I have already written about a backpack for a detecting many times, but since it is very interesting topic, and the overall quality of the cop depends on the backpack (after all, you will have to carry everything on yourself, and not for one hour), so I’ll very briefly go over what a backpack should be for a cop. I will not tell you everything, of course, since it is impossible to know everything, and I simply do not pay attention to some moments. But, if these tips are useful to you, it is already good.

The first thing to look for when choosing a backpack is its size. Not on the capacity in liters, but on the dimensions. The main thing here is that the disassembled metal detector entered the backpack (it is enough to know the length of the longest rod), the large diameter search coil fits normally, and, well, your shovel. With a shovel, everything is ambiguous, because you can always take a small infantry shovel if a large device does not fit.

What a backpack should be for a cop

The next point I pay attention to is the color of the backpack. Everything is simple here: bright backpacks, in my opinion, are less suitable, but backpacks in khaki or camouflage colors are just that.

The presence of at least three external pockets in which you can fit the most necessary items, what may be urgently needed: documents, first aid kit, and so on. There are backpacks without external pockets, so think ahead.

Some backpacks can be carried on the shoulders (on the straps) and there is a carrying handle in the form of a bag. Sometimes, such a handle makes life much easier, although it is not defining.

The density of the fabric and the quality of the seams. When buying, it is difficult to check the seams, but, as a rule, you can touch the fabric even before purchasing a backpack, pay attention to the fittings, the quality of zippers, locks, whether there are protruding threads, and so on. We looked and made conclusions.

Some backpacks have a padded back, others have a tighter back. A tighter back will be more comfortable, especially on long transitions.

Ideally, the presence of a belt clip with adjustment (so that you can loosen and tighten) and the same braces on the straps of the backpack. If they are, it will be easier to adjust the backpack to fit you. It is especially good if there are still tightening straps, thanks to which you can safely pull off the assembled backpack so that nothing dangles inside.

The presence of slings on which you can hang other equipment is, in my opinion, of little relevance for a cop. But if they are, it certainly won't be worse.

There are backpacks that open only from the top, and there are those that can be easily decomposed into two parts. The second option is preferable, since it is more convenient to take everything out and put it back, and it will be easier to clean such a backpack. Ideally, if the inside of the backpack has at least two compartments that can be divided into clean and dirty areas.

It is advisable to have a special rain cover on the backpack (sometimes they are included in the package with the backpack).

If there are too many Velcro on the backpack (nowadays it has become fashionable to produce backpacks with Velcro, on which you can stick various emblems), personally I try to find a backpack without Velcro, since making my way through the forest or bushes, a lot of different vegetation will gather on the Velcro. On the other hand, you can immediately purchase some kind of patch with Velcro and forget about this addition.

Adequate the weight of the backpack. It is clear that one cannot go far with a heavy burden.

If the backpack also has internal ties (or fixing tapes), this is very good, since you can fix some things right inside (a barbell, a coil, and so on)

Well, one more thing that I draw attention to when choosing a backpack: if you go to hunt for only a few hours, it is advisable to take so that you can collect belongings in it for 2-3 days of autonomy. And suddenly there will be a desire (and it will definitely appear) to go out for a couple of days ...

But the most important thing in a backpack, in my opinion, is:

1. Backpack size.
2. Backpack color.
3. Strength of the straps (you always need to carry a thread with a needle with you - the straps sometimes break at the most inopportune moment).

Hello friends!

I love tactical equipment and, I can tell you, for a reason, there is a good reason! In addition, I use a lot of such tactical equipment for detecting, since what are the advantages of tactical equipment we have? Of the main ones:

1. Convenience. Tactical equipment provides maximum convenience during long transitions in the most unfavorable environments.
2. Practicality. With constant movement and being away from comfortable habitats, we must be sure that every piece of equipment we have has a specific purpose of use and carries the maximum usefulness and functionality.
3. Reliability. Any of the things that we use outside the home (on hikes, on the hunt, in the transitions from point to point) must be reliable and not let us down in difficult times. Go to any boutique where your wife purchases and go to the forest in this - you will understand that the money was paid in vain, for a holiday and for a hike, clothes and equipment should be different.

Therefore, I am constantly in search of useful things that can be useful to any person who leads an active lifestyle, I independently test everything and check that there is not the slightest jamb in the equipment. Therefore, you, my friends, will never see on the pages of my blog any unnecessary thing or a review of something impractical and unnecessary for us, but you will only see what has passed the "qualifying round" in my experience. In this case, I was interested in finding a suitable backpack for small journeys for one day, with a volume of around 20-30 liters. Of the equipment produced in Russia, there is the famous UMBTS series backpack for many, which is included in the 6SH112 set. Patrol backpack, 25 liters. I began to look at the Internet and came across a review of one guy from LiveJournal about a similar backpack, but produced by St. Petersburg TechIncom, itself link to review... The backpack interested me and I decided, after reading the review, to take a similar backpack, but produced by "Camouflage.ru", in order to order both the Gorka-3 suit for the fall and the backpack itself at the same time. Two in one, we save on delivery. 🙂 So, let's go.

By the way, the guys from Camouflage.ru have issued a promo code specifically for my readers, so if you want to save 7% of your purchase, then use a special promo code:

Promo code: hobby-detecting

Enter it when ordering and the discount will automatically apply to any product. Link to the backpack in the manufacturer's store.

Patrol knapsack 25 liters from Camouflage.ru

A good knapsack does not lie on the road. Why can it be useful in our case? It's simple. We arrived at a point, for example, a forest or a large field. We parked the car, covered it from unnecessary eyes (what if what?) And uncovered it. They collected the instruments, took the shovels, took out a map or GPS with the coordinates of where to go and wandered off. You can go for a long time, I used to go only a few kilometers to the point of detecting, because it was already impossible to drive closer! And the place was notable, for the war, in the 44th year the battle was strong! How can such a place not be dug up? And we are walking on foot not in order to return to the car in a couple of hours, it is better to take everything useful and necessary for the cop's daylight hours with us. What could it be? Anything, but only the most necessary in our business:

• A set of spare batteries - for the metal detector and pinpointer.
• Snack - sandwiches, dry rations, a box with homemade and ready-made food (underline as necessary).
• Water supply and thermos with hot tea / coffee.
• Additional coil for the device (also an option in case of "what if?").
• Additional jacket / jacket / T-shirt / gloves / socks - change / spare clothes for changeable weather.
• First aid kit.
• Additional place for swag.
• Whoever cooks / warms up food puts Esbitka (mini oven) and a pot with spoons / forks.

And this is just the smallest list! At least, this is what I usually put in if the exit is planned away from the roads and is not so easy to reach on an off-road car. In this regard, 6SH112 came in handy at the most opportune time.

The knapsack is quite simple and almost ingenious in design. In the center we have the main department, where you can put more good, with a volume of 20 liters. upper part, then you lose about 2.3 liters more, if the satchel is half empty. On the sides, we can afford it, each about 2.6 liters, almost a three-liter jar, but a tight fit!

The main section is supported by two ties, no zippers, which is also good - we open it quietly and quickly, it is also better repaired than lightning, especially in the field. Another plus of such a system is additional protection from moisture and from uninvited guests in the form of ticks and other insects, it is important if there is bacon in a newspaper or sandwiches in paper inside. Although, for someone, extra protein may not hurt!

To demonstrate the volume of the main compartment - an example is taken from real story... We were on the hunt, the comrade raised a German helmet, but there was nowhere to put it. Lost bag? It doesn't fit, and there are coins and other metal, there is no bag in his pocket, so he took the device, a shovel, a helmet in his other hand and stomped to the car through the thick of the forest. But he could calmly put the cap in his backpack and look further, maybe there was something else lying next to the cap. And not to run back and forth every time to carry finds? And if you need to run a kilometer or two, three or five? In general, according to my observation, three German helmets will definitely fit into such a knapsack, it's convenient, right?

In the example above, in the photo, my M34 cap, produced in 1935. Keeping the un-dug attic, of course, all the dug caps have been sold long ago.

Manufacturer's tag. Material 100% nylon is analogous to Cordura fabric, according to the manufacturer, density 900 Den. Everything is simple here: such a fabric is necessary to obtain maximum strength and durability of the product, which is why most clothing, equipment and equipment for military and relevant civilian structures are made of nylon, where increased quality and reliability is required, and this is our case. Going to hunt and rip cheap backpacks from Aliexpress or the nearest market, which will quickly get wet, lose color and one fine (on the second or third) day they will just tear at the unnecessary moment - do you really want that? I am not, because nylon is an indicator for us, always look at the composition and material of the product.

The knapsack valve has two compartments. The first one (pictured above) is more suitable for storing various small things, you can put the same documents or a card, for example. The fabric holds moisture well, which means it should not leak quickly, but it's still better to put something useful and flat, better (for reliability) in additional covers for moisture insulation.

The second compartment can also be used to store various things, but as an idea, you can sew some kind of rain cover to the sling. It will be possible to easily and quickly open the pocket and close the entire satchel with a cover, if it is pouring heavily, and it will take a long time to get to the destination.

Closed pocket on the backpack flap and strap for holding the backpack in hand. I would wrap it with paracord too, but in general, it is quite comfortable with gloves and does not cut the hand. In general, out of old habit, I don’t use such holders, I always hold the knapsack by one of the straps in order to quickly either put the knapsack somewhere or throw the knapsack on my back. Time is money for us. The holder is useful if you suddenly need to throw a backpack on a rope from one bank to another, or for climbing buildings and mountains. In our case, this is not the main thing.

Back! What is the main thing in the back of any backpack and knapsack? This, of course, is the maximum possible ventilation, so that in the summer, in the heat, your back does not get sweaty, which leads to unpleasant sensations. In this case, the problem is partially solved. additional material and, as you can see in the photo above, with special ventilation channels, which are stitched on a typewriter. It helps to remove steam and moisture, in general it helps quite well - I have not yet seen a satchel at such a price that the backrest fogging is minimal. We're not talking about a backpack at a price of under 200 euros and the Tasmanian Tiger brand, or a little more than 100 euros and with a brand of 5.11 😉 It performs its task well and this is the main thing.

The straps have additional slings with fastex attachment. The task of such straps is clear - with the correct packing of the knapsack (correct balance and position of the weight), fastening the two straps through the fastex, it will be much more convenient for you to carry the knapsack, the weight will not be felt, the straps will not fidget and the knapsack will not hinder your movements when walking fast and when changing positions and inclinations. But what if?

Side pockets also close with fastex.

It's good that the side pockets are equipped with a drawcord and a waterproof neckline. The side pocket is quite voluminous, for example, I put my panama there in the same colors and produced by Camouflage.ru

The case for my Garmin Virb Ultra 30 action camera easily fit into another pocket. In addition to the camera, the case contains a set of mounts and two additional batteries. We are shooting various cool videos on the sly! 🙂

Mint cap M34 made in 1935 and knapsack. Let me remind you that despite the total volume of the knapsack is 25 liters, the main compartment can fit up to three caps with comforters, and if without liners, then more. We just put one in the other, this is in case there is more swag on the fat point.

Dimensions for comparison.

Those same two necks with drawstrings on the main compartment of the backpack. Close firmly - the mosquito will not fly by! 😉

Who doesn't know what this is big number sewn slings are MOLLE fastenings. Unified military standard for mounts, allows you to easily attach additional pockets, pouches and covers. For example, you can attach a pouch with a first-aid kit, a pocket for a flask or an additional pocket for maps - it all depends on your imagination, the availability of pouches and the tasks assigned to you. Versatility is the main advantage for MOLLE mounts, because you yourself are free to choose where to hang this or that pouch.

I completely forgot - at the bottom of the backpack, both in the main compartment and in the side pockets, there are additional holes for draining water. A trifle, but nice! If you choose a backpack, then take it with such holes, because if you fall into a swamp or a stream, even by accident, you will not need to then shake out the backpack and drain the water from it - let the water go through such holes. It is clear that things inside will have to be dried separately, but believe my experience, even if the water merges and things are damp than if they float in this water in your backpack. This applies to the fact that if you put a wet thing in a backpack - it will drain a lot and for a long time, but in this case it will not linger.

And additional slings from the bottom, it is convenient to hang (hook) a rug or mattress on them, which, in general, is the same. The scope for imagination is endless.

A-TACS FG camouflage - why exactly this color?

The colors are relatively new and not as familiar and recognizable to an ordinary person as the same Flektarn, Oliva or Multicam. I chose this color precisely for testing and answering the question: how effective will A-TACS FG be in my lane, because I live in an area where pine and coniferous forests often turn into green fields and deciduous forest. Flektarn is good in such a pine forest, for example, but for the field he will be like an eyesore, Multicam, IMHO, this is more desert-mountain-urban camouflage, yes, it is good and comfortable, but has become too pop nowadays. Anyone else - here everyone is his own master.

For example, I put my backpack on pine branches. In general, if you look closely, you can see well, but what will happen if you move further away?

Live it is less noticeable than in the photo, of course, but in general - the advantage of the A-TAX is in breaking the silhouette of the object. In this case, it is no longer clear whether it is a knapsack or someone hid in the bushes. And if you move it from greenery to a shady place and where there are more dry pines? Or place it a little lower, close to the ground? Will disappear completely. Let's see, maybe in the future I will do a small comparative test of A-TAX with Flektarn, for example, it will be interesting to see the result. 🙂

More reviews will be added soon. Next in line - new items of metal detectors, equipment, pictures of finds will be - how can we go without it! But I collect all the reviews.

We continue to consider the useful equipment of the treasure hunter and today we will turn our attention to the backpack. There are a great many varieties and models and it will not be easy to choose. In this article I will try to give some tips on choosing a backpack for your metal detector.

So which one to take?

The first and most important thing is color and spaciousness. Why not convenience for the digger, you ask? The answer is - a cop with a metal detector on this moment is on the verge of a foul, that is, it seems like digging is possible, but they can always cling on and solder archaeological prospecting to you.

So, in my opinion, the perfect backpack for a detecting is this:

Completely "camouflaged" so that no one can see. And even if they see you, they will never guess what is in the backpack.

Well, we continue:

Therefore, we take a backpack such that the shovel is completely hidden in it, that is, models when the shovel is attached to the backpack with belts, but does not close in any way. And if you consider that 90 percent of diggers use Fiskars, then its yellow handle is visible from a kilometer away. And the very fact that the shovel is visible will attract attention. We don't need attention now, the fewer people know that we are going to dig with a metal detector, the better.

Also, pay attention that there is a spacer between the shovel and MD compartments so that the shovel does not hit the fragile parts of the detector when transporting. Although personally I always wrap the electronic unit separately, I use either polyethylene with air inserts (you know, many people like to pop them with their fingers), or wrap the unit in rags / rags. So, the first thing is to hide the shovel (or make a camouflage cover especially for the shovel). By the way, especially for the "fiscal" manufacturers produce covers both for the cutting part and for the entire shovel. At prices - around 200-300 rubles.

Next is the color of the backpack itself. If you buy, then take "camouflage" or "khaki", with such a color you will not be seen in the field (many are digging right with a backpack, because sometimes it is dangerous to leave things unattended, especially if you are digging in a new place and there is a likelihood of the appearance of "local "). That is why I would also recommend “camouflaging” the yellow handle of the fiskar, buy a can of paint and paint in dark color... If you use ICQ, then paint them too, otherwise the "asechnik" can be seen from a kilometer away with a yellow electronic unit 🙂

In size, so that you can immediately dig in a backpack, you can recommend a height of 90 cm and a width of 25-20 cm.As for the main compartments - there are options with 2 and 3 main compartments, of course, 3 is better, but if you take a minimum , then 2 - it is smaller and lighter.

Well, now you can already pay attention to convenience. By the way, many people go to dig in cars, so there is nothing to do with the performance of a backpack, but at least take an ordinary tourist one. But if you ride a bike / bus / walk, then convenience plays important role, because the back will instantly let you know that you bought a shitty backpack. And therefore advice - if you buy in a store, then immediately check it there, and ask to put your model of a metal detector in a backpack immediately with a shovel, put it on your back and walk around the store, lean left, right, forward. And if you feel that you are comfortable, then you need to take it. If there is any discomfort, try a different model. They all look the same, but they feel different on the back.

Garters for a tourist rug - let it be, sometimes we go to dig even with an overnight stay. Lying around a fire on a rug, playing bikes over a mug of tea is an indispensable attribute of any trip to nature.

Capacity:

So we got to her, dear. What do you take with you on the hunt? A device, a shovel, unambiguously, then a thermos, a meal (sandwiches or a thermos with food), a bottle of water, a first aid kit, a flashlight, a knife, an ax, a camera, etc. ", such a small handbag, which immediately contains everything a tourist needs - all the listed small things and a lot of other things - cords, hooks for fishing, fishing line, survival kits, first aid kit, matches, salt, high-calorie bars, etc.). This small survival pouch can also be stowed entirely in our backpack. You never know what can happen - get lost, get lost, etc. Such a set can save your life.

An excellent option is the Yeti model, a lot of pouches, compartments, pockets. And you can always unfasten the extra side pouches. It costs about 2500-3000 rubles. In the photo below:

As you can see, you can take a lot of things, it is on this basis that you choose a backpack. If you take a lot of things, then pay attention to the models with side pockets, a lot of small things will fit there. Pockets are not only on the side, but also on the back, right on top of the shovel compartment. Such options are also suitable for those who like to hunt "everything they need and even more."

I think it's not worth talking about the quality of the material, you already understand this. The stronger the fabric, the longer your backpack will last you. Look carefully at the "stitching" of all the details so that there are no protruding loops and threads. Everything should be neat and of high quality. now more and more often one can see on sale models made of "Cordura" fabric with a strength of 1000 den, this is really a lot, that is, the backpack turns out to be strong and reliable.

On average, prices for normal models range from 1,000 to 2,500 rubles. Popular models, not very sophisticated, but tested, cost from 800 to 1200 rubles. For example, a simple and convenient open model "Pathfinder" from the manufacturer of the same name costs only 550 rubles:

If you take the model a little higher to hide the shovel, it will cost 750 rubles. Budget simple backpacks.

If you need more compartments and pockets, it will come out a little more expensive. Although if you have a friend, a seamstress, she can sew it for you to order purely according to your requirements - in my opinion, it is also an excellent option, and it will turn out cheaper)) And so the cooler models cost 2-4 thousand rubles. For instance:

Model "Cayman" costing about 2,200 rubles:

Or a shortened "version" of the open type, the "Leshy" model, costing around 2,500 rubles:

Models "Leshy" and "Cayman" can be bought in Ukraine in the metallodetektor.com.ua store, I actually took the photo from them. Comfortable and high quality models. "Yeti" is definitely sold in Russia, ask in specialized shops selling metal detectors.

In general, look, decide, now are the times when you can't go without a backpack. And one more thing - in the spring, when you buy a new metal detector, you will always be presented with an elegant backpack in any store, just ask)) Good luck on the hunt.