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ULTIMATE TACTICAL BACKPACK - The Paratus 3-Day Operator's Tactical Backpack is one of the best gear packs on the market and is ideal as a bug out bag, assault pack, military pack, rucksack pack, hunting, or hiking backpack. With MOLLE compatibility, this is a modular backpack. The Rapid Deployment Pack and two MOLLE pouches make the Paratus backpack extremely versatile and durable.

HEAVY-DUTY BACKPACK- Double-stitched seams combined with heavy-duty 600D PVC backed polyester make the Paratus Tactical Backpack weather resistant, strong, and lasting. Side-release compression straps allow for you to tighten your pack. A molded EVA back panel adds rigidity to the backpack and allows for airflow.

DESIGNED FOR COMFORT - Padded shoulder and waist straps give comfort and support to this large backpack while keeping the tactical backpack secure. Several access points make the Paratus easy to use and pack as a bug out bag or for a weekend hiking trip.

4-IN-1 MILITARY PACK - The main tactical backpack, Rapid Deployment Pack, and two MOLLE pouches create several different pack combinations. As a MOLLE/PALs compatible tactical backpack, it can be personalized for emergency preparedness, military, or outdoor adventures.

QUALITY = LIFETIME WARRANTY - Designed in Salt Lake city, UT, this Paratus 3-Day Operator's Tactical Backpack will last countless missions and will always be ready for any law enforcement, assault, hiking, ruck, or backpacking trip. All 3V Gear packs come with a Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturer defects.

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ April 24, 2013
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ 3V Gear
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07CK861QZ

Best Sellers Rank: #378,785 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
- #907 in Tactical Backpacks

Customer Reviews:
4.3 90 ratings

Product Description

The Paratus 3-Day Operator's Pack is the crown jewel of the 3V Gear backpack line. It all started with our search for a great bug out bag (BOB). Disappointed with the quality and cost of most tactical and military backpacks we decided to create our own.The Paratus 3-Day Operator's Pack is not only the toughest and most versatile military style bug out bag on the planet, but it is comfortable to carry. It does not matter how cool a tactical pack looks unless it feels good when you wear it, right? The Paratus tactical backpack makes long distance hiking or walking easy and comfortable, while the detachable deployment pack and MOLLE pouches allow you to ditch the larger pack for rapid excursions. This makes the Rapid Deployment Pack perfect for keeping your med kit and other essentials. It can also double as a great vehicle bag.

Padded shoulder straps, double stitched seams, self-healing zippers, 600D PVC backed polyester and almost 2,500 cubic inches of storage space make the Paratus 3-Day Operator's Pack the best military or tactical style backpack. Military spec MOLLE adorns most of the bag allowing you limitless options for attachments and arrangements.

The Deployment Pack is fully MOLLE compatible and will attach to any MOLLE pack, vest or other gear. This compact pack has a convenient grab handle or it can be carried with the concealable waist/shoulder belt. Perfect for when you need to grab your kit and go or for 100 other possible uses, i.e. first aid kits, ammo bags, climbing harnesses, survival kits, or other emergency situations.

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The Paratus 3-Day Operator's Tactical Backpack is one of the best gear packs available as it makes a great bug out bag, assault pack, military pack, rucksack pack, hunting, or hiking backpack. The MOLLE compatibility, 3 in 1 pack, rapid deployment pack, and two molle pouches along with tough construction make it extremely versatile and durable. Heavy-duty 600D PVC backed polyester make the Paratus tactical backpack weather resistant, strong, and lasting. Side-release buckles and compression straps keep your load secure and make it easy to tighten the backpack. A molded EVA back panel aids with airflow against your back and gives the backpack additional structure. Padded shoulder and waist straps give comfort and support while keeping the backpack secure.

Main compartment: 20"H x 12"W x 5.5"D (1320 cubic inches) with internal organization
Top front: 13"H x 12"W x 3"D (468 cubic inches) pleated w/ internal organization
Two large MOLLE pouches attached to each side, (5"x 2.5"x 8", 100 cubic inches)
Overall Size: 2,420 cubic inches
Padded laptop sleeve - fits most 17" laptops
Body contoured shoulder straps with D-Ring for equipment attachment and adjustable padded waist belt
Molded EVA back panel
MOLLE and PALs attachment points throughout
Hydration compatible
Sternum strap
Available in: Olive Drab, Black, Foliage Grey and Coyote Tan

Features


Accessibility All zippers are threaded with zipper pulls for durability and noise reduction The main pockets feature double zippers for convenient access Loads of pockets and sleeves for organization	Padded Laptop Sleeve Front and read padding keep your laptop of tablet safe Elastic and velcro strap keep your laptop from moving inside your backpack Doubles as a water reservoir sleeve	Tons of Expansion Four large pockets give you plenty of room to haul your gear Six compression straps allow you to take in any extra slack you may have Includes adjustable sternum and waist strap


EVA Molded Back Panel with Vented Channels A molded EVA back panel features the 3V Gear logo as well as the 3V Gear slogan, Veni-Vidi-Vici "I came, I saw, I conquered." The EVA mold has ridges that allow airflow while you are wearing the backpack. No one wants a sweaty back.	Hook and Loop Panel for Group or Morale Patches Every Paratus comes with a 3V Gear morale patch and an American Flag patch. The hook and loop panel also doubles as MOLLE and you can attach MOLLE pouches and accessories. You can even throw your own patches onto the backpack to show your support for your favorite military branch.	Additional Features and Benefits The Paratus 3-Day Operator's Backpack features a reinforced padded grab handle, double stitching, large zippers, and nylon reinforced webbing throughout. Plastic D-rings make it easy to add additional accessories and quickly hook gear to your pack.	Attention to Detail All MOLLE webbing is reinforced for long life. Elastic strap keepers come on all of the compression straps so you can keep the excess straps wrapped tight and not risking them getting caught on anything.


Hydration Compatible Internal hydration compartment and hose access port allows you to use a hydration reservoir (not included) with the Paratus.	Modular Backpack Design The Paratus is a modular MOLLE design and comes with the main backpack, the Rapid Deployment Pack, and two Alley Pouches.	Rapid Deployment Pack The Rapid Deployment Pack is a modular pack that is attached to the Paratus via MOLLE webbing. This pack can be used as a waist pack or a shoulder pack and is great for keeping your essentials packed and ready to go.	Available in Multiple Colors The Paratus 3-Day Operator's Pack is available in four different colors that coincide with military issue. Available in black, coyote tan, foliage grey, and olive drab.


	3V Gear Paratus 3-Day Operators Tactical Backpack	3V Gear Velox II Tactical Assault	3V Gear Subrosa Urban Assault Pack	3V Gear Outlaw Sling Pack	3V Gear Posse EDC Sling Pack
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Customer Reviews	269	—	26	611	598
Liter/Size	40 Liters	27 Liters	20 Liters	15 Liters	7 Liters
Weight	4.45 lbs.	3 lbs.	2 lbs.	2 lbs.	1.6 lbs.
MOLLE/PALs Compatible	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Padded Laptop Sleeve	✓	✓	✓	✓
Hydration Compatible	✓	✓	✓	✓
CCW Pocket				✓	✓
Morale Patches Included	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Molded EVA Back Panel	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Sling Strap Length				43	48

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4.3 out of 5

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Customers like the appearance, space, quality and fit of the backpack. For example, they mention it's a great pack for the money, has plenty of room for three days of gear and has small organizer pockets. Some are happy with size. Opinions are mixed on durability.

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19 customers mention19 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the backpack. They mention it has a great design, nice shoulder straps, and is versatile. Some say the stitching is not rugged. Overall, most are happy with the product's appearance and functionality.

"This is a GREAT bag! Don't hesitate. Just wax the zippers and then start stuffing. Incredible capacity, looks and comfort." Read more

"Overall great design, but the quality of stitching was not rugged. I have had my bag for a few months now and I have had three straps break...." Read more

"...I will load it up as my BOB and see, but so far, awesome in looks and apparent durability and size." Read more

"...In other words, I have yet to use it.It looks cool, and I dont regret buying it. I like the padded shoulder straps, and the back padding...." Read more

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Customers like the space in the backpack. They mention it has plenty of room for three days of gear, has small organizer pockets, and has incredible capacity. Some say it's very functional and has a million pockets. Overall, customers are satisfied with the space and durability of the product.

"...Plenty of room for a tarp, hammock, small cooking grill, change of clothes, 3 litter water bladder, food and other supplies...." Read more

"...Don't hesitate. Just wax the zippers and then start stuffing. Incredible capacity, looks and comfort." Read more

"...It holds enough to get through a few days. Has been very durable, no problems so far." Read more

"...I like the padded shoulder straps, and the back padding. The compartments are ok...." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the backpack. They mention that it's well-made for the price point, holds a fair amount of gear, and is a great pack for the money. Some say that it is able to hold a lot of things.

"good product, with lots of places for thins, its on the small size for me (I'm 6'4")" Read more

"Seems to be well made for the price point. Holds a fair amount of gear. Will time test it to see if it holds up...." Read more

"This bag is a great 'budget' 3 day pack." Read more

"This is a great backpack at a very reasonable price. It is very large." Read more

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Customers like the fit of the backpack. They mention it has a comfortable fit, and the straps make it easy to carry. Some customers also say that the backpack feels good on long walks.

"...Fully loaded my pack weights in around 35lbs and initially feels good on my back, although I haven't taken this hiking yet so the jury is still out..." Read more

"...Incredible capacity, looks and comfort." Read more

"...A lot of the bag weight is carried on those straps, which makes a comfortable fit, but as mentioned not durable...." Read more

"...I have carried it camping and it feels good on long walks." Read more

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Customers are satisfied with the size of the backpack. They mention that it has a large size, which can fit a whole lot of gear and has s great fit. They also appreciate the room for a tarp, hammock, small cooking grill, change of clothes, and 3 litter.

"...Plenty of room for a tarp, hammock, small cooking grill, change of clothes, 3 litter water bladder, food and other supplies...." Read more

"...The size of the bag is great, enough space for a 5lbs backpacking tent in the main compartment with room to spare...." Read more

"Good durable construction. Large size. I did not receive padded waistband. All outside compartments should have double zippers...." Read more

"...and taking long camping trips, can fit a whole lot of gear and has a great fit." Read more

15 customers mention7 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the durability of the backpack. Some mention it has good durable construction, good material, and the zippers and stitching held up great through a season of climbing, cramming, yanking, and other activities. However, others say that it started to fall apart in under the return period, the quality of stitching was not rugged, and that the strap broke first time used.

"Overall great design, but the quality of stitching was not rugged. I have had my bag for a few months now and I have had three straps break...." Read more

"...The zippers and stitching held up great through a season of climbing, cramming, yanking, and dropping from 20' up in a tree...." Read more

"...pack when I received it but the first time I used one of the exterior straps it broke...." Read more

"...It holds enough to get through a few days. Has been very durable, no problems so far." Read more

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Tyler

Great bag

Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2017

Color: GreyVerified Purchase

Had this bag for a couple weeks now. Works well as a day bag for work as well as for camling/hiking. There's a few strings on some of the molle webbing that seem to be loose but I think it was just left over stitching but if they come to be a problem this should be fixed by the companies lifetime warranty. At first glance the bag seemed to be smaller than I thought, then when I started adding everything for a 3 day backpacking trip I was amazed how it seemed like the space kept growing. Plenty of room for a tarp, hammock, small cooking grill, change of clothes, 3 litter water bladder, food and other supplies. Also it fits a 17" laptop easily which is nice

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Todd C Brown

Versatile hunting backpack

Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2022

Color: GreyVerified Purchase

My hope when I bought this back worked out well. I wanted to give it a full season before reviewing though. Some reviews were critical of the zippers and stitching stamina so I waited.

I bought this as a mobile hunting tool. Right off was pleased that my Predator XL platform fits in the front zipper section. My Hawk Helium sticks strap on each side. My heavy weight outer layer can fit in the main compartment. All of the mollie loops allowed me to add accessories and have them available in the tree without digging around.

I like that the bottom section can separate and go alone as a belt pack, or attach. I used those pockets every hunt for range finders, calls, knifes, etc.

The zippers and stitching held up great through a season of climbing, cramming, yanking, and dropping from 20' up in a tree.

The Grey color matches most of our tree bark. So it worked great.

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Adam

The size of the bag is great, enough space for a 5lbs backpacking tent in ...

Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2016

Color: GreyVerified Purchase

The over all quality of this bag is right on point for the price, which is to say it's not the most expensive and sometimes that will show (as I expected).

The first time I removed the lower front pouch one of the snaps pulled out, this was before I had actually used the bag. I purchased some replacement snaps that I now keep in the bag just incase.

The size of the bag is great, enough space for a 5lbs backpacking tent in the main compartment with room to spare. However I would have liked more internal pockets for better organization.

Fully loaded my pack weights in around 35lbs and initially feels good on my back, although I haven't taken this hiking yet so the jury is still out on that one. Especially because the waist belt cannot adjust to kit me properly. I wear 30"-31" waist sized pants and the belt at its smallest is still slack by an entire inch or two. However most people are larger than myself - so probably not an issue.

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denny48

GREAT BAG

Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2017

Color: GreyVerified Purchase

This is a GREAT bag! Don't hesitate. Just wax the zippers and then start stuffing. Incredible capacity, looks and comfort.

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Thomas Pearson

Great pack!

Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2016

Color: GreyVerified Purchase

I've been using this for travel and have been very happy with it as a carry on. It holds enough to get through a few days. Has been very durable, no problems so far.

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MNJoe

Two months and stitching fell apart

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2018

Color: GreyVerified Purchase

Overall great design, but the quality of stitching was not rugged. I have had my bag for a few months now and I have had three straps break. The top strap design to keep the bag condensed is connect to the shoulder straps, which is an amazing idea, but faulty at the stitching (See Photos). A lot of the bag weight is carried on those straps, which makes a comfortable fit, but as mentioned not durable.

Color of the bag, at least the grey, is a secondary color to the standard grey, so finding matching products are impossible (See Photo). If I could order all over again I would definitely choose a different color.

My purchase is at a fine line of regret for quality vs. price. Would I order again??? Possibly, only if I knew the product was supported by the manufacturer. I currently do not have the time to submitt or even investigate if a can do a claim, so this purchase most likely will go broken.

I have purchased other bags of this type and price that have lasted for well over a year, so don't feel price determines quality. There are good bags out there for great prices, and this bag may be one of them, but what I received seemed to be faulty and a bad color choice.

My original review was 2 Stars, but after seeing others reviews, and noticing the reviews are padded, and remembering how much I paid, I am dropping my review to one star.

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Adam F.

Strap broke first time used

Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2020

Color: GreyVerified Purchase

I liked the pack when I received it but the first time I used one of the exterior straps it broke. Although not a critical part, it is disappointing to have this happen. I now have to ensure that I don't use the strap on the opposite side to keep the bag from being lopsided.