Discreet Bag

[PracticalRifleman]

I am looking for an EDC bag that is more discreet than the molle-clad “tactical” kit that screams “look at all my cool guy gear”. I need this particular bag for work.

What I would like to do is be able to conceal a subcompact handgun in a hidden pocket as well as a knife, flashlight and small trauma kit in another pocket. Additionally, I’d like there to be a large enough pocket for a Nalgene and a small lunch and my work supplies which don’t take much room.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. I’m ok with neutral or natural colors, sling or backpack-styled. If needs to be ruggedly built, too. Again, the most important thing is a secure way to carry a handgun.

Thanks again!


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[scooter22]

I am looking for an EDC bag that is more discreet than the molle-clad “tactical” kit that screams “look at all my cool guy gear”. I need this particular bag for work.

What I would like to do is be able to conceal a subcompact handgun in a hidden pocket as well as a knife, flashlight and small trauma kit in another pocket. Additionally, I’d like there to be a large enough pocket for a Nalgene and a small lunch and my work supplies which don’t take much room.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. I’m ok with neutral or natural colors, sling or backpack-styled. If needs to be ruggedly built, too. Again, the most important thing is a secure way to carry a handgun.

Thanks again!


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Literally any backpack would work.

If you have to be tacticool (on the inside), check out Vertx.

[PracticalRifleman]

Literally any backpack would work.

If you have to be tacticool (on the inside), check out Vertx.

I’m not so sure that any backpack has a CCW pocket. I don’t want a gun flopping around or to be evident if I’m opening the backpack in front of people.


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[Leadslinger585]

Buy a bag you like then mod it to work. Kinda like how it goes with AR's.

It wouldn't take much to take a "jack bauer" style bag (or a Tumbuk2/Chrome/Filson et al) and add a fabric panel to it (like a laptop sleeve).

[themonk]

Probaly too expensive for what your looking for but its the bomb - https://www.tacticaldistributors.com...courier-bag-15

[scooter22]

I’m not so sure that any backpack has a CCW pocket. I don’t want a gun flopping around or to be evident if I’m opening the backpack in front of people.


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All you need is a kydex holster, and maybe a way to attach it to the inside of the bag if you so desire.

[ggammell]

Vertx makes several.

[PracticalRifleman]

Vertx makes several.

I will check these out. Thanks! Any particular models you’ve had good luck with?


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[VeeDubbinJetta91]

I have been using a Vertx Gamut bag for the past couple of years doing exactly what you described. I don’t think they scream tactical at all to everyday people. I also use a crossbreed Pac Mat holster in the hidden compartment for my G17 MOS. Vertx sells their version of Velcro hipsters and pouches as well which I have as well. I don’t think you can go wrong.


Bag:
https://vertx.com/gamut-2-0-backpack

Holster:
https://www.crossbreedholsters.com/pac-mat-pm.html

[HardToHandle]

Up until COVID, I lived out of my backpack. Usually 60k flight miles and on the road about 25% of the time.

Presently using the GGG Griff. Just a superb daily use bag that has some special options for concealing a handgun. The descriptions and photos do not do it justice, at least for me. Extremely happy I bought it - nice balance between size and capabilities. Fine for a small pistol, trauma kit and a little bit of gear, but little more. Also opens up wide to get items in the bottom but has flexibility to kept closed. The main downside is the fabric seems to get dirty easily (I have black).

Immediately before that, I twice damaged a slick back LBT Three Day Pack over six months. It is a nice light pack, but I managed to rip out the straps in daily carry and plane trips. Not super rugged compared to past 3Day packs from Black Hawk (the old Black Hawk). They aren’t great for CCW.

I have also used the Vertx Gammut for about two years. The MOLLE field pocket was of almost no use and I did not find it that fast for the draw. Loved the Velcro lining and filet opening style, but I didn’t find those were that great for CCW or daily use. Did like it for a travel pack.