1:00 In" LV10", 10 stands for 10 hours of autonomy, not 10 liters. That's why you think it can contain more ! The capacity announced is 13 liters. I use mine for 3 years as my edc bag.
I bought this for a 2 week trip to France as my everyday pack. I wish I bought a backpack instead. The single-shoulder carry with the inability to switch, after a long day of walking, makes the bag really uncomfortable. The strap is huge; really wide which one would think would be great since it disperses the load more but it doesn’t let your body breathe and becomes hot. I have a CCW but wouldn’t carry a gun in a bag, I’m a hip holster guy so the CCW pocket is pointless for me. On the plus side it Carrie’s my large Yeti water bottle in it’s water bottle sleeve and there are several compartments to separate you stuff. If I had to do it all over again, though, I’d skip the 1-shoulder pack and get a 2 shoulder strap backpack. They’re just more comfortable on long days.
I got the 2.0 just for the dark grey color. I had no problem with the old clips and sling. The internal strap basically makes one of the slip pockets unusable. Great review.
Thanks for the review! You were the first to note the changes! Almost perfect bag, just needs to be a bit bigger for ipad pro/macbook air.. .. ahh well, still on the hunt!
They must have fixed the issue with the main strap buckle creaking. Also, they added a little nylon toggle to the adjustment release latch, which makes it much easier. I just purchased mine yesterday when browsing the 5.11 store in Fenton, MO. So far the only complaint I have is that it slings from the left, instead of the right(I'm right handed) . Not a complete deal breaker. The main reasons I bought it. It doesn't scream "tacticool" with excessive molle, the three conveniently placed grab handles, and that it has the secondary stabilizer strap to keep it from wanting to slide around to the front when bending over with it on my back.
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Overall great review and comparison. I have been rocking the 1st iteration for a while and love it. 2nd version doesn’t look like worth the upgrade to me. All around great bags.
I concealed carry every day though I almost exclusively do so appendix carry with a holster. Whats cool about the setup for this bag is that size of the strap is standard belt size so you can actually hook your IWB holster into that strap in the CCW compartment. It better secures the firearm and also protects the trigger which makes me a lot more comfortable carrying off-body during the times I feel like moving off my person. Appreciate the comparison review. Been using the 2.0 for about a month now and really loving it. I am a self admitted sucker for 5.11 gear though
Aloha from Hawaii! I bought ine and actually cut off that super wide strap and replaced it with a thinner & narrower one (as well as put a quick-release on it), of which I made a video of. I used it to travel, then as a diaper bag when we had out baby, and now it's my "relo" pack at work for when we have to go to a other firehouse to cover their area. I keep spare underwear, battery pack & charging cables, snacks, and a disposable blanket in it. *Edit:* and yes, an iPad Mini fits in it nicely.
Im conflicted between this and the alpaka bravo sling max v2 most likely will get both trying to figure how to justify buying both but hoping price drops.
Where could be the good place for keys in this bag? After my brilliant 5.11 COVRT Z.A.P. 6 I bought LV10 and found a lack of separated zipped pockets/cells and places to attach keychains (I have and carry some count of keys, which should be attached to appropriate ring or cord with ring with ability to fast access from out). ZAP6 had two cords with carbins for this purpose and also some extra cells.
The quick release is not for "micro adjustments". It is to drop bag down your chest if you strap snug on your back to allow you quicker access to CCW. Agree with compartment strap to have velcro along whole strap.
Awesome that would be really cool. We are expecting soon and I like how non tactical this bag is but I’ve never had a sling bag and also live 5.11. Your channel is solid btw I subscribed!
I wasn’t aware they had released the LV 6 V2, if it’s available I’ll be ordering it and I will have a review of it. I have an LV 18 V2 review coming next week.
@@PrestonGladd I just saw the 2.0 of the LV6 pop up this week. I had the LV10 for a month now and love it. I was gonna grab the 6 and saw 2.0 next to it.
I do not recommend the LV 18 personally, I’ll have a video on it soon. I don’t think an upgrade is really necessary from 1 to 2 unless you really want that quick release up front.
@@PrestonGladd I originally wanted a quick release upfront but I kinda got used to just pulling it over my head. I do like the original adjuster because it’s metal and very heavy duty. I really only considered the new version because of the Velcro iPad strap and the Velcro strap in the gun compartment that’s now movable. As for the lv18, the reason I’m considering it is only for more storage.
@@jonlewis5061 A 13 inch MacBook Pro M1 barely fits, but its puts a lot of pressure on the zippers at the corners of the MacBook. So I wouldn't recommend it.
Спасибо за обзор!) Хорошо продуманный продукт в конечном итоге. Буду говорить о данной сумке как создатель некоторых изделий из ткани. Логистика здесь хороша, но некоторые моменты нужно принимать в виду человека лично. Почему? - однолямочный формат подходит не всем. Это связано с болезнями спины - поэтому нагрузку лучше давать в двух плоскостях, симметрично или соосно. Мы забывает о элементарной ортопедии! И не каждый носит ортопедические стельки. Отмечу, что лямка установлена стационарно. Поэтому изделие будет изготавливать либо с лямкой под право или пол лево. Для придания сумке объёма используются вспененные вставки, что увеличивает вес изделия. Это не всегда приемлемо. В некоторых изделиях обустраиваются технические карманы. Будет это пластик, вспененная вставка или всё вместе - покупатель может выбрать сам. Велкро. В моменте, где Вы рассматриваете установку Ipad в карман есть небольшое недоразумение. Чтобы окантовочная лента не пушилась, велкро-крючок нужно установить на неподвижную плоскость, закрепляя подвижной резинкой с векро-петлёй. Иначе - можно промахнуться. Велкро-крючок, попадая на окантовочную ленту будет её пушить. И Вы правильно заметили, что векро на резинке не хватает))) Хочется отметить в отрицательную сторону обустройство боковой ручки. Края ленты не спрятаны. Хотя...🤔 - саму ручку тоже можно сделать регулируемой. Да, да! Этот момент не продуман))) И никто не говорит, и не делает это))) Велкро-панель, сделанная из велкро-ткани хороша. Но у неё есть и минус - это цена за материал, что увеличивает цену на сумку. Хочется отдельно сказать и о пластиковой фурнитуре и фурнитуре в целом! 50 мм фастексы скрипят все. Это не продуманные изделия по плотности прилегания. В своё время мне пришлось сделать сумку по подобию 5.11 Раш Деливэри из ткани Оксфорд . При полной загрузке эти фастексы скрипели и ни о какой тишине при движении речи быть не могло) Проставлял мандулин (антискрип) от автомобиля - не помогало. В итоге установил G-пряжку от Duraflex, натягивая и охватывая замок - получилось! Но это была крайняя и последняя надежда))) Некоторую фурнитуру у нас купить нельзя, на данный момент. Мы обходимся простыми комплектующими. Даже компания YKK ушла с нашего рынка, о чём повествовала в письме, написанное мною в эту организацию. Хочется пожелать Вашему каналу процветания, новых, сочных, позитивных видеороликов, которые мы будем смотреть с удовольствием) С уважением)
I am a lefty and it works for me. I tried the vertx transit and it did not work for me. I love the first version on the lv10. I use it every day since 2018!
Thanks. That was especially useful, as I am looking at one as a possible camera bag. I use a micro 4/3, so it may even be too big for my needs. I have a 5.11 store near me, so going to look at it. Added: I ended up buying the "Rapid sling pack" of a similar capacity. The LV had more padding and great little pockets everywhere, but I liked the molle webbing all over the front and it is a little more compact to cram it into my checked luggage when traveling. My camera is kept in a padded insert anyway, and that goes into my backpack when on a plane.
I think you may be right because the LV 18 is a 30 L pack however the LV 10 is a 10 L pack as well as a 10 hour pack I guess. Because on the 5.11 site it states “610 cubic inch / 10-liter total capacity”. So it’s kind of confusing.
@@PrestonGladd that’s interesting. When I bought the first version, the site listed the LV10 as 13L, and if you Google it now, that’s also what it shows. But you’re right, the 5.11 site says 10L. 🧐
@@larrymiller6840 it could just be a typo on their site. Someone who was building the site could have just accidentally put 10 because it was an LV 10 and they had the assumption that it was a 10L pack. But I think you’re right, I think it is a 13 L pack. I did see where the previous gen 1 was listed as a 13 L pack, they’re identical so it probably is a 13 L pack.
About 4 or five years ago I saw a review of this bag on Hudson's tactical and in it are on says that the 10 means it can sustain you for 19 hours so its a day bag.
Worste piece of crap i ever bought. Uncomfortable to wear and essentially useless for real security use. The MOAB is so much better designed and remains my favorite.
So much incorrect information: It's not 10 liters. It's 10 hours. Also, the pack is designed to be worn opposite of how you're wearing it. It should be worn over the other shoulder. You're wearing it backwards.. Put the strap over your LEFT shoulder, the way it's designed, and it will be much more comfortable.
This is America, I can wear it how I see fit. And initially the 5.11 website was wrong and stated 10 liters. They have since fixed it. But thanks for watching!! 😘
@Preston Gladd Who said you couldn't wear the way you want? No need to get all bunched up. I'm just pointing out the fact that the pack is designed to be slung over the left shoulder.
@K W It's not a matter of how you want to wear it. Wear it as you please. Still doesn't change the reality that the pack is engineered and designed to be slung over the left shoulder.
I have been drooling over this bag at our local 5.11 store. I almost got it for my birthday but chose a 32L pack that was on sale which just did not fit my small frame. I am a woman, 4’11” tall and 100-ish lbs. I’m tiny framed, tiny all over so sometimes what seems ok in the store does not actually fit well in carry. I gave that pack to my hubby and he loves it which makes me happy since I am trying to convert him into a pack hoarder as well. I do not like the bags normal women like. This bag is my style and would be perfect for my EDC needs. Not that I wouldn’t change up still. I just love my packs and bags and they all need a little love and rotation. But this is perfect for daily use. I have a service dog and I cc (Yes you are right. On here you can’t win. If you do, if you don’t, how you carry, how much…especially as a woman; all the dudes assume we are stupid little ladies with no clue how to use a gun or carry a gun properly.) I like on body carry but it is so hard to choose an outfit that is flattering as a woman and still carry on person. I have found ways to do it. It is harder in the summer. A tank top just doesn’t cover it up and most ladies bags with cc options are not quick enough to deploy. I like the cc option on this bag. I could use that and it would hold my daily essentials….ok, if I thin a few things out or buy smaller versions.😂. I actually like the V2 Duraflex buckle. I think I would need hubby’s help or use my blade to open it because if you have a hard time then I know I will. But once I fit it to me, it won’t be a problem. Now to find a way to justify buying it….lol. Any hope they will have a Memorial Day sale?
Finally found a comparison of the two, thank you!
1:00 In" LV10", 10 stands for 10 hours of autonomy, not 10 liters. That's why you think it can contain more ! The capacity announced is 13 liters. I use mine for 3 years as my edc bag.
I notice the Shoulder Strap can't be switched to the opposite side like on the MOAB series. That's a deal breaker for me.
I bought this for a 2 week trip to France as my everyday pack. I wish I bought a backpack instead. The single-shoulder carry with the inability to switch, after a long day of walking, makes the bag really uncomfortable. The strap is huge; really wide which one would think would be great since it disperses the load more but it doesn’t let your body breathe and becomes hot. I have a CCW but wouldn’t carry a gun in a bag, I’m a hip holster guy so the CCW pocket is pointless for me. On the plus side it Carrie’s my large Yeti water bottle in it’s water bottle sleeve and there are several compartments to separate you stuff. If I had to do it all over again, though, I’d skip the 1-shoulder pack and get a 2 shoulder strap backpack. They’re just more comfortable on long days.
I got the 2.0 just for the dark grey color. I had no problem with the old clips and sling. The internal strap basically makes one of the slip pockets unusable. Great review.
That squeaking would drive me crazy. I wonder if roughing up the plastic with fine grit sandpaper or something would help?
Thanks for the review! You were the first to note the changes! Almost perfect bag, just needs to be a bit bigger for ipad pro/macbook air.. .. ahh well, still on the hunt!
You do realize this bag was created for a bullet proof plate, concealed pistol/quick release and also throw other stuff too kinda bag yes?
They must have fixed the issue with the main strap buckle creaking. Also, they added a little nylon toggle to the adjustment release latch, which makes it much easier. I just purchased mine yesterday when browsing the 5.11 store in Fenton, MO. So far the only complaint I have is that it slings from the left, instead of the right(I'm right handed) . Not a complete deal breaker. The main reasons I bought it. It doesn't scream "tacticool" with excessive molle, the three conveniently placed grab handles, and that it has the secondary stabilizer strap to keep it from wanting to slide around to the front when bending over with it on my back.
Thanks for the review. Appreciate it, any place I can buy you a beer or coffee (patreon, paypal etc?)
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I hope they can make LV 8 a mid bag
Overall great review and comparison. I have been rocking the 1st iteration for a while and love it. 2nd version doesn’t look like worth the upgrade to me. All around great bags.
I concealed carry every day though I almost exclusively do so appendix carry with a holster. Whats cool about the setup for this bag is that size of the strap is standard belt size so you can actually hook your IWB holster into that strap in the CCW compartment. It better secures the firearm and also protects the trigger which makes me a lot more comfortable carrying off-body during the times I feel like moving off my person.
Appreciate the comparison review. Been using the 2.0 for about a month now and really loving it. I am a self admitted sucker for 5.11 gear though
I actually strapped a leather pancake holster in there. Doesn't move at all
Aloha from Hawaii! I bought ine and actually cut off that super wide strap and replaced it with a thinner & narrower one (as well as put a quick-release on it), of which I made a video of. I used it to travel, then as a diaper bag when we had out baby, and now it's my "relo" pack at work for when we have to go to a other firehouse to cover their area. I keep spare underwear, battery pack & charging cables, snacks, and a disposable blanket in it.
*Edit:* and yes, an iPad Mini fits in it nicely.
Even on version 2 they have that wide shoulder strap??? Or making it ambidextrous??
Looks like the shoulder strap is still to wide!
That’s very subjective, for me its ok, but I can see how many would think its to wide.
just ordered one in black! thanks for the review
Thanks
Is the shoulder strap straight on the 2.0 to be ambidextrous ? As the Version 1 was curved one way.
Thanks 🙏🏼
No it’s still curved.
@@PrestonGladd thanks for the quick reply. Much appreciated 🙏🏼
Will the Sony 200-600 G OSS fit into the bottom without the body?
I don’t have that lens, but I think it would.
Very nice and comprehensive comparison!
It doesn't claim to be 10L? Claims 13
They fixed it, originally it claimed 10 liters on the 5.11 site.
Im conflicted between this and the alpaka bravo sling max v2 most likely will get both trying to figure how to justify buying both but hoping price drops.
Where could be the good place for keys in this bag? After my brilliant 5.11 COVRT Z.A.P. 6 I bought LV10 and found a lack of separated zipped pockets/cells and places to attach keychains (I have and carry some count of keys, which should be attached to appropriate ring or cord with ring with ability to fast access from out). ZAP6 had two cords with carbins for this purpose and also some extra cells.
The quick release is not for "micro adjustments". It is to drop bag down your chest if you strap snug on your back to allow you quicker access to CCW. Agree with compartment strap to have velcro along whole strap.
Awesome review, exactly what I'm looking for diaper bag/camera sling. None of the dedicated camera slings fit the bill. You got my follow
Nice review
Thank you!
Would you say this bag is to large for primary use as a diaper bag
Yeah, I do use it as a diaper / EDC bag, I can make a video about that.
Awesome that would be really cool. We are expecting soon and I like how non tactical this bag is but I’ve never had a sling bag and also live 5.11. Your channel is solid btw I subscribed!
Sold. Grabbing one for my camera.. Excellent review.
Nice. Do you plan on reviewing the upgraded LV6 anytime soon?
I wasn’t aware they had released the LV 6 V2, if it’s available I’ll be ordering it and I will have a review of it. I have an LV 18 V2 review coming next week.
@@PrestonGladd I just saw the 2.0 of the LV6 pop up this week. I had the LV10 for a month now and love it. I was gonna grab the 6 and saw 2.0 next to it.
@@matts3805 I’ll check my local 5.11 store and if they don’t have it I’ll order it in the next few days! Thanks for letting me know!
really really wish 511 can male a new LV8 a bit bigger than LV 6
Very good review. I'll buy it even though it costs $118 in China
I’m on the fence if I want to upgrade to the lv10 2.0 from the 1.0. Or if I should just jump over to the lv18.
I do not recommend the LV 18 personally, I’ll have a video on it soon. I don’t think an upgrade is really necessary from 1 to 2 unless you really want that quick release up front.
@@PrestonGladd I originally wanted a quick release upfront but I kinda got used to just pulling it over my head. I do like the original adjuster because it’s metal and very heavy duty. I really only considered the new version because of the Velcro iPad strap and the Velcro strap in the gun compartment that’s now movable.
As for the lv18, the reason I’m considering it is only for more storage.
The LV10 does not stand for 10L -- it is a 13L bag
Yes, I’m aware, however initially 5.11 put it was a 10 L bag on their website and that’s why I said that. 40,000 people have made the same comment.
Additionally, if you look at my description in big capital letters, I said the exact same thing, all you have to do is just scroll down.
Could Lv10 ver2 fit with macbook pro 15"? Thanks
No the 15 inch is to big.
@@PrestonGladd thank you
@@PrestonGladdthink it could fit a 13 or 14” laptop?
@@jonlewis5061 A 13 inch MacBook Pro M1 barely fits, but its puts a lot of pressure on the zippers at the corners of the MacBook. So I wouldn't recommend it.
Спасибо за обзор!)
Хорошо продуманный продукт в конечном итоге.
Буду говорить о данной сумке как создатель некоторых изделий из ткани.
Логистика здесь хороша, но некоторые моменты нужно принимать в виду человека лично. Почему? - однолямочный формат подходит не всем. Это связано с болезнями спины - поэтому нагрузку лучше давать в двух плоскостях, симметрично или соосно. Мы забывает о элементарной ортопедии! И не каждый носит ортопедические стельки.
Отмечу, что лямка установлена стационарно. Поэтому изделие будет изготавливать либо с лямкой под право или пол лево.
Для придания сумке объёма используются вспененные вставки, что увеличивает вес изделия. Это не всегда приемлемо. В некоторых изделиях обустраиваются технические карманы. Будет это пластик, вспененная вставка или всё вместе - покупатель может выбрать сам.
Велкро. В моменте, где Вы рассматриваете установку Ipad в карман есть небольшое недоразумение. Чтобы окантовочная лента не пушилась, велкро-крючок нужно установить на неподвижную плоскость, закрепляя подвижной резинкой с векро-петлёй. Иначе - можно промахнуться. Велкро-крючок, попадая на окантовочную ленту будет её пушить. И Вы правильно заметили, что векро на резинке не хватает)))
Хочется отметить в отрицательную сторону обустройство боковой ручки. Края ленты не спрятаны. Хотя...🤔 - саму ручку тоже можно сделать регулируемой. Да, да! Этот момент не продуман))) И никто не говорит, и не делает это)))
Велкро-панель, сделанная из велкро-ткани хороша. Но у неё есть и минус - это цена за материал, что увеличивает цену на сумку.
Хочется отдельно сказать и о пластиковой фурнитуре и фурнитуре в целом!
50 мм фастексы скрипят все. Это не продуманные изделия по плотности прилегания. В своё время мне пришлось сделать сумку по подобию 5.11 Раш Деливэри из ткани Оксфорд . При полной загрузке эти фастексы скрипели и ни о какой тишине при движении речи быть не могло) Проставлял мандулин (антискрип) от автомобиля - не помогало. В итоге установил G-пряжку от Duraflex, натягивая и охватывая замок - получилось! Но это была крайняя и последняя надежда)))
Некоторую фурнитуру у нас купить нельзя, на данный момент.
Мы обходимся простыми комплектующими.
Даже компания YKK ушла с нашего рынка, о чём повествовала в письме, написанное мною в эту организацию.
Хочется пожелать Вашему каналу процветания, новых, сочных, позитивных видеороликов, которые мы будем смотреть с удовольствием)
С уважением)
Que color es?
Dark grey / bluish
just got mine … wish i knew it was not ambidextrous… 😢
I suppose I should have mentioned that in the video. I didn’t think about that being an issue for some.
Elite Survival Systems makes a wonderful ambi sling bag. Check them out.
I am a lefty and it works for me. I tried the vertx transit and it did not work for me.
I love the first version on the lv10. I use it every day since 2018!
Would 2 32oz bottles fit
A 48oz bottle will fit exactly, two 32oz bottles would be to big.
@@PrestonGladd the bottles I have are thin and tall
@@YTeradicant the pocket is the exact size of a Nalgene 48oz bottle.
@@PrestonGladd thank you
Thanks. That was especially useful, as I am looking at one as a possible camera bag. I use a micro 4/3, so it may even be too big for my needs. I have a 5.11 store near me, so going to look at it. Added: I ended up buying the "Rapid sling pack" of a similar capacity. The LV had more padding and great little pockets everywhere, but I liked the molle webbing all over the front and it is a little more compact to cram it into my checked luggage when traveling. My camera is kept in a padded insert anyway, and that goes into my backpack when on a plane.
The 6, 10, 18 are for hours of intended use, not liters. At least that’s how I took it.
I think you may be right because the LV 18 is a 30 L pack however the LV 10 is a 10 L pack as well as a 10 hour pack I guess. Because on the 5.11 site it states “610 cubic inch / 10-liter total capacity”. So it’s kind of confusing.
@@PrestonGladd that’s interesting. When I bought the first version, the site listed the LV10
as 13L, and if you Google it now, that’s also what it shows. But you’re right, the 5.11 site says 10L. 🧐
@@larrymiller6840 it could just be a typo on their site. Someone who was building the site could have just accidentally put 10 because it was an LV 10 and they had the assumption that it was a 10L pack. But I think you’re right, I think it is a 13 L pack. I did see where the previous gen 1 was listed as a 13 L pack, they’re identical so it probably is a 13 L pack.
13L
The site initially said 10L at the time I made the video, they have since updated it.
About 4 or five years ago I saw a review of this bag on Hudson's tactical and in it are on says that the 10 means it can sustain you for 19 hours so its a day bag.
Gideons tactical
Worste piece of crap i ever bought. Uncomfortable to wear and essentially useless for real security use. The MOAB is so much better designed and remains my favorite.
So much incorrect information: It's not 10 liters. It's 10 hours. Also, the pack is designed to be worn opposite of how you're wearing it. It should be worn over the other shoulder. You're wearing it backwards.. Put the strap over your LEFT shoulder, the way it's designed, and it will be much more comfortable.
This is America, I can wear it how I see fit. And initially the 5.11 website was wrong and stated 10 liters. They have since fixed it. But thanks for watching!! 😘
Disagree 1000% with left shoulder carry but to each his own.
@Preston Gladd Who said you couldn't wear the way you want? No need to get all bunched up. I'm just pointing out the fact that the pack is designed to be slung over the left shoulder.
@K W It's not a matter of how you want to wear it. Wear it as you please. Still doesn't change the reality that the pack is engineered and designed to be slung over the left shoulder.
@Daniel Medley I still disagree it is "engineered" that way as well, but that's ok. No harm, no foul.
I have been drooling over this bag at our local 5.11 store. I almost got it for my birthday but chose a 32L pack that was on sale which just did not fit my small frame. I am a woman, 4’11” tall and 100-ish lbs. I’m tiny framed, tiny all over so sometimes what seems ok in the store does not actually fit well in carry. I gave that pack to my hubby and he loves it which makes me happy since I am trying to convert him into a pack hoarder as well. I do not like the bags normal women like. This bag is my style and would be perfect for my EDC needs. Not that I wouldn’t change up still. I just love my packs and bags and they all need a little love and rotation. But this is perfect for daily use. I have a service dog and I cc (Yes you are right. On here you can’t win. If you do, if you don’t, how you carry, how much…especially as a woman; all the dudes assume we are stupid little ladies with no clue how to use a gun or carry a gun properly.) I like on body carry but it is so hard to choose an outfit that is flattering as a woman and still carry on person. I have found ways to do it. It is harder in the summer. A tank top just doesn’t cover it up and most ladies bags with cc options are not quick enough to deploy. I like the cc option on this bag. I could use that and it would hold my daily essentials….ok, if I thin a few things out or buy smaller versions.😂. I actually like the V2 Duraflex buckle. I think I would need hubby’s help or use my blade to open it because if you have a hard time then I know I will. But once I fit it to me, it won’t be a problem. Now to find a way to justify buying it….lol. Any hope they will have a Memorial Day sale?
I know this was a year ago but they are having a 4th of July sale now