Nothing bright, no gun logos, and nothing tactical.

Its made of a bonded nylon with all critical areas bar-tacked for added durability.

All zippers are YKK self-repairing zippers, which are crucial to smooth operation and quiet opening.

vertex ready backpack review

Many of us carry backpacks daily to transport laptops, first aid gear and even defensive weapons. How did the Vetrx Ready Pack 2.0 perform in this type of role?

They are the pinnacle of durability when it comes to zippers.

Each zipper has a positive-grip pull tab covered in an anti-noise material, so no metal clunking sounds here.

The interior is a lighter color for visibility and the zipper areas are red for immediate identification.

vertx ready pack 2

While rugged and fitted with many features, the Vertx backpack does not look “tactical.” It might be perfect for the “gray man.”

An additional sternum strap will add more stability and security.

All straps are also equipped with Duraflex buckles for quick donning and doffing.

For non-military people, that is the cool way to say putting on and taking off.

wearing the vertx ready pack 2

The author gave the Vertx Ready Pack 2.0 a full workout to test its usefulness in real life.

There is also a tuckable waist strap should you need a bit of lumbar support.

The padded straps are comfortable and have webbing up and down for quick clip items to be hung from.

The main pocket can house all of your large items, from laptops to hydration bladders.

holster in vertx ready pack 2

An easy-access compartment allows for the addition of a handgun holster. Whileoff-body carryis not necessarily ideal from a tactical perspective, it is far better than not having any gun available if attacked.

You will get a large see-through zipper pouch for those items you should probably see and get to quickly.

Across the bottom, you have a slim section of loop for your nameplate or patch of choice.

Its large enough for a full-size pistol and a suppressor at the right angle.

vertx ready bag 2 options

The Vertx Ready Pack 2.0 allows for a wide range of options when organizing your carry gear. Flashlights, cell phones tourniquets and more can be wrangled in this backpack.

you could use pretty much any velcro hook holster you have lying around or see online.

There are a few things to keep in mind when setting up your pistol in the bag.

Size and Specs

Pack It Up

The size of this bag is just right.

testing the vertx ready bag 2

In the above photo, the author tests the Vertx backpack on the shooting range. If you are going to carry, practice with the actual gear you use.

The padding and ventilation on the back keeps you cool and comfortable, even on hot Arizona summer days.

using the vertx ready bag 2 daily

A lot of gear can be carried in the Vertx Ready Bag 2.0, making it perfect for the range, travel or as aget-home bag.

Vertx Ready Pack 2.0

Hellcat® Pro Series

XD-M® Elite 4.5" OSP™ Threaded

Maxpedition Universal CCW Holster

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