To me, it means a few different things.
It also means a piece of kit that is compact and streamlined.
The list goes on and on, and I know a lot of you reading this can relate.
5.11 is well respected for designing rugged gear for outdoor and tactical use. How does the new LV18 Backpack 2.0 match up to the stable of winners in the company’s catalog?
Within this pocket is a looped area that serves as a removable holster retention strap.
This is a simple addition but so very valuable in my opinion.
The adjustability of this strap to accommodate different loadouts is a nice consideration.
The new 5.11 backpack includes a special compartment for a defensive pistol. The author tested the pack with the Springfield Hellcat Pro.
These surprise pockets are always a treat, because after all, the more secret storage, the merrier.
Side compression straps are included in the design for external storage and expandable pockets to fit your water bottle.
If that werent enough, 5.11 also affords the user tuckable logos for an ultra low-visibility look.
CCW is just one of the backpack’s features. It still has to carry all of your other gear in a comfortable manner.
The pack is 1,831 cubic inches and has a 30-liter total capacity.
5.11 includes several tags on the backpack when you receive it. These flags highlight some of the features you might overlook when initially examining your bag.
The holster compartment is truly low profile. The bright orange tag helps you find it when you purchase your backpack.
From a laptop or tablet to range gear, the 5.11 LV18 2.0 is a backpack that is ready for pretty much anything you throw at it.
As with the company’s other products, this backpack uses high-quality materials — with special attention given to zipper and fastener selection.
A chest or sternum strap can improve comfort when carrying gear for a long period of time.
5.11 clearly spent a good amount of time getting the design of the defensive pistol compartment correct.
The 5.11 LV18 backpack fits in when heading to work or with the family for a day out. It doesn’t look “tactical”, yet it has all of the functions many readers will need.
