Realistic EDC Backpack, Vertx EDC 2.0

Reviewing the Vertx EDC 2.0 pack. I have found that this backpack works well for a realistic everyday carry backpack, with enough room and organization to hold the supplies you need but not so much room that you end up weighing it down with random items.
Buy here: vertx.com/ready-pack-2-0
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[@jaredgriffin4804]

I've had one for a few years now and they really are great EDC bags. The profile also does wonders in keeping with the Grey man ideology being that they look like standard school bags.

[@oldschooltakingyaback]

Grabbed a Gamut 2.0 last X-mas and haven't looked back. Thanks for being my go-to for my EDC updates. 👍🏼💪🏼

[@Flatline072]

Love your reviews. Very well thought out and give a great approach to using the bags. Totally have me addicted to Vertx bags. I have 2 already and i think im going to order this one with your code!

[@VictorAugusto86865]

great videos i live in japan and i’m a volunteer firefighter the organization doesn’t ask for medical training but i like to learn more and. more i’ve got hurt really bad when i was camping in a island your videos really helped me great video s

[@JACathcart5181]

Excellent review. I'd love to see you review the Vertx SOCP Sling. It's small but versatile for EDCing the basics. Thanks for your hard work and congrats on the the upcoming baby! That's great news.

[@allanbranson]

Congrats on the baby on the way! Have fun! Thanks for this review, I’ve been rocking the gamut but I’ve been thinking it’s a bit big.

[@l5mtf393]

09:32 "SBR.......with a folding BRACE" Goddammit Sam, goddammit.

[@ethan5354]

I hope Sam's dog is okay

[@BeeHiverson]

Sbr ain’t got no brace homie

[@angelpagan7306]

The dad beard is coming along nicely, hope you can keep the upload schedule when the baby comes, congrats

[@utooberrookie]

Congratulations on your impending new edition.

[@Joey-bj6vm]

This is my edc/get home pack. Only complaint is zipper tabs break off easily lost 2. Rest of pack is so durable and dirt wipes off it like it's nothing it still looks new years later. I personally mount mags on the left side of the panel so I can rip the tab up and access more mags without having to sling it off

[@KernowEDC]

Really enjoyed this in-depth look at this pack. Thanks again!

[@gabemorris6692]

Congrats to the PrepMedic family!

[@luismperez6286]

I don’t know how do I get here, but this backpack and the patch are freaking cool 😎 thanks

[@gjhoward]

I have that exact same bag in that color. I absolutely love it.

[@grantjones199]

Congratulations to you and your family.

[@billassande7628]

My only real gripe about Vertx is the weight of the bag itself. After getting my Mystery Ranch Scree I could not believe how light it was compared to my Gamut 2. Even my Transit slingpack is pretty hefty for something so small. Once you add a pistol, mag, light and med gear and it's quickly too heavy to carry comfortably for extended periods.

[@erichuffine6214]

Congrats on the new baby!

[@jamestuccillo]

Congrats bro!

[@brandonholcombe8432]

I'm also a Flight Paramedic. What are you doing your bachelor's in? Have you seen Creighton's BSEMS?

[@TheCrimsonLupus]

Thanks for this - was not aware of their bags, I need something for work that has these features, but doesn't look like I'm on a march ;) - will give this a try...

[@yehoshuawildman]

I've been using the original one for a few years now and I love it. Sometimes it will be a bit stuffed but it always works.

[@PrepMedic]

Lol I know the feeling

[@SkinnyMedic]

Sure wish I had a PrepMedic patch!

[@PrepMedic]

Lol one of my goal this week is to send you a patch

[@microMobilidade]

@@PrepMedic what would be the most recognizable medic patch for a world traveler?

[@natek9217]

@@microMobilidade Probably the red cross

[@existenceyou8624]

Congratulations on the baby

[@harpersd1]

I really wish/would absolutley love a PrepMedic patch.

[@blindwheels]

These packs are also amazing for wheelchair users, especially if your a daily mass transit user, also good for transit based medics.. I carry a naloxone kit on the front for easy grabbing, it's Velcro patch easily attached & is pretty secure.

[@beeb6730]

Tjays awesome to know, I'm a wheelchair user and was actually thinking this one moght be good because of the nice level of organization. Do you find it sits well on the back of your chair even with the back panel designed for standing backs? I haven't tried anything with a more solid back yet because I figure my chair back is really different from what they're designed for but his one is very tempting.

[@BeReal918]

Naloxone? Are you around a lot of junkies? Or do you live in a Democrat ran city? Both?

[@Nick-hm9rh]

I wished more companies used 3d mesh webbing like the mystery ranch backpacks. I have an arcteryx daily bag and you got a full sweat back after like 10 minutes.

[@hiruma82000]

hei sam, can you do a video on what medical equipment needed for riding/ cycling emergency.

[@user-ok4pk2mp3e]

I was worried I had gotten the wrong backpack until you said, "I can't carry near as much in it." Yeah, I'm looking at getting molle attachments for my Gamut 2.0, and I'm not even storing medical equipment other than a tourniquet. I mainly have school stuff and some handy tools/supplies in it, but I'm finding new ways to make access to those tools faster while keeping them organized.

[@mattcampbell5148]

I love this pack, favorite backpack I’ve ever bought. My only complaint is when I’m carrying off body I can’t put my laptop in the laptop pocket because my weapon is sticking out. I wish they put more padding between the rapid deployment pocket and the laptop pocket so I wouldn’t be afraid of my laptop bending in half.

[@AlexanderSLeBlanc]

Have you tried putting your laptop in the secret back compartment?

[@kathyreese7031]

Enjoyed your review!

[@knewsome69]

I keep my MacBook Pro in a padded sleeve that goes into the padded holder. The tiny bit of extra bulk and negligible weight more anxiety reduction than overkill. Plus, I’ve never had it damaged and I REALLY bang my gear moving from vehicle to vehicle.

[@johnnyjoestar1107]

Would it be fine if I just put my laptop on the back pocket that is just flat.

[@augustuszimmerman5942]

I bought this bag about a month ago and when I was looking for videos on it this was the first placed I came but oh well it’s a great bag for everyday in the ambulance I bought a small skinny lunch box that fits good in the main compartment.

[@hurt1704]

What was the skinny lunch box you bought?

[@2ataylor90]

Can it hold a yeti on one side and a fat Gatorade on the other? Im looking for the perfect bag that has 2 awesome bottle holders

[@AndyTsoi89]

Congratulations Sam🎈 🎈

[@PrepMedic]

Thank you!

[@Hohmies86]

I like to buy those tiny little watch battery powered led keychain lights and put one pinned to the wall of the big compartment and the small compartment. Always have light I need readily available

[@jackbauer5511]

Yeah, it's my favorite pack.

[@longviewstud26]

Excellent review

[@laramieuhles8102]

Can we get a backpack and on body EDC update?

[@ikooooooo4086]

When tou bought the vertx pack, did you have problems with defects? or does it come in good shape?

[@Just_Chuck_It]

I have been running the LA Police Gear Commuter. @ $19.99 it has been an incredible pack with a ton of capability.

[@danielgobin1884]

Congrats Sam, you’re gonna be a great father.

[@BlackWolf95458]

Congratulations

[@usmcyatyas1833]

Request for how you do a cvp line set up (I’m getting into crit care/ micu work so would love to see a dem vid from you on this

[@cardiacbob]

I carry the 20L Osprey daylight backpack, but its not perfect for EDC. I took off the chest strap, and tied the waist strap out of the way. in addition to my COVID mask pouch and tool pouch, I also carry a 5000 mah battery and short USB C cable, a travel toothbrush, some naproxen and benedryl, a button compass, and $150.00 in cash (incl. $2.00 in quarters). I also usually carry a leather "slapper" for self defense (not exactly legal, but you could call it a "change purse"). Its easy to carry too much crap, so I try to avoid overloading it. If I'm with my wife and we're walking a bit, her purse usually goes in there also!

[@davidhalen1198]

With all the packs you’ve reviewed, have you come across one that works to carry a 6.5” 300bo pistol in addition to work laptop, water bottle and the usual stuff? I bought a Gamut 3.0 which is great, but a little challenging for the everyday work stuff AND the pistol with brace.

[@cinciredsfan95]

I'm so happy to see you finally did a review of this bag! I'm stuck between this bag and the gamut 2.0 for EDC and travel. Which would you recommend?

[@PrepMedic]

I love both of them. I would say the 2.0 for travel

[@AUSly09]

I will say that I've used both the EDC 2.0 and GAmut 2.0 for carry of SBRs, range gear, and traveled. Both work very well. I used them every day all day at Disney world as well. I like to go smaller to avoid overpacking and the gamut 2.0 will cover more of your back, so if it's hot, you will feel it. The EDC is a great size, though. Both will stow under airline seats for carry on use. :D

[@hurt1704]

@@AUSly09 question, I’m between the gamut 2.0 and edc ready pack. I need it to carry gym clothes & shoes, sunglasses, water bottle, protein shake bottle, soft armor, handgun, med kit, few odds & ends, lap top, and maybe some camera gear. Which would you suggest I need? Think I could fit this all in the edc ready pack 2.0? I’d prefer smaller if I can as you mentioned overpacking

[@Allen-rz4uz]

I love vertex backpacks gray man.

[@lukiepookie9262]

i just bought the gamut 2.0 and it comes in today

[@0farmerjohn0]

I know you said it fits a 15" laptop. How about a 15.6"? I know 0.6" is not much but alot of bags won't fit the extra 0.6".

[@renegade7493]

Happy 4th of July.

[@olivedrab1]

I own this pack and it's pretty solid but the middle pouch is completely useless if you have anything of size in there you can no longer use the large and small pouches

[@Tragic387]

Ditto

[@JohnDoe-do3fm]

Congratulations on the coming baby.

[@PrepMedic]

Thank you!

[@trishschofield7808]

Can anyone on this community recommend a 18LT pack with 8-9 compartments & edc as I’m a set medic and carry a funny pack for quick grab of bandaids, meds ect, with all my other gear. It needs to be lite color interior as well. Thanks 😊

[@gjhoward]

5.11 Covert 18. www.amazon.com/5-11-Tactical-COVRT18-Everyday-Backpack/dp/B08TPBVC29/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?adgrpid=58942733194&dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw24qHBhCnARIsAPbdtlJJ6IWsCfmganq-An9uO6TfSnPXYc86s6TFeSDMHN9i6912aOEX1RUaAiRoEALw_wcB&hvadid=274772239429&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9021560&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=15081569790118901817&hvtargid=kwd-342510692853&hydadcr=9849_9890086&keywords=511%2Bcovert%2B18%2Bbackpack&qid=1625500064&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A3B8YDB5D1357J&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE3M0E5UUZNME8yRjUmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTEwMzU3MjAxR1hLVUhYTzRLVFVDJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA4MTY2NzUxRDlKR0pGVlpSSUExJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1

[@Bigeasyya]

I’m looking for a new bag, I have a gamut and I used to like it but I’ve grown to dislike it. It’s awful with holding things in my opinion, you add a jacket folded up and it expands so much. But it’s hard to find a bag I like with two bottle sleeves on the side.

[@friggs3176]

Do you remember what color this was called? I love it because it’s more gray than green. I just received mine and it’s the same color green as that Gamut that you showed. Very different color. I had to search high and low to find the color that I wanted and now it’s not even that color 🤦‍♂️

[@renza481]

Looks good, is it a 30L bag?

[@salthomas5764]

Your gonna need a bigger everyday dad carry (Eddc) bag soon :) might want to go ahead and get the gamut overland and review it 😆

[@PrepMedic]

Lol already have one and have already reviewed it! It’s actually in my set background.

[@WolfK418]

I was running the Gamut 2.0 but recently switched to this pack. I ways I like this one instead of the Gamut cause of the admin pouch on the front and I don't have to worry about the possibility of pulling the front and spilling everything, but I miss the side pockets and the top glasses pocket. On both, I wish they had put the waterbottle pocket draw strings on the outside instead of inside,

[@hurt1704]

I’m hung up between the Gamut and edc ready pack. I need it to carry gym clothes, shoes, handgun, soft armor, laptop, med kit, and few odds & ends for filming such as a small tripod, camera. Any thoughts on this? I don’t want a massive bag, but not quite sure the edc ready pack could carry why I’m asking for

[@Allen-rz4uz]

Where can I get your patches?

[@antoniobotello4996]

Well said 👏

[@elitechen5918]

how much this bag weight?

[@WolfK418]

I have been looking at Iflaks but most of them seem to be between $100 and $150. Any suggestions that don't break the bank?

[@hectorgomez7632]

Cheaper to make your own IFAK. I think the contents on a IFAK will vary from person to person. Mine has a TQ, ace wrap, kyrlex , 4x4s, steri strips, derma bond and hemostatic gauze.

[@DevDog67]

If you wanna super basic ifak you could get a curaplex stop the bleed kit of Amazon for $60, and then add other stuff you think you need with the money you saved.

[@lt6077]

Want a nicer edc / day bag but man all of the pockets on most of these would drive me nuts. Also they seem so heavy. My hunting pack with a full frame can carry more weight than I can and it’s like 4lbs. I think a big main compartment with a laptop sleeve and a little molle plus one or two other compartments is all I need. I guess I just want an upgraded school bag really.

[@RogueTheDoberman1]

Any idea where you can still find this first version?

[@PrepMedic]

This should still be sold on their website

[@omikronairsoft6037]

God bless you bro!

[@tomgosy]

I wish there was somewhere reliable to buy Vertx gear in the UK

[@PrepMedic]

Yeah, admittedly I always forget that not everywhere ships international.

[@tompredmore]

Request... Can you do a video of med kit recommendations to carry in your personal vehicle? For vehicle crashes and incidents like that that you might roll up on.

[@PrepMedic]

Yeah I can look at doing something like that.

[@tompredmore]

@@PrepMedic thanks!

[@tompredmore]

@@PrepMedic P.S. congrats!

[@user-qh8nb9zl7q]

Congratulations Sam you will be An amazing father

[@williamneal7210]

Well, at least ya got something to carry the little papoose in!

[@williamneal7210]

YKK zippers? Does that mean they come pre-lubricated, or am I confusing myself again???

[@williamneal7210]

@@christopherbertoli7322 Sounds pretty heavy duty!

[@williamneal7210]

@@christopherbertoli7322 Thanks Christopher. Maybe I tend to over stuff gear bags and have busted a lot of zippers (also I tend to go "on the cheap" way too often). I work a lot around salt water environments and those tend to turn zippers into stiff affairs that need lube (paraffin wax works good and does not spread to the rest of the material or other equipment as easily as oil) or else the zipper seizes up and binds and the stitching around it starts to rip out. Still, no defense when using cheap gear--I'll check into Tom Bihn and Red Oxx (I have actually never heard of them before) and maybe not have to shoe-goo so much stuff back together (sigh...). Thanks a bunch for the tip Christopher.

[@Haloandtacos]

Will this fit a pc carbine broken down?

[@PrepMedic]

It depends on the carbine. A 16 inch barrel with a foldable stock, probably not. A SBR with a folded stock, yes

[@Haloandtacos]

@@PrepMedic awesome thanks!

[@noonce]

please say good things, bc i have this bag

[@RichardRobson93]

Hey can we see your load out? Great video though!

[@S3aCa1mRa1n]

Is the gamut 2.0 too big for EDC?

[@PrepMedic]

No, I don’t think so

[@S3aCa1mRa1n]

@@PrepMedic Thanks for the response! Would it be big enough for a day hike ?

[@trishschofield7808]

Congratulations 🎈 It’s a good diaper bag / manly lol 😂

[@kleinsandoman4122]

best edc backpack come with bottle pocket

[@hunterbruce8525]

Congratulations, maybe Vertex will make an EDC diaper bag

[@dougdunlap6890]

What would you take on a hiking , back packing trip. ??

[@fkr787]

Damn bro you look fresh!!

[@johndel1971able]

I really like their bags but at about $160 that's just ridiculous. There's a lot of high end bags for around $80-$100

[@h3llrayzor59]

Exactly! I've had the same Jansport Backpack I use for EDC for Years... $25.00. It's about as "Grayman" as it gets. When it gives up the Ghost, I'll buy another one!

[@USD2]

I agree, MSRP is crazy. I will say that on Amazon and everywhere else prices are significantly less than MSRP.

[@kurtismeinhardt68]

Yeah they always have a 25% off coupon up so that’s just factored in. They’re quality, well thought out for those who appreciate the features.

[@jklop7841]

Like which ones?

[@donm2067]

Any suggestions?

[@navyman8903]

Great video, but 5:37 jumped out at me. "I'm not going to go through what I carry on this" next sentence "What I usually carry on this is an IFAK......" Lol what?

[@fitdadexperiment-3eight797]

Configurations

[@graysonsavri9125]

dude he grew hair i haven't watched him in a while what

[@chrisguevara]

I'm always tactical when I go to the office. I prep for zombies...they scare me.

[@phillipgardner3297]

Did i miss the weight?

[@PrepMedic]

I think it’s 2 Pounds…

[@reecevince2166]

The beard danm!!!!

[@JT-jd1hh]

Done

[@roybladea6180]

Missing on the sides.

[@ryukimura7302]

I like your haircut

[@solidstream13]

The discount code removed 12%

[@grantjones199]

Like the beard

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

It’s OD green, it has hook and loop, so it’s tacti-cool…. Which is a tactidon’t if you aren’t working as it draws the wrong attention…. if you don’t want people looking at it and checking you for printing or considering that you are likely carrying than gear can NOT have hook and loop, molle, or be coyote, desert tan, OD green, black, or even navy blue….. you are better off wearing a HelloKitty backpack than drawing that attention of wearing anything tacti-cool.

[@mmafighter1181989]

That pack screams I HAVE A GUN!

[@leobermudez7181]

Uh not really…

[@anthonypetrillo841]

You’ve probably said before, but what degree are you working on? Nursing?

[@PrepMedic]

Helllll to the no😜. Emergency management and homeland security.

[@anthonypetrillo841]

@@PrepMedic Nice! That’s a good choice too! 👌🏼

[@flgfish]

Code is good for 20%, not 25%. Just FYI.

[@gofortitwithcody]

Can Vertx just make a suitcase already

[@PrepMedic]

They have a half way suitcase. It is their contingency duffle with a hard bottom and wheels.

[@dakotahayden6937]

Apparently your discount code is for 20% not 25%

[@PrepMedic]

Yeah, they changed it on me

[@zaffero77]

Why are you wouldn’t have the armor directly against your back is beyond me. Who wants a bulge of a firearm against the back? It is the no brainer and a dealbreaker. Come on Vertx.

[@redred333]

nice beard