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April 25, 2020February 26, 2021

FOX 479/499 FOLDING KARAMBIT KNIVES

Product Review

An Excellent Folding Karambit at a Reasonable Price

Product: Fox 479 or 599 Karambit Knife

Price: $116.12 – 127.46

Durability: Very High

Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon.com

My Overall Rating: 9.5

Quick Product Overview

The Fox 479 G10 Black Folding Karambit is the best self-defense tool and utility knife available on the market. Whether you need a utility knife to open boxes and clamshell packaging or a reliable self-defense tool, Fox karambits are a force to be reckoned with. If you want the most reliability in any situation where a need arises for a good blade that works and works well, this is your knife.

This knife utilizes the Emerson Wave, which is the most effective and efficient deployment option available in the knife industry. The patented Emerson Wave allows you to fully deploy your karambit effortlessly with just one hand. It is strong, has a consistent edge with a high degree of sharpening, with enhanced edge retention. Very easy to conceal. It has a safety ring for a sure and secure grip, even in extreme environments and the safety ring allows you to utilize in less-than lethal situations by keeping the closed karambit in your hand. Works for hand sizes measuring 3.6″ or over across the back of your knuckles. If smaller, see Fox 599

Specifications Of This Product:

Overall Length – 7.60″ in

Blade Length – 3.00″ in

Blade Thickness – 0.11″ in

Blade Material – N690Co Steel

Blade Grind:Plain

Blade Finish – Black Teflon

Edge Type – Single Edged

Handle Length – 5.00″ in

Handle Material – G10

Handle Thickness – 0.50″ in

Handle Color – Black

Closed Length – 5.00″ in

Lock Type – Liner Lock

Liner Material – Stainless Steel

Weight – 4.60 oz

Attachment – Reversible Clip

Emerson Wave – Yes

What I Like About This Product:

This knife feels really good in my hand, has a lightweight feel, smooth to the touch. The Blade comes very sharp right out of the box and it did not need any “touch-ups” with my ceramic stone. The lockup is tight, there is zero play in the blade, this Karambit is well made and sturdy. The patented wave-shaped opening mechanism makes this knife open very easily when deploying it from my pocket. While it does take some practice getting it to open from your pocket, this mechanism works very well.

What I Would Change About This Product:

One thing that I was not aware of until after I purchased this knife. When purchasing this knife through Amazon or another online store, Fox knives will not insure their knives due to “being unable to confirm the original source of the product or reliability of the seller” this goes for all genuine fox karambits.

Final Remarks:

This Fox Karambit Folding Knife is a very beautiful and great knife, for the price, this is one of the best self-defense tools available. The grip is very solid due to the finger grips of the handle, it really fits my hand very well. The blade is made from N690 stainless steel which came very sharp and seems to hold a good edge. One of the big positives for this knife is the Emerson wave feature, that helps you deploy the blade with only one hand. Since this mechanism is not real aggressive, it does take some practice to become successful with it. Mine came with a hex key to change the location of the pocket clip. I highly recommend this folding karambit for self defense use.

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April 6, 2020May 6, 2020

COMP-TAC KICK & MUDDY RIVER TACTICAL CLAW

Product Review

These are two examples of a holster accessory that is available for many different holsters right now that all have the same end result. They push on your belt from the inside of your pants and twist your holster so the butt of your gun is pushed inward toward your body. I initially thought it was for appendix carry holsters only but they also work for any IWB holster. I feel they are a necessity if you want your handgun to conceal well.

Product: Comp-Tac Kick

Price: $9.99

Durability: Very High

Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon.com or Comp-tac.com

My Overall Rating: 9.5

Product: Muddy River Claw

Price: $10.00

Durability: Very High

Best Place To Buy This Product: MuddyRiverTactical.com

My Overall Rating: 9.5

Quick Product Overview:

The claw or kick attachments hit the market roughly a year ago and is now made by multiple companies. These attachments are designed to ride against your belt, on the outside of the trigger guard to push the grip of the firearm towards your body. It is quite amazing the difference it can make on mid to full size firearms. These attachments were initially designed strictly for appendix carry. But now they have had success in all IWB carry holster positions. If you are having any issues with concealment at all, this may be the answer to your prayers! Many people are now looking to upgrade to a IWB Kydex Holster with Claw or kick to take your concealment to the next level!

Specifications Of This Product:

These attachments are available in left and right hand. The holes of the are minimum .5″ apart and maximum .75″ to be used with multiple holster products.

What I Like About This Product:

The minute I put them on my holsters I could feel the difference. The gun butt immediately turned toward my body and held it there. There was not the slightest printing of my handgun through my cover garment. So they work really well.

What I Would Change About This Product:

This attachments works very well and does not need to be changed.

Final Remarks:

These are two examples of products that are made on the market. I used these two examples because I have their holsters. If you are interested in this type of attachment, check with your specific holster maker first to see if they have this attachment. If they are made for your specific holster, it will fit perfectly. If they do not have them, then think about ordering from another holster maker. Regardless of who you get them from, they really help your concealability and I highly recommend them.

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Go to: comp-tac.com and/or muddyrivertactical.com

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Larry

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March 27, 2020August 24, 2020

GUNFIGHTERS, INC., KENAI CHEST HOLSTER

Product Review

One Of The Best Outdoor Holster Made

Product: Gunfighters, INC, Kenai Chest Holster

Price: $150.00

Durability: Very High

Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon.com

My Overall Rating: 9.5

Quick Product Overview:

The Kenai Chest Holster was designed as the ultimate way to carry a firearm when hiking, camping, backpacking or any other outdoor activity where having a firearm on your hip is inconvenient or impossible. This holster was designed for all day comfort, no matter what you’re doing in the outdoors, the placement of the firearm on your chest enables you to be ready for anything, without compromising on comfort or your choice of firearm. When a firearm is placed in a secure and comfortable position, it is more easily ready to draw when needed. The Kenai Chest Holster is a perfect pairing with a modern firearm such as the Glock 40 MOS or a classic big bore revolver such as the Ruger Super Redhawk. You can carry as big of a gun as you’d like with maximum comfort and accessibility.

Specifications Of This Product:

These holsters are made of a blend of Kydex and Nylon for excellent retention characteristics, unyielding to weather and light weight. The buckles are strategically located to be out of way of pack straps, rifle slings and binocular slings. The wide, flat webbing maximizes comfort while preventing chafing or hot spots. It’s adjustable for most body types and can be worn low or high on the chest. The harness has a 4-way stretch yoke to increase comfort and mobility. The yoke was designed so that it sits flat to reduce pressure points while wearing a backpack – an important consideration when carrying a heavy load. Your firearm is available without fumbling with snaps, straps, zippers, or buttons.

The harness is sewn in house by GunfightersINC of 100% US made Nylon. It’s solution-dyed for long-term durability and color fastness. Additionally, all thread is coated with waterproofing and is UV resistant for a long lifespan.

What I Like About This Product:

This holster is extremely handy and can even be worn with a backpack that has a waist belt. I like Kydex so this holster is a natural for me. It fits your handgun perfectly and the nylon webbing and buckles work great no matter what the weather. The firearm snaps in this holster very securely so whether you are riding a horse, on a 4-wheeler, hiking, walking or anything else in the outdoors, this holster really works.

What I Would Change About This Product:

I really like this holster and harness system and while I have used it for the last year, I have not found anything that I would change about this holster.

Final Remarks:

The Kenai Chest Holster is a rock solid outdoor holster. The materials used can really defy the elements very well. Rain, hail or snow, it works and works very well. The design of this holster keeps it secure, where you need it to be. The centered position on the chest allows for a quick draw from any position, even when wearing bulky winter clothing or seated in a vehicle. No need to rig things together or carry your firearm in your pack or on your hip. The Kenai Chest Holster gives you the confidence you need in that split moment when every second matters. Having your handgun on your chest makes it easy to get to no matter what you have on your back. I highly recommend this holster because it works, yes it is not cheap, but good things seldom are these days.

If you are interested in this product, click here. If you are interested in other holsters that Gunfighters, INC produce, go directly to their website, see the link below. Thanks for reading this product review.

GUNFIGHTERS, INC

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March 20, 2020March 20, 2020

MTECH 664 BK TACTICAL KARAMBIT KNIFE

Product Review

An Inexpensive Fighting Knife That Works

Product: Mtech 664 BK Tactical Karambit Knife

Price: $10.59

Durability: High

Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon.com

My Overall Rating: 9.0

Quick Product Overview:

MTech Tactical Karambit Neck Fixed Blade Knife, Model MT664BK. 7″ overall. 3 1/4″ curved design karambit style blade. One-piece black finish 440 stainless construction with integrated finger ring. Machined hole cutouts. Molded black sheath with belt/pocket clip.

Specifications Of This Product:

Blade Length: 3″
Overall Length: 7″
Blade Thickness: 0.13″
Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Blade Finish: Stainless Steel
Handle Length: 4″
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Weight: 3.6 oz.
Sheath: ABS
Sheath Weight: 1.6 oz.

What I Like About This Product:

This is an excellent knife for the money. This knife is an $11.00 knife and is made extremely well for that price. It was pretty sharp right out of the box but I touched it up with my ceramic stone and it is very sharp now. I use it with my appendix holster as a last ditch self defense knife. Since this is only a self defense knife, I do not cut paper. cardboard, etc. with it, I just keep it for self defense use only. It comes with a plastic sheath that is OK, but not the best in my book, I will elaborate below. My hands are about average size and this knife fits my hand very well with minimal hot spots.

What I Would Change About This Product:

The knife itself is very functional but the sheath needs some work. The belt clip is terrible, it does not really work at all. You can slip it on the belt but it does not stay securely. It would be easy to drill out the rivots and rivot a new belt clip that would work, even a belt loop would be better then what came with it. The sheath is very tight so if you attached a belt clip that would hold the sheath on your belt, it might loosen up with use. I am going to make my own sheath out of Kydex, using a toaster oven and a clamp setup that I already make. When I get this done I may do a quick article on how it is done. I cannot justify spending $30 – 40 on a new sheath for an $11 knife.

Final Remarks:

I do not mind buying knives that are inexpensive, as long as they are comfortable and functional and this Mtech 664 BK Tactical Karambit knife is both to me. This knife holds a good edge, sharpens easily and is comfortable in my hand. I bought this as a self defense weopon and it can be used exactly for the purpose I desired. If you are looking for a good last ditch knife for self defense, this might be the one you are looking for. I highly recommend this knife but do not recommend the sheath as was shipped to me.

If you are interested in this product, click here. If you are interested in similar products, click on the link below and it will take you to my EDC Backpack page, Thanks for reading this product review.

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February 28, 2020April 17, 2020

SWATOM 8 IN 1 MINI SCREWDRIVER

Product Review

Handy Little Screwdriver

Product: Swatom 8 in 1 Mini Screwdriver

Price: $8.99

Durability: High

Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon.com

My Overall Rating: 8.5

Quick Product Overview:

This screwdriver is a complete self-contained tool – all bits store inside handle 5″ length x 1/2″ diameter, 1.5 oz. There are 8 screwdriver head kits: 1/16in,5/64in,3/32in,1/18in,00,0,1,2. It is a professional portable hardware tools,lightweight,pact design. This precision screwdriver set is a handy tool small large projects mini size and has a lifetime free delivery missing/broken screwdriver head kits

Specifications Of This Product:

Item Weight

0.8 ounces

Product Dimensions

4.5 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches

Item model number

DIY Crafts ® 5784

Color

Black

Material

Iron

Item Package Quantity

Batteries Included?

Batteries Required?

What I Like About This Product:

This screwdriver is very handy, it has 8 bits that can be very useful. These bits are held in place by a magnetic holder that works very well.

What I Would Change About This Product:

I do not have anything to change on this screwdriver.

Final Remarks:

This Swatom 8 in 1 Mini Screwdriver is a sweet little tool that is definately worth the money. It might not hold up under daily long term use but for occational use it works great.

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February 20, 2020April 17, 2020

CRKT HI JINX Z KNIFE

Product Review

Smoothest Folder Ever

Product: CRKT Hi Jinx Z Knife

Price: $47.97

Durability: Very High

Best Place To Buy This Product: Knivesplus.com

My Overall Rating: 9.5

Quick Product Overview:

The Hi Jinx™ Z is a gentleman’s everyday carry blade with all the classical curves and subtle elegance that has become the anthem of a Ken On-ion knife. This gentleman’s knife has a shapely black glass-reinforced nylon handle with a “feel” that is just right. The satin drop point blade features a sleek flat grind, that will hold a good edge and it matches the handle’s good looks. The Hi Jinx™ Z blade opens with a flipper and includes an IKBS™ ball bearing pivot system that facilitates fast and smooth opening and it has a stainless steel frame lock that holds this knife in the open position very securely. The pocket clip is reversible for left or right handed use and can be carried tip up or tip down and is designed to sit deep in the pocket.

Specifications Of This Product:

Blade Length	3.29″ (83.64 mm)
Blade Edge	Plain
Blade Steel	1.4116
Blade Finish	Satin
Blade Thickness	0.11″ (2.82 mm)
Overall Length	8.00″ (203.20 mm)
Closed Length	4.72″ (119.91 mm)
Weight	4.90 oz. (138.91g)
Handle	Glass Reinforced Nylon
Style	Folding Knife w/Liner Lock

What I Like About This Product:

The first thing that comes to mind when I think of this knife is the smoothness of the IKBS™ Ball Bearing Pivot System. It is unbelievable how smooth it really is. The blade is equipped with a flipper that aids in deployment of this knife. Right out of the box it works well but seems to get better the more you use it. If we continue with the blade, it’s sharpness is excellent just out of the box. There was no reason for me to touch it up with my ceramic stone, it was just that sharp. The blade also locks up very well, which helps to make this knife very sturdy. It’s a great little knife.

What I Would Change About This Product:

This knife fits my needs and is everything I wanted in a knife. At this point I do not have anything I would change about this knife.

Final Remarks:

When I think of the CRKT Hi Jinx Z knife I think of a smooth, sharp knife that is very cool looking. It fits very well in my pocket and does not feel like I have a 2 x 4 in there. When deploying this knife it has the smoothest action of any knife I have owned and the blade was extremely sharp right out of the box. The lock-up of the blade was very tight and it disengaged easily. The pocket clip is shorter than I am used to but does the job and is reversable. I highly recommend this knife for anyone that wants a really good knife.

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February 18, 2020April 17, 2020

THE SWAT PEN BY ATOMIC BEAR

Product Review

A Great Writing Pen and More

Product: The SWAT Pen by Atomic Bear

Price: $12.99

Durability: High

Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon.com

My Overall Rating: 9.0

Quick Product Overview:

This elegant pen is made for double-duty, use it daily as great pen and as a personal protection tool. The tungsten carbide tip can break a car window in 2 seconds or be used as a self defense tool. The SWAT Pen by the Atomic Bear exhibit simple and solid construction and has a great feeling in your hand. It has a remarkable grip that can deliver a devastating strike. The cap is solid and tight with an audible click on both ends when switching between pen and glass breaker/weapon functions.

Comes with a practical heavy duty nylon belt sheath for your EDC comfort, and has a lifetime warranty and a spare black ink cartridge. It is a plain and simple design but it won’t break either! This pen is made of sturdy military grade aluminum machined to perfection and it will not rust.

Specifications Of This Product:

Carrying pouch

The exclusive one-action-grip pouch attaches to belts up to 3 inches wide and it quickly opens with a Velcro flap. It is made of 300D nylon fabric using super strong nylon stitches. You can open the pouch and grasp the pen in one quick movement.

Smashing End

This pen has an impact end that can break glass, ceramics and even certain metals. The tip is made from an extremely hard super alloy called tungsten carbide.

Solid Grip

The S.W.A.T. pen allows a thumb grip which is the only correct way to fully transfer your power to the target.

Smart Cap

Don’t waste your time to screw the cap on and off for writing. With this survival pen you simply clip the cap on either side. The cap belt/pocket clip is remarkably useful.

What I Like About This Product:

When I think of this pen, it does what it is supposed to do – write! And it writes really well. It is one of the smoothest writing pens I have ever had and it is a heavy-weight pen that is extremely sturdy. They claim it can break glass and with the Tungston tip that comes on this pen, I’m sure it can and that’s pretty cool! Now the glass tip is also the self defense end of the pen, its a nasty point that could do some damage to whatever it comes in contact with.

What I Would Change About This Product:

Within the parameters that I have used this pen, I did not find anything that it did not do as claimed. Therefore it does what I expected it to do so I do not have anything negative to say.

Final Remarks:

A pen is a pen, is a pen! Wrong! This SWAT pen is a pen and more! It writes like a dream but is sturdy enough to break glass and to use as a weapon. So it’s a PEN and MORE! Enough said!

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February 6, 2020August 3, 2020

SCHRADE SCH109 KNIFE

Product Review

Great Knife At A Nice Price

Product: Schrade SCH109 Knife

Price: $28.09

Durability: High

Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon.com

My Overall Rating: 9.0

Quick Product Overview:

The Schrade 109 folding knife features nicely textured, contoured G10 handles paired with a liner lock and a blade made from 9Cr18MoV high carbon stainless steel. This tactical design has an ergonomic, comfortable shape, and fast action thanks to the flipper mechanism. It has a non-reversible deep carry pocket clip set up for tip down carry and a finger choil that locks the knife into your hand.

Specifications Of This Product:

Blade Length: 3.5″ (8.9 cm)
Blade Steel: 9Cr18MoV High Carbon Stainless Steel
Closed Length: 4.7″ (11.9 cm)
Overall Length: 8.2″ (20.8 cm)
Handle Material: Textured G10
Weight: 5.9 oz. (167 g)
Made in China

What I Like About This Product:

This is an excellent knife at a very reasonable price. It can be used as a flipper or you can utilize the thumb stud to deploy the blade. This knife came very sharp right out of the box and with a few stokes on my ceramic steel was all it needed to be razor sharp. A very good value for the money.

What I Would Change About This Product:

One thing I would like to see changed is the bead blast finish, I do not care for that! As soon as I got the knife I removed the thumb-stud, so I could refinish the entire blade and sanded the blade with 400-800 grit sand paper. With a little work it removed that bead blast finish and was closer to a satin finish that I like on my knives. Then I replaced the thumbstud and I was back in business.

Final Remarks:

The Schrade SCH109 Folding Knife is a very good knife. Does it compare to a $200 knife, not hardly! But would I carry this knife for my EDC knife, absolutely! Schrade makes some to best economical knives on the market. If you have a thing against knives made in China, then you might not like this knife. But I do not carry expensive knives because I tend to loose them now and then, so this knife does all I need it to do and a price I can stand to loose. I do recommend this knife for a daily carry knife.

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Larry

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January 18, 2020April 17, 2020

LEATHERMAN SKELETOOL

Product Review

Excellent Multi-tool

Product: Leatherman Skeletool

Price: $ 64.95

Durability: Very High

Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazom.com

My Overall Rating: 9.5

Quick Product Overview

At a mere five ounces, the Leatherman Skeletool has a stainless steel combo blade, pliers, bit driver, removable pocket clip and carabiner/bottle opener. The Skeletool is just what you need in one good lookin’ package.

Specifications Of This Product:

Product Type – Multi-Tool

Blade Length – 2.6 in | 6.60 cm

Closed Length – 4 in | 10 cm

Weight – 5.0 oz | 142 g

Materials – 420HC Stainless Steel

Included Bits – Square Drive #1 & #2
Phillips #1 & #2

Best Use	Camping
Knife Blade Type	Partially Serrated
Locking Blade	Yes
Number of Blades	1 Blade
Max Blade Length (in.)	2.6 inches
Closed Length	4 inches
Handle Material	Stainless steel
Blade Construction	Stainless steel
Phillips Screwdriver(s)	2
Standard Screwdriver(s)	2
Bottle Opener	Yes
Lanyard Ring	Yes
Pliers	Yes
Wire Cutter	Yes
Hard-Wire Cutters	Yes

Features:

Features a stainless-steel blade, needlenose/regular pliers, wire cutters, four bits and universal bit driver and bottle opener
Includes Phillips #1 and #2 bits and 3/16 in. and 1/4 in. flathead bits
Removable pocket clip gives you the option of clipping onto belt, backpack or car’s visor; quick-release carabiner clip detaches easily
Secure blade is easy to open and close using lock-release on the outside of the handle
Stainless-steel construction will provide years of dependable service; each implement is heat-treated to optimal hardness for its function
Sculpted handles protect the blade and implements; perforations minimize weight
The Leatherman Skeletool multi-tool is compatible with the Leatherman Bit Kit, sold separately
Assembled in the USA with domestic and imported parts

What I Like About This Product:

I like that the quality is extremely high when using a LEATHERMAN product. I like the fact that this is a basic multi-tool, stripped-down to the bare essentials. I do not like the multi-tools that have everything, including the kitchen sink. Some people may like all the bells and whistles, and that’s fine, but I like things that are more simple in nature. I also like the fact that it has a pocket hook on it so you do not need a case for it – like I said simple!

What I Would Change About This Product:

I thought long and hard about this question and honestly I cannot think of anything – it’s a great multi-tool just the way it is.

Final Remarks:

The Leatherman Skeletool is an awesome multi-tool that I highly recommend. It is one of those tools that just work! Is it perfect – Maybe – Almost for me that is. I like this Multi-tool!

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December 20, 2019April 17, 2020

VERTX DEAD LETTER SLING PACK

Product Review

An Awesome Backpack For Left or Right-Handed People

Product: Vertx Dead Letter Sling Pack

Price: $148.20

Durability: Very High

Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon.com

My Overall Rating: 9.5

Quick Product Overview:

This mid-sized sling pack works and plays well because of the versatility built into this pack. The Dead Letter Sling’s appearance and functionality can be modified in seconds to adapt to your immediate needs. Multiple carry options lets you move discreetly on the street with the invisible CCW and ballistic panel capabilities as well as a full complement of office-friendly organization.

Specifications Of This Product:

Gender:	Unisex
Pack Volume:	12 liters
Hydration Compatible:	No
Fabric/Material:	500 Denier Cordura Nylon
Dimensions:	19.5 x 13.5 x 5 inches
Zipper Type:	YKK

Features of the pack:

Convertible front flap stows behind loop-faced MOLLE webbing panel to provide ready access to items mounted there and to rapidly change the bag’s appearance.
Snaps on front flap zipper pulls prevent accidental opening and G-hooks enable front flap to convert to a sling for larger items.
Ambidextrous sling carry design has subtle color-coded stitching makes setup between right & left-handed carry easy.
Adjustable padded shoulder strap with multiple web attachments for accessories.
Padded breifcase-style carry handle enables messenger bag-style carry.
Main compartment opens wide for access to a laptop sleeve, zippered abrasion-resistant mesh pocket with key lanyard, a large loop panel for Tactigami and other hook and loop-compatible accessories and two gear slots.
3-D molded back panel enhances airflow and comfort and has a pass-through for rolling luggage handles.
Light-colored interior improves interior visibility.
VELCRO Brand loop for top-of-the-line retention of Tactigami and other hook and loop-compatible accessories.
Weapon-compatible concealed carry platform with loop lining, a sling attachment point and a Rapid Access Pull tab.
Concealed carry platform has ballistic panels pocket.
CCW compartment has two retention G-hooks to prevent unintended opening when accessing gear.
YKK self-repairing nylon coil zippers.
Quiet positive-grip zipper pull-tabs.
Abrasion-resistant mesh used on internal pockets.

What I Like About This Backpack:

My top four “likes” about the Vertx Dead Letter Sling Pack:

This pack works for left-handed people! Many times it feels like we live in a right-handed world, and “we” left-handers have to learn to adapt. But not this time! Thank you Vertx for beginning to make your packs workable for lefties.
This 12 L capacity helps me to keep my capacity to just what I need. It is necessary to think about my needs and thats a good thing.
This pack is setup for concealed carry and has a ton of room to do it. One quick pull on the “Rapid Access Tab” and the pack is pulled from your shoulder to the front of your body and the compartment is opened up, all in one motion. Way Cool! The easier you can get to your firearm, the faster it can be deployed. Excellent design!
This pack is so versatile! I can carry it by the handle, or over my shoulder like a messenger bag, or I can carry it over my back like a sling pack, all in one backpack. One pack that can be carried three different ways.

This pack is great looking – especially the green color and it does not shout “gun”!

What I Would Change About This Backpack

I really like this backpack, it meets most all of my needs. There is one little thing that I would change. The bottom of this pack is not flat! It is kind of rounded and if you set this pack down on your seat or floorboard, it rolls over and lays flat. Mind you that is not at all a deal breaker, just something I might change. The solution to that is to always plce the front of the backpack toward the seat-back, that way it does not roll forward.

Final Remarks:

The Vertx Dead Letter Sling Pack is an awesome pack that I highly recommend. It is one of those packs that just work! Is it perfect – No! But there are so many more pluses to this pack that the couple of things you might change do not even count. It carries 12 L of gear in a very organized manner. It can be setup for left or right-handed people and it carries a concealed handgun in a fast to access but secure manner. No matter how you carry it, it works well and that’s a good thing. Keep up the good work Vertx and maybe you can work on some of your other packs to work for lefties.

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All the best,

Larry

Founder of EDC Essentials