LBT1562A CT Pack: why so expensive?

[Far]

Was looking around and came across these packs:

http://www.londonbridgetrading.com/m1webgear/ProductSearch.aspx?SearchCriteria=jumpable

PDF:

http://www.londonbridgetrading.com/m1webgear/GetAttachment.aspx?cmaAttachmentID=11657

They look similar to the Maxpediton pack I bought (which is awesome) a few years back but these things are like 4 times as much.

Thought maybe some of you true mil guys could shed some light on why they are so expensive.

Is it the amount of webbing and pockets inside? This think look like it can hold litres of IV fluid or something.

Thank you very much for your input.

Benn

[Hippo]

quality gear is expensive

[UW145]

LBT sew their packs up with solid gold thread. All the hardwear is solid silver painted black.

[Dragonscript]

Why so expensive? Because you want one. (Always seems the case with me)


Good gear always cost more money, and the market for mil-spec gear is a small one. Plus, those looking for good, mil-spec gear are willing to pay for it, which the companies know, so you get what we have here. A nice pack for people who are willing to pay for it, or can get some agency to buy it for them.

[James]

I think all of LBTs stuff is spendy. Very high quality too. I met the owner a few years ago and he gave me and a few other guys a tour. He told us that their primary sales focus would be on the military and other government agencies, rather than focusing on an individual who might only buy a single piece of gear. He was more interested in, say, getting an order to outfit an entire SEAL team or something.

[ShakesFIST]

Was looking around and came across these packs:
PDF:

http://www.londonbridgetrading.com/m1webgear/GetAttachment.aspx?cmaAttachmentID=11657

They look similar to the Maxpediton pack I bought (which is awesome) a few years back but these things are like 4 times as much.

Thought maybe some of you true mil guys could shed some light on why they are so expensive.

Is it the amount of webbing and pockets inside? This think look like it can hold litres of IV fluid or something.


Why is it expensive? Because quality costs money. Tactical gear isn't cheap unless it is cheaply made. Also, its a medical pack (which is why it looks like it could hold liters of IV's). Medical equipment is not cheap either. It's also jumpable.

[flanker7]

Sorry for derailing, but, has LBT discontinued their Flotation Vest? Their "ISAAK"

[Far]

Thanks everyone. I knew I'd get good input.

A buddy told me that nylon is also a petroleum product, making the raw materials more expensive of late.

[Crewdog]

One of the things I had discussed with a gent who worked for TacTailor in the early days was about this very subject. Some companies mark up the civilian gear sales so it looks like they are giving a huge discount to the .mil croud.

[ShakesFIST]

One of the things I had discussed with a gent who worked for TacTailor in the early days was about this very subject. Some companies mark up the civilian gear sales so it looks like they are giving a huge discount to the .mil croud.

Is that why they are so cheap while retaining the quality? I love TT gear!

[Getyoasstomahs]

There is a difference between paying for quality and paying out the ass.
There is no such thing as an assault pack worth $675.00 although I have a feeling there are probably a few airsofters that post here that might disagree with me.

[Catch22]

Maxpedition gear is made in Taiwan generally. LBT got its prices up these days. As James said they're more GSA customer oriented. Max was always - popular gear, that was the idea behind the product line. I've used both - LBT is much more robust both in desgin and execution, yet less fancy.

But as Getyoasstomahs mentioned, 300 buck assault packs are something like overkill. Knowing the materials, the sewing and designs some pieces there are way beyond their objective value.

[maw]

i have carried and used a lbt 1562. in fact i still have one in my kit box (if you'd like some pics let me know).
while i might be persuaded that a three day pack isn't worth that much (unless it's by kifaru of course), the lbt 1562 is not an assault/3 day pack. it's a dedicated medical pack with some very specific design elements. it is well thought out with ready access to purposefully organized compartments. personally, i found the pack to be too oriented for the needs of a combat medic/corpsman then for my needs (ngo), it places emphasis on rapid access to acs/airway/intubation kits, tourniquets, clotting agents, ringers fluids/iv's and an assortment of needles/stents and syringes primed and ready to go, ie stabilize someone suffering from combat related trauma. for that purpose it's probably the best option available.

[ShakesFIST]

i have carried and used a lbt 1562. in fact i still have one in my kit box (if you'd like some pics let me know).
while i might be persuaded that a three day pack isn't worth that much (unless it's by kifaru of course), the lbt 1562 is not an assault/3 day pack. it's a dedicated medical pack with some very specific design elements. it is well thought out with ready access to purposefully organized compartments. personally, i found the pack to be too oriented for the needs of a combat medic/corpsman then for my needs (ngo), it places emphasis on rapid access to acs/airway/intubation kits, tourniquets, clotting agents, ringers fluids/iv's and an assortment of needles/stents and syringes primed and ready to go, ie stabilize someone suffering from combat related trauma. for that purpose it's probably the best option available.

That was what I said! Medical equipment is expensive. Military gear is expensive. Military medical gear is more expensive. What other medical packs did you look at because none are cheap. Here are some examples:

Blackhawk STOMP is $334
http://www.blackhawk.com/product1.asp?P=60MP01&C=C2018

TAG is $499
https://tacticalassaultgearstore.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=152

Are you seeing the trend here? If you want a medical pack, expect to pay a good amount for it.

[Far]

i have carried and used a lbt 1562. in fact i still have one in my kit box (if you'd like some pics let me know).
while i might be persuaded that a three day pack isn't worth that much (unless it's by kifaru of course), the lbt 1562 is not an assault/3 day pack. it's a dedicated medical pack with some very specific design elements. it is well thought out with ready access to purposefully organized compartments. personally, i found the pack to be too oriented for the needs of a combat medic/corpsman then for my needs (ngo), it places emphasis on rapid access to acs/airway/intubation kits, tourniquets, clotting agents, ringers fluids/iv's and an assortment of needles/stents and syringes primed and ready to go, ie stabilize someone suffering from combat related trauma. for that purpose it's probably the best option available.Since you've used one, what are the straps that are folded up in the bottom most pockets on each side for? My trauma shears fit in the other pouches, along with my mag light.

I'll PM you for those pictures.

[Far]

Well, I decided to pick this up (very lightly used and paid 100.00 USD):

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