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Posted: 2/13/2014 11:42:37 AM EDT
I'm fairly new to 3 Gun and it amazes me at the amount of kit required to compete in this sport.  I wanted to review a pack I came across that has helped organize all the stuff needed to be a 3 Gunner . . .especially those of us with OCD.  BTW: I hate buying stuff called "Tactical".  That word always conjures up ninja-operator airsoft wannabe guys . . . which doesn't appeal to me..

(*I am in no way connected to the manufacturer of this product.)

http://www.goutdoorsproducts.com/products/tactical-range-backpack/



This is a big, well thought out range bag built like a back pack.  If I don't keep all my gear in one place, I usually wind up leaving important stuff in my house.  Gear that  used to store in 3 small bags, now goes all into this one pack.

This bag keeps all my odds & ends organized (target stapler, bore sighter, tools, light, range finder, gloves, eye pro, ear pro, etc., etc., etc.,) Most range bags have all your small stuff settling to the bottom of the main storage area. This pack keeps everything within reach.  I never find myself "digging" through this bag to find some tool or such. This comes with a 3" x 5" clear plastic box with dividers in it to keep small parts organized (great for extra gas rings, springs, extractor, etc...)  All of the zippered pockets have "id" tags on them to help your keep stuff in easy reach.

The MOLLE straps really add to the bag. I strapped on some Tactical Tailor modular packs to keep my lunch, Leatherman MUT, Briley chokes, water bottle, spare mags and extra shotshells within a quick grasp.  I added a ALICE style "buttpack" on the rear to hold all my shotgun caddies.

The 3 pistol rugs are top notch. Of note, you won't fit anything bigger than a Glock 34 or 5" 2011 in them. Pistol rugs have enough room to store a pistol with an RMR mounted too.  You can store four 170mm mags in each pistol rug.  I usually leave one pistol rug out and that makes room to store rifle mags in the interior compartment.

Seams are high grade triple stitch & stress points are reinforced.   The top rear has velcro to mount your id tag or some morale patches.

Only negative: I don't think this bag really needs a padded waist strap. It's not a ruck and you are not going to hump this pack long range into the outback. The padded shoulder straps are all this bag needs.

Here's my bag, modded for my 3 Gun kit:





The only thing that I don't carry in this pack are my long guns (those go in a Midway USA sniper drag bag) and my shotshells (G.P.S. makes a nice shotshell carrier too.)

I found one at a decent price on Amazon.com.
Link Posted: 2/17/2014 8:54:33 PM EDT
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Good find and review!  I am new to 3-gun myself and have been debating range bags.  I hadn't heard about this one but it has now shot to the top of my list.

Thanks again!
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