Adjustable Waterproof Backpack Cover

Quick color change of the backpack.
Black 5.11 tactical RUSH12 backpack is used as an example.

Capacity: 35 L
Color: green
Features: Sun-resistant, rainproof, heatproof, dust-proof
Material: Waterproof coating, nylon

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Регулируемый водонепроницаемый чехол для рюкзака

The Gray Man Concept. Are You Getting it Wrong?

By now, we have all heard of the concept of “being the gray man”. This concept advocates blending in with your environment, and dressing in a manner that does not attract any undesired attention.
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Avoiding Identification

Truly experienced law enforcement, military and security professionals can spot each other a mile away. Often the giveaways are in the clothing and personal accessories that we choose. Watches, shoes and belts are accessories that are often overlooked by those attempting to be “Gray”. Wearing Soloman’s or Merrel’s, a Suunto/Garmin/Pathfinder watch and an Ares Gear/511, or another tactical belt is not being gray. Each of those accessories, gives up information about you, that you say you are trying to conceal.

“Your Khul pants and button-down outdoor shirts are not making me think you are going on a hike.”

Dressing like a REI catalog model isn’t fooling anyone anymore either. Your Khul pants and button-down outdoor shirts are not making me think you are going on a hike. They are letting me know that you are likely someone in the security/LE/Mil profession and that information in and of itself tells me a lot about you. It tells me that you may be carrying a weapon, or you may be currently on task. It tells me that you may be capable of handling yourself more than the average person. As a bad guy, it tells me that you may be a threat to me and therefore I am paying more attention to you not less, as you perhaps you intended. All of this information is information that a true “Gray Man” would want to conceal.

Shades of Gray?

Does it even matter? For most of us, the idea of being a gray man is largely irrelevant. Unless you are working in a covert profession, where being outed puts you in danger or compromises your objective, there is really no need to be completely “Gray”. Someone seeing you at the airport with your Solomans, Suunto and your Vertx backpack, probably doesn’t put you in any real danger, but it does put you on my radar as a potential asset should things go awry. If your goal is to conceal your true agenda and your capabilities, then being a true “Gray Man” is really much simpler then we are making it.
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The Value of Being the Gray Man

A surveillance professional is someone paid to obtain information about others through hours of observation, both static and mobile. If I set up to observe my target in a 511 tactical tuxedo, I will stand out like a sore thumb, and thus detract from my abilities to provide the services for which I was retained. On the other hand, if I were to dress in slacks, shoes and a button-down shirt (tucked in), I could probably move around most places quite freely, without attracting any undesired attention. It’s important to remember that if you are truly trying to remain “Gray”, it will likely require a departure from your normal style. Dressing for the environment you will be operating in requires effort, and often means dressing in a manner that contradicts your day to day attire.

Practical Application

Going to a business meeting as an EP professional with a client? Dress like the client. Suit, tie, appropriate footwear, belt and watch to match (can be selected for comfort but still non-tactical). Leave the G shock at home and go with something more appropriate for the business setting that doesn’t stand out. Metal or leather bands with analog-style watches are a good start in most cases. Even something as minor as wearing a rubber wedding ring vs a real one can be a tell that I am someone who is there for security purposes.

“If everyone is wearing stylish, modern sunglasses and I am wearing wrap-around Oakley’s, guess who stands out?”

If you’re carrying a bag with support equipment (medical, AED, spare ammunition, batteries etc.), then select a briefcase that doesn’t advertise itself as tactical or covert. Buy a regular leather briefcase and modify the inside to meet your requirements. I have modified more bags than I can count, and none of them look any different from the outside. If everyone at the office carries brown leather messenger style bags, then that’s what I want. If everyone is wearing stylish, modern sunglasses and I am wearing wrap-around Oakley’s, guess who stands out? Anything that makes me stand out from the baseline makes me more likely to be identified as the security guy in the room. If my goal is to blend in, then I need to make a concerted effort to leave all my cop clothing and accessories at home.

Weapon Concealment

What about all the tactical toys I need to have with me? How will I conceal and carry them without my covert 511 bag and my tactical belt? We all know that if we are carrying a firearm, a belt is the foundation on which your carry system is built. If you are carrying OWB then, in my opinion, you are risking exposure and defeating your “Gray Man” status. True concealment is IWB and my personal preference is AIWB. I generally use holsters that allow me to tuck my shirt in my pants over the holster if need be. This allows me to better conceal my weapon, in an environment where printing, or possible accidental exposure of the weapons, could compromise my mission.
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Accessories for the Gray Man

Consider making good use of suit jacket pockets for things like a flat folded tourniquet or a pack of Quick Clot Combat Gauze. Flashlights and knives must also be hidden. The pocket clip sticking out is a dead giveaway and should be avoided at all costs. Consider something like the Raven Concealment Systems Pocket Shield for mounting support gear to be carried inside a pants pocket. The Phlster Flex also offers some great options for concealing spare magazines, tourniquets, flashlights and other support gear below your waistline but out of sight.
Take a look at others in the environment you are working in. Dress like everyone else. Pay special attention to details like watches, shoes, belts, sunglasses, and bags. They are often overlooked when trying to stay “Gray”. Always remember that you may still need to get physical, so wearing clothing that has some flex to it, will allow you to remain capable, without dressing like a slob. Wearing clothing that is too loose-fitting makes you look sloppy and unprofessional. Pay attention to hairstyles and facial hair of those around you. If everyone in the office is clean-shaven, then you should be too.

“Wearing clothing that has some flex to it, will allow you to remain capable, without dressing like a slob.”

Being gray is really quite simple. Establish a baseline for the environment you work in, and make sure your clothing, physical appearance, and accessories all fit that baseline. Avoid any products that tout themselves as discrete, covert, low-viz, etc. Dress like everyone else. Pay attention to detail and make sure there is nothing in your appearance or demeanor that could give away information about you that you are trying to conceal. Dressing like a fortune 500 executive and then pulling out an iPhone in a Magpul case is only going to attract undesired attention. The devil is in the details!

The Gray Man Concept. Are You Getting it Wrong?
By: Adam Scholl

Adam Scholl is a project manager for LaSorsa and Associates where he is currently serving as the Director of Operations for a large-scale executive protection project. Adam is a former law enforcement officer who served on violent crime task forces with the FBI and US Marshals. As a Sergeant, Adam was his agency’s firearms, defensive tactics, and close-quarters battle instructor. Later working for the U.S. Department of Defense as a Fieldcraft Instructor. Presently, Adam instructs Krav Maga and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu through his own company, Scholl Security Group.

Full text - The Gray Man Concept. Are You Getting it Wrong?

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Концепция "Серого Человека". Вы понимаете это неправильно?

Casey Affleck with 5.11 tactical Rush72 backpack in Light of My Life (2019) movie

Light of My Life (2019) movie

Tactical Assault Military Sling 12L Backpack in green color

The sling bag can be used as a book bag for school, for hiking, camping, trekking, traveling, for weapon, ammunition. This bug out bag has adjustable Y shaped load compression strap at the front to keep load tight for better balance.
Backpack has adjustable and comfortable shoulder strap, and also has two smaller straps to help reduce the sway of the bag while moving, as well as being able to quickly change the side of the sling carry strap attaching for an easy right hand or left hand carry.
1 main compartment, 2 lower front compartments, 1 upper front compartment, 1 padded back pocket, 1 card pocket and 5 internal multi-slot admin compartments.

1. Material: Nylon
2. Size: 25cm(L)*14cm(T)*35cm(H)
3. Color: Green

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Тактический военный штурмовой однолямочный рюкзак на 12л в зеленом цвете

The Best Gray Man Backpack for Survival and Prepping

A good gray man backpack is a huge upgrade for a variety of survival kits.
The “gray man concept”, simply put, is the ability to blend into a crowd and not draw attention to yourself. Many tactical backpacks do the opposite of this, which can work against you in a wide range of situations: from survival to every day encounters.
The best gray man backpack is versatile and functional enough to withstand all sorts of punishment, yet it still blends in.

The Best Gray Man Backpack

5.11 COVRT18 Tactical Backpack
The backpack that provided the best functionality, versatility, durability, and value.

EDC Gray Man Backpack

Vertx EDC Ready Pack
Blend in every day.
Trusted by operators. Ridiculously durable. Low visual profile.

Gray Man Messenger Bag

Blackhawk Covert Messenger Bag
One strap, many uses.
Use for your BOB, GHB, EDC, INCH, or even as your CCP range bag.

Budget Gray Man Backpack

Venture Pal Hiking Backpack
Cheap but functional.
Extremely light with a smaller backpacking profile. Inexpensive and unassuming.

What is a Gray Man Backpack?

• Hiding in plain sight
• Wolf in sheep’s clothing
• Middle of the pack

The concept of being a gray man is simple: blend in and do not draw attention to yourself. We’ll get into more gray man detail in a section below, and share some resources to point you to where you can learn more about it.
Unfortunately, for many military members, first responders, preppers and survivalists: tactical gear does not achieve this goal. There are plenty of signs that can instantly give away your job, affiliation, and intentions. A few of those include:

• Your gait, or how you move
• Your posture
• How you are dressed
• Your appearance and hygiene
• What you are carrying

Just a few details of a bag that could torpedo your attempt to blend in:

1. MOLLE – Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment straps and gear is a sure-fire giveaway that you are carrying useful equipment for survival.
2. ALICE Clips – Less noticeable than MOLLE, but a telltale sign of someone with military gear.
3. Paracord – Yeah, we know it is useful: but do not hang it off your bag. It screams ‘military’ and adds a motion component to your bag. Take off the paracord bracelet while you are at it.
4. Attached Gear – Rapid access gear is awesome in deployment zones. If you are trying to blend in, that folding shovel and firearm maybe should be concealed either within the bag or on your person.
5. Military Colors – MARPAT, ACU, or really any camouflage will, ironically, not do you any favors blending in. Even olive drab green is heavily associated with the military. Bright colors are also good to avoid, but as the name may suggest: gray is always a solid choice.
6. Size and Profile – A bag shaped like an AR will draw attention. A stuffed 60L backpacking bag will draw attention. A middle-of-the-road size with a standard profile is best here.

How to Use a Gray Man Backpack

A gray man backpack is versatile, and you should pick one similarly to how you pick out a backpacking backpack. Size is always a consideration, since you must balance comfort and capacity. Backpacks are typically measured in cubic inches or liters, which make them pretty easy to compare against each other.
Here you can see how the backpack capacity compares to the average male’s profile:

Some examples of kits matched up with appropriate sizes include:

• EDC (Everyday Carry) – 10L – 30L
• BOB (Bug Out Bag) – 30L – 60L
• INCH (I’m Never Coming Home) Bag – 40L – 75L +
• GHB (Get Home Bag) – 20L – 30L
• SCARE (Social Chaos and Response Emergency) Bag – 10L – 20L

Full text:
The Best Gray Man Backpack for Survival and Prepping

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Лучший рюкзак "серого человека" для выживания и готовности

Natalie Portman with 5.11 tactical Rush72 backpack in Annihilation (2018) movie

Annihilation (2018) movie

Matilda Anna Ingrid Lutz with 5.11 tactical Rush72 backpack in Revenge (2017) movie

Revenge (2017) movie

Tactical Medical Waist Molle Pouch

Medical pouch attached to
5.11 tactical Rush24 multicam backpack

Molle designed for attaching to other Molle systems, such as combat vest, large bags and so on.

Opened medical pouch. The view inside

Brand: CS Force
Feature: Rip Away
Molle designed for attaching to other Molle systems, such as combat vest, large bags and so on.
Design has Velcro plate on the front, to put patches on it.
Material: 1000D
Color: CP Camo
Weight: 125g
Size: 13 cm(L) x 5.5 cm(W) x 15 cm(T)

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Тактическая медицинская поясная сумка с Molle

The anatomy of a hiking backpack

GEAR LOOPS/DAISY CHAINS
Found in a variety of locations on a backpack, they are used to clip on extra gear that you need easy access to. Stuff that doesn't fit in your pack, or things that are too wet/dirty to go inside your pack.
COMPRESSION STRAPS
These are usually found on the sides and /or bottom of backpacks. They can be used to secure gear onto the outside of the pack, as well as cinching down the internal contents to ensure the pack is as compact and stable as possible.
SHOULDER STRAPS
Good shoulder straps should be padded, shaped to your body, and breathable. They will also be adjustable at their base.
WATER BOTTLE HOLDER/SIDE POCKETS
These are ideal for holding water bottles that can be accessed easily without taking off your pack. They are usually made of mesh or other lightweight fabric, and have an elasticated tops to secure in the contents of the pockets.
WALKING POLE ATTACHMENT
These can be bucked webbing straps, bungee cord loops or compression straps, and are usually located on the sides or front of the pack to store hiking poles when they are not in use.
ICE AXE LOOPS
Usually found hanging at the bottom of a backpack, ice axe loops are designed to secure the head of the axe whilst the handle will be secured to the pack via another attachment point or compressions strap.
SLEEPING BAG COMPARTMENT
Usually located at the bottom of the pack, sleeping bag compartments allow access to things (like sleeping bags!) that are stored at the bottom of your pack. Some will be totally separate from the main compartment whilst others will be separated by a piece of fabric that is zipped open or removable.
STERNUM STRAP
The height of these are usually adjustable up and down the shoulder straps, and the straps can be tightened and loosened across your chest. Some buckles even have a handy emergency whistle built into them!
BACK PANEL
The back panel of a good backpack should be comfortable, whilst others adopt a trampoline-style structure that enables air to pass easily between your back and the rest of the pack.
TOP LID
Most backpacks close with a lid that buckles down over the front of the pack. Some lids are adjustable enabling you to store extra stuff underneath them, on top of the main compartment. And some come off completely to save weight or to be converted into a summit pack.
HIP BELT
A good hip belt should be padded and breathable with adjustable straps that tighten or loosen the belt for the perfect fit. Some high end backpacks have hip belts that pivot on the rest of the pack so that the load moves with you as you walk, rather than against you.
KANGAROO POCKET
These vary from pack to pack, but kangaroo pockets are essentially large pouches that don't zip up or secure closed. They are excellent for temporarily storing things like jackets, maps, and gloves while you hike - things that you need to access quickly and easily.
SIDE ACCESS
As well as top access to the main compartment, many backpacks also have side access via a zip. This makes accessing your gear much easier especially the stuff stored near the bottom.
FRAME
Most modern backpacks that are designed for multi-day hiking and trekking have an internal frame that provides structure to the pack and support to the wearer. Some ultra lightweight backpacks are frameless to save weight, and there are very few backpacks that have external frames these days.
RAIN COVER
A rain cover for your pack is a highly useful addition that not all backpacks come with, The packs that do have them usually have a dedicated pocket for them to be stored in, And some are even permanently attached to the pack, although most are removable.
TOP POCKET
A good top pocket should be large and ideally have some water resistance to protect its contents. It is a really useful place to store things you need easy access to when you stop.
HAUL HANDLE
These make picking up and moving your pack much easier.
HYDRATION HOSEPORT
For a backpack to be hydration compatible it should ideally have a port where a hydration hose can be fed out of the main compartment down to the shoulder strap. Some backpacks also have a clip or attachment point on the shoulder strap to prevent the end of your hydration hose from flapping around as you walk.
HYDRATION RESERVOIR SLEEVE
This is usually located inside the main compartment of a backpack. Some sleeves have a clip or loop at their opening to keep the reservoir in place.
LOAD LIFTERS
These adjustable straps between the top of the shoulder straps and rest of the pack are designed to draw the weight of the pack towards your torso to prevent any unwanted movement of the pack. When adjusted correctly they also help to lift some of the pack weight off your shoulders.
SHOULDER HARNESS
For a fit that is specific to your torso size, you should be able to adjust the shoulder harness of your backpack up and down, High end backpacks also enable you to change the width of the shoulder straps by adjusting the harness laterally.
HIP BELT POCKETS
Not all hip belts have pockets, but they are very useful for storing small items that you need on the trail - like snacks, GPS device, sunscreen etc.

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Understand the Parts of a Backpack for Trekking and Backpacking

5.11 tactical Backpacks with Canon DSLR

5.11 tactical Concealed Carry COVRT Zone Assault Backpack 6 with Canon DSLR

This backpack is rather small for a full-frame DSLR

5.11 tactical RUSH MOAB™ 6 Sling Backpack with Canon DSLR
Backpacks was purchased in 5.11 tactical in Belarus

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Рюкзаки 5.11 tactical с зеркальным фотоаппаратом Canon

Bradley Cooper and 5.11 Tactical Rush24 backpack

Having a rest amidst the bustling city

A Mirage cap and TRIAB 18 backpack are of 5.11 tactical

5.11 tactical RUSH72™ 55L Backpack - design drawback, mesh is torn

There is drawback of design in 5.11 tactical RUSH™ 72 Hour 55L Backpack due to which the mesh in admin compartment is torn

While opening of the admin compartment, I heard a crackle sound and saw that the mesh began to get shaggy a little.

The source of a crackle sound and tears were Velcro fasten straps that were exactly opposite the mesh

To avoid the destruction of the mesh, the Velcro fasteners must always be kept closed.
By the way, from the supplier from the factory the 5.11 tactical RUSH72™ Backpack came with Velcro fasten straps opened.

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Here is a suggestion for 5.11 tactical designers to improve the RUSH72™ Backpack: make the pockets on the opposite side at least for an inch smaller to prevent Velcro fasteners to get any more onto the mesh.

What distinguishes the products with genuine MultiCam® printed color fabrics of material

5.11 tactical RUSH72™ Backpack Multicam

The product with genuine MultiCam® printed color fabrics of material must have a two-color label with the inscription and among the papers there must be the paper triangle in black and khaki with the same word

5.11 Tactical TDU Multicam Shirt

Survival Mini Beetle Brown Knife for EDC attached to the 5.11 tactical multicam RUSH24 backpack

Mini Beetle Stainless Steel Knife
5.11 RUSH24 Multicam Backpack

Survival Mini Beetle Knife for EDC attached to the 5.11 tactical multicam RUSH24 backpack

Mini Beetle Stainless Steel Knife
5.11 RUSH24 Multicam Backpack

Tactical Messenger 3 Ways Camo Sling Bag

Model Number: X202
Gender: Unisex
Backpacks Type: Softback
Material: Nylon 600D
Rain Cover: No
Color pattern: CP camo
Weight: 550g, 1.2lb
Size: 29x22x12cm / 11.4x8.7x4.7inch

Модель: X202
Пол: Унисекс
Тип Рюкзака: Мягкая спинка
Материал: Нейлон 600D
Защита от дождя: Нет
Расцветка: CP camo
Вес: 550 г, 1.2 фунт
Размер: 29x22x12 см / 11.4x8.7x4.7 дюйм

Size visual comparison of
Tactical Messenger Utility 3 Ways Shoulder Sling Bag
vs
Tactical Utility 3 Ways Shoulder Sling

This is larger than the previous one, it is easy to put my Canon 6D with the EF 24-105 f/4L

Tactical Messenger Camo Sling Bag Bonus

Тактическая сумка-почтальoн, однолямочная трехпозиционная в камуфляжной расцветке

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Этот побольше предыдущего, уже легко влазит мой Canon 6D с EF 24-105 f/4L

Universal Tactical Military Molle Hip Waist Belt Pouch: Black and Khaki

Can store mobile phone, music device, cards, spare battery case or other small items. Held safely on your belt, molle backpack, even under the most intense combat situations.
The molle waist case is designed to mount horizontally to the user's belt,or vertically to a backpack strap and features a hook to keep everything inside.
To my mind, these bags are the fine cases for carrying EDC (Every Day Carry) or PSK (Personal Survival Kit)

Dimensions: 12х6х17.5 cm
Weight: ≈150 г
Color: Black and Khaki
Mount: Molle
Replica of the pouch of a well-known manufacturer - Maxpedition Anemone Compact Utility Pouch
Available in store ZEROTECK

Universal Tactical Military Molle Hip Waist Belt Black Pouch attached to 5.11 tactical RUSH12 black Backpack

Universal Tactical Military Molle Hip Waist Belt Khaki Pouch attached to 5.11 Tactical backpack TRIAB 18

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Universal Tactical Military Molle Hip Waist Belt Pouch: CP-color(Multicam like)

PSK - personal survival kit

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Универсальный тактический военный поясной подсумок на ремень с Molle: черная и цвета хаки

Размер: 12х6х17.5 см
Вес: ≈150 г
Цвет: черный и хаки
Крепление: Molle
Продается в ZEROTECK

Universal Tactical Military Molle Hip Waist Belt Pouch

Can store mobile phone, music device, cards, spare battery case or other small items. Held safely on your belt, molle backpack, even under the most intense combat situations.
The molle waist case is designed to mount horizontally to the user's belt,or vertically to a backpack strap and features a hook to keep everything inside.

To my mind, these bags are the fine cases for carrying EDC (Every Day Carry) or PSK (Personal Survival Kit)

Dimensions : 12х6х17.5 cm
Weight: ≈150 г
Color: CP camo
Mount: Molle
Replica of the pouch of a well-known manufacturer - Maxpedition Anemone Compact Utility Pouch
Available in store ZEROTECK

Universal Tactical Military Molle Hip Waist Belt Black CP-color Pouch attached to 5.11 Tactical RUSH 24 Multicam Backpack
PSK - personal survival kit

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Универсальный тактический военный поясной подсумок на ремень с Molle

Размер: 12х6х17.5 см
Вес: ≈150 г
Цвет: CP camo
Крепление: Molle
Сделан похожим на подсумок с "комплектом для выживания или побега для специальных операций" (Escape & Evasion Survival Kit for use by special operations personnel)
Продается в ZEROTECK

5.11 Tactical backpack TRIAB 18 - covert carry gear

Durable 1050D Nylon
20" H x 14" L x 7" D main compartment
20" x 14" 1.5 liter hydration pocket
980 cubic inch / 16 liter total capacity
Complements the 5.11® BROKOS belt
Adjustable padded shoulder strap
Padded compression straps
Manufacturer Code - 56998
Color: Sandstone

Lack of 5.11 Tactical TRIAB 18 backpack design
The TRIAB 18 is a versatile one strap sling bag designed to provide field support on tactical missions, but doubles as a utility pack suited to a wide range of applications.
Rugged, durable, and lightweight, the TRIAB 18 sling bag features a generous wrap-around MOLLE/5.11 SlickStick® compatible web platform for customized storage, a reinforced grab-and-go handle for quick deployment, and a covert TacTec™ quick access pistol pocket sized for a sidearm.
The large main compartment of the TRIAB sling bag is roomy enough for all your gear, and offers multiple internal admin pockets to keep your smaller accessories organized.
A slot pocket at the rear accommodates a hydration bladder or an armor plate, and a double zip shove-it pocket offers expandable storage on demand.

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Рюкзак 5.11 Tactical TRIAB18, схема отделений

Код производителя - 56998

Объем: 980 куб.дюймов / 16 литров
Размер главного отделения: 35.5 x 50 x 18 см
Материал: 1050D нейлон
Это еще один рюкзак из серии скрытого ношения COVRT™ разработанный 5.11 Tactical - "5.11 Tactical TRIAB18".
Рюкзак рассчитан на использование, как правшой, так и левшой: одна плечевая лямка прячется в специальное отделение, и рюкзак одевается на удобную сторону.
Может носиться как обыкновенный двухлямочный рюкзак.
Рюкзак снабжен отделением для оружия: короткоствольного - на передней стороне рюкзака и длинноствольного - внутри главного отделения.
Внутрь рюкзака можно вставить травмопластины.
По всему периметру расположены крепления для дополнительного снаряжения типа MOLLE (Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment).
Внутрь спинки рюкзака можно вставить мягкую флягу-резервуар.
На спинке рюкзака - трехзонная система вентиляции.
На лицевой стороне рюкзака расположено крепление для нашивок типа Velcro® и два кармана на утяжке для фляг с питьевой водой.
Совместим с новым поясом 5.11 Tactical VTAC™ BROKOS BELT.