Gear Bulletproof Backpack from Leatherback Gear Candice Horner March 6, 2018 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More We're living in vastly different times than twenty years ago; mass shootings happen all-too-often. Leatherback Gear offers a bulletproof backpack as an option to be proactive in protecting yourself. Currently, the company has two different backpack styles, the Tactical One and the Civilian One. The main differences between the two backpacks are Molle webbing, velcro panel, and heavier weight of the Tactical One. Outer design features of the Civilian One allows the wearer to fall into more of a gray man category. Tactical One backpack Civilian One backpack Each backpack includes two hidden armor panels that are NIJ IIIa rated– meaning they having stopping power up to .44 Magnum. The company states, “the user can customize their level of ballistic stopping power by adding contents to their backpacks: e.g. laptop, tablets, textbooks/books, etc.” Each backpack has features you'd expect to find on most backpacks, like: Laptop storage compartment Water resistant fabric Felt-lined sunglass pocket Easy access compartments Internal front organizer Fullback cushioning for comfort Features that are unique to the purpose of the backpacks are: Converts quickly to a protective vest Internal system with red colored tabs to quickly convert the pack RFID lined pocket on the back Hidden pockets in shoulder straps and in the middle Reinforced top handle that can hold up to 300 lbs Several areas to connect military-type identification Here's a video from professional shooter and firearms instructor, Corinne Mosher, showing how quickly her daughter can turn the Civilian One backpack from school gear to a protective vest. TACTICAL ONE SPECS: Colors offered: Black, Wolf Gray, or Tan Size: 20.5″ x 15″ x 5″ Weight: 5 lbs 3 oz MSRP: $329 Direct link: https://shop.leatherbackgear.com/collections/tactical-one CIVILIAN ONE SPECS: Colors offered: Black or Wolf Gray Size: 19.5″ x 14.25″ x 6.5″ Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz MSRP: $399 Direct link: https://shop.leatherbackgear.com/collections/civilian-one To learn more about Leatherback Gear, go to: http://leatherbackgear.com/ Explore RECOILweb:Grey Ghost Precision Dagger 300 BlackoutJep Robertson is now one of The SuppressedNerf John WickCX-9 Warzone Loadout in Real Life: CZ Scorpion EVO 3 NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
