Three Day Pass - Black

I don't know where to start with this bag. This may seem silly to the people that read this but man this bag carries so many memories with it. It's finally starting to give out after 15 years of HARD use. I bought this bag in 2011 when I was in transit from Basic Training to AIT in the Army. I have taken this bag all around the world. It started in Georgia, USA and finally going to end it's journey in Texas. When I bought it, I used it every time I went off post in AIT. From there it went with me to my first duty station in Fort Hood. I took it on every single training/field exercise while there. It's first taste of adventure was JRTC in Louisiana. It then got a taste of the big leagues. I took it with me to Afghanistan in 2013. Every single patrol, every single convoy, every single contact, that bag was with me. Carrying all of my essentials. If a bag could see, this thing saw the world. I brought it home with me after Afghanistan. It went on to see South Korea twice, and Germany once. It's seen Japan, Ireland, the UK, Alaska, and almost every state in the US. If I were to guess the amount of miles this bag has travelled, it's easily over 1,000,000. I took it everywhere, and I mean EVERYWHERE. Small trips stateside, any time I left my house, left my barracks, it didn't matter. It was thrown in the back seat of my car, or the beg of my truck. It's carried everything from food/water, ammunition, weapons, clothes, laptops, if a bag can carry it, this one has at least twice. When my first son was born and I was in Korea, I flew home after his birth. The bag I used to fly back and forth? This one. It has been ran over by military trucks (PLS to be specific), been thrown off moving vehicles, shot rifles off of it, thrown into massive piles of other bags. How this thing is still going, I'm unsure. But now sadly, it's going out. I like to think it's going out on its own terms. But man, this thing has carried memories. 15 years of them. I'm deeply saddened to let it go soon. I'd love to get another 3-day Pass bag, but right now, life doesn't support me buying another bag for $100+. I just wanted to share this bags story. If anyone wants a bag that can stand up to abuse like no other, please read this review. This bag is more than "military grade". This thing is the absolute gold standard. Get. This. Damn. Bag.

I've been using the Three Day Pass backpack as a daily commuter and as a carryon for all my air travel since 2013, and for thirteen years it's lasted through thick and thin. At long last, one of the straps is starting to fray at the edge of its top attachment point, and the material at the bottom of the bag is starting to wear through - there are even a couple of tiny holes. The zippers, pockets, sides and top handle are like new. I have used other backpacks for specific purposes over the years, but nothing comes close to the perfect blend of size, toughness and functionality as this one. Another reviewer suggested that SOC add a dedicated water bottle pouch, better padded removable hip straps, and a smaller top compartment near the top handle for small frequently used items like keys and earbuds. I think these are great suggestions. I would also add thicker padding to the bottom of the bag, since that is the only thing that has worn out on mine and I carry my laptop and family ipads in it. It's a dependable and beloved bag for a reason! I'm getting another. It's a shame the forest green color appears to be no longer available.

I bought this backpack at the beginning of 2020, I've had it for going on 5 years now. I have used it extensively in many settings and it has been perfect. Strong, durable and tons of storage space. Get one and forget about buying another!

I’ve had this bag since 2012 when I first started middle school and I gotta say this thing keeps on kicking. From the public school system of middle and high school, to the use and abuse of college classes, working in the construction industry on-site, vacations and day trips, to several hurricanes and natural disasters, this thing cannot and will not kick the bucket.

I love the size and the compartments. The material is strong and only the straps show signs of wear after 13 years of use. This is my go-to EDC/BOB and has served me well

The only reason I came to the website was to write a positive review because this is really the only bag you’ll ever need. Please keep making great products

I have been ready to buy a new backpack for about five years, not because there is something wrong with this bag, but because I just felt like 7+ years with the same backpack is enough? But I guess not? This thing refuses to die. It's gone from the flight line in Japan to college back in the US to every day use for over a decade and there is little sign of wear. The build quality is excellent. I just wish I had the receipt of when I bought this bag so I could show you all.