1. excellent review. 2. I have all kinds of bags - fanny/sling/over the shoulder. 3. I haven't worn a pair of trousers, like blue jeans, outside for years. Wear running shorts. Warm where I live. 4. Daily, I have an over the shoulder type bag like the old US Army bag, only sturdier. Carries written codes, pen, paper, wallet, eye glasses, pocket knife, paper back. With some few exceptions, I am normally within 100 yards of a car with enough resources that I never have to go home again. 5. One time I bought a knock off of the old GI should bag in Spain and carried that bag through North Africa, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and north east Asia.
6. My name is bdcochran01 and I number everything for some reason. 7. I brought up #3 for some weird reason. 8. Instead of just saying "throughout Asia," I felt the need to list each location individually. 9. I am a SPED and weird. 10. Did I mention that I like to number everything?
Helikon Rat is nice, I have it. But I preffer Helicon Bandicoot. :) Rat can get big. I mean huge and heavy. Imagine if you stack the front two pockets with things (easy to do) and then you want to draw your gun. You pull the quickdraw handle, the entire front part drops (because it´s heavy) and hits your ... family treasures. Next issue, as mentioned, you can not detach the belt, nor hide it, nor put the Rat on the belt or mole straps. But you can with the Bandicoot. I love that it is more versatile. You can detach the belt. Or not. Just hide it (I call it belt sleeve) and put on a belt. Or put 2 carabines on the loops and attache it to mole on your backpack. You choose. Bandicoot has 1 "body"/hidden, 1 main and 1 front pocket. Main pocket has velcro panel and comes with a detachable organiser. I can fit my full size HP VP9 with 1 extra magazine. Just a pity it lacks the quickdraw handles.
I had a Bianchi concealed carry waist pack it used neoprene as the pistol and spare magazine holster for the inside pouch. Right-hand draw only. The outside pouch had a layer of some kind of padding to protect those items from the exposed pistol and magazine components. It only came in black if I remember correctly.
Like the rigid panel. Hope Vanquest does this. I added a hydra water bottle holder to mine and it was a game changer for me to toss in a water bottle or phone
Every small bag like that should have attachments on each end, and also near each corner on the top. This configuration accommodates both fanny pack wear, plus a properly positioned sling bag for left or right shoulder wear, depending on which of the top attachments you use.
Hmmmm you seem to infer it's more versatile as a hiking pack than an EDC city pack. Years ago people carried concealed in fanny packs and it got so it was a dead give away of someone carrying to the point no one uses them anymore, but they were so damn convenient.
Yea, but times have changed. Cross body pack are very common among ppl who don’t carry guns. Ppl carry electronics a lot more now, carrying a power back isn’t strange. Now these things can fade into the background
@@johnhill7585 is it? It’s not tapered at all just rectangular. Regardless, it’s fashion. No one is out there correcting ppl for wearing them cross body, even with pack way more fanny pack looking than this one
A bum once started gelling at me "can I borrow your gun", over and over. I had no idea what he was talking about then later realized he thought my sling bag meant I had a gun. I did not, I carried my tablet in it when I walked to the coffee shop.
@@Menuki LOL That has absolutely nothing to do with my point. I'm wayyy beyond caring what people think about my fashion choices. However, IF people still think I'm carrying I'm concerned. In fact it is advised NOT to carry off body!
I think I’d like it due to the fact that a bigger clicker will fit in there. The rigid molle is a cool bonus. But I think I’d need suspenders added. Lol
This is how a child thinks. I go on reddit, liberals bitching with their victim complexes, oh lemme watch some gear vids on youtube. Conservatives bitching with their victim complexes. Everyone should fucking grow up and quit our fucking complaining about superfluous garbage like if content creatora have to adhere to guidelines set by corporations to make money on their platform. Sorry, thats the world we live in, its so fucking low on the priority list its not even funny.
With all the stuff on that key ring I would be surprised if you didn't notice the local seismic activity... The duties of being Dad. Thanks for the review, I like it.
Good review. If I’m going to carry off body I prefer the 511 sling bag that you reviewed awhile ago. Also, if I’m going to be in the wilderness, I would use a hill people gear chest rig. It will accommodate a large frame pew pew.
Great video, and thank you for making me aware of Hardside Hydration!! That Swig Rig was exactly what I had been looking for, and I've already placed an order to try it out (thank you for the Gideon10 code!).
Thats a fairly well designed bag & I think It could be very useful but personally I havent had the best luck with waist packs or sling packs. I do like the chest rig miltary style pack , although there not discreet there highly functional.. I do a have a nice maxpedition bag that works well for me with the pow pows. Im honestly more excited about the hard side hydration kit , very cool. Thanks A.
Nice, considered this one but ended up with the spiritus larger fanny for full size (g19x) as I love their smaller for compact carry (p365). That tiger stripe hoodie though - who makes that, it's insanely good!
Looks like a good medium sized edc bag. Might need to pick one up. Also, you may be familiar with the brand Mission First Tactical (MFT). Around the holidays last year they released a new line of edc type bags, from sling packs to large backpacks. They're a little pricey, but seem to be high quality. I'm interested to get your opinion on them if you ever get the chance. Cheers!
The main thing to consider is that you really can't walk around with a backpack so something like this or a shoulder bag makes a lot of sense if you want to be armed and to be equipped everywhere you go
I'm looking for something along these lines for my canoe trips. I currently use Hill People Gear's chest rigs, and they have a fanny pack which would work but I also really like this one. Very similar except HPB doesn't have full velcro in the back pouch. I think I'm going to buy this one based on your review and the price point. I appreciate your review!
It appears to be well made. From a safety standpoint, I'd never use any off-body form of carry in populated areas as that type of bag screams "concealed" carry. You'd be better off with open carry using a Level III holster. Cross-body or around the waist, you're playing with fire and setting yourself up for a mugging or worse. For in the backwoods, that could work in all kinds of applications. Thanks, Aaron.
I discovered this bag two months ago. I carry my gun in my waist but I use this bag like a shtf bag, with medical and a krydex insert mag holding 3 pistol mags and a flafhlight
I love helikon Tex products they make great jeans for ccw I would love to carry my pew pew in a fanny pack but I carry a Cz shadow 2 compact or the prodigy 4.25 and are probably to heavy being all steel
That is a very pretty purse and it doesn't scream gun at all :) I have an idea, it's simular to a drinking game but, every time you say "pew pew" everyone has to sv
Aaron, thank you so very much for getting your hands on that bag I've had my eye on it for a while now I own some helicon products I just haven't seen a good review on this bag yet and you were the man Nice bag excellent bag I agree with everything that you said about the bag anyways appreciate you Good job on the review and have a great day❤❤❤
nice pack for certain...looks like you were rocking a M&P there also. nice review, i prefer IWB as a matter of standardization. always in the same place
My Fanny Pack (let’s call them what they are) made by Coreal Tactical Gear came with a holster and cost about half as much as the one in your video. Velcro’d in place holster with quick opening elastic pulls, five zipper pockets (four different sizes), and front Velcro patch area for a morale patch, if you so choose. 🤷🏼
@@michaelbrown8441 No but if the bag opens totally not just into a shallow v, you always risk dumping the contents. Part of the reason I almost never use that method of carry or any off body carry. The other is how quickly someone with a strap cutter can steal it off you during a tussle. But if it works for you go for it. I would just use a holster like crossbreed makes for that purpose.
my bank account depises you 🤣 i have an Eberlestock bando xl and its amazing but just watching this on this bag and the color options *HOW IN THE HOLY HALIBUT DID THIS NOT COME ACROSS MY FEED* i would of bought this over the bando in a heartbeat but alas now it just mean i got option when i go out thanks for the awesome content!
Having to pay extra for concealed carry components doesn't upset me even though I would use them.. I'm guessing the majority of folks don't need it, so why should they have to pay a little more for something they'll never use. This actually would make for a nice small range bag. It has enough organized compartments to store two handguns, several magazines, and plenty of ammo. Otherwise, it would be a nice addition to a day pack as an EDC bag or a med bag. It's big enough to carry a small blood pressure cuff as well as other critical supplies for people with extreme medical conditions. In urban, high crime areas, several people carry "dummy bags" with fake billfold, fake credit cards, useless keys, and minimal cash. Personally, while inner city, I prefer not to carry any kind of bag that would draw attention to me.
I found your comment regarding a 'misnomer' about the front pocket to be ridiculous. If you put something into that pocket, and 'forget' to close the zipper...that's on you. The same point goes with any zipped compartment on any bag, purse, luggage, etc.
Can you store a regular sized business envelope in this pack without crushing the envelope? There have been times I needed to transport a few documents, but they're not enough to be worth the hassle of wearing/bringing along a backpack or shoulder bag. And it's summer, so I don't have a jacket with a interior pocket. I've thought about fanny packs, but they're either way too small or basically a sling/shoulder bag.
I wouldn't worry about being too low profile, since dudes only carry fanny packs to carry guns these days anyway. They're literally just a holster with more mag capacity. I assume everyone I see with a fanny pack is packing heat, automatically. Especially really conspicuously tacticool brands like this. But even if I see a dude wearing a Jansport fanny pack, I assume he has a gun.
@@strangerous1313 sing bag If you myst ware it on the waist please call it the real term But pack which stem from the military Its feminine as hell to say Fanny pack And Tactical is a mine set not a clothing or item
Might be a nice pack but how about telling us about a pack that fits a fat guy. Not everyone that follows you is the ideal size under a 46 inch waistband.
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1. excellent review.
2. I have all kinds of bags - fanny/sling/over the shoulder.
3. I haven't worn a pair of trousers, like blue jeans, outside for years. Wear running shorts. Warm where I live.
4. Daily, I have an over the shoulder type bag like the old US Army bag, only sturdier. Carries written codes, pen, paper, wallet, eye glasses, pocket knife, paper back. With some few exceptions, I am normally within 100 yards of a car with enough resources that I never have to go home again.
5. One time I bought a knock off of the old GI should bag in Spain and carried that bag through North Africa, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and north east Asia.
6. My name is bdcochran01 and I number everything for some reason.
7. I brought up #3 for some weird reason.
8. Instead of just saying "throughout Asia," I felt the need to list each location individually.
9. I am a SPED and weird.
10. Did I mention that I like to number everything?
Helikon Rat is nice, I have it. But I preffer Helicon Bandicoot. :)
Rat can get big. I mean huge and heavy. Imagine if you stack the front two pockets with things (easy to do) and then you want to draw your gun. You pull the quickdraw handle, the entire front part drops (because it´s heavy) and hits your ... family treasures.
Next issue, as mentioned, you can not detach the belt, nor hide it, nor put the Rat on the belt or mole straps.
But you can with the Bandicoot. I love that it is more versatile. You can detach the belt. Or not. Just hide it (I call it belt sleeve) and put on a belt. Or put 2 carabines on the loops and attache it to mole on your backpack. You choose.
Bandicoot has 1 "body"/hidden, 1 main and 1 front pocket. Main pocket has velcro panel and comes with a detachable organiser. I can fit my full size HP VP9 with 1 extra magazine. Just a pity it lacks the quickdraw handles.
does this work well as a crossbody bag?
That carrier insert is pretty cool
I had a Bianchi concealed carry waist pack it used neoprene as the pistol and spare magazine holster for the inside pouch. Right-hand draw only. The outside pouch had a layer of some kind of padding to protect those items from the exposed pistol and magazine components. It only came in black if I remember correctly.
Like the rigid panel. Hope Vanquest does this. I added a hydra water bottle holder to mine and it was a game changer for me to toss in a water bottle or phone
Nice!!
Love it. Also look at Pacsafe and Eberlestock hip pack. Love the Pacsafe as it is cut resistant and has a locking zipper. Thanks!
I'll check it out!
Every small bag like that should have attachments on each end, and also near each corner on the top. This configuration accommodates both fanny pack wear, plus a properly positioned sling bag for left or right shoulder wear, depending on which of the top attachments you use.
Hello! Great review! What backpack do you have at 9:15?
How was deploying from the cross body carry? Was it difficult since it was loose compared to around your waist?
It takes some practice
Great video, thanks for sharing!!!
Do you think the maxpedition holster/strap would keep a standard iwb plastic clip in place??
It should
Hmmmm you seem to infer it's more versatile as a hiking pack than an EDC city pack. Years ago people carried concealed in fanny packs and it got so it was a dead give away of someone carrying to the point no one uses them anymore, but they were so damn convenient.
Yea, but times have changed. Cross body pack are very common among ppl who don’t carry guns.
Ppl carry electronics a lot more now, carrying a power back isn’t strange.
Now these things can fade into the background
@@Menuki Really tho while it can be carried that way it clearly is designed as a fanny pack and looks like one.
@@johnhill7585 is it? It’s not tapered at all just rectangular.
Regardless, it’s fashion. No one is out there correcting ppl for wearing them cross body, even with pack way more fanny pack looking than this one
A bum once started gelling at me "can I borrow your gun", over and over. I had no idea what he was talking about then later realized he thought my sling bag meant I had a gun. I did not, I carried my tablet in it when I walked to the coffee shop.
@@Menuki LOL That has absolutely nothing to do with my point. I'm wayyy beyond caring what people think about my fashion choices. However, IF people still think I'm carrying I'm concerned. In fact it is advised NOT to carry off body!
I think I’d like it due to the fact that a bigger clicker will fit in there. The rigid molle is a cool bonus. But I think I’d need suspenders added. Lol
Holy cow, 4.5" barrel in a fanny pack is a feat. That's pretty awesome
Loving the waist pack and hard side water hose adapter
I never thought we would get the point where we had to self censor our speech... And we just accept it.
Pretty ridiculous
I only adjust my true speech around children and tender ears of those I'm close to.
I don't. I just get banned a lot 😂. I'd rather die than self sensor.
@@Disorderly_Cucklol we know. Long time sub sir I appreciate your service and content.
This is how a child thinks. I go on reddit, liberals bitching with their victim complexes, oh lemme watch some gear vids on youtube. Conservatives bitching with their victim complexes. Everyone should fucking grow up and quit our fucking complaining about superfluous garbage like if content creatora have to adhere to guidelines set by corporations to make money on their platform. Sorry, thats the world we live in, its so fucking low on the priority list its not even funny.
With all the stuff on that key ring I would be surprised if you didn't notice the local seismic activity... The duties of being Dad. Thanks for the review, I like it.
Thanks Aaron for the review. I would only carry the pistol in it with extra magazines. Everything else I would carry in the backpack.
Seems like a awesome bag. I see they have a nice collection on their website.
Good review. If I’m going to carry off body I prefer the 511 sling bag that you reviewed awhile ago. Also, if I’m going to be in the wilderness, I would use a hill people gear chest rig. It will accommodate a large frame pew pew.
This looks awesome. I bought a Vertx SOCP and was disappointed at how little it could hold. This in Black Multicam looks awesome.
I bought an SOCP and it would only hold my TP9 elite sc and nothing else. Still had to load up pockets with keys..etc!
Another interesting concept/details to think about.
Great video, and thank you for making me aware of Hardside Hydration!! That Swig Rig was exactly what I had been looking for, and I've already placed an order to try it out (thank you for the Gideon10 code!).
Glad it was helpful! They are awesome
It looks interesting. I'd like some info on your Tiger stripe shirt. Looks cool !!
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Great video! Random question, which sunglasses are those? Where can I get them?
They are in the fishing section of Walmart
Thats a fairly well designed bag & I think It could be very useful but personally I havent had the best luck with waist packs or sling packs. I do like the chest rig miltary style pack , although there not discreet there highly functional.. I do a have a nice maxpedition bag that works well for me with the pow pows. Im honestly more excited about the hard side hydration kit , very cool. Thanks A.
Totally agree! And thanks for watching
I love to see a video comparison with like the Eberlestock bando bag, Vertx, etc
Nice, considered this one but ended up with the spiritus larger fanny for full size (g19x) as I love their smaller for compact carry (p365). That tiger stripe hoodie though - who makes that, it's insanely good!
Sweet I’ve been looking for a great looking versatile EDC pack like that Thx 😎🇺🇸🤙🏼
Is there zipper strain at the teardown at 1:30?
Not that I have seen
Looks like a good medium sized edc bag. Might need to pick one up. Also, you may be familiar with the brand Mission First Tactical (MFT). Around the holidays last year they released a new line of edc type bags, from sling packs to large backpacks. They're a little pricey, but seem to be high quality. I'm interested to get your opinion on them if you ever get the chance. Cheers!
What are the brand of brown pants you are wearing?
Getting into hiking pants.
Kuhl and under armour are the brands I have been wearing.
The main thing to consider is that you really can't walk around with a backpack so something like this or a shoulder bag makes a lot of sense if you want to be armed and to be equipped everywhere you go
I'm looking for something along these lines for my canoe trips. I currently use Hill People Gear's chest rigs, and they have a fanny pack which would work but I also really like this one. Very similar except HPB doesn't have full velcro in the back pouch. I think I'm going to buy this one based on your review and the price point. I appreciate your review!
The price difference is huge too. That was my dilemma, and I ultimately chose the HPG.
You should look into Bastinelli’s F Bag, it’s more of a sling versus a fanny pack. But it has a similar quick opening option access.
Will do
Fanny pac bad rebrand it as waist bag cool new EDC accessorie. Got it!
It appears to be well made. From a safety standpoint, I'd never use any off-body form of carry in populated areas as that type of bag screams "concealed" carry. You'd be better off with open carry using a Level III holster. Cross-body or around the waist, you're playing with fire and setting yourself up for a mugging or worse. For in the backwoods, that could work in all kinds of applications. Thanks, Aaron.
Agree completely
945 industries have it as well
I discovered this bag two months ago. I carry my gun in my waist but I use this bag like a shtf bag, with medical and a krydex insert mag holding 3 pistol mags and a flafhlight
my favorite fanny pack is the hill people gear belt pack. it’s the perfect size 👌🏻
I love helikon Tex products they make great jeans for ccw I would love to carry my pew pew in a fanny pack but I carry a Cz shadow 2 compact or the prodigy 4.25 and are probably to heavy being all steel
I used one as my edc for a while. At the end of the day it just doesn't hold everything that I choose to carry.
Pew Pew lol... Can it carry a sign p374 micro?
Not bad at all!
You got that right!
Great video
Thanks Shelly!
Great video and awesome giveaway 👍
What are your thoughts on the Maxpedition prepared citizen as an edc/survival pack? This is the one that i use. Love the content. Keep it up.
Really appreciate it! I think they are interesting designs and good to hear they work for you
Yeah would love to see see you do a full breakdown review in the future.
That is a very pretty purse and it doesn't scream gun at all :)
I have an idea, it's simular to a drinking game but, every time you say "pew pew" everyone has to sv
Aaron, thank you so very much for getting your hands on that bag I've had my eye on it for a while now I own some helicon products I just haven't seen a good review on this bag yet and you were the man Nice bag excellent bag I agree with everything that you said about the bag anyways appreciate you Good job on the review and have a great day❤❤❤
Happy to help!
Keep up the good work
Thanks, will do!
nice pack for certain...looks like you were rocking a M&P there also. nice review, i prefer IWB as a matter of standardization. always in the same place
Thanks for watching!
Maybe add a couple of D rings. Make it usable as a butt pack for the alice H harness.
My Fanny Pack (let’s call them what they are) made by Coreal Tactical Gear came with a holster and cost about half as much as the one in your video. Velcro’d in place holster with quick opening elastic pulls, five zipper pockets (four different sizes), and front Velcro patch area for a morale patch, if you so choose. 🤷🏼
You get what you pay for. Congrats on buying cheap junk.
I would worry about ripping it open and gun falling out holster and velcro band and all. I think I would order a holster completely Velcro on back.
do you worry about everything?
@@michaelbrown8441 No but if the bag opens totally not just into a shallow v, you always risk dumping the contents. Part of the reason I almost never use that method of carry or any off body carry. The other is how quickly someone with a strap cutter can steal it off you during a tussle. But if it works for you go for it. I would just use a holster like crossbreed makes for that purpose.
Very nice fanny pack.
When will you review the new "Tactical Toilet Paper" ?
Tomorrow! You want want to wipe without it
@@gideonstactical
*won't want
Awesome review as usual. You have me buying way too gear!
Haha!!
my bank account depises you 🤣 i have an Eberlestock bando xl and its amazing but just watching this on this bag and the color options *HOW IN THE HOLY HALIBUT DID THIS NOT COME ACROSS MY FEED* i would of bought this over the bando in a heartbeat but alas now it just mean i got option when i go out thanks for the awesome content!
exellent
Having to pay extra for concealed carry components doesn't upset me even though I would use them.. I'm guessing the majority of folks don't need it, so why should they have to pay a little more for something they'll never use. This actually would make for a nice small range bag. It has enough organized compartments to store two handguns, several magazines, and plenty of ammo. Otherwise, it would be a nice addition to a day pack as an EDC bag or a med bag. It's big enough to carry a small blood pressure cuff as well as other critical supplies for people with extreme medical conditions. In urban, high crime areas, several people carry "dummy bags" with fake billfold, fake credit cards, useless keys, and minimal cash. Personally, while inner city, I prefer not to carry any kind of bag that would draw attention to me.
Polish company 👍
I'm buying one asap
Yall never heard of the socp fanny?
pew pew
I found your comment regarding a 'misnomer' about the front pocket to be ridiculous. If you put something into that pocket, and 'forget' to close the zipper...that's on you. The same point goes with any zipped compartment on any bag, purse, luggage, etc.
Fact: This was The Rock's fanny pack.🧐🤣
Can you store a regular sized business envelope in this pack without crushing the envelope?
There have been times I needed to transport a few documents, but they're not enough to be worth the hassle of wearing/bringing along a backpack or shoulder bag. And it's summer, so I don't have a jacket with a interior pocket. I've thought about fanny packs, but they're either way too small or basically a sling/shoulder bag.
I wouldn't worry about being too low profile, since dudes only carry fanny packs to carry guns these days anyway. They're literally just a holster with more mag capacity. I assume everyone I see with a fanny pack is packing heat, automatically. Especially really conspicuously tacticool brands like this. But even if I see a dude wearing a Jansport fanny pack, I assume he has a gun.
There is know thing tactical about FANNY PACK THATS THE SISSIEST NAME EVER .
We call them gun runners
Nice! I like that name!
Okay, so what would YOU call it?
@@strangerous1313 sing bag
If you myst ware it on the waist please call it the real term But pack which stem from the military
Its feminine as hell to say Fanny pack
And Tactical is a mine set not a clothing or item
Seems a lot like the 5.11 utility pack, but very good gear nonetheless
945 Industries comes with a holster. Sort of Tactical did a good review: ruclips.net/video/YVhehF_lOM4/видео.html
Too big. 945 has the best size with hvy dty Velcro backed holster.
Waist pack lol. I've started using one and I like better than the IWB. But let me call it for what it is... It's a fanny pack
我有这个包，ccw的zipper坏了，质量太差😂
Solid review. For the love of God, please stop saying "pewpew". There has to be something less cringy to call it.
A algorithm comment
Might be a nice pack but how about telling us about a pack that fits a fat guy. Not everyone that follows you is the ideal size under a 46 inch waistband.
"Hook and loop." Because Velcro is a trademark.🧐
Tasmanian Tiger copy
Dude, stop.. please 🙏
I just seen a better product i think. Look at 9.45 Industries. Has removable harness too. 😏
There is know thing tactical about a fanny pack 😅 i cant ware one looks ridiculous as sissy unless your hiking on the real
Video to long. He didn't stick to the bag. The other information wasn't needed
ill