Kelty Eagle Backpack vs 5.11 Tactical Rush12 2.0 Backpack

The main difference between the Kelty Eagle Backpack and the 5.11 Tactical Rush12 2.0 Backpack is that the Eagle Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Two-layer padded waistbelt) while the Rush12 2.0 Backpack does not.

Kelty Eagle Backpack - Front View
5.11 Tactical Rush12 2.0 Backpack
Specs Brand Kelty 5.11 Tactical
Name Eagle Backpack Rush12 2.0 Backpack
Category Outdoor Tactical
Sub Category Tactical Outdoor
Capacity (L) 128.7L 24L
Dimensions (in) 44 x 29 x 17.5 14 x 6 x 18
Weight (lb) 11 3.2
Fabric 500D nylon, 1000D nylon 1050D Nylon
Color Coyote Brown Black, Double Tap, Sandstone
Warranty 5.11 Tactical 1 Year Warranty
Release Date April 4, 2011
Rating 4.8
Price Under $500 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Contoured yoke shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Two-layer padded waistbelt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls YKK zippers
Main Compartment Access Top-load and front-panel access Clamshell
External Pockets 7 external pockets 2 zipped front pockets and rear hydration pocket
Internal Compartments Internal divider, 3 internal zippered mesh pockets Multi-pockets in the front and main compartments
Side Pockets 2 large removable side pockets
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Key clip, Daisy-chain loops, MOLLE along sides, Double haul loops on backpanel Molle system, gear loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps Sleeping pad compression straps, side compression straps External side compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Bottom panel web gear loops
Base / Bottom Drain holes and lashing point on bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable backpanel with Spacermesh
Rain Cover Rain/sand pack cover
Internal / External Frame HDPE frame sheet
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Dual hydration ports Yes
Other Features Other Features Compatible with Kelty satellite Radio Holder and Battery Holder

You're currently comparing the Eagle Backpack by Kelty against the Rush12 2.0 Backpack by 5.11 Tactical .


Kelty 's Eagle Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Tactical features while 5.11 Tactical 's Rush12 2.0 Backpack is a Tactical backpack with Outdoor features.

The Kelty Eagle Backpack has a capacity of 128.7L (liters), weighs 11 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 44 x 29 x 17.5. It's made of 500D nylon, 1000D nylon and is available in Coyote Brown in comparison the 5.11 Tactical Rush12 2.0 Backpack's capacity is 24L with a size of 14 x 6 x 18 inches. Constructed from 1050D Nylon it weighs 3.2 pounds and is available in Black, Double Tap, Sandstone .