1. Armor / hydration
2. Mag pouches & gear
2. Mag pouches & gear
Many bags come with a thin rear pocket running the length of the bag, which is designed to house a hydration bladder. This same pocket can conveniently be used to house ballistic protection in the form of either soft armor sheets or hard armor plates. If deployment of the bag includes pulling it across the front of the body during the dr
Many bags come with a thin rear pocket running the length of the bag, which is designed to house a hydration bladder. This same pocket can conveniently be used to house ballistic protection in the form of either soft armor sheets or hard armor plates. If deployment of the bag includes pulling it across the front of the body during the draw of the primary weapon, this provides some core protection for the user when facing a deadly threat.
2. Mag pouches & gear
2. Mag pouches & gear
2. Mag pouches & gear
This compartment should be at least 1-2” deep to allow for expansion of pockets and pouches when gear is added. Pockets and pouches should be configured so that they are readily accessible when the weapon is deployed. This will result in them being either horizontal or angled when the bag is carried on the user’s back, so all pockets and
This compartment should be at least 1-2” deep to allow for expansion of pockets and pouches when gear is added. Pockets and pouches should be configured so that they are readily accessible when the weapon is deployed. This will result in them being either horizontal or angled when the bag is carried on the user’s back, so all pockets and pouches should securely hold their contents without risk of items falling out or rattling around.
3. Primary weapon
2. Mag pouches & gear
3. Primary weapon
The primary weapon can be housed in its own compartment, or in the same compartment as the mag pouches and other gear. There are pros and cons to both approaches. On one hand it gives the user a single zipper to manipulate for them to access all of that gear. On the other, having the weapon in the same compartment can create noise, poten
The primary weapon can be housed in its own compartment, or in the same compartment as the mag pouches and other gear. There are pros and cons to both approaches. On one hand it gives the user a single zipper to manipulate for them to access all of that gear. On the other, having the weapon in the same compartment can create noise, potentially giving away the contents of the bag. Bag selection will determine the approach the user will have to commit to.
4. Other items
2. Mag pouches & gear
3. Primary weapon
Forward of the weapon compartment should be any additional compartments the user requires, such as a medical kit, tablet, power bank, other electronics, notepad, pens/pencils, food, water, etc. However, users should take overall bag weight into consideration. With a PDW, spare mags, other accessories, and potentially an armor insert, th
Forward of the weapon compartment should be any additional compartments the user requires, such as a medical kit, tablet, power bank, other electronics, notepad, pens/pencils, food, water, etc. However, users should take overall bag weight into consideration. With a PDW, spare mags, other accessories, and potentially an armor insert, the bag will already be heavy, so avoid overloading front pockets with unnecessary items.