If you have a rifle, most likely you need some sort of a sling for that rifle. This leads us to the Tasmanian Tiger Multipurpose sling. The TT sling comes with a bunch of different ways to attach it, thus the Multipurpose name.

When you first get the TT Multipurpose sling, you essentially say “wow” after seeing all the adapters. The TT sling uses quick fasteners, or small buckle clips, to attach different mounting hardware. The TT sling comes with 3 different sets of these little pigtail adapters. One set has HK style clips, another has loops, and the last set is just webbing with two triglides each. The last set allows you to attach sling swivels or mount it directly on a rifle. The nice thing about these pigtails, is that the clips still give you quick on/off capability. The loop option gives you the ability to mount the sling in a non conventional way, including on a DSLR camera, hence the “Multipurpose” name.

Besides all the adapters, the TT Multipurpose sling is just that, a sling. It uses 1” nylon webbing for the straps, but also has a 2” wide padded area. The padding is not too thick, and actually helps disperse weight. The TT sling is also a quick adjust style. It uses the pull tab style, as I like to call it. You just pull the webbing to make the sling smaller. Then to make it longer, you pull the little tab. Tasmanian Tiger puts a little loop of paracord on this tab to make it easier. I actually clipped one of the supplied HK clips on it and used it like a handle, it worked out pretty well. The pull tab clamp is the only part of the actual sling that is made of steel, unless you count the HK clips. The tri-glides are all plastic, as are the clips for attaching the different pigtails. Even though all the other hardware is plastic, I didn’t have any problems with it. In fact, the clips to hold the pigtails on are super strong and clip in tight.

I ran the Tasmanian Tiger Multipurpose sling at a shooting event, besides just using it at the range. This event wasn’t like 3 gun or anything, it was essentially a bunch of pistol and rifle drills. So you needed a sling for transitioning to a pistol, and some other stuff. The sling performed well, but I did run into its shortcomings. The pigtail makes it so you can’t adjust the sling, as tight or loose as you can with a standard style sling, or one without all the pigtail clips. Also, because of extra space taken up from the clip on features, the padding doesn’t sit squarely on your neck. More like half on, half off. Even with that, the padding is still comfortable. It seems like the padding would be more in tune with carrying a rifle over your shoulder.

The Tasmanian Tiger Multipurpose sling is just that, multiuse. As with most multipurpose stuff, you are dealing with trade offs. Tasmanian Tiger did an okay job getting all the features they wanted into it, without hurting other ones too much. For someone wanting a sling they can quickly switch between rifles, this might be the one. Tasmanian Tiger makes some great gear, the sling, on the other hand, is just like the name implies - Multipurpose.

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Claim to Fame:

Multi-use sling

Target Market:

Those wanting a sling with various mounting options

FNBs (Features & Benefits of this product):

Padded strap with a variety of carrying and attachment options
Quick fasteners allow you to attach weapons, hooks, etc.
Rifle Strap Set
2 elastic loop attachments work with cameras, binoculars, etc.
Various carrying and fixation options
Soft tubular webbing
WEIGHT - 6.5oz
DIMENSIONS - 59” x 2in
Quick adjustable

What other aesthetic options or finishes are available?

None

What others are saying?:

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Link to other reviews:

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Price point:

MSRP = $49.95

Retail = $44.95

I need it now! Availability:

Tasmanian Tiger’s online dealers

Our Rating:

Pros:

Multi use
Various attachment types
Padded
Quick adjustable

Cons:

Padding is more centered, so not where needed for a rifle sling
Assorted attachments take up adjustment space

Score: 6.00 Okay

Ever since Tasmanian Tiger products have been distributed in the USA, I have wanted to check some of their stuff out. Well, the time has come. I requested the TAC Modular SW pack 25 for review. This is from Tasmanian Tiger’s discreet line. So from the outside, it just looks like an everyday 25liter backpack.

When the TAC pack first showed up, I was really impressed with the quality. It is made from 700D Cordura , and is tough. I tried to scuff it up with a screwdriver. I couldn’t even tell where I had tried to fray it. 700D has the wear resistance of 1000D but the weight of 500D. It has 3 compartments, 2 of which have lockable YKK zippers. The 2 main compartments run the full depth of the bag. The 3rd is a smaller one that is on the top front, mainly made to hold pens, notebooks, glasses, and various smaller items. Of course the TAC pack has padded shoulder straps, a padded back, and even a padded removable hip strap.

Where the TAC pack really shines, is inside the 2 main compartments. The front one completely unzips and can be folded out for ease of access. On the front fold down piece, there is a zippered mesh pocket that takes up about a third of the flap. The other section of that flap has 2 loop strips to attach stuff. As you look inside this opened up pack, you will see a hook and loop padded divider. This divider has 4 strips of 2” wide loop fastening sewn to it. The inside, sides, are lined with a loop MOLLE panel. I really like the loop MOLLE panel because one can use it a multitude of ways, plus it is pretty stiff to support heavier items. Since I mentioned the padded divider, it is removable to allow the 2 main compartments to become 1.

The second main compartment, which I call the back, because it is the side that is against your back while wearing the pack, also fold down completely. There is no side MOLLE loop panels, unless the divider has been removed. Instead, the whole fold down panel has the loop backed MOLLE panel! The pack comes with a so called universal holster to attach to this. As with most anything called universal, it kind of sucks. So I took a Matchpoint panel, attached a real holster, and made my own. Tasmanian Tiger does mention the holster supplied is really only for transportation, but I think they should have just omitted including it. This compartment also has the pocket for the back support. The back support is a semi-molded plastic with an aluminum spine running down the middle. You can form this to your back pretty easily. In with the backer is also some closed cell foam for padding. Toward the top of this compartment, are slots, one on each side, to allow a bladder hose or wires to go through.

Time for the back area and straps. The part of the TAC pack that rests against your back is also padded. The padded panel is attached in a way that makes it so one can use it like a large pocket. Sliding something in from the top. It does have side openings at the bottom to allow the hip strap to be attached, so it isn’t a true pocket. The hip strap attached inside this “pocket” via hook and loop. The hip strap is padded, has large zippered pockets on each side, and is about 4” wide. The hip strap can hold an AR magazine in each pocket with room to spare. It is very comfortable, but I took it off because I am not carrying huge amounts of weight. The shoulder straps are about 3” wide and very well padded also. They have some curve to them so they won’t rub on your neck. As one would expect, they also have quick adjust straps on both the top and bottom for extra adjustability. An adjustable chest strap, with some elastic for give, helps to hold the pack firmly. The straps also have quick release buckles, in case you need to get the pack off quickly. Over these quick release buckles, is an elastic cover, that can be slid over to keep them from unclasping at the wrong time.

The outside of the pack is pretty generic. This is exactly like a discrete backpack should be. On each side is a pocket, that has loop inside it. The loop allows you to actually keep something attached inside it, like maybe some magazine carriers. It will hold a double mag AR pouch. There is a small single zippered pocket at the bottom front, then the top one mentioned earlier. Now all the way at the bottom, is a zipper. Inside this zipper is an orange panel. The panel is half covered in loop. It can be pulled out and attached to the pack. When attached, it can be used as an identifier by attaching patches to the loop panel or just as a signal. There is a tiny Tasmanian Tiger logo carefully hidden by one of the straps, this is the only noticeable feature, and most people won’t even see it. On the top and bottom sides, there are also some tabs to attach shock cord or paracord. Just a little something in case you might need to strap something else onto the pack. There is also a carry handle at the top of the pack. A pretty useful feature if you don’t want to hoist the bag onto a shoulder for short movements.

I have been using the TAC pack 25 for around 3 months now. It’s been loaded up with ammo and taken to the range as a range pack. I’ve thrown clothes in it for short trips. Basically I have done everything I could think of to this pack, short of dragging it behind a truck. It is the perfect size for travelling, It might even be small enough to count as a personal item on airlines. The comfort is amazing. Having an actual spine makes it useful for heavier items. It is a little narrow to fit my level 3A soft backpack insert into, but it can be crammed into it if needed. The MOLLE hook and loop panels are spectacular. It might be a little heavy for some, at 3.75lbs, but I didn’t think so. The way the compartment panels unzip and fold out, might make it a useful medical backpack.

I’m very pleased with the Tasmanian Tiger pack. It does everything I need. Plus, in today's climate, having a backpack that is discrete, is a huge plus. Nobody will look at it and think, “maybe he has a gun in there”, instead they will just go about their everyday business and pay you no mind. Go check out the TAC Modular SW pack 25 and see for yourself.