This is a very nice backpack. The storage is great. It is made of very thick and durable material. It will hold a laptop. The compartment is not for a laptop. Made for armor but it still works very well. The size is nice for a 3 days of supplies and clothes. If you are just doing clothes then you can fit 5 days. The quality is well worth the upfront cost. Heavy duty.

As a veteran and defense contractor, I am going to evaluate this from the standpoint of who they claim it is supposed to be made for and the top-shelf price point, so if you're looking at this just for hiking or airsoft or whatever, you should buy it immediately, it's great for those purposes.

TLDR: heavy, good quality but body armor function is not good, questionable value for the money

First, the bag comes packaged in an extreme way. It has a fancy box with colorful labels for all of the pockets and functions. I don't really understand the slogan though. "Armor for the unseen war"? What does that mean? Every war I've been to was pretty visible. Is it the War on Terror? War on Drugs? War on Christmas? I need to know so I can judge it properly.

Second, the bag is big, and big means heavy. It's significantly heavier than my old Army assault pack and a bit heavier than my Marine assault pack. All of those extra pockets and molle add-ons also add weight. Remember, extra pockets don't necessarily add more volume, but they do add more weight, so if you don't need or care about the extra organizing options, those extra pockets may be dead weight for you. Personally, I can see the logic for having a special pocket for everything in a deployment environment, so I don't dislike it, but it's a very personal decision.

Third, the bag is made from good quality and durable materials, but the stitching and finish is only OK. You can see in my pictures there are some random strings sticking out from the stitching, which can potentially cause durability issues if they get caught on things and get pulled out. I don't think any of the ones on my bag would cause a catastrophic failure if pulled on, but I also haven't tried pulling them out either. Be sure to go through your bag and trim or cut them out as necessary.

Fourth, the straps on the bag are well-made and can hold a lot of weight, as I tested it at 80 pounds without any problems. However, the straps aren't especially long. They do not have enough length to comfortably wear the bag while wearing a ballistic vest like an IOTV, which I attempted to do without success.

That being said, the bag's packaging and the manufacturer's website shows that the bag has pockets for ballistic inserts. I ran into issues trying to use these. The pocket for a rigid plate only has some velcro bits and a velcro patch that you are supposed to stick together to hold the rigid inserts in place. I found it near impossible to get the velcro into a position where the rigid insert would cover my torso while I was wearing the bag and also not move around while walking.

The manufacturer's website says that it should be used with their proprietary insert designs, which to my mind defeats the purpose of having a bag that can have ballistic inserts in a deployment environment. If it cannot use standard inserts, that means it can only protect you once before you need to specially order another and wait for who knows how long. Also, if the manufacturer ever goes out of business or stops making the proprietary insert, you're out of luck. That does not sit well with me at this price point.

Finally, the manufacturer notes that this will fit under an airline seat. I have had issues getting my Army assault pack to fit under airline seats and it is significantly smaller. This bag will only fit under an airline seat if it is about half full or less. Keep that in mind if you intend to travel with it.

Overall, as a civilian hiking bag or tacticool fun bag, this great. However, as a real-world deployment bag or tactical bag, the proprietary nature of the protective inserts and the design miscues make me less than fully confident in its viability at a premium price point. There are better options out there for similar prices.

I've had my share of "tactical" and travel bags, but this CARGO Series Backpack is on another level. You can immediately tell it was designed by people who understand what real, on-the-go functionality means.

The organization is a strong feature. The 13 compartments are a game-changer—everything has a dedicated spot, from tools and cables to a water bottle and a laptop. I'm no longer wasting time digging to the bottom of a black hole. The RF-shielded electronics pocket and NFC-blocking front pouch are brilliant, modern touches that give me genuine peace of mind in airports and cities. Knowing my devices and cards are protected from digital theft is invaluable.

The capacity is outstanding. I recently used it for a long weekend trip and didn't even come close to needing a second bag. Despite the large 48-liter capacity, it carries comfortably and doesn't feel bulky. The inner and outer MOLLE webbing is the cherry on top, letting me add a small first-aid pouch and a carabiner for gloves exactly where I need them.

From the rugged construction to the thoughtful details, this bag makes you feel organized and ready for anything, whether that's a "weekend mission" camping, a busy commute, or international travel. It’s built like a tank but designed with smart, everyday life in mind. This isn't the cheapest bag out there, but its well worth the price for its durability, organization,
and security features. Highly recommended for anyone who values preparedness, security, and flawless organization.

This will be my college kid's everyday backpack. It's a bit overkill for such a use, but he'll also use it for camping. Not hiking - I would not recommend this pack for serious hiking, as it weighs at least 5 pounds with nothing in it. That is not the weight you want for a hiking backpack. I mean, if you're cosplaying Rambo, sure, but everyday folks will want something lighter weight.

The product is definitely marketed toward certain groups. It mentions military contractors and security professionals, but the third category is probably where it hits its mark: "preparedness-minded civilians." In other words, gung-ho military wannabes and doomsday preppers.

Let's start with the name, Silent Valor. It calls itself "Armor for the Unseen War." .....OK.... It comes with a "Silent Valor" patch, and a US flag pin. It has cardboard displays to helpfully suggest what you should do with the myriad pockets and pouches, because there are so many, you're gonna need ideas. There are lots of dubious statements like, for one particular pouch that it recommends as a place for whistles, a gun-cleaning kit and zip ties: "tools for control."

Sigh.

I just wanted to get a good-quality backpack, and this seems to be that. I didn't need the jingoistic catch-phrases.

The pack features the MOLLE system, which, I've learned, stands for Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment. It's highly customizable, so I think it'll work great for car keys, pens, slide rules, gym gear, notebooks, textbooks, a laptop and a water bottle. It'll also work great for flashlights, carabiner clips and tent stakes, a towel, sleeping bag & mat, lighter, fire-starter sticks, head lamp, hat, sunscreen, you know, the usual camping gear. If my kid ever needs to protect himself in a war, this bag has insert pockets for armor shields. Win-win!

It has RF and NFC shielded pockets. It can be used as a backpack but it also convertible, with a handle and a shoulder strap, so it can be used as a duffel bag.

It could use a waist strap, with all the weight you'll be carrying on your "missions," but it does not have one.

It can be slid onto other luggage. It claims to be waterproof - jury's out on that one as we are in snow season. The zippers and actual pack material appear to be high quality and will likely last a long time.

At $199.99 at the time of this review, I think it's overpriced, but that may be because the uses we plan for it can be covered with backpacks that cost much less. Maybe the right "mission" will make this a better value for the money.

This Silent Valor bug-out pack is awesome. Perfect to replace my current less organized duffle. This quality pack is very well made. I appreciate the waterproof and RF protection features, which are both totally necessary. It is large enough to accomodate 3-5 days of supplies for me. The pockets, compartments and strapping make it easy to organize necessities sensibly. There's even a card included to offer suggestion... or at least to identify the multiple pockets and compartments. I like that the zipper pull attachments can be removed without being cut. I appreciate the convertible pack/duffle option, as either may be preferable depending on the situation. The backpack straps have good padding, are comfortable and adjust well to my smaller frame. This is a great value, especially for the quality pack with many features and options. I definitely recommend this bag for any household. It's a good gift for family members, as well.