Opinions on a EDC Backpack

[Oh Shoot]

I have the LA police gear 3 day backpack. I had to oil the zippers to get them to work properly, otherwise it's a fine bag. That said, I never use it. It's covered with molle fasteners, coyote brown, screams tactical, military, etc.

 

I carry one 3 days a week or more for 3 years or so now, and I mean carry like on foot. Has lots of molle stuff, but no gun stuff. That's in my pocket. :) Well, actually, that is a dump pouch on top.

 

There's even another small pouch attached to other side of the water bottle one.

 

I realize this ain't what most of y'all have in mind as a EDC bag for work and everything, but works great for walks to the Y and my routine errands to Kroger and here and there. I range far enough it's a comfort to have basic "survival" items in there when I do, while still having enough empty space for groceries and whatnot that I pick up and tote home. It's a nice all around size, big enough to carry a good bit of stuff, but not so big to be cumbersome.

 

 

- OS

Edited October 6, 2013 by Oh Shoot

[jgradyc]

Just occurred to me... I'm going overseas (Costa Rica) for a week soon. My LA PoliceGear 3 day pack will carry all I need, but do I run the risk of getting hassled or standing out too much with a coyote tan bag covered with molle fasteners?  I haven't flown in 3-4 years, so I don't know what travelers are using for backpacks today. (In the past, I used a TravelPro roller, but it's not to practical outside the airport.)

 

Any thoughts?

Edited October 6, 2013 by jgradyc

[Oh Shoot]

Just occurred to me... I'm going overseas (Costa Rica) for a week soon. My LA PoliceGear 3 day pack will carry all I need, but do I run the risk of getting hassled or standing out too much with a coyote tan bag covered with molle fasteners?  I haven't flown in 3-4 years, so I don't know what travelers are using for backpacks today.

 

Any thoughts?

 

They're gonna scan whatever bag you have, don't see how it would make much diff. But on other hand, no sense having any molle pouches on it you aren't actually gonna use on trip, just in case it prompted a more thorough search. Ultimately, though, ain't nothing forbidden about it. Make sure there ain't any empty ammo casings hidden away anywhere -- they seem to freak out over them. Hell, they're actually illegal in D.C.

 

- OS

Edited October 6, 2013 by Oh Shoot

[Monkeyman2500]

Has anyone tried the operator pack from LA police gear. I wonder if it is as tough as the 3 day.

[jgradyc]

It doesn't have any pouches, it's just covered with molle loops.

 

I tried to post a pic but it wouldn't let me. Here is a link to it. http://www.lapolicegear.com/diplomat-3-day-backpack1.html

[Oh Shoot]

It doesn't have any pouches, it's just covered with molle loops.

 

Don't see how that would matter a whit to TSA.

 

- OS

[gjohnsoniv]

It doesn't have any pouches, it's just covered with molle loops.

 

I tried to post a pic but it wouldn't let me. Here is a link to it. http://www.lapolicegear.com/diplomat-3-day-backpack1.html

I carried a bag when I was going up to Alaska covered in molle loops and junk. Never had an issue.

[Erik88]

Just occurred to me... I'm going overseas (Costa Rica) for a week soon. My LA PoliceGear 3 day pack will carry all I need, but do I run the risk of getting hassled or standing out too much with a coyote tan bag covered with molle fasteners?  I haven't flown in 3-4 years, so I don't know what travelers are using for backpacks today. (In the past, I used a TravelPro roller, but it's not to practical outside the airport.)

 

Any thoughts?

 

Make sure you triple check you back for anything that would get you in trouble. I believe Costa Rico is actually somewhat gun friendly but I just read a story about a guy who is currently locket up in India because he forgot to remove 8 .22LR rounds from his travel bag. He's SOL.

[peejman]

If you're going to check it, make sure all the straps and loose ends are tied up. All the loops and such are likely to get hung up in the baggage system.

[TLRMADE]

I have a Maxpedition Falcon II, and also a Maxpedition Kodiak Gearslinger.

 

Falcon II:

 

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Kodiak:

 

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[DAdams]

Tactical Taylor makes nice gear.
Camelback is good.
Eblerstock Halftrack is highly regarded.
Kifaru, very high end
Granite Gear