Select Carry Sling Pack

Comments about 5.11 Tactical Select Carry Sling Pack:

I got this primarily for carrying while riding. I was paranoid about my gun flying off me in the event of a crash, I love the front pistol pouch holds even my full size Beretta 92 or Glock 17 very securely. The padded back portion is breathable and comfy even when carrying a heavy load on warm days. I love this bag so much I want one in every color!

Comments about 5.11 Tactical Select Carry Sling Pack:

The number one advantage of this bag is that it looks completely benign. It appears to be a simple modern style slingpack, and the pistol conceal across the chest has a great "three square pocket" look to hide the fact that behind one of the pockets is your sidearm. In my experience brings no unwanted attention to the wearer while balancing access to your pistol with a snug 'stay with you' fit.

I would recommend fiddling with the straps until you find a good fit, it can be tough to fit but once you get it it will stick with you even during a sprint.

Comments about 5.11 Tactical Select Carry Sling Pack:

I found this bag a couple of years ago and really wanted to get one. I waited and waited and now regret that decision; I should have bought it when I first found it.
I am a college student and I currently am using it as a backpack for classes. I was a little worried about fitting my 15.4" laptop in it, but it fits great. Everything that I need for school each day fits easily in all the compartments.
I really love how it hugs the wearer's back. It makes it feel very secure and it does not bounce around, even when running. The cross strap makes it even more stable and secure. It is a bit heavier than I expected but instead of complaining about it, I really like it. Again, makes it feel more secure and worth every penny.
Now I understand that this was not a bag created for what I primarily use it for. I have a USPC .45 that fits perfectly inside the front pouch. Unless someone had knowledge of this bag and what it was, they would not think that the front pouch is for CCW. As others have mentioned, the different color sets on the adjacent pouches breaks up the silhouette of the handgun; it is hard to tell that there is one pouch beneath the others.
Inside the back pouch (the main compartment), I really like the expandability and the custimization left open to the individual. Any number of pouches and straps and helpful things could work with the webbing in it. If the bag does not fit what you want it to be currently, it is very easy to make it into what you need/want.

Overall, I am completely satisfied with my purchase. I should not have waited. If you find yourself coming back to this page repeatedly, looking at the bag and reading the comments, do not wait any more. You are not going to regret it.

About the picture: I know the laptop looks like it would move around in there when moving, but it stays exactly where it is. Since it barely fits, it is very stable and does not move at all.

Comments about 5.11 Tactical Select Carry Sling Pack:

So let me put this simply, I literally never leave home without this bag. I use it as an EDC pack with some various, everyday essentials, such as tape, phone/Kindle charger, spare thermal shirt, ect. But in addition to this, it is also my College back pack. With my text books on my Kindle, I can have every thing I need for school, plus various things to keep me prepared in an emergency situation with room to spare. Honestly, I don't know how I got by without it.

There are only 1 or 2 very minor things that I find iffy about it, but they're not even worth remembering. I seriously can't recommend this pack enough. Stop thinking about it and get one.

Comments about 5.11 Tactical Select Carry Sling Pack:

Very good option instead of a messenger bag.