[NBR] Great Bag Buy - Tactical Bail Out Gear Bag $19

Post by **ericalm** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 7:56 am

pugbuddy wrote:
The one negative: Looks a little man-bag-y when off the scooter. The ladies are unimpressed with this.
Anna was TOTALLY impressed with it, dude!

I think I must have been telling her a very funny joke. Or maybe it was the bag.

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 1:49 pm

Back to $19.99 this morning, as they promised.

If I'd have had a brain in my head, I would have ordered an in-stock Black plus a backordered Olive, but I got too excited and only pulled the trigger on the Black. Then I read the description more closely, where it said that if the same person put in a second order, they'd be cancelled, and didn't want to risk losing the $10 deal.

Hope this ships soon - I'm amassing tools, spares, rainwear, etc., for my Buddy, and don't want 'em flopping around in the pet carrier.

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 1:16 pm

Delivered yesterday! Oh, all the lovely pockets! The mountain-bike pump zips right into the billy-club pocket like it was made for it!

still shifting · Post by **still shifting** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 1:57 pm

Yes I have two similar bags, one orange, $9. from a garage sale and one white canvas that was a gift, for out of town I use both. R

trackpete · Post by **trackpete** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 11:18 pm

I picked up one of these off the last big thread about it for my ride around South America, to stash tools and misc equipment in (sucks digging around in a huge bag). It's amazing how much stuff fits in it. According to my notebook, this is what I had stashed in there when I left the US:

insect repellent bottle
2x cinch straps
2x bungee cords
misc short, med, long zip ties
master combo lock
50' 550lb Type III paracord
potable agua tablets
bottle of immodium
bottle of ibuprofen
first aid kit
anti-itch creme
ear plugs
3x large bandages
electrical, medical, and gorilla tape rolls
6x carabiner clips
flashlight
12x20 monocular
folding camp knife
multi-tool
Quicksteel tube
ratchet screwdriver set
headlamp
spare key chain
survival/emergency kit
250GB backup hard drive
camp towel
waterproof gaiter/boot covers
miniature crowbar
metric wrench set
3x 20 wet wipe packages

And there's still a ton of room for me to throw in some innertubes, spare chains, and all that jazz. I feel over-prepared at times looking at it.

One note though - even empty that thing is pretty heavy. I was surprised at the bulk. I didn't weigh it but it has to weigh a couple pounds.

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 12:08 am

I put my tools, spares, a rain suit, and a safety vest in there with lots of room to spare, and it fits in the pet carrier along with a big Prima cable lock, also with a little room to spare.

TVB · Post by **TVB** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 12:44 am

trackpete wrote:One note though - even empty that thing is pretty heavy. I was surprised at the bulk. I didn't weigh it but it has to weigh a couple pounds.

Are you sure it was empty? There are so many hidden places to put things in this that you may have missed some of them.

trackpete · Post by **trackpete** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 3:07 pm

Haha, so true. I actually spent a good ten minutes dismantling it when I got it because I was convinced there must be some lead plate hiding inside it for stiffness or something.

I think I am just used to quality hiking/trekking bags - same thing shocked me about a little camera backpack I bought, it weighs as much empty as my 55L full frame pack!

still shifting · Post by **still shifting** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 3:40 pm

I do love a bit of heavy canvas! R

superseagulls · Post by **superseagulls** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 3:30 pm

Can anyone with the bag tell me if a 10" screen sized tablet computer would fit in to the bag?
My next addition to my gadget family will be one of the new Android Tablets, maybe the Samsung 10.1, I would like to make sure it would fit in before I pull the trigger!
Thanks!

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 5:17 pm

superseagulls wrote:Can anyone with the bag tell me if a 10" screen sized tablet computer would fit in to the bag?
My next addition to my gadget family will be one of the new Android Tablets, maybe the Samsung 10.1, I would like to make sure it would fit in before I pull the trigger!
Thanks!

I put my MacBook (bigger than a tablet) in it no problem with the power adapter, cords and other stuff. And then the bag with MacBook go in my Genuine topcase like they are made to measure (but no water bottles...). Perfect.

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 5:21 pm

My 14" HP laptop did _not_ fit.

So it's tools, spares, safetywear, etc. in mine now, but I may get one or two more for audio gear, this 'n' that......

TVB · Post by **TVB** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:37 pm

superseagulls wrote:Can anyone with the bag tell me if a 10" screen sized tablet computer would fit in to the bag?
My next addition to my gadget family will be one of the new Android Tablets, maybe the Samsung 10.1, I would like to make sure it would fit in before I pull the trigger!

Easily. The top opening is over 12" fully unzipped, and the main compartment about 9 inches tall (which you can stretch a little if it's mostly empty). Depending on how square-vs-widescreen it is, and of course how thick it is to fit through the zippered top, you might even fit a 15" diagonal (including the size of the bezel around the screen) device inside.

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Thu Mar 24, 2011 2:51 am

Unlike some bags, the zipper isn't as long as the full top edge of the compartment. My laptop (14" diagonal screen) would have fit inside, but would not clear the opening. My daily junky bag, by contrast, has a zipper which extends a little down the sides, which works great.

Post by **Lostmycage** » Thu Mar 24, 2011 3:21 am

Ditto on the non-fit verdict of a standard 14" laptop. Netbooks, tablets, Airs, etc all fit without issue, but the zipper is the limiting factor.

This thing is great. It's compartmentalization has really helped me organize my commuting tag-a-longs to where everything is organized and I immediately know if I'm forgetting something. The end pockets also keep my coffee mug perfectly upright in my top case for when it defies it's "leak proof" claims. I also carry less useless stuff with me everyday, which is something that my previous messenger bag allowed too liberally. It's also a lot more compact because things sit firmly in their place. That makes packing things like rain suits, spare gloves, extra visors, and other Spring time necessities a lot easier.

Thanks again PeteH for the heads up on the sale! This thing rocks.

superseagulls · Post by **superseagulls** » Thu Mar 24, 2011 4:44 am

Thanks for the advice, I think I will get one, and probably the 3 day back pack, great prices!

Post by **Lostmycage** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 3:31 am

superseagulls wrote:Thanks for the advice, I think I will get one, and probably the 3 day back pack, great prices!

Be sure to give a review if you get the 3 Day Backpack. That looks nice, but I didn't see any internal pics. If it's as nice as the BOB, I'd think about getting one of those as well.

Something tells me that once this Wingman Bag goes on sale, that'll be the best tool and travel bag for a long trip. All it needs is a velcro or clip on back pad for when it's resting on the passenger seat.

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 2:56 pm

I saw last night that the Desert Tan BOB is back in stock. Green is still backordered as of last night.

pugbuddy · Post by **pugbuddy** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 6:16 pm

Cool! I ordered the Desert Tan BoB! Looking forward to receiving it!

Something tells me that once this Wingman Bag goes on sale, that'll be the best tool and travel bag for a long trip. All it needs is a velcro or clip on back pad for when it's resting on the passenger seat.

Great looking bag, but my Buddy doesn't have a passenger seat!

Post by **Lostmycage** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 4:03 am

pugbuddy wrote:Great looking bag, but my Buddy doesn't have a passenger seat!

One is the loneliest number...

Post by **jrsjr** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 5:01 am

Lostmycage wrote:
pugbuddy wrote:Great looking bag, but my Buddy doesn't have a passenger seat!
One is the loneliest number...

Yeah, but two can be as bad as one
It's the loneliest number since the number one...

BlueMark · Post by **BlueMark** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 10:39 pm

Lostmycage wrote:Something tells me that once this Wingman Bag goes on sale, that'll be the best tool and travel bag for a long trip. All it needs is a velcro or clip on back pad for when it's resting on the passenger seat.

Looks like it could make a good tunnel bag for the Blur.

BlueMark · Post by **BlueMark** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 10:56 pm

Their Zombie Hunter Bag is $19.95 on closeout.

Post by **Lostmycage** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 11:08 pm

OK, seriously, stop it. I have enough bags. Too many bags actually. Dammit! GRRR!!! (click, click, buy)

bluebuddygirl · Post by **bluebuddygirl** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 11:44 pm

Lostmycage wrote:OK, seriously, stop it. I have enough bags. Too many bags actually. Dammit! GRRR!!! (click, click, buy)

KABarash · Post by **KABarash** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 5:45 pm

BlueMark wrote:Zombie Hunter Bag

Exactly what my daughter and son-in-law use for a diaper bag..... It's held up great 3 1/2 years!

pugbuddy · Post by **pugbuddy** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 8:36 pm

Ok, I need a comparison! Who has both? Who can detail the similarities and differences?

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 11:16 pm

Lostmycage wrote:OK, seriously, stop it. I have enough bags. Too many bags actually. Dammit! GRRR!!! (click, click, buy)

Oh, just buy it. No is the saddest experience you'll ever know.

Post by **ericalm** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 11:22 pm

pugbuddy wrote:Ok, I need a comparison! Who has both? Who can detail the similarities and differences?

BOB has a lot more external pockets. ZHB has the Molle straps for add-ons.

pugbuddy · Post by **pugbuddy** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 6:34 pm

Well, I'm still waiting for my BoB! Desert Tan still backordered and now the item only shows in the "Closeouts" section! Dang, this is annoying....

Post by **ericalm** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:49 pm

The black BOB on sale for $14.99 again!
http://www.lapolicegear.com/tabaoutbag.html

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 11:22 pm

Yep, only until 2pm PST Wednesday.

neotrotsky · Post by **neotrotsky** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 12:05 am

Ooohhh... cheap tactical gear bags NOT made of vinyl! At last. Used to be the only decent place to find such awesome stuff were at gun shows :\ I may be an avid shooter myself, but those people scare even me. Not what they used to be

I'll have to look at the Large Bail Out bag for rally gear. Was thinking of Prima bags, but get two of those and sew them into a pair of awesome saddle bags... hmmm

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 12:32 am

Actually, the shoulder straps will work to link two bags together. Someone 'round here showed how.

desmolicious · Post by **desmolicious** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 12:49 am

Buy 5 pairs of socks, get free knife!

TVB · Post by **TVB** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 2:36 am

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[NBR] Great Bag Buy - Tactical Bail Out Gear Bag $19

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