Comparing the 5.11 UCR against the LV10 Slingpack

[@heystarfish100]

Very nice review distinguishing the differences between these two packs.

[@DustinHamiltonSituatedAction]

I actually had just submitted a return for my UCR due to not really caring for it other than the very sturdy build quality… and the LV10 looks much more like what I’m seeking… and then I found your video here. Thank you for this review - I actually, after your review, think the UCR is much more what I’m seeking than the LC10. Most notably I like how the UCR opens wide up and you can get inside it easily… even though I wish it had a water bottle carrier and came with a bit more internal organization gear. Thanks again for this video - it really changed how I was looking at the packs. I may yet keep the UCR. I know I’m going to pass on the LV10 though.

[@christianmcgarry4117]

Great comparison review. It’s good to see the bag’s intended emergency responder use in action, and not only the everyday carry setup. I’m no medic but I am learning a bit for my own knowledge and I like the way you’ve streamlined that bag. Those “ID” zipper pulls are a cool feature! Shows us a good, and different, perspective on how to make use of the bags. Keep it up and thanks for the review AmbuBadger.

[@AmbuBadger]

That's good you're taking it upon yourself to learn something, I always advocate that people do so because they're a huge help in large disasters.

[@MAGUA112]

Great stuff Sr. I would love to see your micro/minimal bugout version

[@AmbuBadger]

The LV10 now sits at work and sorta fills that bugout/get-home-bag role: I use it as my "relo" bag with the fire department. When another engine is busy fighting a fire or training, we can be relocated to cover the gaps, so-to-speak. Because that can happen at any time, it's good to have a bunch of essentials with you, and that's where I have repurposed the LV10. It carries a bottle of water + electrolyte power, spare underwear and duty T-shirt, OTC meds, battery bank and charging cable, toiletries, and even a disposable blanket. I took it with me when we were sent to help out with the Lahaina fires for four days, supplementing my main luggage. It was nice to just grab that bag instead of packing my toothbrush, soap, etc. in addition to the other stuff we were bringing.

[@FrayAdjacentTX]

I'd really like/want the LV10 if it had an ambidextrous sling. I could get by with it as is, but more versatility is usually better than less versatility.

[@AmbuBadger]

I finally got tired of it and cut the sling off! I hooked a generic one on the 1" webbing at the ends, I'll post an update video. I took it to Tokyo before the mod and plan on taking it again to see how it compares, but I like it a lot better now already. I just sliced off the ends as close as possible then ran a soldering iron over the raw edge to seal the fabric.

[@FrayAdjacentTX]

@@AmbuBadger That would be interesting to see!

[@jaredwiggins539]

@@AmbuBadger sure Laser Cut MOLLE is MOLLE but at least it's the Lower Profile kind/sort plus it stays that way as long as ya don't attach any MOLLE Pouches that have any Old School Regular/Traditional MOLLE/PALS webbing on the Front/Sides plus if/when the folks want 2/would rather use the 5.11 Tactical UCR Slingpack as a Everyday/Camping/Hiking/Survival Preparedness/Travel Bag/Pack & still be able 2 attach Pouches/additional/extra Storage they can!

[@FreddytheGamma]

Thank you for the great review! Out of both of them, which one would you recommend as a bail out bag for an active shooter scenario? I need to accommodate additional magazines for my firearm (handgun), chest seals, etc.

[@AmbuBadger]

The gray UCR pack is certainly set up better for holding lots of trauma dressings and the internal dividers will easily accommodate your mags as well. The larger zipper and zipper pulls will make opening easier, and I'd even say you could put a standard mag pouch in the bag for when the shooting starts-- at that time you'll reposition it outside on the strap or pack's MOLLE field and reload from there instead of opening pouches. If the LV10 were significantly cheaper, you could make do with it for sure.

[@tkdhanani]

Good review! Will it for a 15” laptop as an EDC bag? And what watch is that?? It’s sic!

[@AmbuBadger]

A 15" is a but too big for this sling. As for the watch, if you Google Seiko Bottlecap, you'll find it in several colors to choose from. I threw an orange band on it.

[@pollock56th]

I am a lefty and use the lv10.

[@LateNightProductionsYT]

thanks

[@KGB-FSB]

Great review! I cant seem to figure the color of the lv10, is it dark navy or black?

[@KGB-FSB]

I saw you answered this question. I dont think midnight is offered anymore

[@AmbuBadger]

@@KGB-FSB That's too bad, it was a nice color. I hope you find one on a color you like, maybe someone is selling theirs?

[@KGB-FSB]

You going to review the 2.0 sling, the sucessor?

[@AmbuBadger]

@@KGB-FSB No, I didn't pick one up to test. I did get a Rapid Sling Pack (10 L) and currently use it as my medical bag when I work ground ambulance.

[@KGB-FSB]

Where did u get the orange zipper handles on the blue bag?

[@AmbuBadger]

Amazon, just search for zipper pulls. Tons of options, and affordable too!

[@dessyalpizar4037]

Nice review man. Where can i find those red zippers you have on the LV10?

[@AmbuBadger]

I got them on Amazon, look up "replacement zipper pull".

[@dessyalpizar4037]

@@AmbuBadger Thanks man.

[@secofficerclark]

Do you happen to know what the max size tablet the lv10 can support?

[@AmbuBadger]

My iPad Mini with a hard shell case easily fits in the divided portion of the main, but anything much larger may have to go at an angle. I've also got the Rapid Sling, and that'll hold my 11" MacBook Air in the hydration pocket, so you'd might want to check that one out. I've got one and will be posting a review on it soon.

[@secofficerclark]

@@AmbuBadger yeah I just recently purchased a Samsung Tab S7+ and was looking for a decent sling bag thats has CCW to accommodate it

[@kosh2r]

what color is lv10?

[@AmbuBadger]

Midnight, which is similar to navy blue.