Range Bag?

[withoutink]

Looking to buy my first range bag. I have outgrown my backpack, and thats a good thing.

One thing I liked about the backpack was you didnt know I was carrying guns n ammo etc. I drive a Jeep wrangler, and I bring the stuff into work with me since I don't want it stolen from the jeep. BUT I dont want everyone knowing I am carrying this stuff into work. So, I need kind of a covert range bag. I was thinking about getting a 3 day pack. It is still essentially a backpack, but might work better with the many compartments etc.

Any ideas or suggestions?

 

[FatPants]

I have a midway competition bag, I like it. I've also been considering a backpack style bag as the duffel bag style gets hard to carry over longer distances.

 

[Cearbhall]

I use a large canvas tool bag from Harbor Freight.

 

[ming]

This is the one I use:

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=939259680

Got it for $40. Well worth the money.

 

[TX expat]

Darn near everyone is going to tell you to get the Midway bag in the link (with good reason). Grab it on sale, which it almost always is, and you'll be a happy camper, er, shooter!

 

[737Driver]

+1 on the midway bag, mine is about 5 years old and going strong. I especially like the bag for brass and the handgun pouches.

 

[2WheelsGood]

+1 for the Midway bag.

 

[USAF_Vet]

I'd go with a milsurp alice pack. Only because I have a milsurp alice pack, which I use for my range bag.

 

[BADUNAME37]

I use a large five-gallon sheetrock pail with a cover I purchased separately. I have about 100 different targets that I purchased and some that I printed in there. I also keep my front rest with leather bag and rear leather bag in there along with a small box of thumb tacks and a Stanley Stapler. There is also an old towel in there to rest a revolver on so the side-blast doesn't cut into the leather bags.

I put in the pail anything I will need for my particular time at the range based on what gun(s) I am taking with me. I have several types of hearing protection which I also select at the last minute. I typically take a camera tripod with me to hold my Chronograph.

For my Chrony F1 Shooting Chrony, I purchased a long, red, narrow (and short) metal tool box which the chronograph stows into nicely along with the wires, push-button control and extra 9v battery. When I got the Chrony, I ordered an extra set of rods in case one should get shot, however I have never had to use the spares. With this red toolbox, I just keep the chronograph fully-open - I don't bother to fold it closed each time.

 

[Whiskey11]

I have one of those Chinese clone Eagle 3 day assault packs. Mine is made by Flyye, not a bad pack for the price. Bought it out of necessity as my CFP90, while a GREAT pack for extended hiking, is too heavy for day hiking or even weekend hiking, even when not loaded. Since I stopped doing day hiking/weekend hiking, the AIII has been delegated to range duty. Has enough capacity to carry everything I need, which is:

3 50 round Blue Boxes with 150 rounds of .308 ammo
1 3 subject, college ruled notebook with targets
3 Sharpies (2 black one red)
1 set of eye protection
1 set of ear muffs
1 ziplock full of ear plugs
3L Hydration Pack
1 First Aid kit with some "advanced" trauma stuff
1 ICOM F4S FRS/GMRS Radio
1 Wheeler FAT Tool
1 Wheeler Wrench and tool set
1 Plastic Box for spent casings

I still have room to add a rear bag and some other odds and ends shooting accessories. Seems like a lot for a day at the range, but my range is 45 minutes from my place, and most of that is in fairly open and less populated areas. A break down on one of the back roads getting there would leave me with about 5 miles of hiking in any direction to find some one As my Boy Scout heritage has taught me, be prepared, for everything. I'm young, it's not heavy, so it's no problem to carry all of that

 

[withoutink]

While that MidwayUSA bag wasnt the direction I was thinking. I may have to grab it... that thing looks huge!

 

[2WheelsGood]

While that MidwayUSA bag wasnt the direction I was thinking. I may have to grab it... that thing looks huge!

You won't be sorry. I thought it looked big too, but it turned out to be just perfect. The big advantage of a real range bag as compared to duffel bags designed for general use is that the pockets are actually designed around shooting accessories. Lots of magazine pockets, pull-out ammo bag, and pistol rugs are all really nice things that are hard to find in a general purpose duffel bag.

 

[withoutink]

Ordered one in OD as is was on sale. I may still look for a backpack type bag for work. As this range bag might be rather obvious if I bring it to work.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

I use a large tool bag. It has pockets all over the outside, pockets on the insided, a metal hinged "mouth style" opening at the top and costs a fraction of what a bag labeled as a "range bag" costs.

As far as Jeep travel goes, I have one. I have a locking Smittybilt stereo console in the front. I trust it for holding my hand guns. For everything else, I have a large military style canvase duffle bag that fits perfectly behind the rear seat. I put an eyebolt in the back of the Jeep. I run a cable gun lock thru the bag's zipper pulls, a D ring a the end of the zipper, and thru the handle on the end of the bag. It stops "snatch and run" type of thievery. I carry my tools, tow strap, chain, jumper cables, and other stuff in it all the time. It still has enough room that I could put my tool (range) bag in it if I needed to.

 

[Sniderman]

Here's mine, Gatemouth LL Bean.
It's worked for me for the last ten years, Hard bottom, pockets inside and out, tough as nails and does what I need it to, carry gear to the range.

 

[withoutink]

Got the MidwayUSA Range bag delivered last night. Heres a pic, a crappy pic... but better than nothing =) I can see why a lot of people like these bags. Its pretty well thought out. I wish they used a bit better material / components but not bad for $39.

 

[withoutink]

Still going to look for a bag, thats more "covert" for work though. I dont need to bring a carry on bag to work daily lol. Maybe Ill buy a BOB or 3 Day Pack.

 

[CraigC]

The Midway bag is 'okay' but the Uncle Mike's is better and made from better materials. I still don't think any type of range bag is going to be inconspicuous. Maybe a bigger backpack in a not-so-menacing color?

 

[Hesher420]

When I'm leaving my range bag in my wrangler during work, I put it in a tupperware bin to disguise its contents.

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