We’re going to find out.
We’ve got three editors going to SHOT.
We’ve got three different 5.11 backpacks:
- RUSH MOAB 10 Go Bag – The MOAB just looks tactical. An ambidextrous single strap design, it features a 1.5 liter hydration pocket, nifty hooks inside for your keychain, and a comms pouch and routing system which will allow us to stay in constant communication with our readers.
- COVRT 18 Backpack – This is the mac daddy of our test trio. Holds a full scale laptop, full size hydration pack, a spacious main compartment, and lots of pockets for show goodies. Oh, it also features two beverage pockets in case Taser International has free beer in the booth again this year…
- COVRT Z.A.P. (Zone Assault Pack) – The perfect bag for quick tactical adventures. Includes a 5.11 COVRT holster system, space for a hydration pack, and its comms systems compatible. What else does one need for a brutal day on the show floor?
TSA has 58, 401 agents looking for people traveling with tactical looking stuff.
We’ve got a “can do” attitude and plan on running the TSA gauntlet for you, our readers, even if we have to get molested in the process.
SHOT has 4,132,934 metric tons of trade show giveaways.
We intend to collect them all. And stuff them into these packs. If the gear can handle that challenge, we’re confident that it can handle a global economic meltdown or Zombie apocalypse, whichever comes first.
Stay tuned, we’ll be posting detailed reviews on each bag soon. And their ability to pass through TSA airport checkpoints unscathed.
Looking forward to hearing from you on the findings!
I’m optimistic. We did a test run with the COVRT 18 stuffed chock full of techno gear this week. We survived. The pack survived. TSA did not yank us out of line for special screening. Early success indicator I think 🙂