Eagle E&E Bag Pictorial

While considering the Eagle E&E bag for a role in my contingency gear, I found few pics of complete bag design and layout. Or at least, pics that were most helpful to my planning. Now that one is here, I took the shots I had been looking for, and thought that others out there might find them useful as well.

As I play with various setups and configurations, I’ll add some more for context and scale.

Like other Eagle gear, this thing is overbuilt, bombproof, and eminently serviceable for the role it was intended to fill and a variety of others.

I would love to have one of these in blaze/international orange as a small ALS pack.

I hope these are helpful to someone.

Outside view, looking at the drop panel. Pull tab is enclosed within. Loop fastener strip outside for attachment of sundry items.

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Flap open exposing PALS. Note hook fastener strip along bottom.

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Loop strip on the outside of the drop panel attaches to the hook strip inside, rolling up the outer panel.

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Side pocket, one at each end. Fits small Pelican case, various small pouches, Nalgene bottles, etc. Flap closes via hook/loop and buckle.

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Same pocket. Closure flap tucked within. Straps on the outside of flap would pull out to cover objects in the pocket. Flap remains within pocket with hook/loop.

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Backside, outside view of concealment compartment.

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Concealment compartment exposed. Compartment is lined, in full dimension, with loop backing.

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Interior view, main/large compartment. Sidewall is lined in full dimension with loop backing, covering another concealed compartment.

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Interior concealed compartment exposed. Compartment is unlined, no hook/loop, no PALS.

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Interior view, main/large compartment. Sidewalls lined with PALS on three sides.

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Bottom view. Two straps for attachment of , jacket, blanket, roll-up stretcher, etc.

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Bag turned inside out, main/large compartment exposed.

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Great pics! Particularly like the inside-out pics. Wish folks would do stuff like that more often.

Any chance of throwing some other items in the pics for scale? It's kind of hard to get a feel for the size of the bag.


I tried running a small E&E type bag in one training class carrying 3 AK mags and nothing else. I found that, for me, even with only the three mags the concept wasn't a valid one for my purposes. I'd still like something to keep in the car though, and this bag looks un-obtrusive enough to go unnoticed.

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Great pics! Particularly like the inside-out pics. Wish folks would do stuff like that more often.

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Thanks. The inside-out pics are what I was really looking for, but not finding. The rest of the variables I could at least take an educated guess at.

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Any chance of throwing some other items in the pics for scale? It's kind of hard to get a feel for the size of the bag.

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Yup. Stay tuned. Anything in particular you want to see?

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I tried running a small E&E type bag in one training class carrying 3 AK mags and nothing else. I found that, for me, even with only the three mags the concept wasn't a valid one for my purposes. I'd still like something to keep in the car though, and this bag looks un-obtrusive enough to go unnoticed.

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I wouldn't take the bag to a fight deliberately, but it's functional support if one is at hand. Best for the unobtrusive carry of daily support gear. Large enough to make you think daily "attache", small enough to be fast-handling and efficient.

If buying another, I would likely choose gray. EI khaki is pretty green. A lighter khaki would also be desirable.

Also contemplating distraction-patches for it. It doesn't reall say "Nike", or "Dell". Not sure what it'll end up with, though whatever it is will be on velcro for this one.

I agree re: Eagle's green khaki. I'd like to see one of these in a dark blue or red. Interestingly, while most of us have gotten away from black for "tactical" use, in discrete use like this bag it would be pretty good IMHO.

I'd like to see the bag maybe with a couple of AR mags in a few of the shots. That's the kind of thing I'd likely stick in it, and would give us a scale reference.

I'm thinking that for a bag like this I'd set it up with maybe a 2-mag shingle for the AR, maybe a double mag pouch for the Glock, stick a G19 in the hidden pocket, and maybe toss in a small med kit and a couple of other essentials.

On a completely unrelated note....
I'd love to see a manufacturer make some rifle and pistol mag pouches that can go from the Molle attachment to a belt attachment. Something you could stick in this bag or then retrieve from the bag if you wanted to ditch it. I guess if somebody made an adapter plate to go from molle to a "belt" it might work and let you use whatever belt pouches you want.

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I agree re: Eagle's green khaki. I'd like to see one of these in a dark blue or red. Interestingly, while most of us have gotten away from black for "tactical" use, in discrete use like this bag it would be pretty good IMHO.

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Blue or red would work, too.

As also noted, I'd love this bag in safety/international/blaze orange for EMS crews. A royal blue, or similarly bright and friendly color would work too.

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I'd like to see the bag maybe with a couple of AR mags in a few of the shots. That's the kind of thing I'd likely stick in it, and would give us a scale reference. I'm thinking that for a bag like this I'd set it up with maybe a 2-mag shingle for the AR, maybe a double mag pouch for the Glock, stick a G19 in the hidden pocket, and maybe toss in a small med kit and a couple of other essentials.

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That's almost exactly like it's setup now. I have to shoot some other stuff later, I'll grab some more pics of the E&E.

Something else I could see tossing in there would be a small pair of 10x binoculars and an Aimpoint 3x magnifier on flip mount.

I'm generally torn though about the value of stuff to leave in a vehicle. On the one hand, I'd love to have the magnifier as an option, but on the other hand I'd hate to lose a $700 piece of gear. The Glock I don't care as much about. :p

Here are some pictures of the E&E bag loaded. The gear pictured is chosen as a representative sample of what others might put in it, to provide some scale, and for some color contrast and perspective. Inclusion isn’t necessarily an endorsement, nor is omission an indictment. Yada yada yada.

Careful contemplation and smart loading will truly bring out the best in this bag. If gear is not chosen and packed smartly, it can be easy to overload, becoming heavy and unwieldy. User problem, not a gear problem.

E&E Bag compared to others in that size range. All bags are loaded. Tactical Tailor First Responder Bag (black), E&E, Eagle Medical Bag (orange), Eagle Patrol Bandoleer (ranger green).

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Side views, same bags.

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E&E Bag with Colt LE6920.

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Loaded, front, side, and rear views.

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Drop flap open, various accoutrements.

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Main/large compartment, containing vertical GP pouch, Tactical Tailor med pouch, and 10x12 plate. Modular tear off panels for GP/med pouches on the inside seem optimal.

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Concealment compartment, backside, Glock 19. The compacts fit best, and have the best range of adjustment for grip prior to draw.

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External view, G19.

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Glock 17

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Glock 21SF

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Glock 34

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Great pictorial! :cool:

We use them for medical bags--they work great!

Awesome review and pics Skintop! Nice setup and ideas for use.

I just received my E&E bag yesterday. Overall, this is a great bag. You can put a ton of stuff in it. The only issue I have is that the shoulder strap is too short. It's fine for slinging the bag over a shoulder, but if you put it across your chest, it's way too short

Also, Eagle puts the loop side Velcro panels throughout the bag, but they don't seem to sell any pouches or holders that attach to the Velcro. In fact, I couldn't find anyone that does. I'd rather have Molle all around on the inside since now, I can't put anything on that third side.

I agree with Rob, in that this thing isn't that great for actually fighting with a gun. However, it's perfect for having everything you need to get out of town, head out for a road trip, and well...escape and evade. I can grab the bag and my rifle and be good to go for quite a while.

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I just received my E&E bag yesterday. Overall, this is a great bag. You can put a ton of stuff in it. The only issue I have is that the shoulder strap is too short. It's fine for slinging the bag over a shoulder, but if you put it across your chest, it's way too short

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I thought it might just be my knuckle dragging self, but this seems to be a fairly universal observation. Last night, one of my more...size efficient...colleagues said the same thing noting "the strap doesn't have much adjustment."

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Also, Eagle puts the loop side Velcro panels throughout the bag, but they don't seem to sell any pouches or holders that attach to the Velcro. In fact, I couldn't find anyone that does. I'd rather have Molle all around on the inside since now, I can't put anything on that third side.

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There are a number of options for such pouches, some better than others. I had some Maxpedition, 5.11, and a couple unmarked ones around that all worked.

I've also got my sewing ninja working with a couple of pouch mods to make more efficient use of that interior loop panel.

Stay tuned.

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There are a number of options for such pouches, some better than others. I had some Maxpedition, 5.11, and a couple unmarked ones around that all worked.

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Got any links? I checked the usual sources, and came up with nothing.

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Got any links? I checked the usual sources, and came up with nothing.

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5.11
http://www.511tactical.com/tactical-nylon.html

Maxpedition
http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/...?idCategory=15

A big brown truck bearing Eagle goodness arrived yesterday. A gray E&E bag was within the boxes. The gray tone used in this bag is nice, in both dim and bright light, and in a variety of environments checked so far.

Test carry produced two random comments from the unwashed: "nice camera bag" and "hey, where'd you get your diaper bag?" Perfect.

I note, with great enthusiasm, that the shoulder strap on this bag is exactly 10" longer than the khaki one. Whether one bag is an anomaly of production, or if a change was made, is unknown. Given the frequency of comments regarding the short length of the strap, I'm hoping for the latter. They measured out at 48" for the khaki, 58" for the gray.

Otherwise, the bag differs only in color scheme. Bag material is gray. The straps, hardware, PALS, thread, zippers, and hook/loop are black.

Pics follow.

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where do you guys get your eagle e&e bags? and what molle pouches do you put inside?

Skintop, I was wondering where you found the orange Eagle medical bags? The Eagle site only shows them in black now.

Thank you for the excellent review and pics!

I really like the compact size. It's the difference between carrying and lugging a bag, if that makes any sense.

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Skintop, I was wondering where you found the orange Eagle medical bags? The Eagle site only shows them in black now.

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Orange (and other colors) are available by special order. I recently got some in khaki, too. I believe khaki is regularly available, but I'd check with Eagle. Those bags are cost efficient and incredibly useful for a variety of purposes.

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I really like the compact size. It's the difference between carrying and lugging a bag, if that makes any sense.

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Best understood by those who regularly carry such a bag.

I've carried mine extensively in a variety of environments. It carries easily and blends in nicely. Recommended.

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Something else I could see tossing in there would be a small pair of 10x binoculars and an Aimpoint 3x magnifier on flip mount.

I'm generally torn though about the value of stuff to leave in a vehicle. On the one hand, I'd love to have the magnifier as an option, but on the other hand I'd hate to lose a $700 piece of gear. The Glock I don't care as much about. :p

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Try a LaRue Po' Boy instead of the Aimpoint.:cool:

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Originally Posted by Skintop911

A big brown truck bearing Eagle goodness arrived yesterday. A gray E&E bag was within the boxes.
Pics follow.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...g/IMG_5508.jpg

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Hi there. Need some help. Does anyone know what the name of the khaki bag on the right-hand side and the manufacturer? I would be interested to know what size that is also.

Thanks for your help.
david

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Hi there. Need some help. Does anyone know what the name of the khaki bag on the right-hand side and the manufacturer? I would be interested to know what size that is also. Thanks for your help. david

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Greetings- I got your PM, but will answer here now that you posted.

I picked up that pouch from a fellow on LF, who advised it was a custom size. Whether it was a custom run, uncatalogued, or one of a kind I don't know. It's narrower and thinner than other GP/med pouches like it. I'll try to post dims and more pics later when I get some time. Perhaps someone else can advise what else is out there that's identical or comparable.

Mine has lived in that very bag since I took the pic. I'd like a few more of them, so I suddenly feel remotivated to track down the pertinents. Stay tuned.

Skintop911, thanks for your kind help. That's a great looking bag.

I'll look forward to hearing more from you soon. Thanks for writing back today.

david

X2 on Glock.23's post, would also like to know the pertinents on it.
TIA Skintop.
Agile53

Skintop,
I'm sorry to bother you. I need the interior measurements of the main internal compartment, please.

I also would like to have the internal measurements of the large front zippered compartment with the PALS webbing, especially the shallow depth of the lip. It would be helpful trying to find the proper size Utility Pouch or FAK/Blo-out. The depth seems to be the most critical measurement.

If you have the time, it would be helpful to have the overall exterior measurements of the entire bag.

Thanks a million.

for folks who have issues relating size... each PALS vertical channel is 1.5" wide... thus 4 channels = 6 inches wide.

each horizontal webbing bar and the gap in between is 1" in height

Great thread: lots of good information, pictures and ideas for configurations!

I used my E&E for the first time yesterday on a short road trip and I'm impressed with it so far. I haven't configured mine yet with pouches but I'll start working on that today.

As of now the only thing I'm not crazy about is the little slide holster. It seemed to work fine with my G19 but I'm not convinced it's stable. I'll give it a little more time before making a final decision on whether or not to replace it with something else.

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As of now the only thing I'm not crazy about is the little slide holster. It seemed to work fine with my G19 but I'm not convinced it's stable. I'll give it a little more time before making a final decision on whether or not to replace it with something else.

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I had the same concern, but it hasn't been an issue. I suspect that with repeated presentations, the elastic will loosen up, but it'll take some time and work. If it did, the pouch is sufficiently small enough to limit movement of the gun.

I've tried alternatives, but they created bulges or additional bulk that increasedd visibility, and became a little uncomfortable when carried against the body for longer periods.

One modification I've suggested is that the external concealment pouch be extended to cover the full height of the bag. It's only another ~1.5", but a gun/baton/other gear could be rotated or placed more optimally for carry and presentation.

Thanks for the feedback.

I would like to see them come with the velcro holster that came with my Courier bag. They are sturdier and have a loop for an extra magazine. I might take the one from my courier bag and try it in my E&E for a little while.

Edited: Scratch that idea because it's too large for the E&E bag.

Where did you get the 2 AR/3 Pistol mag pouch? I need one.

I had Eggroll make me one years ago and now I can't find it :mad:

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Where did you get the 2 AR/3 Pistol mag pouch? I need one. I had Eggroll make me one years ago and now I can't find it :mad:

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This one: http://www.spectergear.com/p_ump_3.htm

on top of this one: http://www.spectergear.com/556_mmp_2.htm

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This one: http://www.spectergear.com/p_ump_3.htm

on top of this one: http://www.spectergear.com/556_mmp_2.htm

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Thanks man. I got them ordered up but in the meantime I added a MOLLE Leatherman pouch and a Specter Gear light pouch that I had one hand.

I'm really starting to enjoy this bag much more than I thought I would. And the velcro holster isn't bad at all. My 2nd Gen G19 is perfectly at home in there!

Skintop-
Was curious if you had any luck IDing the manuf. of the tan GP/Med puch that you bought over on LF? The tan pouch on the right side of your Eagle E&E bag pic.
Thx. for all your posts, they are a big help in equipping the inside of this bag + all the other pics/links you share, I really appreciate it.
Agile53

Nice piece of kit. I am using one of my helmet bags now but appreciate seeing this option. My current bag is short on seperate storage...

Be safe
Patty

Thanks to your great review and the sale Natchez is running right now I ordered one of these bags in grey and the Velcro holster and mag pouch below today. This bag should work nice with the Emdom-MM Gym bag in grey.

http://www.natchezss.com/brand.cfm?c...Insert%20Black

http://www.natchezss.com/brand.cfm?c...0Gun%20Holster