Awesome video! You've made some excellent point about putting a handle on the flap. We'll definitely bring that new handle system to our gen-2 FTIMs as suggested. Again thank you for your time and feedback! James @ Vanquest R&D
WandaH Thanks for the suggestion about the removable shoulder strap. We actually sell a universal shoulder strap now. You can take a look at that on our website. Works great with our organizers. www.vanquest.com/products/1-universal-shoulder-strap.html Best Regards, Jeremy @ Vanquest Team
it's been 3 years, and still no handle on the flap (which is GREAT, btw!). I suspect this is because you yourselves tried it out, and see that it doesnt work: - you really need that space in between the 2 zippers for the auto open to work - OR you need to close the zippers just at the right spot AND have that flap handle be right at the zip area for this to have any chance of working properly (and even then, that first bit of unzipping will still take some work) Granted, we'd all like for this to work without that gap, but realistically, I think the system has to remain as is for now...
Great review and nice piece of gear. I have used the quick deployment tabs on some other items and they work fine. There is just a small learning curve getting used to the quick pull. You can also pull the zippers up pretty close on the tabs.
Aaron, I actually got one of those (upon my own request) from one of my sons for Christmas. I can't wait to put it to use. Thanks for the review as always.
Excellent review! This is very interesting, I like the capacity and due to that it could just find itself replacing the over-stuffed Fatty in my daily bag. Cheers!
I only want to say hello! Your channel is great, one of the best knives channel on YT, or mabye just the best. I love your movies. Greetings from another shore of Ocean
Greetings from Norway! I love your channel! I will be buying my self one of these based on your review :) Keep up the good work, and stay safe! Oh and btw: What kind of jaket is that? :D
Thanks for the thorough review. I read a few reviews on Amazon where people are not liking the stiffness of the zippers. Are you noting any problems with them? Maybe you could attach a larger grab handle onto that velcro pull tab at the top?
Love God Love your channel. Thank you brother for another great review. I like it and I like your idea for a second grab handle they need to change that. What do you recommend in a bag for carrying a Glock 26 across the shoulder
As a lady, I would also like to see it with a strap and perhaps some loop velcro in that back pocket. I saw another review where the user had a Glock 19 back there.
Dear Rob, thank you so much for raising such important question about 500-D vs 1000-D CORDURA. Yes, 500-D is 30% lighter than 1000-D, but because CORDURA only accounts for a portion of the total weight (zipper, buckles, webbing, tapes, labels added together weight more than CORDURA alone). One day we may use 500-D CORDURA on larger items, but for a small product like the FTIM, the weight saved would be about 1/4 oz. I hope my answer helps. James @ Vanquest R&D
The idea of keeping it open to rain is kinda hard to believe they were that careless, they could have put one of those nice loops on the front enabling the zippers to work. Kinda hard to understand. They should change it immediately and sell those at half price for people like us to give our feedback. I am so glad you are honest as usual thank you.
I really need to start taking notes so I can remember more of the cool stuff you put in these pouches sincerly.
Awesome video! You've made some excellent point about putting a handle on the flap. We'll definitely bring that new handle system to our gen-2 FTIMs as suggested. Again thank you for your time and feedback! James @ Vanquest R&D
Glad to be of service my friend!
Don't forget a removable shoulder strap Vanquest!!
WandaH Thanks for the suggestion about the removable shoulder strap. We actually sell a universal shoulder strap now. You can take a look at that on our website. Works great with our organizers.
www.vanquest.com/products/1-universal-shoulder-strap.html
Best Regards, Jeremy @ Vanquest Team
Thank you. I've been enjoying my Falconer 27 and just received my gen 2 Trident 20. Great bags!!!
it's been 3 years, and still no handle on the flap (which is GREAT, btw!). I suspect this is because you yourselves tried it out, and see that it doesnt work:
- you really need that space in between the 2 zippers for the auto open to work
- OR you need to close the zippers just at the right spot AND have that flap handle be right at the zip area for this to have any chance of working properly (and even then, that first bit of unzipping will still take some work)
Granted, we'd all like for this to work without that gap, but realistically, I think the system has to remain as is for now...
Great review and nice piece of gear. I have used the quick deployment tabs on some other items and they work fine. There is just a small learning curve getting used to the quick pull. You can also pull the zippers up pretty close on the tabs.
Aaron, I actually got one of those (upon my own request) from one of my sons for Christmas. I can't wait to put it to use. Thanks for the review as always.
+FredArd1954 Glad to hear it! Enjoy.
I love how you set of the pack. Thanks for sharing.
+Wingman115 Thanks my friend!
Funny,, just saw a new review on this Vanquest , but yours is by far a lot better as always !! Guess you just got it all down , great review Aaron
Thanks so much!
I'm sure Vanquest is going to love seeing that Goruck patch on their bag. lol
Great quality video as usual.
+N1ght3d haha, ya buddy!
+N1ght3d
Haha... Thanks for pointing that out :D
Love your channel and reviews
Excellent review! This is very interesting, I like the capacity and due to that it could just find itself replacing the over-stuffed Fatty in my daily bag. Cheers!
The loops in the corners and middle, can be strung with cord to reduce its capability to fully open.
I only want to say hello! Your channel is great, one of the best knives channel on YT, or mabye just the best. I love your movies. Greetings from another shore of Ocean
Thanks so much! That means a lot.
gideonstactical Your answer means a lot for me too. Keep movin' my friend
Good review ... might have to update my vehicle first aid kit with this bag.
Vanquest rocks.
They sure do!
Greetings from Norway! I love your channel! I will be buying my self one of these based on your review :) Keep up the good work, and stay safe!
Oh and btw: What kind of jaket is that? :D
One more thing , like the way you have ur Strongarm on there
It is sweet isn't it!?
I love this channel!!! Great reviews!!! Thank you.
Thanks for the thorough review. I read a few reviews on Amazon where people are not liking the stiffness of the zippers. Are you noting any problems with them? Maybe you could attach a larger grab handle onto that velcro pull tab at the top?
That is really good. Great work on the vid
+The Monkey Among Us Thanks my friend!
Love God Love your channel. Thank you brother for another great review. I like it and I like your idea for a second grab handle they need to change that. What do you recommend in a bag for carrying a Glock 26 across the shoulder
The Katara from Vanquest is pretty sweet!
+gideonstactical Ill check it out.
Will an iPad mini 5 fit in the back pocket where you have your journal?
Greetings! You participated in Goruck ?! When and where? Play now to Ingress?
Nice video 👍
I was wondering what can hold more gear the ftim 6x9 or the edcm huge 2.0
I like it, but it would be nice if it had a removable shoulder strap in my opinion.
As a lady, I would also like to see it with a strap and perhaps some loop velcro in that back pocket. I saw another review where the user had a Glock 19 back there.
Charles Larson there is a Vanquest strap for it available
Hi,What model/colour(color)/model is your tnf hoodie :) ?
Do they really need 1000D for an organizer? Seems to add a lot of weight for something like this. I think 500D would be better.
Dear Rob, thank you so much for raising such important question about 500-D vs 1000-D CORDURA. Yes, 500-D is 30% lighter than 1000-D, but because CORDURA only accounts for a portion of the total weight (zipper, buckles, webbing, tapes, labels added together weight more than CORDURA alone). One day we may use 500-D CORDURA on larger items, but for a small product like the FTIM, the weight saved would be about 1/4 oz. I hope my answer helps. James @ Vanquest R&D
+Vanquest Gear Would there be any cost savings by using 500-D that would reduce the overall price substantially?
where do you guys get these cool velcro patches made?
The idea of keeping it open to rain is kinda hard to believe they were that careless, they could have put one of those nice loops on the front enabling the zippers to work. Kinda hard to understand. They should change it immediately and sell those at half price for people like us to give our feedback. I am so glad you are honest as usual thank you.
Right now Vanquest is having a fire sale, this pack $22.89 instead of close to $40.00..
go to website now.......
It says $600 for this I am not paying $600 it’s on amazon lol
I want one to replace my fatty
They are on sale now!
I wish i could. Been out of a job for a while .