Mike Painter
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Spec-Ops Dry-Cell on board Organizer.
I don't have any decent pictures yet but wanted to get this up while the device was new to me.
Overall Construction
Very nice, no hanging threads, etc. The zipper works well. The item has a lifetime warranty. At first I thought it was a bit thin but this will be in a pocket most of the time and thicker material means less stuff in the pocket.
Outside Front
Most of you have seen the front outside and know about the web pockets.
The two on the right and left hold a cell phone sized object nicely. For the first time I wish my QIII was a bit longer as it fits down into the pocket. I can still get at it and it stands up making it easier to reach.
The center pocket will hold a pen but it has to be a pretty thin one on mine.
Outside Back
The back has a grab handle making it a bit easier to pull from your pocket. The extension of the handle down the sides form large belt loops.
The back also has a feature I wanted but saw mentioned nowhere.
There are four loops in a piece of nylon sewn across the back.
Pens and EMT scissors fit nicely in these loops putting those item *upright* at the top of the pockets. Some small knives might fit or could be clipped to the outside of the loop.
Inside
I was a bit concerned about what they refer to as a mesh divider but it's not a true divider!
It's a full width, almost full height pocket that is sewn to one side. It can be used as a divider and will allow a *lot* of stuff on one side, but more important, it does not get in the way if you don't need it.
The dry cells are high quality zip lock bags. If I had a lot of use for them I would consider replacing them with zip-locks when they died.
There is also a light/key holder hook on about a seven inch length of material. I've no opinion on this right now.
Suggestions
(This would almost be a new product.)
The single zipper opens about 1/3 of each side.
I'd like to see it replaced with two zippers that allowed the unit to open flat. A small flap of Velcro on both sides would allow the unit to only open partially. A notebook could be mounted in it in this configuration but it would also allow for a modular system where the non-pocket side had a variety of panels held in place by Velcro.
Final (initial) thoughts
The loops on the outside moved this from a "C" to a "B+" as an organizer for my needs. Overall it's better to think of this more as a briefcase, than an organizer. It allows you to keep everything in one place and quickly move it to another. No longer will you have to tell your friends that the ink stain caused by missing the pen in the pocket when you washed your pants is an urban camouflage "experiment"
I don't have any decent pictures yet but wanted to get this up while the device was new to me.
Overall Construction
Very nice, no hanging threads, etc. The zipper works well. The item has a lifetime warranty. At first I thought it was a bit thin but this will be in a pocket most of the time and thicker material means less stuff in the pocket.
Outside Front
Most of you have seen the front outside and know about the web pockets.
The two on the right and left hold a cell phone sized object nicely. For the first time I wish my QIII was a bit longer as it fits down into the pocket. I can still get at it and it stands up making it easier to reach.
The center pocket will hold a pen but it has to be a pretty thin one on mine.
Outside Back
The back has a grab handle making it a bit easier to pull from your pocket. The extension of the handle down the sides form large belt loops.
The back also has a feature I wanted but saw mentioned nowhere.
There are four loops in a piece of nylon sewn across the back.
Pens and EMT scissors fit nicely in these loops putting those item *upright* at the top of the pockets. Some small knives might fit or could be clipped to the outside of the loop.
Inside
I was a bit concerned about what they refer to as a mesh divider but it's not a true divider!
It's a full width, almost full height pocket that is sewn to one side. It can be used as a divider and will allow a *lot* of stuff on one side, but more important, it does not get in the way if you don't need it.
The dry cells are high quality zip lock bags. If I had a lot of use for them I would consider replacing them with zip-locks when they died.
There is also a light/key holder hook on about a seven inch length of material. I've no opinion on this right now.
Suggestions
(This would almost be a new product.)
The single zipper opens about 1/3 of each side.
I'd like to see it replaced with two zippers that allowed the unit to open flat. A small flap of Velcro on both sides would allow the unit to only open partially. A notebook could be mounted in it in this configuration but it would also allow for a modular system where the non-pocket side had a variety of panels held in place by Velcro.
Final (initial) thoughts
The loops on the outside moved this from a "C" to a "B+" as an organizer for my needs. Overall it's better to think of this more as a briefcase, than an organizer. It allows you to keep everything in one place and quickly move it to another. No longer will you have to tell your friends that the ink stain caused by missing the pen in the pocket when you washed your pants is an urban camouflage "experiment"
