Blue Jacket Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Not sure if this is the correct forum, but it's the closest I could find. I need a new backpack to use as my work bag and I would like for it to double as a range pack for USPSA. I'll be carrying a laptop, charger and padfolio for work when I travel. Then of course pistal and ammo at the range. I was thinking about ordering a 5.11 Rush 12, but wasn't sure about the number of pockets and pockets. Anyone have any thoughts or other recommndations. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge12486 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I've owned the 5.11 Rush 72 for a while now and it's by-far the best pack I've ever used. Holds more than you could possibly need for a day of shooting. I've used it for multi-day travel as well as it still fits in a planes overhead. Durability on it is excellent, no issues at all. Shood be good for your work stuff at all. If you think it's too big then maybe get a smaller size. I just like having one bag that does everything. It's actually so good, someone stole my original one. Guess it was just too nice for them to keep their thieving hands off of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I got an Eagle Ind. 3 day pack from Natchez Shooter Supply. It is covered in molle on the outside, several inside pockets to organize small items, a laptop sleeve on the back side, and padded shoulder straps. It was $29 for a $150+ pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 There are a couple prior threads on this with a lot of discussion and recommendations. If you want to use it with a laptop, get a padded slip case for it and a small zip top bag to hold the mouse and power, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jacket Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 I have a Rush 72 I use as a 3 gun bag. It is a great bag, just looking for somethign smaller. I didn't think of a padded slip case. I'll check Natchez as well. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Have a look at the Camelbak bags (I like the HAWG). There's a good deal of room and there is a separate zippered compartment in the rear that holds the water bladder. Take the bladder out and you've got room for a laptop and sleeve. Put the bladder back in for matches and have all the water you need without having to tote bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frag316 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I know there's a lot of things impacting what kind of pack to buy, but I'm a big proponent of having separate bags for EDC and USPSA. The reason is basically that I have a tendency to procrastinate enough before a match that I'll forget to take something out of the bag I use for EDC, forget something I need or would like to have at the range, or forget to put something back that I need or would like to have for EDC. If you're not that type of person, then it's not an issue, but I'm just not quite organized enough to move stuff around like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpom Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Learned the hard way to have a separate shooting bag and EDC bag. Used my Camelback MotherLode bag for 3g and one day going through the airport almost missed a flight as TSA kept going through it till they found the loaded mag. Luckily the local PD officer they called over only issued me a warning and TSA kept the mag. Thought I cleaned out the bag after a match but its pretty deep and has lots of pockets. Now have a bag dedicated to each endeavor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frag316 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I had something similar because of a single loaded round of ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jacket Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 I had not thought about that issue, your right probably a good idea to keep them separate. I guess my criteria is now just office bag. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frag316 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I had not thought about that issue, your right probably a good idea to keep them separate. I guess my criteria is now just office bag. Thanks Well, maybe, maybe not. You could just buy two of the same bag, if you find one you like that would suit both purposes well. I use the big Maxpedition gearslinger for my EDC, and it would probably work great as a range bag, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk1996 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 check out Drago gear bags. I have their tracker bag that i take with me on trips and its a pretty good size bag. I just ordered a grey ghost gear lightweight assault pack for some shorter day trip and for attaching on my plate carrier. check them out, and both are way cheaper than the 5.11 bags (which are nice, but i don't think any better than the drago gear bag - i have compared them side by side) http://www.greyghostgear.com/packs/lightweight-assault-pack-litelok http://www.dragogear.com/products/backpacks/tracker-backpack-1.html drago does have a new bag that is more specific for laptops. looks good too. http://www.dragogear.com/products/backpacks/sentry-pack.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9X23Guy Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I use a Eberlestock half track for almost everything 3 gun and it works great. Price wise, it may be a little overkill for what your looking for but it's an excellent buy once, cry once pack that's tough as nails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliedelta Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I have a 5.11 Rush 72, and love it. I don't use it to carry a laptop though, and there is no special sleeve for one in the pack. Obviously it will hold a laptop, but it will not be secured in a special padded slot like most computer bags. Makes a great range / hunting bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick S Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Mystery Ranch. American made in Bozeman Montana. Military, hunting, wild land fire and backpacking/hiking specific lines. Expensive but worth every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B45C22 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) Which one of the Mystery ranch packs do you use for shooting? They look very nice, but I didn't see one that looked quite like what I am after. Edited September 1, 2013 by B45C22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nheiny13 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I just got the Condor 3 day pack and it is awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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