HAZARD 4 Pillbox™ Tactical Backpack – Heavy Duty Military Survival Pack for Men and Women – EDC Rucksack for Laptop, Motorcycle, Outdoor, Bug Out, Gym, Range, Travel, and Camping – 29.5 Liter, Black

As a veteran who often ranges into rugged terrains, I needed a backpack that could protect my gear while being comfortable for all-day carry. The HAZARD 4 Pillbox Thermocap Photo-Daypack has been an absolute revelation. This tactical-inspired bag combines rugged construction with thoughtful features, making it ideal for photographers, drone operators, or anyone needing a reliable daypack for sensitive equipment. From its protective thermo-molded shell to customizable interiors, it's a premium choice that delivers on every front. If you're in the market for a high-quality, gear-focused backpack, this one from HAZARD 4 is a standout performer. Robust Build and Protective Design The Pillbox's standout feature is its thermo-cap front panel – a hard, molded shell that provides exceptional protection against impacts, perfect for safeguarding cameras, lenses, or drones. Made from durable, high-denier nylon with reinforced stitching throughout, this bag feels indestructible. I've taken it on hikes and urban shoots, and it shows no signs of wear, even after brushes with rough surfaces. The coyote color adds a tactical, low-profile aesthetic that blends seamlessly in outdoor environments, while being fade-resistant and easy to clean. Unlike softer backpacks that sag under load, this one maintains its shape, offering peace of mind for valuable gear. Customizable and Spacious Interior Inside, the bag shines with its modular design. It comes with customizable padded inserts that let you configure compartments to fit your specific setup – whether its DSLR bodies, multiple lenses, or accessories like batteries and filters. The main compartment is spacious enough for a full day's worth of equipment, plus extras like a laptop or tablet in the dedicated sleeve. I love the admin pocket on the front, which is one of the best I've seen: organized with slots for pens, cards, and small tools, plus Velcro panels for adding patches or peripherals. This level of organization keeps everything accessible and secure, turning chaotic gear hauls into efficient outings. Comfortable Carry for Extended Use Comfort is where this daypack truly impresses. The padded shoulder straps and back panel are ergonomically designed, distributing weight evenly to prevent fatigue during long carries. Breathable mesh enhances airflow, keeping you cool on hot days, and the sternum strap adds stability for active movement. At around 3-4 pounds empty, it's lightweight yet sturdy, making it suitable for daily commutes or extended adventures. Users rave about how it outperforms other bags in comfort, and I agree – no more shoulder aches after hours of wear. High-Quality Hardware and Versatility Every detail screams quality: smooth, heavy-duty YKK zippers that glide effortlessly and resist snags, plus multiple attachment points for MOLLE-compatible accessories. It's water-resistant, handling light rain without issue, and the overall build supports tactical uses beyond photography, like EDC or light hiking. The versatility extends to its size – compact enough for urban use but roomy for gear-heavy trips. Hazard 4's reputation for tactical gear shines here, with features that cater to professionals and hobbyists’ alike. Outstanding Value and Reliability Priced competitively for its premium features, this backpack offers tremendous value compared to similar high-end options. It's built to last, potentially outliving cheaper alternatives that fail quickly. Backed by positive user feedback on its durability and functionality, it's a smart investment for anyone serious about protecting their equipment. In summary, the HAZARD 4 Pillbox Thermocap Photo-Daypack in Coyote has elevated my gear-carrying experience with its protective design, customization, and all-day comfort. It's a five-star essential for photographers and adventurers – highly recommended for its unbeatable blend of toughness and practicality!

It's pricey but an awesome pack for PRS range day type shooting. Can definitely get everything needed in the pack and or strapped to the outside with the optional additions.

So I bought this with the hopes that my brand new camera gear would be less likely to get destroyed on my next deployment...but then I was pulled off the trip because people don't know how to not post things in a group chat. Annnnyway, I really like this pack so far. I feel really tactical, and that's cool since all I know how to do is make things fly and disappear my career. My only gripe is that the camera section is not very deep. I mean honestly, my Sony lens isn't abnormally large but it's about double the depth of the camera section. That means everything in the other section is getting compressed, or it's digging into my back...and I'm not excited about either option. The case is super rigid though and that's one of the best features. I have absolutely no doubt that this case would have stood up to the rigors of throwing it in an ISU or putting it with checked luggage, and that's saying something. Also, the two pouches in the storage section aren't included. I added those. The webbing on this is great. Some are reinforced, other's aren't, but what they did where just makes practical logical sense. I also super like that the breast and waist straps are removable. I do not usually use these straps on any of my backpacks, and most packs sew them in so I just have to deal with them flopping around like my floundering mental state. But not with this pack. They were very easy to remove...unlike text messages in a group chat. It's also really comfortable to wear in my living room, and I'm hoping that longer walks/hikes will be the same. The biggest take-away here is that I'm very happy with my really expensive backpack and I honestly can't wait to travel with it. I like the feel, the look, the customization, the branded accessories(let alone the endless molle options), and the confidence in not breaking anything. 10 out of 10, would recommend.

I am a big fan of Hazard4 bags, packs, accessories. I bought this pillbox as a pack to use for traveling as I have to carry 2 laptops (work/personal) and this bag seems to fit the bill. I love the 2nd compartment for storing cables, chargers, accessories. It's nicely organized and flexible, you can arrange the compartment barriers with some flexibility. What could be "Challenging" with this pack, and the 2nd compartment, would be trying to access goodies when, let's say, you're on a plane, where room is limited. On a flat table it's nice to open it and lay everything out. My work laptop (yoga380) and my home laptop (dell 7xxx, yes, it's old) fit just fine in this bag. Work laptop fits in back sleeve and it's nicely padded, home laptop fits perfectly in the front panel sleeve. Accessorie pockets in front section is somewhat limited, and they have 4 sleeves that are so small I'm not quite sure what they could be used for. Glasses, pens and other "Flatter" items fit in front section, in 2nd section you have quite a few slots for accessories with depth. The only "But" on this is the weight, even unloaded it's not a "light" backpack, but the rigid structure of it is nice, and with that it keeps pesky passengers on planes from "JAMMING" their oversized carry on next to yours, which is nice (I can't tell you how many times I've been on a plane and watched people try to stuff their hard bags, crushing my soft backpack in the process.. manners, where have they gone? ). . I did put both the Beavertail and Rail accessories on this pack, then I used the bungee cord (black) to thread through the rails and over the beavertail, which works okay, the beavertail gives you another storage compartment and some Molle slits as well. (remember, if you use the rails and/or beavertail you won't be able to use the bungee cord on the inside of the pack, as it's displayed in the pictures. As the screws you use to mount them disallow the use of the holes for the bungee on the inside. . All in all a good pack, especially if you want to protect what's inside. . All in all a good pack

I've been buying from Hazard4 for years now. Overall, an excellent company for tactical bags at a good price. I bought this thing for an upcoming convention that needed a little more added security for my wares. While I was expecting a high quality product, what I got was that and then some. Due to the massive thermo-cap front, this thing is way more durable than the Second Front/Sidewinder and the Patrol bag. Highly recommended for high end photography gear, or other gear you don't want to get damaged. Comfort is top-notch, and it's admin pocket is actually the best I've seen in a Hazard 4 bag, including the nice velcro portion to add on peripherals. Now, I said this thing is ALMOST perfect. There are a few things I would LOVE to see with this bag: - A stowaway option for the straps. I can see that the straps are almost removable. Having a possible slip pouch to stow them into like some of the Chinook Tactical bags have, or even having a possible option to remove the straps entirely would be awesome, and make a little more sense for the construction of the bag. - Deeper main pocket would be awesome. I feel like the main compartment is a little shallow and needs around an additional inch of room to just make it easier for larger objects. - I'd love to see some velcro on the outside of this thing for patches. While the Hibachi comes with this option, the only thing that lacks from this model is the outer velcro/MOLLE hybrid strapping. In short: This bag is goo enough to be a day back or a gear bag. The flocked innards of the bag add a new depth of customization, and I know for a fact this thing will take a beating.

I use this backpack for every day use, I carry my laptop, charging station, keyboard, spare clothes and other things as well. I love how durable the hard shell is, also the tactical look.

I waited until I tested this bag enough to write my review. Perfect size for carry on, and the way it opens. I took this bag to New York, had no issues going through TSA, every security checkpoint I went through during my visit. I chose this bag for the hard shell comparment. its big enough to fit my Feiyutech A2000 gimball fully assembled with a AgimbalGear handle. The Molle inside helps to tie it down so its not moving arround. I tried several bags including some from Hazard 4 and this is the one that fits my gimbal fully assembled... again... fully asembled :D the Camera comparment is very user friendly. I fit a Sony A6500 with a small rig cage fitted with a Sony18-105f4, a sony 50mm1.8, a sony 55-210, a manfrotto MYPIXI-B and a Feiyutech tripods, a feelworld ma5 monitor inside an altura photo case, a Godox TT350s flash in its bag, a dust blower and a paracord wrist strap and 5 sony NP-FW50, 2 NP-F550, 4 AA's and 4 Feiyutech batteries. the side fits a 65" tripod. I bought a small raincover and I wore this bag for 4 days in nasty rain in new york unable to get my gear out, and finally a 16 hour day taking pictures and video when it stopped raining. The bag full of gear is a bit heavy but the bag is very well ballanced and didnt hurt my back carring it. I am worried a bit of the zipper quality, they seem a bit small, and if they fail, what could be the back up strap is on the wrong side of the bag, if the zippers fail all your gear will end up in the ground. So I will reach out to Hazard 4 about this. Next stop... Disneyland.

I bought this pack to carry my DJI Mavic Platinum Pro and all of it's associated equipment. I know Hazard 4 has some bags marketed specifically for this purpose, but they didn't really appeal to me. I was able to get everything in the bag with no issues. The Mavic, controller, 2 spare batteries, single battery charger hub, 4 battery charger hub, wall charger power brick, car charger power brick, extended legs, camera filters, misc. cables, iPad Pro, iPad mount, Surface 3 Pro, and whole slew of other things. I added pouches to the molle of the admin area to hold all my additional rotors. It does exactly what I want and does it well. The pack is comfortable and easy to adjust. The removable waist belt was easy to remove. I'm not carrying enough weight to warrant needing it and with my height and where the bag sits the waist belt wouldn't be sitting on my hips anyway. The zippers seem a bit finicky, but that maybe because they're new. The stitching seems decent. The material appears to be good quality as well. The grey color is a bit unique. I wasn't sure I would like it when I ordered the bag, but once I saw it I thought it was a nice color. It has a Civilian Labs 3D logo on it instead of the Hazard 4 3D Logo. It is what you would expect from Hazard 4. Any drawbacks...well the admin area could use some rework to make it more useful. It's not horrible but there are four tiny useless pockets on the larger flap pocket. Some elastic bands or one larger pocket would be more useful. That's really the only complaint I can come up with for the bag.