Stuck between the two and would like help deciding. I know the layouts are very different, as are the prices. Any feedback on either of these bags is appreciated.
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Feedback on Air Armor Tech Long Gun Bag and Eberlestock Drag Bag
- Thread starter elmuzzlebreak
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I have the Eberlestock Drag Bag, what more specifically do you want to know?
Also thing about what your really going to do with it.
Is it something to carry the rifle from the truck to the shooting bench. Is it something your going to actually drag behind you as you crawl to a FFP?
This more than anything should be answered first.
Also thing about what your really going to do with it.
Is it something to carry the rifle from the truck to the shooting bench. Is it something your going to actually drag behind you as you crawl to a FFP?
This more than anything should be answered first.
The reason I've focused on these two is because I want to be able to carry two rifles together mostly for range trips and keep them well protected. The main turn off from the air armor tech, apart from price, is lack of storage. I think in the eberlestock I can haul everything I need.
I also have an Eberlestock sniper sled drag bag and it’s by far my favorite such bag. Rob1 sums up the reasons. Would highly recommend it. I don’t have any experience with any of the Air Armor Tech stuff but I think they make the helmet case for F35s, for what it’s worth.
The Air Armor Tech is also 3 lbs heavier with nothing in them. Keep in mind how heavy your two rifles are, and add the weight. Will you really want to throw other stuff in it and carry two rifles?
If your just going a short distance from the truck, your already at overkill. That said the Eberlestock drag bag is likely best compared to the Tac- Ops. When you make that comparison there’s tons of other options out there. Everything from Midway drag bags to Triad Tactical or Armageddon gear and more.
I simply gave up trying to carrying multiple rifles, they each get their own bag with their own stuff for the most part.
I do swap rifles and magazines, etc in and out of my Gunslinger 2. I tend to use that the most, so it contains the common gear.
If your just going a short distance from the truck, your already at overkill. That said the Eberlestock drag bag is likely best compared to the Tac- Ops. When you make that comparison there’s tons of other options out there. Everything from Midway drag bags to Triad Tactical or Armageddon gear and more.
I simply gave up trying to carrying multiple rifles, they each get their own bag with their own stuff for the most part.
I do swap rifles and magazines, etc in and out of my Gunslinger 2. I tend to use that the most, so it contains the common gear.
I believe these products serve two different purposes. The Eberbrock is a soft case that will carry a lot of gear and will protect the rifle under normal use. The Air Armor Tech is more of a Pelican replacement offering “extreme” protection.
I’m going to order the Air Armor Tech this weekend to replace my Pelican Vault 880. The vault is just too big and heavy, like sink a boat big.
I’m going to order the Air Armor Tech this weekend to replace my Pelican Vault 880. The vault is just too big and heavy, like sink a boat big.
The other one I am considering is the triad tactical rifle bag. Seems very straight forward and thinking about it the center flat in the eberlestock will tick me off after a while.
I have eberlestock everything. I love it all. I always recommend their stuff but also I know there is plenty of great stuff out there. However I will say this, if you are looking at anything heavier than an eberlestock product I would run. Eberlestock is probably the heaviest kit out there but it just works.
I really want to like the Eberlestock bag but I think that center flap would annoy me. Plus carrying two decked out MPA rifles with ammo, and other kit would be less than wholesome.
The center flap is two fold, prevents rifles smacking each other and it’s for using the bag as a shooting mat
The flap is not annoying and is useful when carrying two rifles. I don't do it all the time either but when I do it's nice to have it. It also adds a little padding between the rifle and outer pouches when carrying a single rifle.
Food for thought on a two rifle bag:
I've got a Voodoo 2-rifle bag. It carried two rifles for about, well, two range trips. When you have the bag, both rifles, and some gear, it gets really heavy - and at 6'2" and well over 200, I'm not a small guy.
Now I have a backpack for my gear bag/ammo, the Voodoo, and a second rifle bag I can either sling over my shoulder or carry in my off hand. Far more manageable than trying to muscle that one really heavy bag.
I've got a Voodoo 2-rifle bag. It carried two rifles for about, well, two range trips. When you have the bag, both rifles, and some gear, it gets really heavy - and at 6'2" and well over 200, I'm not a small guy.
Now I have a backpack for my gear bag/ammo, the Voodoo, and a second rifle bag I can either sling over my shoulder or carry in my off hand. Far more manageable than trying to muscle that one really heavy bag.
Never have used it that way. Good to have the option if I forgot my mat though.
you make a good point. I think the biggest thing the eberlestock has for it is the organization so I can use it as a one bag deal.
That's where I am right now. I have an Armageddon Gear 2010 case that can do two rifles but it's far from comfortable especially once you have all the gear in there.
I think in total for a give range day it would be rifle, a bullet binder, cleaning rod, kestrel, sacks, coffee.
Never seen an Air Armor...quite frankly, seems like a solution to a problem that don't exist. Know lots about the Eberlestock drag bag...just buy it and be happy.
Lots of space...built like a tank...super well balanced. Very easy to carry a heavy rifle. Forget the shooting mat. Buy a real mat like the Crosstac.
Lots of space...built like a tank...super well balanced. Very easy to carry a heavy rifle. Forget the shooting mat. Buy a real mat like the Crosstac.
I do believe is solves a problem within the "extreme" protection category.
Pelican Vault v800 25lbs
iM3200 Storm Long Case 21 lbs
iM3300 Storm Long Case 24 lbs
AirArmor Tech Long Rifle 8 lbs
I order the Mid-Length since i have a folder now. So for me, that is 15 lbs gear i can add or another rifle before i hit the same weight of my current Pelican.
Interesting...so you believe that this air filled case can protect better than a top quality hard case? If so, then I stand corrected. However, I would like to see some independent, unbiased test sequences and results
I truly do. If the military trust them them to protect a $500K F35 helmet then I can trust them for a rifle. I got tired of hauling the pelican around and in a position to give them a try. Happy to report back in a new thread.
What the Air Armor cases are really nice for is if you specifically want the protection a hard case will give for transport while under your control, but don't want to deal with the weight and storage space for the hard cases. It can also be used as a raft or as a mattress etc.
If you are just taking the rifle out of the safe, putting it in your nice car / SUV etc, then a more "drag bag" style case is probably all you need.
If you are just taking the rifle out of the safe, putting it in your nice car / SUV etc, then a more "drag bag" style case is probably all you need.
Now the question is, will their long gun case fit in a Pelican 1750/ Storm iM3300?
Or Mid-Length Gun Case fit the Pelican 1720/ Storm iM3200?
Cause I would still have to throw it in a hard case when I fly to Matches/ Courses
Or Mid-Length Gun Case fit the Pelican 1720/ Storm iM3200?
Cause I would still have to throw it in a hard case when I fly to Matches/ Courses
And that's kind of the main downside about them is that they are not very useful for protection when not under your control such as when you fly etc.
Yup, just got off the Phone with them. Cool dude. But man, It may be too big to fit inside a hard case, unless you deflate it and stuff it in lol. Cause it's spec'd the same as the hard case LOL.
I already have a few Eberlestock SS Drag Bags, but want to try one of these out for s* and giggles. Especially with their Black Friday/ Cyber Monday deal
I already have a few Eberlestock SS Drag Bags, but want to try one of these out for s* and giggles. Especially with their Black Friday/ Cyber Monday deal
Those listed values for the Storm cases are the weight with foam. Without foam, they're about 4-5 lbs lighter each and close to $100 cheaper.
Also, the Air Tech bags don't allow you to use them as checked bag under a plane. For me (frequent flyer) the only logical option is a hard Pelican case with a padded nylon bag nested inside. Once I arrive at my destination, I can set the hard case aside and just move around locally with the zippered nylon case.
But you are absolutely right, if you don't have to fly but still want sturdy protection, the Air Tech is absolutely the lightest option.
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One other option to consider that I can highly recommend: The SERT Precision Rifle Bag. If you don't add it to your list of possibilities, you are doing yourself a disservice. On sale at 25% off currently, but not sure how much longer that sale will continue. I have no affiliation whatsoever with the company, just a very satisfied customer. I've taken my big SERT bag on probably 10+ flights inside my Pelican and countless local match/range trips carrying it by itself and it still looks like new. The inner molle webbing lets me lock down my rifle(s) and pistol(s) very nicely. There's room for 2 long guns (usually have a 22" bolt gun and an AR, plus one pistol). Lots of external storage. Fits perfectly inside a Pelican 1750.
Link: https://sert.us/collections/rifle-bags-cases/products/prb-precision-rifle-bag
Link: https://sert.us/collections/rifle-bags-cases/products/prb-precision-rifle-bag
After handling the middy, I believe would they fit with it at lower air pressure. The problem with air travel would be the expansion of the bladders with the outside pressure change. Could easily see it popping the Pelican open.
Posted my first impressions here:https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/air-armor-tech-review.6973682/
