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Midway USA Range Backpack

The Midway USA range backpack measures 17in x 15.5in x 9in, has three removable pistol bags and the two main compartments can be combined to form one single compartment by removing the divider between them. The  zippers on the top compartment, main pistol compartment and pistol cases are lockable. There is a shell in the pistol compartment which adds support and can be removed to join the two main compartments together. In front of the top compartment is a smaller pouch for smaller items (cell phone, pens etc.).  The water bottle pouch will hold a 750mL Camelbak bottle easily.  There is plenty of Molle webbing on the back and side to attach accessories.

I used this backpack in classes where the ranges were in a remote location so you had to carry in what you needed.  This backpack easily held what I needed for the range sessions and the padded straps distribute the weight sufficiently to make the backpack comfortable.  

When i was in remote areas with no access to a table the backpack would remain upright and the cover for the pistol compartment makes a nice work area and keeps small items off the ground (so they don’t get lost). The top compartment can store several boxes of ammo or whatever you want to put in there.  The side compartment can easily accommodate ear muffs and a small first aid kit. 

I loaded the three pistol cases with six Glock Mags and a Glock 17 pistol in each and had an issue inserting them into the pistol compartment.  I could get two in easily but to insert the third i had to slide out the first two and then slide the third one in between them and then push them in.

The construction is decent for what i used it for, but is not designed for heavy use.  

All said, this backpack does what it is designed to nicely and is handy for carrying range items to remote areas.  


Firearms Insider Reviews - 8 Key Points

Claim to Fame:

Versatile range backpack

Target Market:

Anyone looking for a range backpack.

FNBs (Features & Benefits of this product):

  • 8 x 10.5 x 8 pistol compartment 

  • Large upper compartment.

  • Top front compartment with additional zipper pocket

  • Side compartment with mesh pouch and zipper pocket

  • Pouch on the side which can hold a 1L bottle

  • Three removable pistol cases which measure 6.5 x 9.5 x 2.25.

  • Two elastic loop target holders

  • Molle on the back and sides

What other aesthetic options or finishes are available?

This only comes in coyote.

What others are saying?:

4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon.com (based on five reviews) 

4.8 out of 5 stars on MidwayUSA (based on 42 reviews)

Link to other reviews:

Amazon.com

Price point:

Retails for $129.99, but can be occasionally found on sale at Midway USA for $112.99.

Retail = $129.99

I need it now! Availability:

Midway USA or Amazon

Our Rating:

Pros:

  • Versatile range backpack 

  • Three removable pistol cases which can be used 

Cons:

  • Does not seem to have enough space to hold three fully loaded cases.

  • Construction is not for ‘rugged’ use. 

Score: 7.0 Good

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