Friday, August 20, 2010
The Manliest Man Bag of Them All: The LAPG Tactical Bail Out Gear Bag
Posted by Chris Gohlke in "Digital Home Hardware & Accessories" @ 07:00 AM
A lot of us gadget lovers also have a dirty little secret; we tend to have a bag fetish of some sort. I usually buy a bag or two a year, always looking for the “perfect” bag to carry all my toys and other gear. There are companies out there catering to this need and some decent choices out there, but it is often difficult to find that perfect bag that has pockets, is able to be configured, is priced right, and maintains some manly looks. So, I’m going to let you in on my little secret: I’ve stopped looking at bags designed for technology and started looking at bags designed for police and military applications. And there a whole new world of awesomeness opened up to me. Today I’d like to introduce you to the LAPG Tactical Bail Out Gear Bag.
Side one has three “pen” sleeves (two small and one large) and two zippered pouches. The top pouch is approximately 5 inches tall by 8 inches long and has Velcro on the exterior (I assume for you to attach your insignia for military use). The bottom pouch is approximately 3 inches tall by 10 inches long. Each end of the bag features a large pouch which could be used to hold a water bottle. The pouch has Velcro and elastic adjustable straps so whatever size item you put in the pouches can be held securely.
Figure 1: Side one of bag and pouches.
Side two has four pouches. The two larger pouches are 3 inches wide by 5 inches tall. The flap is completely removable and height adjustable to allow you to customize their height up to the full height of the bag. The top center pouch is internally divided into a 2” x 2” and a 1” x 2” pouch. The bottom center pouch is 3” x 4”. Behind these pouches is a secret compartment approximately 6” deep by 10” long. One side is lined with the soft side of Velcro. This is intended as an easy access compartment for a weapon in military/police use, but would also be a great place to stash a Kindle or other small tablet device that you wanted quick access to.
Figure 2: Side two and the secret compartment.
The interior is pretty bare bones. You can use it as a big 13” x 5” x” 8” compartment or you can use the included divider to divide it in half long ways and then subdivide one half into two sections of a size of your choosing. The divider attaches with Velcro. The entire interior is black. After having purchased a lot of bags, I’ve grown to prefer bags with a light colored interior as it makes finding items inside easier.
The bag has a set of handles that include a button snap to hold them together. They additionally include an adjustable and removable shoulder strap with an adjustable and removable shoulder pad. Overall, the bag is 14" x 10" x 6" and is also available in tan and black if you don’t like olive drab. My only complaint about the bag was that it did have an oily/mothball odour when I received it. The odour has slowly faded over the month I’ve had it.
Overall, this bag is outstanding. It is very well made with heavy duty, high quality materials, so I really can’t see it wearing out. What would you expect to pay for a bag like this? $50? $75? $100? Nope. It is available for just $19.99 from LA Police Gear.
Chris Gohlke is a Contributing Editor for Thoughts Media. He loves roller derby, poker, RPGs, and Sci-Fi and loves to get his hands on real-life tech gadgets. He lives in Tallahassee, Florida, USA with his wife and three cats.
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