New Get Home Bag/Carry On Bag

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I have a get home bag that stays in my truck. It is an old Eddie Bauer Duffel bag and it's fine laying in the back floor of the truck. If I ever had to put it into use, it wouldn't be the best tool for the job. I have wanted to upgrade the bag for a long time but never got around to it.

Now, I have another trip to Texas planned for April and I'm looking to get a backpack to use as my carry on bag and then, after my trip, it can replace the bag in my truck. I'm not wanting to spend a lot of money on a bag and I have found this one from Midway.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/138423/midwayusa-bravo-tactical-backpack

From the reviews, it sounds just like what I'm looking for. Does anyone have this bag or a similar Midway bag? From what I can gather, the Midway bags are pretty good.
 
Geezer I have that bag in gray. It is an ok bag, but not super heavy duty. I'd say if you are just going to leave it in the truck and use it in an emergency it should work fine. If you were going to use it a lot I wouldn't trust it for the long haul.

Another thing with cheaper bags is how their straps fit and how they sit on your back if it is fully loaded and you have to haul it a while. All that being said I am a bag whore. I have a Spec Ops that I do some light rucking with. Good straps including a waist and chest strap. These are great when you have the bag loaded. I also have a Vertx bag that is more casual and made to blend in a little. I just grabbed a 3V Gear duffel bag that is made pretty well. Their packs looks decent. Maxpedition stuff is good for the money too. Whatever you get I'd load it up, strap it on and take a little walk to see how it fits and if it is comfortable enough for a walk in bad times. If the bag rides funny or slips around you are going to get some rubbing and chaffing.
 
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