The Go Bag was made for some pretty specific uses, yet can be easily adapted to expand the possibilities. I also wish the zippers were color matched rather than always being black, but I'll live. It should be noted since a single strap design, the stability during heavy movement isn't particularly great. The width of the main compartment can be a carry capability restriction, but one can still fit a lot of gear types in there.Īll in all I think the Go Bag Extended is a pretty cool pack offering something new. Other uses include a medic bag that can fit a roll up stretcher or an E&E bag. An optional padded insert can be purchased to keep your weapon from scratching itself, but everything fits in there fine as is. Especially if you get the Go Bag in a low key color, chump civies will never suspect. One of the reasons of the creation of this extended version is the capability to break down a carbine into upper and lower pieces and carry it discreetly. These will fortunately attach to the PALS webbing on the strap and sides so no real sewing will be required. For further stabilization I plan to make a messenger bag style cross strap out of simple 1" webbing and ITW repair buckles. To make the pack easier to get on and off there is a 2" SRB on the shoulder strap for quick-release capability. I wasn't so sure what the small SRB and webbing connection is for at top, but I use it as a way to make the shoulder strap even tighter. ![]() To add some pouches that you might actually be able to access while wearing, there is even PALS webbing on the shoulder strap. The whole shoulder strap and luckily also the back area all have foam padding to increase comfort. A full size drag handle is up on top and a smaller one is on the bottom with a velcro connection to keep it flat when not needed. There may be a reason, but I feel a little jipped there is no PALS webbing in the middle. The upper and lower sides have PALS webbing so one can expand the pack as needed. One can fit a good number of rifle mags in there just to give you one idea of storage possibilities. They only have single zippers, but that is fine for their use. The back exterior has 2 medium sized pockets which make for the equivalent of general purpose pouches. Each are sewn down in the middle to form 2 organizer pockets, but by design the user is encouraged to de-stitch this area if they find the area more useful as one long pocket. On the external sides are long sleeve pockets with double zippers. The interior is minimal in which the only thing in there is a long sleeve pocket in the back. This is secured with a velcro connection at the end. While on this subject, the main opening uses a long flap design with 2 zippers for quick access. Not my preference, but I understand their design decision so you don't spill out goods while you are hauling ass away. The main reason for this is that the main compartment access is mounted internally towards the body incase of zipper blowout during vehicle impact. I'm no where near big enough, but apparently you can wear the original size as a waist belt if you are a bacon eating SOF dude.ĭespite I read the sales pitch, once I got this pack in hand I was still a little surprised you can't access the insides while on. The log-like shape makes it easier to store in these places and the single strap design makes it quick to get on you and get the hell out. The original intent of the pack is as an oh-shit go bag out of vehicles or aircraft. It isn't a huge pack, so I thought the extended version would give me more item carrying capability. ![]() The main changes are that it is 3" longer and there are only 2 external pockets instead of 3 since they are larger. After looking it up to purchase I noticed an "Extended" variant that you can see that I ended up with. While browsing the internets I saw the original version of this bag getting some good praise and the unique shape caught my eye. Exterior Pockets: Approx 8.5" x 3.5" x 5"
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