PMCI - March - 2020

me one of the few display packs he had on hand for the week with
the instructions to give it Hell and let him know my thoughts.
Upon my arrival home from Las Vegas, I spent time in my
office going through all the features that make this new pack so
interesting. To start with, there is absolutely nothing special about
the appearance of the unassuming black fabric pack that was sitting
on my office desk other than a simple reflective logo. This was the
number one factor that made it perfect! The Eversafe bag is shaped
like standard civilian packs and at first glance offers no visible extras
such as large pouches or accessory loops. What makes the Eversafe
bag so special is the fact that there is much more than meets the eye.
Each Eversafe bag is constructed from proprietary Kevlar
material and secured around its openings with coated cables and
combination locks. This makes the bag resistant to being slashed
by a knife, being accessed by unauthorized personnel when locked
or, simply torn from getting hooked on a doorknob. The double
tooth zipper does a great job protection against the track being
pried open by a flat head screwdriver. Both the carry handle across
the top and the shoulder straps running down the back of the bag
are coated security cable wrapped in comfortable padding. Towards
the middle of each shoulder strap is one half of a cable lock. When
wrapped around a bench, fixed rail or post, the cable lock halves
can be connected and secured to ensure the bag will not be taken
by unauthorized personnel.
The bag interior offers a spacious 12.6″ x 7.9″ x 19.7″ cargo
area to hold a wide range of equipment vital to your specific
mission. Located inside are several great features I feel are vital
to the armed professional. The first is a padded laptop sleeve that
can fit up to a 15” screen. Initially, my 15” HP laptop was a snug
fit that took a bit of effort to get in and out of the bag. Over the
next few weeks, it loosened up and quickly became second nature.
Another interesting feature is a RFID zippered pocket to protect your
credit cards, passports or other chip enhanced security sensitive
items. This alone can be an expensive item by itself to have for your
documents but comes standard in every Eversafe bag.
In the outermost interior pocket, there is a zippered access
space large enough to fit a 11”x14” ballistic insert panel. For a $100
extra, Eversafe will upgrade your bag with a Level III ballistic panel
from the factory. My sample did not come with armor included so I
inserted a 11”x14” Level III ballistic panel from AR500 Armor. After
wiggling the soft armor into the pouch, it fit perfect with zero slop or
shift. This alone in my opinion is a huge benefit to anyone wishing
to have discreet ballistic protection everywhere you go. More on
this shortly.
Over the following year, the Eversafe pack accompanied me
on many trips both personally and professionally. The bulk of
my traveling includes driving my Chevy Suburban from trips to
Pittsburgh, PA and Eastern NC to various ranges and other locations
around the state of Florida. Often, the Eversafe pack is loaded with
emergency medical supplies and either an AR-15 PDW chambered
in 5.56 or my HK MP5K. Using the coated cable lock, I simply loop
it through my driver’s seat or passenger seat post and secure the
contents via the combination lock with full confidence in its security
and mine. With three quick clicks on the dial and I have full access
to everything I may need in an emergency.
The outer Kevlar construction often showed how water resistant
the material was after being caught in several heavy rainstorms
while taking family trips to the zoo, theme parks and teaching on
the outdoor range. The expandable water bottle pocket was a great
feature to offer quick access for hydration while being simple and
unassuming in looks. When not needed, the pocket zips up to give
the side of the pack a clean, seamless profile. Located on the front
of the pack is a side zip quick access pocket for storing any nonessentials
such as a power bar or quick snack on the go.
The bottom of the Eversafe pack offers a flat surface that has
dual benefits. Appreciation for the first benefit comes mostly from
working with the bag over time in and out of airports or vehicles in
which there is no room to lay a pack down to access what’s inside.
The Eversafe pack is free standing with the help of the four nubby
feet along the bottom. It helps the bag sit high enough off the floor
not to soak up dirt or moisture from the ground as well as flop over
and spill any contents out while accessing it. Secondly, the bottom
of the pack can be mounted with an additional docking mount to
the floor of a vehicle or office. Removal from the docking station
is prevented unless there is access to the inside of the pack to the
quick release cable. Thinking outside the box, I think this is big!
A PROFESSIONALS “TAKE”
As a firearms instructor, one of the most popular classes I teach is
the USCCA Countering the Mass Shooter Threat course alongside of
fellow PMCI writer, Clint Steele. After spending the past 13 months
with the Eversafe pack, I pose these questions to business and
school officials. Could this bag be used to securely store a compact,
suppressed rifle docked under a desk or classroom locker for the
certified trained professional to combat a Mass Shooter Threat?
Could the ballistic panel equipped bag be quickly undocked with
the pull of a cable inside the pack and used to cover a teacher’s
vitals as they usher children to safety or better yet, reverse the bag
to protect their chest as they confronted the threat? My professional
answer, YES!
Based on the data and lessons learned from every mass shooting
since Columbine, it is my believe that with just a bit of forwardthinking
vision, Eversafe bags could be an excellent investment in
the survival of office, church or school shootings. Combined with
proper training and the right tools, Eversafe bags could be valuable
dual-purpose assets to preventing the loss of lives daily, whether
its in an office, school, subway or open parking lot. You don’t have
to be a professional operator to benefit from using an Eversafe
product.
Retailing for US$299 or US$399 with 11”x14” Level III ballistic
panel upgrade, these products are not cheap. These bags are
mission specific professional grade tools with a wide range of
civilian protection applications. When you compare the value of
the features the Eversafe bag offers and consider its all packaged
in a very unassuming package that most people wouldn’t take a
second look at, this product is quite the value. For those looking to
take this bag on deployment along with your issued gear, Eversafe
does offer a tactical version with Molle loops and offered
in camo. For those looking for a more professional look,
Eversafe also offers a hard-sided brief case model as
well. To find out more about Eversafe and discover new
accessories constantly available, visit them online at
www.eversafetech.com today.
EVERSAFE PACK
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