When one invests in gear, many considerations must be made, some of which are more important than others. For me, quality and cost are undoubtedly essential, but a key aspect is a versatility. How many roles can this one piece of gear serve me?
I procured a Full Forge Gear Hurricane backpack some months ago to serve a few of my needs. Initially, it was a to be range/day bag, but after a few range trips, it was pressed into service on the logging job. I stuffed it with food, drinks, extra saw chains, tools, and the like, and I would take it with me into the woods for work. The backpack made of water resistant 600 denier polyester fabric held up well to the day to day use of felling trees.
Don’t get me wrong, with the plethora of pockets and two large inner compartments, the Hurricane serves well as a range bag, even loaded down with ammunition, magazines, and tools, the adjustable padded shoulder straps, and buckled waistband the pack is comfortable carried whatever was secured within.
With plenty of MOLLE web covering and the ability to customize the inner compartments, The Hurricane can be counted on as a piece of load out gear for the range or work and at a MSRP just under $60.00 it is a viable option.
Features
600 denier polyester fabric
210 denier polyester lining
Nylon monofilament thread stitching
Polyester EVA 10mm thick foam
10-gauge nylon zipper
Large internal hydration pocket
Water-resistant
Reinforced nylon straps
Customizable velcro patch
2 exterior pouches with interior organizational pockets
2 large interior pockets with interior organizational options
A bag reminiscent of an old school doctor’s bag that serves well as a range or utility bag. With a large opening and plenty of room and pockets to suit what needs you will need from it.
I spent much of my youth involved with firearms and felt the call early on to the United States Marine Corps, following in my father's and his brother's footsteps. Just after high school I enlisted and felt most at home on the rifle range, where I qualified expert with several firearms and spent some time as a rifle coach to my fellow Marines. After being honorably discharged I continued teaching firearm safety, rifle and pistol marksmanship, and began teaching metallic cartridge reloading. In the late 1990s I became a life member to the National Rifle Association and worked with the Friends of the NRA. Around that time my father and I became involved with IDPA and competed together up until he passed away. I began reviewing firearms for publications in the mid 2000s and have been fortunate to make many friends in the industry. Continuing to improve my firearms skills and knowledge is a never ending journey in which we should all be committed. I am also credited as weapons master on a few independent films.