Backpacks. Some people need them daily in order to carry all the stuff they need for daily activities. Here comes the EDC Lite Pack from Helikon-Tex, which you can see impressively in the cover picture.

Admittedly, we don't carry a rope with us every day, but maybe we should. More likely, the backpack will be stocked with a water bottle and a small tripod. From the outside, the EDC Lite Pack looks very inconspicuous. A velcro area, some round rubber, and two side pockets. Very simple and functional.

Here is a detailed view of the side pocket. It consists of a mesh fabric with an integrated elastic strap. At the upper end of the backpack, you can see a slightly diagonal compression strap, which is also very suitable for securing longer objects. A tarp or a rope can also be easily attached with it.

On the left and right of the carrying handle, there is a row of loops made of 25mm straps. Row might be a bit of an exaggeration here, as there are two 6 cm long loops.

The most important part of a backpack is the shoulder straps. These are around 7 cm wide and anatomically shaped. They distribute the weight evenly on the shoulders and do not press.

At the end, the shoulder straps are equipped with fast buckles, in case the EDC Lite Pack needs to be quickly set down. We are not cowards, we can run fast.

Thin 3D mesh fabric is integrated into the shoulder straps, which contributes positively to the wearing comfort. Nonetheless, minimalist, reduced to the essentials.

The part that lies against the back is as spartan as the entire outer backpack. Simply ripstop nylon, no stiffening, no padding, one would think, but that's deceiving. The padding is fully integrated and also stiffens the back part slightly. With its 45 x 30 cm, the backpack is large enough to easily transport laptops and other equipment.

Zippers executed with paracord reveal the interior to you. This consists of two large compartments.

The front compartment is approximately 35 x 30 cm in size and can be unzipped about three quarters of the way. Here you can see VIS Inserts. Also noticeable is the difference in color tone from Coyote to the Adaptive Green of the backpack.

The entire front pocket is lined with fine velour, allowing you to attach all kinds of velcro pockets for more organization.

Thanks to the nylon used, the backpack is pleasantly lightweight, weighing 575 grams when empty. Furthermore, it is also quite light-permeable, which can be a problem when a lamp is turned on inside the backpack if you don't want to be seen. Definitely a plus point for those who want to be king of the fireflies.

The main compartment closer to the body is also equipped with a 3/4 zip. Inside...

...you find nothing. Simply a large compartment for jackets, laptops, groceries, and much more.

Not completely empty. At the top, there are two loops where a backpack organizer can be attached. This will also be available soon from Helikon-Tex.

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