Vertx Long Walk Waist Pack & SOCP... which one wins?
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- Опубліковано 7 жов 2023
- Vertx now has 2 different waist packs (fanny packs) which one is the wisest buy for you?
POM Pepper Spray
TKell Knife: Nightstalker
Maxpedition UPW Universal Pistol Wrap
Pen: Zebra F-xMD
BUBM Earphone Pouch
Snakestaffsystems Tourniquet
Leatherman P2
Warrior Poet Fox Folder
SOCP Details from the Vertx website
Total length (wing to wing): 17”
Wing length: 3.25”
Height: 7.75”
Front compartment opening (total): 17”
Back/main compartment opening (total): 17.5”
Main compartment interior height:
Center (straight up): 7"
Diagonal (corner to corner): 11”
Width: 10.25”
Front cell phone compartment: 7” W x 4” H
Strap length (max each side): 19”
Long Walks Waist Pack
Outside Dimensions: 5"H x 10"W x 3"D
Liters: 2L
Weight: 0.5 lbs (0.22 kg)
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The little loop on the bottom center is good for a clip on blinking red light for bike riding. Just turn the bag facing the rear.
That little pouch on the SOCP I would just my key fob in there and place keys else were.
I wish Vertx would re-do their SOCP a bit... Drop the gimmicky cell phone flap (make it a real pocket w/a zipper), replace the buckle with a Fidlock buckle, use real MMI or Texcel webbing so it doesn't slip, and make that "secret compartment" (the one behind the CCW compartment) have top access with a zipper. Oh- and in the main compartment (where the two stretch pockets are), have velcro for that insert organizer thing. Those changes would make the SOCP absolutely perfect.
Agreed!
I agree here. If they would remove and make a slim profile pocket it would make it probably the best sling/fanny ccw bag
Long time Gamut user here decided to come back to Vertx for a Fanny pack, you answered pretty much all the questions I had about these two packs. Thank you!
“I have yet to find the one fannypack to rule them all”. Lol! This has been my mantra for years. Great video sir. I’ll check out that SOCP for sure.
This was the exact thing I was looking for. Thank you!
Finally, was hoping to see a review vid on both these dad packs. Thank you.
No problem! Glad it was helpful :)
Great video. Helped me make a decision. Just subscribed.
I just got one of the Long Walks "don't-call-it-a-fanny-pack" "waist packs" and I also have a Vertx backpack now as well, I always feel like Vertx gets 75% of the way there but leaves a lot to be desired. I love the 2 liter Long Walks waist pack, fits nearly perfectly; however, I wish i could have the option to wear it as a sling pack if I wanted to, I feel like it's a bit more casual especially in the blue color it doesn't scream "theres a gun in here" it flops forward when I wear it like that, if they had a second position for the straps it would be great. Straps come loose far too easily, they are easy to tighten but they loosen very easily, I'd like to see if I can put a piece of paracord around where the buckle is or something to act as a sort of stopper so it doesn't come loose as easily on its own. The velcro on the inside is great I just wish it had a bit more internal organizers but then again they want you to buy their tactigami inserts for that.
Great review bro. Seems like in both of your videos the SOCP is best.
Thanks for the review. I am a dad that Carey’s most of the same stuff. Really liked the War poet knife which I am looking to get and I love my TKell Gideon knife. Thanks for the honest review as a dad. Get some sleep. Lol.
SOCP bag without the cellphone flap would definitely be the ultimate fanny pack. Been using mine all week in Europe and really wish that front space wasn't wasted with the surveillance thingy
Check out the new SOCP! Have a video on that, THEY FIXED IT!
I think these two packs need to make a baby. I have the long walks pack as well and it does come up short in some areas but I think you have to understand its purpose.,its not meant to be tactical. The soccp is a bigger pack and will naturally carry more, could be a good thing or bad thing. For me the long walks is good for the gym or a quick run to the store. The vanquest pack(s) have my interest as well. Great video/review....I think you covered this really well.
I thought the same thing!!! They super need to make a baby. 😂
Am trying to decide between these, so great timing on this vid!
Glad I could help! I want to get that newest one and see how it compares lol
Thanks for this vid- I was JUST considering getting a Long Walk pack to try out- I already have a SOCP... Now I don't have to waste the money, since I know it won't work for me.
Thanks for the detailed comparison! As another dad who’s adapted to off-body edc, I’ve been looking for something reasonably covert and a little larger than my Spiritus Fanny Sack; which I love, I just wish I could carry more than my 43X in. The SCOP has had my attention, but it is almost twice the length of the Spiritus pack. Maybe the Long Walks pack is the middle ground. Just curious how thick the waist strap is? Obviously more than an inch. Looks to be 1.5”, maybe 2”? Thanks again!
I’m gonna say 1.5” :) thanks for the comment!
Give the Helikon Tex Bandicoot a look. You might like it.
I wanted to love the SOCP as a cross body, but i absolutely hate it. It doesn't sit flat against your body and rotates fwd even without concealed. I do like it as a fanny but I wish they did one with a quick pull strap.
I have a 30$ jawn i got off Amazon that is infinitely better for concealed carry. The long walks has me intrigued, tho.
That side pocket thing where you put the narcan i think is meant for your keys. Only guessing based off the little lanyard in it. My old lady has one on her running pouch and that's where we put the keys when we go for runs
That is exactly what it is meant for, I found it annoying to get my keys out every time I had to start my car 😂 also I have to many keys… 🫣
Thanks for the detailed review! Between that lumpy front pocket and those iffy buckles (though you could replace them) I think I'll pass on this. 5.11 makes a few bags you might like- the LV6 and Rapid Waist Bag. I have the latter and like it but the molle might be a pass for some people.
I have the LV6 as well, it just stinks as a Fanny pack due to not having a buckle… I also think it should have a better CCW pocket, but it’s a good contender for a small sling bag.
Might want to get a smaller wallet. They have several different types that are more compact and lightweight that can hold just as much as a traditional wallet.
I’ve tried a couple different wallets, but for all the different stuff I carry, (not just cards) this one has been the best and smallest one I can find.
That mini side pocket fits many small hand sanitizer bottles pretty nicely.
Also fits a nasal spray of Narcan too 😂
Great video!!! I'm rocking a vanquest dendrite fanny pack
Does that one have a Velcro panel for a CCW?
@@thewisebuyguy4799 Yes it does. The pack comes in two sizes aswell
Good video! Trying to see if either can fill a gap for me in my bag options. I use a Viktos upscale sling for my smaller EDC bag. It is pretty solid overall, I wear it as a sling and not a fanny pack so it doesn't need to be dedicated fanny. I prefer Vertx bags and was thinking of getting the long walks just as a smaller, super light option, but now I am not too sure if that is the move for me. I do like the Vitktos because it doesn't really scream tactical, I just got it in black. There is molle but it is on the side of the pack that faces you so no one is going to see it.
Thanks for the comment! I want to get their new fanny pack and check that out…
That flap for your ATAK😂
Thanks for the comparison! Really appreciate it! I’ve been contemplating out of the two. I do see the SOCP front pocket pretty useless for the money. And the grab handle and pocket placement is throwing me off on the long walk bag. I just purchased the Fieldcraft survival edc bag. Should have in a couple days. I don’t know if you’ve checked that one out?
I have not checked it out yet… I would like to check out the new Vertx everyday one once it hits Amazon ;)
Fieldcraft survival has two different Fanny packs
The video I needed! I want the socp so bad just really hate that phone compartment…I may just order it and find a way to take it off
If you find a good way to remove it, let me know! I’m super tempted to just cut it off and hope for the best lol
Add me to this list of guys that wanna just cut the front thing off. Who's gonna go first?
Hahah. If I had more $ I’d totally try it and buy a new one if I messed it up.
The 5.11 lv6 is a great "sling" fanny pack. I say sling because the buckle works better for sling style. However with some modification and using standard buckle and velcro organizer from vanquest you can get a real nice setup. I see that you own the lv6 already in another post. Mine is pretty loaded up i will have to post a video some point and will send u link to it.
Love to watch it!
The Lena Everyday carry pack is what I’m eyeing. I hear it max size fits glock 19.
I’m saving up to buy that one next to try it out!
Did you see Vertx updated the SOCP and added your front zipper. Way to be a leader!
I did!!! I totally emailed them and am going to try and see if they can sponsor me to review the new bag 😂 I feel like I should get some credit for it lol
@@thewisebuyguy4799 Thank you for your reviews. We are looking into the Vertx Everyday pack (not long walks thanks to you) and the SOCP vs. Viktos upscale for various functions. Keep up the good work.
@@t.w.7053 I just dropped a video comparing the every day to the SOCP. It should be posted by now… I just threw it together with my phone yesterday evening. Lol
let me know if it’s helpful.
There's a reason I always tell people to buy from a local retailer, not Amazon - they can show you what features are for.
If you want to learn what those features are actually for, hit me up - I'm happy to help.
No retailers near me… I usually will buy off Amazon to check something out if I need. If I don’t like, I return it :)
So, what is that front webbing for? I still can’t figure it out.
@thewisebuyguy4799
Understood. I just like it when people buy from retailers, so I always suggest it.
Which webbing? The dark colored flaps in the front part of the phone pouch?
You could use that cell phone area for a mini 1st aid kit. Kids always need band-aids.
I have one of those in a little organizer 😂 we go through boxes a month, bandaids are magical for the kids. (Even when no injury is present lol)
Looks like the SOCP Tactical has been updated with "external cellphone pocket with new zippered access". I wonder how recently that was released.
Just checked my email and it was announced yesterday. Lol
Ya it was promoted a couple days ago 😂 I’m thinking they should send me one since they are stealing my ideas 😜
Basically Vertx stripped out the organization in their bags just to sell it back as velcro accessories which I hate. At least the long walk bags are cheaper but they're also using cheaper materials. Worth noting the long walk fanny is also designed to be a chest bag with the long walk backpacks.
Is the grab handle possibly for pulling the bag open so you can access your gun quicker and easier on the long walks bag? I just ordered this bag last night because it looks less military style and pretty sure all I edc is a wallet knife keys phone and a Glock 19
I don’t think so. It opens just fine without using two hands. My guess is they incorporated it because a lot of their other bags have a grab handle.
What was the name of the holster used in the black bag?
Maxpedition UPW Universal Pistol Wrap
I didn’t see you put a backup mag in either pack. I would think that would be important.
You totally could! I have them in other bags, but for trying to slim down the weight in my fanny pack, I don’t carry one regularly.
If I’m going somewhere more sketchy then I may throw one in, but I have not practiced reloads with them from the bag as much as I have from the pocket or other methods.
The bag is built though to what your trying to do would be very easy.
How about extra mags?
For what? It can carry those no problem, where you want to keep them?
Would the 17 fit in the long walk ?
I believe so… but it would be tight. Not sure I would do a full size frame.
Their bags would be great if they didn’t fasten in the middle of the back.
You can adjust how the buckles fasten, I would just slide one over to where you want it and use the extra length on the other side. Should work just fine!
😂 How many "lotta kids" do you have?
I’m at 5 now lol
How long is the waist belt? Thanks!
The SOCP is like 19 inches per side… I think the Long Walks was close to that! It’s plenty large for crossbody or fanny pack for a larger dude.