Rothco Tactisling Transport Pack

 

Rothco's Tactisling Transport Pack features a sling over-the-shoulder strap, which can swing to the front for quick & easy access to important compartments including a concealed carry holster attachment. The tactical pack has a large zippered main compartment with water repellent lining, zippered mesh interior pocket & zippered utility pocket that is ideal for storing all your gear. Not only does the pack have an option for concealed carry, it features 2 large open top accessory pockets with hook & loop closure that’s perfect for a laptop and a zip pocket with horizontal vinyl document sleeve and 2 accessory pockets; there is nothing this bag can’t carry. The one-shoulder backpack has been designed for comfort and versatility; the padded mesh shoulder strap features a 2” quick release buckle with metal clip, ¾” whistle side release buckle, adjustable Y-Shape quick release cinch strap with D-Ring, and storage strap compartment. The pack also features a padded mesh back that allows for breathability, top carry handle, MOLLE Loop Attachments, key ring, and top cinch strap.

 Specifications

My Review:

This pack is marketed as a large size, and I would agree with that. It has one large compartment and three smaller ones on the front. The large compartment also has six smaller ones zippered and Velcro inside. You can fit quite a bit of gear inside the pack. It boasts a concealed carry compartment on the back which could be used for other items should you choose.

It is of good construction and the compartments have a plastic lining making it waterproof. It is a heavy-duty Denier Polyester construction which is very durable. The stitching is well done and doubled up where it needs to be. The zippers are adequate; however, they are made of plastic which could be problematic with age. It has nice mess backing that allows for air circulation making it comfortable to wear.

This pack is unique in that it has only one main strap that crosses over your front. There is also a small auxiliary strap that comes in from the side to help stabilize the bag when carrying heavier loads. It has a carrying handle on the top and a top and bottom cinch strap as well as a cinch strap inside the main compartment.

This unique design enables the bag to be swung around from back to front without taking the bag off. Consequently, the bag is also designed to be opened horizontally (from the side). There is a convenient yet discreet handle on the front that makes it easier to swing it around. All the front compartments are also designed to open horizontally (from the side). This means that to open the bag when not wearing it you need to set the bag on its side.

I personally own this backpack and its little brother the Compact Tactisling Shoulder Bag (I will review that bag later). I do wish they made one in between the two as I feel this one is a little too big and the Compact a little too small (you just can’t make some people happy).

The backpack has M.O.L.L.E. webbing on the front and along one side. The side webbing could be used to attach an external water bottle if you like. For an explanation of the M.O.L.L.E. system please click here.

This is not a lightweight pack, around 3 ½ lbs. You can get this backpack in Black, Olive Drab, or Coyote Brown.

Overall, I like this backpack. I have traveled with it on airplanes as a carry on and taken it on hikes. The fact that you can access it without removing it is handy.

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(These are my personal observations and opinions, yours may differ. Also, I sell and recommend certain products and services here and might be compensated for such recommendations.)