Additional information
| Weight | 1.51 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 4.7 × 11.8 × 7.5 in |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Product Dimensions | 4.7 x 11.8 x 7.5 inches; 1.51 Pounds |
| Item model number | TB-FX2-CD |
| Department | unisex |
| Date First Available | June 17, 2018 |
| ASIN | B077FQ9KR4 |
| Country of Origin | Vietnam |
| Manufacturer | Helikon-Tex |
J. Knapp –
Construction & Material: SolidComfort: Great (tested up to about 8 lbs of gear)Volume / Carry: Main bag could have a bit more depth but side-to-side is decent (considering PALS flexibility). Hope a future version has another column or two of PALS. Outer flex pockets (IE for canteen) could be a bit deeper — they get a bit iffy with larger bottles and the single shock cord retention is a silly solution, especially when one is reaching behind themselves for function. Shoulder straps could use a bit more pad length with sewn separators to improve mounting options. Sewn H in harness is a bit of a bummer unless that’s your preference (waiting for manufacturers to offer an X-H adapter flap instead of forcing the H).Style: This is a grunt/nerd bag. Not your average fannypack. You probably know that, but if not, expect to be carrying a “thang” and looking like it.Overall: Only have about 20mi on it so far, but this has been a great bag. Price could be a bit lower for what it is (absolute value), but the market for such things commands higher prices and as always Helikon-Tex delivers more value per currency unit that most of their competitors. It’s a good all-arounder and a great foundation if you’re one that likes to modify.
Frank Allard –
Perfect for day hikes and even overnight camping. Pack small and move fast!!Great value and well made. Ordering another as soon as I can.
Jimmy S –
As a US Army “light” Infantry scout vet that served with the 101st ABN DIV during the late 80s to early 90s, I can’t tell you enough about how much us grunts loved our buttpack attached to our LBE, load bearing equipment. Depending on your mission needs, it more than came in handy and I used to load that bad boy up. Now comes this Helikon-Tex Foxtrot MK2, which reminds me of the good ole days (and some wet freezing bad ones too lol) while lugging around 100 pounds of gear. After reading dozens of reviews and watching several professional grade video reviews, I decided to click the order button. I’m not disappointed at all. This belt harness rig is pretty versatile and well made. Can it use improvements? Absolutely but, it’s near perfect for my needs and sometimes, so called “improvements” can actually ruin a good product so I’m happy with what I have. Without overkilling this review with T.M.I, I’ll go over the fine points. Quality – no loose threads found and material craftsmanship is pretty solid. Weight and balance – I loaded it up (see included pics) and adjusted the harness afterwards and it surprisingly feels very comfortable. Attached to the bottom of the main pack by straps is a poncho and 8×10 field tarp rolled up inside. Water bottle pouches can take up to a 32oz Nalgene style bottle but, it is a little tight fit. Just twist push it into the holder and I believe it should loosen up after a while. I did manage to get a metal cup with folding handles into the left one. It’s the size that allows a 32oz bottle to be inserted into the cup. That was a very tight fit but, based on other YouTube video reviews, they said it could be done so gave it a try. Again, counting on some minor material stretching so it won’t always be hard to insert…and hopefully, Helikon-Tex will pay attention and maybe add another inch of width to the opening? The side molle panel is on the smaller side but using some imagination I was able to attach a (left side) molle medical Velcro rip pouch, a small pouch with a Leatherman skeletool inside, (right side) a pouch with a Vortex Solo R/T monocular, and a Morakniv bush knife with sheath. I won’t go over all the other goodies I managed to cram into the main compartment but, see the picture. I did try wearing a backpack with this rig and my suggestion is to stick with something under 20 liters, unless you’re that big back guy that can load up like a mule lol. I’m 5’6” so space is limited and unless I dropped-lower the harness further, backpack sat on top of the Foxtrot so smaller pack was more comfortable and fitted better. Overall, love this rig and will be using it for day hikes and keeping it in my vehicle for SHTF emergency. I already keep a small backpack with emergency stuff in my vehicle so this MK2 is for additional essential gear that I can haul around if things go sideways…