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Posted: 2/28/2013 7:19:42 PM EDT
| Useful or not? Was trying to figure or what they are used for and I think I saw that you can flip them around to the front to access them in a hurry. |
| That's the ONLY thing they're good for. They suck at everything else, to the point that their only redeeming factor drops FAR down the list. The only reason I would ever have one is for very sort trips in the city where I don't have to carry it for more than a couple minutes at a time. |
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That's the ONLY thing they're good for. They suck at everything else, to the point that their only redeeming factor drops FAR down the list. The only reason I would ever have one is for very sort trips in the city where I don't have to carry it for more than a couple minutes at a time. I had to read this post & look at the user name a few times to figure out why I would say the above, because... While I do agree that single strap packs are not good for long humps, the ability to access my gear inside without having to dismount it, really adds a lot of value to them for me. I have a Maxpedition Noatak, that I am using for EDC right now, and I have a Kodiak that use on occasion. My EDC includes a a full size DSLR camera, in addition to various GH type stuff. I use the larger Kodiak for photo ops where I need to carry 2 DSLR's & their lenses. I really like being able to get my cameras out for use quickly & put them up just as easily. The same reasons, within certain limitations, I feel would be applicable for milpers in active conditions where dismounting a pack would not be desirable. You can also pull them to the front to get in a vehicle, train or bus, very comfortably. I have carried the Kodiak loaded at air shows for multiple days and did not get too tired of the single strap config. I love the 2 I have. YMMV John |
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i think sling packs are great for their intended purpose which is short single day hikes or EDC, i never heard of anyone advertising sling packs as multiday heavy load expedition style rigs....so i think that's a unfair standard to compare them to....
they are used mostly for everyday carry and short hikes where you might need to be getting in and out of your bag fairly often as it much much quicker to just flip it around than to dismount each time... i like mine for days out shooting when there's no bench or truck to keep stuff clean and organized and i don't feel like looking like rambo in a chest rig playing in the woods.... really for short trips where your carrying the essentials and you need in and out of the bag often there's nothing better, even just getting your wallet out to pay with in town is much more convenient.... that said, they will never take the place of a real pack for heavy loads and heavy duty work, design alone should tell you that much, but for their intended purposes sling packs are great, i just wouldn't start off with one as your one and only pack... i've been using slings for about 6~7 years now and have had good luck, i just ordered the monsoon and will get some pics of it later next week when it gets here, all of my other slings were generic ones i picked up in the EU as it's a much more popular pack design it that part of the world. |
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I have a maxpedition Kodiak. Works great a diaper and kids stuff bag, but not really practical for much more than that. ^ My thoughts exactly. Looks great at the mall with the other good-looking soccer moms. I use a small Kelty tactical sling pack for G19, keys and phone when bike riding. Generally I don't care for off-body carry, but it seems an adequate compromise. Some of the larger SOTech type bags might have a role in carrying additional specialized gear, but as everyone ID'ed, they generally sacrifice a lot of utility. I have yet to see someone using one of the 5.11 MP5/Uzi sling bags in the wild, but I'd make them in a second. |
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