Outgrowing my range bag, any suggestions?

[JTScribe]

I've been using a hard-bottom tool bag I used to use at work, but it's getting a little tight in there.

Looked at this at Midway: MidwayUSA Competition Range Bag System

But it's still a little short for my taste @ 22 inches.

Do they make any longer range bags? Something long enough to have an AR with the stock collapsed would be ideal, but that may be pushing it.

 

[Pharaoh]

I bought this one.

Amazon.com : Explorer Jumbo Range Gear Bag, 20-Inch, Black : Hunting Game Belts And Bags : Sports & Outdoors

It was a big upgrade from my smaller Allen bag. Now I can get all four pistols, 200-300rds 9mm, 100-200rds .45, 550 brick of .22, 4 AR mags + extra rds and a box or two of 12a shells. Not to mention, my earmuffs, shooting glasses, holsters, mag pouches, cleaning tools, field repair tools, stapler, markers, etc. It holds a lot! I'm happy with it, especially since it has wheels.

 

[bocefus78]

I have the midway bag and it's awesome. It'll hold everything you need. It's laid out well. Mine is so full, it's a Pia to carry.

 

[maansmit]

I have the midway bag and it's awesome. It'll hold everything you need. It's laid out well. Mine is so full, it's a Pia to carry.

I have the Midway one also and agree with the above statement.

 

[igotdiesel2]

+1 on all the above concerning the midway bag. I love it. It holds everything I need to take to the range. It gets heavy, but that is part of life. -Jason

 

[WyldeShot]

Take a look at LA Police Gear's bags. I've had great success with them and they are reasonably priced, especially if you can catch them onsale.

 

[Drail]

I bought an Uncle Mike's police gear bag years ago and love it. It's huge and will hold enough stuff you can barely lift it and has pockets all the way around the outside. Very heavy duty construction and zippers. Lots of companies offer them now. Also look at photographer's camera bags.

 

[Bfish]

Buy a big pelican case or something like that, then just dump it all in the tub and throw it in the truck... Heck you can have multiple bags in it if you want!

 

[Vigilant]

Blackhawk Diversion Range Bag.

 

[Caldad]

got the Midway bag ...excellent +++1

 

[Osprey]

I got this at the 1500. I haven't used it yet but I'm sure it will work fine. The price was right too!

Amazon.com: 22" 2600cu.in. NexPak Tactical Duffel Range Bag TF122 TAN: Sports & Outdoors

 

[firefighterjohn]

Take a look at LA Police Gear's bags. I've had great success with them and they are reasonably priced, especially if you can catch them onsale.

I 2nd the LA PoliceGear bag. I got one for myself and our ISP Trooper son in-law. He's got his really loaded down. It's held up great for him so far and taken abuse.

 

[halfmileharry]

I've got the Blackhawk and it's roomy enough for me. I am looking to replace it as it's "flimsy" and not ideally laid out.

 

[Snapdragon]

Honestly, my suggestion would be a second smaller bag. There's only so much weight you can put in a range bag before it becomes too heavy to carry comfortably. I tend to have one bag for handguns/eyes/ears and one for ammo. Or another thing I've done is either pack handguns or ammo in a large ammo can.

 

[Leo]

How long has it been since anyone saw a Pachmayr Pistol box? The three pistol box was all we needed, the 4 pistol box was luxury....

These days I just pack what I need in a single cloth bag for the event. If I am bringing more, I also use a second bag.

 

[PMR]

I have purchased the Midway bag and the 5.11 equivalent, both are great bags. I bought the 5.11 first and paid around $40 more. On both, the straps go all the way around the bottom of the bag and will support more weight than you will want to carry, both are organized very well and have a removable bag for carrying ammo.

 

[Hardscrable]

Another vote for MidWay bags. I have had lesser bags ripped apart in under 1 year. Mine is 6 years old and still going strong. Will handle more weight than you want to carry. Among friends, members at my club, matches, etc., MidWay bags are the predominate bag used.

 

[rosejm]

I'll add another vote for the second/additional bags.

One for the gun(s) and a little ammo/tools. Additional ammo bag for lots 'o fun.
Maybe the ammo bag holds Eyes & Ears, maybe they're in another that always goes.

I'm a fan of soft side tool bags. Inexpensive, available everywhere, and stealth! Some have dividers, others are completely open, all can add ties/loops/holsters/compartments easily.

 

[saintnick81]

Another +1 for the lapg bags. they come in several sizes and colors and are well made. Good prices as well and often on sale.
LAPG Tactical Bags & Cases