Range Bag

There are plenty of options out there for Range Bags and I am not one for reviews. So this is not a review of any particular Range Bag. As you can see, my Range Bag is a Camel Back HAWG that I painted with some Kyrlon spray paint that doubles as my hunting pack, hiking pack and anything I want it to be pack. Its primary duty is as a range bag and it is always loaded down a very specific set of items that I have refined over the years.

So while this is not a “Review” this is an article on what I consider some must haves to never leave your Range Bag.

Ear/Eye Pro– Always leave some form of Ear/Eye Pro in your bag. About the only thing worse than showing up to the range without Ear/Eye Pro is showing up without bullets or your magazines… If you’ve been shooting long enough, you’ll do it eventually. While I am fine shooting without Eye Pro on occasion, the only time I shoot without Ear Pro is when I am hunting. Now you can wear electronic Ear Pro and actually amplify your ability to hear game and other stuff all the while protecting your hearing.

I personally always keep a set of muffs on my pack. One of the pockets is full of foamees and other kinds of Ear Pro. These are often for other shooters that forget their Ear Pro. I have electronic Ear Pro that I just don’t use as much but will throw it in the pack when needed but is not a part of my pack 100% of the time. My glasses stay on top of my hat. My hat always on when I head to the range.

IFAK!!!– Yes, the Individual First Aid Kit. Folks often misunderstand the use of the IFAK so while at a very minimum you should keep an IFAK with in your Range Bag at all times you should also stock a larger FAK (First Aid Kit).

Are you asking yourself why I say folks misunderstand the use of the IFAK? Let me explain. The IFAK is a last ditch Gun Shot Wound (GSW) kit that is most likely going to be used on YOU if you ever really need it and should be reserved for such an instance. Other wise you should have a larger FAK for use on other people should any unfortunate event ever occur. This doesn’t mean you need a ton of stuff nor does it need to be needlessly large. Your FAK should be larger than your IFAK but still easily portable and contain stuff for minor injury as well as basic trauma supplies similar to your IFAK. Also understand that it’s ok to have items that you don’t know how to use. The reason for this is that while you may not be able to use some items, others nearby may in fact be qualified to use them.

You can read more on the IFAK/FAK here.

Tools– More than a set of multipliers? Yes, but not too much more. At a minimum a set of multipliers, a small bottle of CLP/Oil of some kind and some rags. I also carry a small set of mini screwdrivers mixed with Allen keys, a small punch and a AR15 military issue cleaning rod. I can take care of any minor problems with these tools and if it requires more than that then it’s more than a minor problem.

Target Supplies– I carry a large folder with a multitude of different targets plus a small bag full of 3×5 cards. Always sucks to show up without anything to shoot at. Now you need a way of attaching them to your target backer, right? A staple gun with extra staples never leaves its pocket. Next to that is some tape to cover bullet holes and a tape measure.

Miscellaneous Items– I always carry a small notepad, pens, markers, gum and an extra 9 volt battery for my shot timer. *And thanks to Dugan Ashley, Skittles.

After all of that you still need room to carry ammo, extra magazines and guns. The way I look at my Range Bag is that I can fit a few hours of shooting into it. Any more than that am I am just wasting my time as I can only really focus and put in quality training for a few hours. Past that and I am just making expensive noise.

What’s in your Range Bag?

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