[smokshwn]

As a spinoff of the backpack thread I was looking at the 6-8 backpacks that I had accumulated over the last few years and found one that fit the bill. On closer inspection I realized it was pretty close to the Maxpedition Falcon.

I don't know if I am totally sold on the backpack over the range bag idea but I used it at Nationals and a couple of local matches and it works well.

Here's a link.

http://www.lapoliceg...sault-pack.html

[dbarrym]

smokshwn, on Sep 27 2009, 11:11 PM, said:

As a spinoff of the backpack thread I was looking at the 6-8 backpacks that I had accumulated over the last few years and found one that fit the bill. On closer inspection I realized it was pretty close to the Maxpedition Falcon.

I don't know if I am totally sold on the backpack over the range bag idea but I used it at Nationals and a couple of local matches and it works well.

Here's a link.

http://www.lapoliceg...sault-pack.html

+1...I bought 3 on sale a few months ago, great buy. One as a rifle range bag, two for BOB's, one in each car, loaded with 3 days of supplies and the like.

Barry

[L-10_shooter]

I have been thinking about the back pack range bag idea. I like this one, but would like a water bottle holder on one/both sides. Do the compartments have mag holders or anything other than a totally open area? I like the price, LAPG doesnt sell crap stuff.

[smokshwn]

No mag pouches on the interior but it has plenty of space for everything I needed.

There is a panel in the very back (next to your back) that can hold a hydration blader but I used it to hold my magbrush, squib rod, a multitool and a fourway screwdriver.

In the main compartment I can easily put either my open gun or limited gun in a gun rug along with a mag storage pouch with 8 mags in it. There are a couple of small slit type pockets in this compartment. One fits your scoresheets and match booklet to a T and the other held my wallet and and pocket stuff I don't want on me when shooting.

In the next compartment there was room for a 2 or 3 boxes of ammo my uplula loader, and my oakley sunglass case.

In the lower front pocket I fit two bottles of water and a small can of almonds with some jerky....the goodie pouch if you will. I also hung an accessori pocket on the side of the bag that easily held my camera and pro grip...although they would have easily fit in one of the other pockets as well.

The small top front pocket was perfect for gum, chapstick, my in ear hearing pro, and keys.

I took a big carabiner and ran it through a spot of webbing on the side and used it to carry my belt when I wasn't wearing it.

All in all a pretty slick way to carry gear without the extra tonnage that my range bag seems to attract.

As far as build quality goes it may not be on par with some of the top end nylon guys but it is definitely quite a bit better than the normal Chinese knockoff quality.

One thing that is exclusive to this pack that I really like is that the shoulder straps are adjustable on both the top and bottom. My size dictates that I usually extend the shoulder straps all the way which means half the strap is on top of my shoulder. This pack allows me to adjust the length of the strapsa and still keep the padded part of the strap on my shoulder.

[L-10_shooter]

Sounds like a killer bag, now I might have to go out and get one, thanks for the detailed review! I really like that it has a waist strap, chest strap and padded shoulder straps so the bag can be conformed to your back, so its more comfortable. Great idea with the caribeaner.

[ong45]

Hey Craig,
Could you post some pics of the interior of the bag ? With your gear in it would be great.
thanks

[vluc]

Noticed that some of the nicer computer backpacks would make decent range bags, but I have a Rush 24, so I don't need one....

[RobMoore]

I used the exact same bag as my carry-on to nationals, as as my range bag for nats.

I got a 100oz camelback bladder that fits nicely in the dedicated compartment for it on the bag.

[robot]

How big does it look on you? do you think it'll fit two guns ?

[smokshwn]

James, pics comin

[scribble]

I would like to see the pics as well.

[11.43mm]

waiting on pics-I searched hte site and the packs are now 39 Buck$!!! but I also spent another 600.

[RobMoore]

Its big enough for 2 guns, all the ammo, and cleaning gear/parts for a big match.

[smokshwn]

Guys, I am sorry. Forgot about this thread and I am trying to post pics. However for some unknown reason the 8 pics I have will not upload to the board as an attachment. (everything else I have will ) I will work on getting them up on a hosting site and going that route....standby.

[smokshwn]

Here we go. I used the top front pocket for my earplugs some gum and a couple other small items. The pouch you see on the front was for my camera. All in all there was plenty of room for everything you see in the first pic and then some. It carried pretty well also.

All the stuff



Back Pocket: Gun Rug, Mags, Match Booklet/Score Sheets in slip pocket, and small zippered pocket for wallet cell phoneetc.


Middle Pocket: Ammo boxes, MagLula and tools


Front Pocket: Two water bottles, Jerky, Almonds,


Side view

This post has been edited by smokshwn: 08 November 2009 - 09:49 PM

[ong45]

Appreciate the pics Craig, great find !!

[soundwave]

Man that thing can hold a good amount of junk, there goes another 40 bucks...

Thanks for the link and pics!

[smokshwn]

soundwave, on Nov 9 2009, 09:16 PM, said:

Man that thing can hold a good amount of junk, there goes another 40 bucks...

Thanks for the link and pics!

If you can get away from LA Police Gear for just $40 I want to know how you do it

[soundwave]

smokshwn, on Nov 9 2009, 08:26 PM, said:

soundwave, on Nov 9 2009, 09:16 PM, said:

Man that thing can hold a good amount of junk, there goes another 40 bucks...

Thanks for the link and pics!

If you can get away from LA Police Gear for just $40 I want to know how you do it

49.61 with shipping/tax

[smokshwn]

soundwave, on Nov 10 2009, 10:09 AM, said:

smokshwn, on Nov 9 2009, 08:26 PM, said:

soundwave, on Nov 9 2009, 09:16 PM, said:

Man that thing can hold a good amount of junk, there goes another 40 bucks...

Thanks for the link and pics!

If you can get away from LA Police Gear for just $40 I want to know how you do it

49.61 with shipping/tax

Just be happy that it wasn't $496.15.....for me that place is like shopping at COSTCO

[soundwave]

smokshwn, on Nov 10 2009, 10:04 AM, said:

soundwave, on Nov 10 2009, 10:09 AM, said:

smokshwn, on Nov 9 2009, 08:26 PM, said:

soundwave, on Nov 9 2009, 09:16 PM, said:

Man that thing can hold a good amount of junk, there goes another 40 bucks...

Thanks for the link and pics!

If you can get away from LA Police Gear for just $40 I want to know how you do it

49.61 with shipping/tax

Just be happy that it wasn't $496.15.....for me that place is like shopping at COSTCO

I hear that. As long as my girlfriend keeps buying new shoes every week, I don't feel bad