S. Tactical Range Backpack | 6.07 | 16.5 x 11.7 x 12 | 1000D Nylon with Teflon Coating | 2316.6 | Black, Tan | Yes (max) | G.P.S. | Tactical | Yes | |||||||||||
 | Military Tactical Assult Pack / Smal Rucksack for Outdoor Trekking | 3.3 | 11 x 18 x 12 | 600 x 600 Density Faric | 2074.81 | Black, Tan | Yes (spacing less than 1/2") | Reebow Gear | Tactical > Bags/Backpacs | 5+ | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes (46 chest max) | Should fit 15.6 max | Yes/Flag Patch | ||
 | Mardingtop Tactical Backpack | 2.7 | 12.2 x 10.2 x 20.5 | 600D Polyester | 2257.88 | Black, Army Green-2, Camo Green, Camo Khaki, Khaki-2 | Yes | Mardingtop | Tactical > Backpack | Yes (2.5L) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (multiple) | Yes | ||||||
 | Mardingtop Tactical Backpack, 50L with Internal Frame | 3.9 | 11.4 x 9.1 x 28.3 | 600D Polyester | 3051.19 | Black, Army Green, Khaki | Yes | Mardingtop | Tactical > Backpack | Yes (3L) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes 16" | Yes | Yes | ||
 | ArmyCamo 40L Expactable Multi-Use Backpack | 3.6 | 14.5 x 21 x 8 | 600D Polyester | 2470 | Black, Black-2, Black-3, ACU, ACU-2, Coyote, Grey, Multicam, OCP, OD Green, Other Varieties | Yes (none on bottom) | Army Camo USA/US Army Suppliers | Tactical > Softback | Yes (3L) | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No, 17" Fit | Yes | Yes | ||||
 | 3V Gear Velox II Large Tactical Assult Rucksack | 3 | 600D PVC-back Nylon (some ridgitiy/ruggitiy) | 1628 | Black, Coyote, Foliage Grey, Olive Drab | Yes | 3V Gear | Tactical Backpacks | Yes (3L) | Yes (y compression strap seal) | Yes | No | Yes | 17 no padded | Yes | YES (52") | |||||
 | 5.11 Tactical Rush 72 Backpack | 2 | 1050D Nylon | 3342 | Black, Dark Earth, Double Tap, Multicam, OD, Sandstone, Storm | Yes | 5.11 Outdoor | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | |||||||||
 | Dust Tactical Backpack by Direct Action | 2.62 | 16.5 x 10.2 x 5.5 | 100$ Cordura 500D DWR Coated | 1220.47 | Black, Adaptive Green, Coyote Brown, Kryptek Mandrake I, Multicam I, PenCott Badlands I, PenCott GreenZone I, Polish Woodland I, Shadow Grey | Yes, Laser-Cut | Direct Action | Tactical Backpacks | Yes | Yes | Yes (removeable) | Padded Sleeve: 13.5 in, 2.61 lbs, 15" probably okay | Yes | drag | ||||||
 | Kodiak Gearslinger by Maxpedition | 2.8 | 18.5 x 11 x 4 | 1000D Nylon (Coated) | 1380 | Black, Khaki, Khaki/Foil | Yes | Maxpedition | Tactical Backpacks | Yes (3L) | No | Yes | No | Yes: 15.4 | No | ||||||
 | 5.11 Tactical RUSH 12 Backpack | 2.0 | 18 x 11 x 6.5 | 1050D Nylon | 1476 | Black, Double Tap, Multicam, Sandstone | Yes | 5.11 Outdoor | 16 | Yes (60pz) | Yes | Yes | Yes (removeable) | Yes | |||||||
 | GPS Tactical Range Backpack | 2.1 | 14 x 11 x 19 | 1000D Nylon w Teflon Koating | Black, Gray Digital, Rifle Khaki/Green, Tan | Yes (triple sticked) | G.P.S. | Yes | Yes (honeycomb for ridgity) | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||
 | Explorer Tactical Backpack with Gun Concealment, Molle, Hydration | 4.1 | 20 x 11.5 x 11 | 600D x 600D Polyester | 56L | Black, CT Tan, Camo | Yes | Explorer | Tactical | 8 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, 17+ inches | |||||||
 | Plan-B Sling Pack by Hazard 4 | 2.4 | 19.75 x 8.75 x 6.25 | Dupoint(R) 1000D Cordura(R) 500D | 1080.1 | Black, ATACS, Coyote, Multicam, OD Green | Yes | Hazard 4 | Sling | Yes 3L at 2.5 capacity | No, but spot for one | No (doesn't fit 10in tablet |
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See Also: Bugging Out & Bag Selection Criteria
This survival bag comparison tool is part of our bug out bag guide. This bag selection tool is meant to help you quickly find the actual bag for your 72-hour kit or your survival bag that meets your individual needs. Not sure what factors or features are important when choosing a B.O.B.? Read this guide highlighting the important factors when choosing the actual bag for your survival bag.