I Need A Backpack/Slingpack

[moe.ron]

Its getting warm and I like to ride my bike to the range. I need something that will hold a pistol, few boxes of ammo, eyes, ears...etc. Any suggestions? I would prefer its not too large and would rather go with a slingpack if I can find the right one.

 

[highorder]

I have a few Maxpedition packs, and think the fatboy would be good for riding. I also have a thermite versapack that is great for hiking and walking; but it may be too much mass for riding.

 

[RoadkingLarry]

I've got and use the Fatboy versipak. darned well made piece of gear. If all of their stuff is as well made it should last a life time of normal use

Maxpedition

 

[moe.ron]

The versipack has enough room to pack everything for a trip to the range? I was just eyeing up the jumbo, is there a way to rig a small lock for the pistol? They are supposed to be locked during transport in CA

I dont use headphone style muffs so those wont be taking any space

 

[Chupacabra]

I would recommend the Jumbo. You can easily fit five 50-round boxes of ammo in the main compartment and eye protection in the eyeglass case on top of the main flap. A pistol would go in the CCW pouch. I don't see a good way to lock it though.

 

[moe.ron]

Do you think a pistol in a locked gun rug would fit in the rear pouch?

 

[S4Lee]

There's a video review of the Jumbo on Maxpedition's site.
http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=20&idproduct=6#details
It should give you a good idea of the size. You can still go larger with the Colossus, but at that point, you may want to consider the Monsoon, which will hold a hydration bladder and makes a great riding pack. I have the Monsoon and a Remora (which I usually use for my eyes, ears, and a couple of boxes of ammo when I go to the range), and they're both great packs.

 

[B yond]

Sorry to revive a thread that's over one year stale, but I just wanted to add that that you CAN rig a jumbo versipack to lock the gun compartment closed. I use a 4" length of small chain and a small key-lock to secure the zipper to one of the webbing loops. It may not be thief-proof, but I think it'd be considered a locked container for transporting-an-evil-handgun-in-the-people's-republic-of-California purposes.