product: Kit Bag Fitment and Usage

[@TOGALOCK]

I’ve been using the runners kit bag for a year now absolutely love it. Fits my glock 19 perfectly and the bag doesn’t flop around on my runs. Keep up the great work.

[@julialeslie9213]

My kit bag saves me tons from having to rut around in my pack for things I frequently use as I go. I like to have more snacks in the kit bag because it helps incentivize me to eat without having to unload. I also prefer to clip my pack sternum strap underneath the kit bag harness straps--the comfort is worth the time I spend putting the strap underneath the harness. Love the spoon, man! It is definitely your signature.

[@Rokaize]

As an avid hiker and primitive camper, I don’t think I could ever go back to not using the kit bag. It’s just to invaluable. Incredible useful for carrying a firearm in near country. Carrying on your belt while hiking is a huge pain.

[@NickRocco3]

I just discovered your products and it's great to see these videos demonstrating design and intended use. Great stuff! Thank you!

[@threebanger]

Love my Heavy Recon! Holds everything needed for EDC on a run, hike, or mountain biking.

[@journeyman7189]

Excellent breakdown on how to adjust the kit bag and the peak inside yours. Thanks Evan Nate

[@williamwimmer5473]

These two videos, where you gave a brief overview of your complete kitbag lineup and the differences in features and things to keep in mind when making a decision for different use cases, and then a more in depth video where you explain how the item was intended to be used, are invaluable. Something similar for your pack lineups would be awesome, and especially for your pack pocket options would be amazing. I love my ute for comfort and space on trips, but I've been wanting a pocket that's compatible with it for organization and daily use almost since I bought it, as my current daily carrier is a poor fit. I've been eyeing the Tarahumara, but it'd be awesome to be able to see them all laid out and have the guy who designed them give them the same treatment you've given the kit bags. Especially because of how hard it is to find quality resources on youtube showing the features, suggested uses, and comparing the differences between the pockets. Happy holidays, thanks for the great work and hopefully 2021 goes better than 2020

[@HillPeopleGear]

great suggestion

[@noc838]

@@HillPeopleGear @hillpeople Just to get an idea of compatibly sized cameras, what camera is that that you are using in the kit bag please?

[@HillPeopleGear]

@@noc838 canon g3

[@HillPeopleGear]

@@noc838 ... although I'm working on a bigger one for mirrorless with medium lens mounted.

[@noc838]

@@HillPeopleGear thank you

[@nameless2580]

I have the original kit bag (V1) in foliage green. Freaking outstanding bag. Need to get a heavy recon or sar kit bag next. Some of the best outdoor gear you can get.

[@danadair1349]

If I'm outdoors, I've got my 10 year old Ranger Green V1 kitbag on. I absolutely love it. I could never make the high and tight fit work for me though.

[@RandyPollock]

Best outdoor gear item to buy...second would be anything that has HPG backpack straps...they are so comfortable!

[@jasonl2095]

Man, he's way out in the wilderness! ::6:44 cell phone message notification sound:: So... not that far out... :D

[@HillPeopleGear]

If you know the valley, you'll recognize that as the BLM land up above town. Definitely within cell reception.

[@scarmethiusmaximo8735]

Can you make a video about attaching your kit bag to your recon harness???

[@CoreyWilson]

I wear my runner kit bag when I run and when I clean up trash around my current (temporary) neighborhood in Phoenix. Can’t be too safe here 😂

[@StormBSA]

Thanks for making this video and for the great products! I started with a SAR kit bag and just ordered a Tarahumara to pair up with it

[@joshuatoler1965]

i have the original kit bag that i use for going out in the kayak it’s the perfect size can carry a glock 19 with a light work’s great!!!!!

[@robertdowns8182]

Nice video. Started out with a Kifaru KU Koala. It is bigger which let me overload it. All my friends started using the Kit Bag. I got a V2 the Koala is lonely now. A folding saw works well on the PALS on the bottom using a USGI pop flare pouch. I generally run my sheath knife on the right side strap. Use a bit of 550 to secure it.

[@jaypete3500]

I've often wondered how I can attach some water to my kit bag. I do have water purification in it and am empty 1 liter bag, but takes up a lot of room. Living in Arizona it is kinda a priority

[@HillPeopleGear]

We live in the desert as well, and the amount of water we like to carry just can't be carried in a KB. One option if you frequently are out with just your KB is the Recon Harness. It replaces the normal harness on the KB with a sleeve that lets you run a 2 liter bladder.

[@columbiariverpussycat3769]

Use tape dude

[@zackedwards7803]

Tip: if you tie a kydex trigger guard to the loop in bottom of kit bag kinetic device compartment, it will fulfill your sense of safety and when you go to pull on your device it unlocks from guard and the guard remains intact in kit bag. The when done toppling your polar bear, click device back into guard...Capiche?

[@TnFJ62]

Hey, just curious when the products will be available again. Looking forward to purchasing one.

[@HillPeopleGear]

We get shipments in every week. In general, the answer to your question regardless of what product you're asking about is "less than a month". However, sometimes popular items sell out pretty quickly. Make sure you're on the notification list for what you want so you know when it is available.

[@zachmortensen8902]

What material is used for that Molle panel in the main compartment? Looks great!! Thanks for the vid and thorough review!

[@HillPeopleGear]

That is proprietary to our manufacturer First Spear. It is 500d cordura laminated to velcro and then laser cut in a MOLLE pattern. It will take either velcro backed or MOLLE pouches.

[@noc838]

Just to get an idea of compatibly sized cameras, what camera is that that you are using in the kit bag please?

[@katiekuchar6014]

Hill People Gear is the best!!!

[@YourBigHomieDancingBear]

Nice vid, but nice jacket too! What model/ manufacturer is this?

[@HillPeopleGear]

That's one of our HPG Windcheaters with the optional fur ruff on it

[@MushindoToKen]

Everything in my Xmas list was hill people gear haha

[@HillPeopleGear]

We appreciate your support

[@harbinger4079]

My wife got me the Recon kit bag for Christmas. Plan on testing it out tomorrow at 18 rd on the bike. Nice piece of kit so far.

[@thomaspleitgen9222]

Thanks for the video. Curious about your camera, please share your preferred make and model.

[@HillPeopleGear]

Everything is a trade off. I've settled on the nicest P&S I can get. I always get Canon just because they've worked for me and I know how the controls work. Currently I'm using a Powershot G3X.

[@fraserhambleton1135]

Will do a video on the attaché bag?

[@HillPeopleGear]

We *should* have a video on every product. That being said, the Attache is pretty low on the list of priorities for a product video. Eventually...

[@freddyt86]

Here’s one from a customer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2jEaX6IbZt-bqs

[@fraserhambleton1135]

@@freddyt86 thx. Seems to be the only vid out there. Seems to be a nice case, perhaps under appreciated

[@hazy-]

@hillpeoplegear is the first model shown your medium or full recon bag?

[@caseygorsett6173]

Great video, much needed.

[@limodrivermike]

my upper/shoulder straps keep slipping around (getting longer) when i take the bag on/off. anyone else has that problem and figured how to fix this?

[@deanwilson2689]

This is awesome got this from Pastor Joe Fox

[@killerskincanoe]

Oh man. Which pack is that? In elk too. Looks great!

[@HillPeopleGear]

It's a Connor V2

[@brycelachapelle5799]

I'm a smaller frame guy with a big kitbag and I have to tighten down the side straps so much. When I go to take it off cant get my big head out. Any suggestions I'm assuming I just need a smaller kit bag. Thanks.

[@HillPeopleGear]

Loosen the side straps prior to taking it off. The strap keepers make it very hard to do this so don't use them. Strap keepers are one of those things where form impedes function.

[@joebauers3746]

What brand is that jacket???

[@HillPeopleGear]

hillpeoplegear.com/Products/CategoryID/4/ProductID/57

[@scottingle6684]

What size binos did you have there?

[@xcd87]

Why not just add a pull tab on the inside of the ccw compartment itself? To make it easier to open up the bag and design it in a way that the entire compartment completely opens up for easier draw? And just make the all the insides of the compartment to have molle velcro, owners can put any accesories they want in there and it will help hold the gun better.

[@HillPeopleGear]

Because none of those things have turned out to be improvements under real world usage

[@easygroove]

hard to see the size difference on your website there should be a pic off all full packed kitbags on a table or something ?!

[@HillPeopleGear]

Click the "more" button just below the page header banner here: hillpeoplegear.com/Products/CategoryID/1

[@easygroove]

@@HillPeopleGear HA, i missed that one! thank you.

[@vigilante8175]

What jacket is that... Asking for a friend?

[@HillPeopleGear]

It's one of our Windcheaters with optional fur ruff

[@newlifeeveryday1821]

Why do you keep your camera in a bag that is not waterproof?

[@HillPeopleGear]

Our bags are as close to waterproof as anything short of a proper dry bag is. I've carried my camera in a Kit Bag for nearly a decade now and have never had any water issues.

[@newlifeeveryday1821]

@@HillPeopleGear That great. Are the bags seem sealed and made of 500d Cordura ? Are they treated with anything ? If so what are they treated with ?

[@HillPeopleGear]

500d is milspec -- waterproof coating on the inside, dwr treated on the outside. Most seams are edge bound, none of them are sealed. I don't know of any seam sealed packs, just seam sealed garments. You could paint the seams yourself with silicone if you thought it was going to be a problem. I never had a problem in the rainforest of the PNW, but you might live somewhere wetter.

[@newlifeeveryday1821]

@@HillPeopleGear No need to be sarcastic. I like your products and own one of them. They are excellent quality. I just dont trust my camera gear to Cordura.

[@HillPeopleGear]

I wasn't being sarcastic. I'm sure there are wetter environments than the PNW. Never spent time in the SE for example and by all accounts it's even harder to keep stuff dry because of the humidity. Running rivers is another example of a wetter environment.

[@maltaconvoy]

I am old enough to remember when we camped under the stars at night throughout the western US - valleys, mountains, deserts, everywhere - and nobody carried a gun or even thought about it. It never entered our minds. Fast forward 45 years and now, enjoying nature means gearing up like you're going on patrol in Iraq or Afghanistan. Amazing...

[@HillPeopleGear]

Anyone who has spent enough time in the backcountry has had a tense encounter with a moose or bear. I've had both. Gotten away without using a pistol so far, but have never regretted having one.

[@dieselfrk13]

Where is firearm right now while filming this video?

[@HillPeopleGear]

Probably on my belt since I'm not wearing a belted pack. It's been long enough I couldn't say for sure.

[@dieselfrk13]

@HillPeopleGear I have the decker pack frame and in the past carried on my belt but with your decker that's no longer an option so I think I will be getting one of your SAR kit bags

[@judeutash3371]

They are way overpriced

[@HillPeopleGear]

If you can find a similar product made to the same standard of quality by American workers using American materials at a lower price, you should definitely buy the lower priced one.

[@stevog44]

You’ve obviously never ran any of their gear

[@judeutash3371]

@@stevog44 I haven’t it’s too expensive for me to afford it

[@joshwebb4442]

Good gear us not cheap, just the reality. It's actually very reasonable and very well thought out + durable