Full title: Review: 5.11 Tactical (RUSH) MOAB 6 and 10 Sling-bags (MOLLE/PALS compatible) and Tier System
Following on from my review of 5.11 Tactical's RUSH 12 and 24 backpacks, this time I am taking a detailed look at the two 'RUSH' MOAB 6 and MOAB 10 sling-style bags which are perfect partners to the RUSH backpacks using the 5.11 Tactical 'Tier System'.
Although great partners to the RUSH backpacks, the sling-style MOAB (Mobile Operations Attachment Bag) 6 and 10 work fantastically well as stand-alone bags giving the user a variety of flexible carry options. Due to their single strap design, the ambidextrous MOAB 6 and 10 can be worn to the front, keeping everything in view, or to the back and easily spun around to make them easy to work out of, or provide quick access to the concealed carry pocket.
Considering the MOABs single strap design, and that for heavy load carrying you will want a backpack, the two MOAB bags have been sized give you a choice of a smaller pack, the MOAB 6, to carry the every-day essentials, or a larger pack, the MOAB 10, which can cope with the daily commute or day trip.
Of course the expandability afforded by the integrated PALS system makes these sling-packs all the more versatile.
For more information on PALS / MOLLE, see the RUSH 12 and 24 review on EDC Forums or British Blades.
Although it does not appear to be specified by 5.11 for the MOAB bags, as they are part of the RUSH series, the model suffix, 6 or 10, may be intended to indicate the number of hours you are carrying provisions for. So the MOAB 6 should carry the items you need for a 6 hour outing, and the MOAB 10 covering your needs for 10 hours out and about. These seem reasonable guidelines, especially considering the expandability of the packs and options to add MOLLE/PALS pouches and tie on other gear.
Introduction / Index
Initial Impressions
Side-by-side
Comparing the schematics
MOAB 6 in detail
The 5.11 Tactical Tier System in use
MOAB 10 in detail
MOAB carry options and Concealed carry
What they are really like to use - Mobile Operations and the Urban Commuter
Following on from my review of 5.11 Tactical's RUSH 12 and 24 backpacks, this time I am taking a detailed look at the two 'RUSH' MOAB 6 and MOAB 10 sling-style bags which are perfect partners to the RUSH backpacks using the 5.11 Tactical 'Tier System'.
Although great partners to the RUSH backpacks, the sling-style MOAB (Mobile Operations Attachment Bag) 6 and 10 work fantastically well as stand-alone bags giving the user a variety of flexible carry options. Due to their single strap design, the ambidextrous MOAB 6 and 10 can be worn to the front, keeping everything in view, or to the back and easily spun around to make them easy to work out of, or provide quick access to the concealed carry pocket.
Considering the MOABs single strap design, and that for heavy load carrying you will want a backpack, the two MOAB bags have been sized give you a choice of a smaller pack, the MOAB 6, to carry the every-day essentials, or a larger pack, the MOAB 10, which can cope with the daily commute or day trip.
Of course the expandability afforded by the integrated PALS system makes these sling-packs all the more versatile.
For more information on PALS / MOLLE, see the RUSH 12 and 24 review on EDC Forums or British Blades.
Although it does not appear to be specified by 5.11 for the MOAB bags, as they are part of the RUSH series, the model suffix, 6 or 10, may be intended to indicate the number of hours you are carrying provisions for. So the MOAB 6 should carry the items you need for a 6 hour outing, and the MOAB 10 covering your needs for 10 hours out and about. These seem reasonable guidelines, especially considering the expandability of the packs and options to add MOLLE/PALS pouches and tie on other gear.
Introduction / Index
Initial Impressions
Side-by-side
Comparing the schematics
MOAB 6 in detail
The 5.11 Tactical Tier System in use
MOAB 10 in detail
MOAB carry options and Concealed carry
What they are really like to use - Mobile Operations and the Urban Commuter
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