First impressions of the Ridgeline Trooper 30L back pack.

The material is OK, not to the same standard as say Cordura. The backing is quite plasticy, but not a major issue.

Plastic hard ware is OK, non branded. Probably to be expected at this price.

The zips look good. 10mm continuous coil for the main compartment and 8mm on the front one.

It has a slip pocket in the front compartment, the same in the main one (for hydration bladder) and two inner pockets in the main compartment that would take water bottles.

Sewing seems very good all round, all Molle/PALS , handles, straps etc securely sewn. Internal seem binding is also very good.

The is a hydration tube exit point under the top handle. On each side of the handle there is a Velcro flap, not 100% sure about the purpose of this yet.

For £25 it looks very good to me, most places in the UK sell this for between £45 and £55. If I was to make a similar bag, all be it with better materials, it would cost about £50-60 just for the materials.

Mods I am planning.

I like a zipped external pocket, so will probably add a zip just above the top row of Molle/PALS on the front and then line the inside of the front panel.
At the same time I will remove the manufacturers badge and sew a larger piece of Velcro in its place.
I may also remove the waist belt as I am unlikely to ever use it.

This was a personal purchase and I have no connection with the seller (apart from I spend lots of money in his shop, but the price I paid was the same as his online price) or manufacturer.

Zips

Straps

Hydration exit

Main compartment

Inside Front panel

Velcro flap