My man you have inspired me, I too live on the border and seeing how our current administration has been handling all these migrants. Haven’t been feeling to safe these days. This is a must have.
Sorry I missed your comment. It is a "little" obvious alone on your chest in a public setting. but since mine is always on with the Osprey pack, rucking or riding and it fits right in.
I am adding an update by tomorrow that addresses one big flaw with the design. It is easily "band-aided" inexpensively and hopefully updated on the next iteration from 5.11. I am also adding riding and trucking miles, so I have the total mileage usage for this updated video.
How did you find this review? Thanks, sir. I will be doing an update on the inside shortly. I have some other projects in the pipeline I need to get done . More to come.
I have found one BIG downfall. This thing soaks up the rain like a sponge. It fails even at the elementary level of outdoor weather protection. I had to buy a disposable shower cap from Frys (Kroger) to carry as a rainfly when it rains.
I got it the week it came out and I love it. I use it for hikes with my wife. I fit a full size glock47 with a surefirex300AU. I use the tabs provided to release the pistol and i never fails. I got it on sale and definitely worth it
Amazing video! What did you think about the long term comfort with this pack? I’ve heard reviews saying the straps wasn’t comfortable past 3 hours. I’m looking to get this pack because of its price range but I’m hesitant because of the straps. I heard that hill people gear is the cream of the crop but at a hearty price so I’m not too sure.
I think the longest walk/hike/ride was about 4 hours and I have had no issues. I mentioned in the video I raised the pack up a few Inches and I need to shorten it a inch or 2 more. Until the 25 of July they are 20% off so I think that is a great deal. The straps are NOT noticeable but then again aIways wear my Osprey Stratos 24 with a min of 18lbs in it so I don't notice
Those black nylon tabs inside the upper corners? THOSE are the quick grab handles to pull to expose your weapon. Just pop either one out of the zipper and close the zipper against it.
That is correct. But I wanted a "positive," easily accessible, never fail-to-connect and open system. I tried the green tabs, but they are NOT designed for fast, blind access, meaning you need to feel around or look at them to grip and deploy. Hence, my "rip cord" mod works well even with winter gloves on.
Great to hear about the left handed draw. One question I have is about the straps. I like jogging and was hearing things about elastic straps making the chest pack kind of bouncy. Can you confirm this? Any experience with jogging with it? Thanks for the video. Btw, Ranger Joe's nice place. Went to Airborne School at Benning back in 1990.
Thanks for the reply. The straps are NOT elastic. They are nylon webbing(I don't know the spec of the top of my head) and do not stretch . Now with a shit ton of weight in it and running, the load is probably going to move a little. How much, dont know but tomorrow around 5AM when I ham out riding, I will stop and try running a short way with it on my trail brake. I will let you know the results.
Ok, before this AM ride, I ran down my street with it one for 50-80 meters. Now I know what a "Bigger Chest" would feel like. I have a G23C = one spare mag, Travax wallet, set of keys, electrolyte tablets, and Surefire E2D Defender . The less weight you have, the better. It will bounce, but you can snug it down. Would I want to run 10 miles with it? Probably not. Could I run 10 miles with it on? Sure. It would not be optimal. With that said, walking, hiking or bike riding, it works well.
Have you thought about replacing the osprey with a new 5.11 sky weight pack that has a hip belt with external molle? Could run a level 2/3 OWB holster on it and not have to run the chest rig. Of course that’s only if you want to open carry.
Thanks for the feedback. That is true. I prefer to carry concealed in public. I want any advantage I can get if shit goes south. I don't want a bad guy knowing from which direction his opposition is coming. I open carry in the "woods" when I am camping, or fishing(non rez ) Now, if in an area where I am NOT at the top of the food chain) aka Grizzly/Brown bear country, then open and fast access wins.
That's why I like the 511 holster kit. . It is very snug and the single snap hold down actually works great.. . I tired to use what I got, but nothing works for me like the 511 system.
I wonder why you don't get use a holster and carry that weapon on your side? You probably have that loose T shirt or something on that could conceal the handgun and it would be quickly accessible. Have you tried that?
Because of the Osprey Stratos Backpack and the hip belt. I normally carry IWB Crossbreed Super Tuck and a Glock 35. But that won't fly with a backpack on too.
I’m a runner 🏃 and I prefer to still carry while running if possible. My Glock 19 Gen5 mos has an optic on it along with a compact weapon’s light(Streamlight TLR-8AG). I’m wondering if it’ll fit.
The ability to carry a lot of stuff in there is not a downside to it. The downside is that you have a problem you have a lack of discipline not to put too much in it.
That is so spot on. The Utility pack is better IF you DONT have the discipline to carry only essentials. I found quickly what my weight limit was beyond the G23C and a spare mag which was the reason I bought this.
Always "One in the Pipe" Glocks do NOT have any actionable safety. It actually has 3 safety Trigger Firing Pin Safety Drop Safety eu.glock.com/en/technology/safe-action-system Running can be a challenge depending on who much you put in the pack. The more shit you have the more it is going to bounce. The Survival version hold these stuff and you are force to not carry so much.
@@biggoosestudios thanks, I just bought the survival I put a kydex holster with Velcro but it’s a bit loose and the holster is tight I have to pull hard to take it out of the holster, can pulling too hard cause a discharge? If I have to tug the gun out could the pressure of pulling fast cause the trigger to go off? I am sorry if this is a stupid question
My man you have inspired me, I too live on the border and seeing how our current administration has been handling all these migrants. Haven’t been feeling to safe these days. This is a must have.
Sorry I missed your comment. It is a "little" obvious alone on your chest in a public setting. but since mine is always on with the Osprey pack, rucking or riding and it fits right in.
Great video, i wanted to carry while cycling (in Chicago lol) and this was what i wanted to know
I am adding an update by tomorrow that addresses one big flaw with the design. It is easily "band-aided" inexpensively and hopefully updated on the next iteration from 5.11.
I am also adding riding and trucking miles, so I have the total mileage usage for this updated video.
I like it, been thinking about purchasing one, thanks for the demo
How did you find this review?
Thanks, sir. I will be doing an update on the inside shortly.
I have some other projects in the pipeline I need to get done .
More to come.
Thanks for the video. Got one myself. I think I'm going to pair it with their Cloudstryke Backpack as well.
I have found one BIG downfall. This thing soaks up the rain like a sponge. It fails even at the elementary level of outdoor weather protection. I had to buy a disposable shower cap from Frys (Kroger) to carry as a rainfly when it rains.
That's no good. I wonder if some bees wax would solve for that or some water proof spray
@@biggoosestudios
I got it the week it came out and I love it. I use it for hikes with my wife. I fit a full size glock47 with a surefirex300AU. I use the tabs provided to release the pistol and i never fails. I got it on sale and definitely worth it
Amazing video! What did you think about the long term comfort with this pack? I’ve heard reviews saying the straps wasn’t comfortable past 3 hours. I’m looking to get this pack because of its price range but I’m hesitant because of the straps. I heard that hill people gear is the cream of the crop but at a hearty price so I’m not too sure.
I think the longest walk/hike/ride was about 4 hours and I have had no issues.
I mentioned in the video I raised the pack up a few Inches and I need to shorten it a inch or 2 more.
Until the 25 of July they are 20% off so I think that is a great deal.
The straps are NOT noticeable but then again aIways wear my Osprey Stratos 24 with a min of 18lbs in it so I don't notice
Those black nylon tabs inside the upper corners? THOSE are the quick grab handles to pull to expose your weapon. Just pop either one out of the zipper and close the zipper against it.
That is correct. But I wanted a "positive," easily accessible, never fail-to-connect and open system.
I tried the green tabs, but they are NOT designed for fast, blind access, meaning you need to feel around or look at them to grip and deploy.
Hence, my "rip cord" mod works well even with winter gloves on.
Good flyfishing pack too.
Thanks sir
Great to hear about the left handed draw. One question I have is about the straps. I like jogging and was hearing things about elastic straps making the chest pack kind of bouncy. Can you confirm this? Any experience with jogging with it? Thanks for the video. Btw, Ranger Joe's nice place. Went to Airborne School at Benning back in 1990.
Thanks for the reply.
The straps are NOT elastic. They are nylon webbing(I don't know the spec of the top of my head) and do not stretch .
Now with a shit ton of weight in it and running, the load is probably going to move a little. How much, dont know but tomorrow around 5AM when I ham out riding, I will stop and try running a short way with it on my trail brake.
I will let you know the results.
Ok, before this AM ride, I ran down my street with it one for 50-80 meters. Now I know what a "Bigger Chest" would feel like.
I have a G23C = one spare mag, Travax wallet, set of keys, electrolyte tablets, and Surefire E2D Defender .
The less weight you have, the better. It will bounce, but you can snug it down.
Would I want to run 10 miles with it? Probably not. Could I run 10 miles with it on? Sure. It would not be optimal.
With that said, walking, hiking or bike riding, it works well.
Have you thought about replacing the osprey with a new 5.11 sky weight pack that has a hip belt with external molle? Could run a level 2/3 OWB holster on it and not have to run the chest rig. Of course that’s only if you want to open carry.
Thanks for the feedback. That is true. I prefer to carry concealed in public. I want any advantage I can get if shit goes south. I don't want a bad guy knowing from which direction his opposition is coming.
I open carry in the "woods" when I am camping, or fishing(non rez ) Now, if in an area where I am NOT at the top of the food chain) aka Grizzly/Brown bear country, then open and fast access wins.
That's why I like the 511 holster kit.
.
It is very snug and the single snap hold down actually works great..
.
I tired to use what I got, but nothing works for me like the 511 system.
I wonder why you don't get use a holster and carry that weapon on your side? You probably have that loose T shirt or something on that could conceal the handgun and it would be quickly accessible. Have you tried that?
Because of the Osprey Stratos Backpack and the hip belt.
I normally carry IWB Crossbreed Super Tuck and a Glock 35.
But that won't fly with a backpack on too.
@@biggoosestudios I see what you mean. I'm remembering the 35 as .40 (I think). A lot of barrel there to conceal I guess. But I see your point.
Nice Mark 🙌
Thank you 🙌
I’m a runner 🏃 and I prefer to still carry while running if possible.
My Glock 19 Gen5 mos has an optic on it along with a compact weapon’s light(Streamlight TLR-8AG). I’m wondering if it’ll fit.
I have my G23 in mine so it the same size.
I do have a streamlight I can attach and add a photo for ya.
The ability to carry a lot of stuff in there is not a downside to it. The downside is that you have a problem you have a lack of discipline not to put too much in it.
That is so spot on. The Utility pack is better IF you DONT have the discipline to carry only essentials. I found quickly what my weight limit was beyond the G23C and a spare mag which was the reason I bought this.
Do you keep the safety on or one in the chamber when you have it in the pack? I want to run with it but want to be sace
Always "One in the Pipe"
Glocks do NOT have any actionable safety.
It actually has 3 safety
Trigger
Firing Pin Safety
Drop Safety
eu.glock.com/en/technology/safe-action-system
Running can be a challenge depending on who much you put in the pack. The more shit you have the more it is going to bounce.
The Survival version hold these stuff and you are force to not carry so much.
@@biggoosestudios thanks, I just bought the survival I put a kydex holster with Velcro but it’s a bit loose and the holster is tight I have to pull hard to take it out of the holster, can pulling too hard cause a discharge? If I have to tug the gun out could the pressure of pulling fast cause the trigger to go off? I am sorry if this is a stupid question
Excellent info but drinks some fucking water next tine 😂
Its allergies. They frickin kill me. My nose runs all the time, hence the choaking🤣
Please edit out the grunting. There’s no need for the grunting go see a doctor.
It not grunting. It is allergies and sinus issues.
Thanks for stopping in🤣