In this episode of Tactical Tips, Dave and Melissa explore two good options for making sure you have what you need wherever your travels may take you: the Vertx Go Pack and Firebase Bandolier. Keep reading for some specs, or check out the quick 3-minute video below for the full story.

Concealment on the Go : Vertx Go Pack

Need a bag that's lightweight enough to comfortably go from the airplane to the backwoods but capable enough to carry a CZ Scorpion PDW? Look no further than the Vertx Go Pack. Made of 210D Nylon Ripstop with a PU wipe-clean coating the Go Pack is light and comfortable with adjustable airmesh straps in all the right places. It's also compatible with the SOCP panel, tactigami, and other hook & loop constructions. See below for more details from Vertx.

Bandolier Versatility: Vertx Firebase

Perfect partnerships are tough to find, but the way the Vertx Firebase Bandolier matches up with the Go Pack shows that the folks over at Vertx put some serious thought into this design. Available in either PCC or M4 the Firebase Bandolier is a versatile tool for multiple discrete carry options. It can be worn under either the right or left arm like a shoulder holster, across the body diagonally like a bandolier, up front attached to your plate carrier, or deployed in your Go Pack via the hook side below the exterior panel.

Here's all the specific info from Vertx:

Vertx Go Pack

An active lifestyle requires gear that can keep up with the pace and the Vertx® Go Pack goes more than the extra mile. A drawstring gym bag with tactical upgrades, the Go Pack features two comfortable airmesh straps and contoured shoulder pads that distribute weight evenly across the shoulder for easier all-day wear and added durability. Its top grab handle, spring loaded drawstring closure, and Hypalon pull tab ensure easy deployment of gear stored inside at a moment’s notice. When discretion is key, a jacket or towel can quickly be stowed away in the exterior shove-it pouch to prevent printing of your protective equipment. Optimized for organization, the pack is compatible with the SOCP® Panel, Tactigami™ and other hook-and-loop accessories. Life moves fast and the Vertx® Go Pack is ready and right by your side.

Vertx Go Pack Features:

• Adjustable sternum strap and removable waist belt for added security and stability
• Contoured shoulder pads evenly distribute weight for increased comfort and durability
• Top grab handle for quick deployment in grab-and-go scenarios
• Top flap folds over and features a secondary G-hook closure to keep gear secure and accommodate larger loadouts
• Outer shove-it pouch can quickly be loaded with a jacket or towel to prevent printing
• Spring-loaded closure system releases drawstring with the ease of a pull for fast access to gear
• Lightweight fabric and packable design allows for quick storage on the go

Go Pack Construction:

• Spring-loaded drawsting
• Hypalon quick-release pull tab
• Interior VELCRO® Brand loop is Tactigami™ compatible
• Sized to fit the SOCP® Panel
• Wipe-clean PU coating
• Lightweight and comfortable Airmesh straps
• Durable Hypalon pull tab

Go Pack Fabric Content:

• 210D Nylon Ripstop with wipe-clean PU coating

Vertx Firebase Bandolier

You can’t always spare the space or weight it takes to pack for multiple mission profiles so when it comes to loadout the Firebase PCC Bandolier is the versatile solution you need. Worn either under the right or left arm like a shoulder holster, diagonally across the body like a bandolier, attached to the front of your plate carrier, or deployed from your bag for off-body carry, the Firebase Bandolier allows up to four pistol caliber carbine mags with the ability to configure access either from the top or bottom. Each magazine cell has silicone printing for extra retention and the centerline pocket is Tactigami™ compatible and a great place to store maps, documents or an IFAK. Designed for concealment under shirts or jackets the low-profile shoulder and waist straps secure the bandolier without adding bulk. A multifunctional, multiple carry platform, the Firebase PCC Bandolier is an expert addition the Prepared Professional’s™ arsenal.

Firebase Bandolier Features:

• Unique multi-purpose pouch platform allows for on or off-body carry options
• Exterior panel can be stowed to reveal hook-side for attachment in bags, packs, chest rigs and plate carriers
• The center stow pocket can be used to store sensitive items like IDs and documents or IFAK
• Belt keeper shock-cord provides added security when worn in x-strap configuration
• Snap closures add retention when on the move
• Straps can be reconfigured for left or right-handed use
• Pouches can be oriented faceup or facedown for faster reloading

Firebase Bandolier Construction:

• 4 pouches sized to fit pistol caliber carbine magazines, flashlights and other tools
• Overlapping elastic retention
• Silicone printing inside mag pouches for added security

Firebase Bandolier Fabric and Technology:

• Pliable material conforms to the body
• Wear-resistant honeycomb mesh
• Lightweight and durable Hypalon snap closures

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