EXCELLENT ELITE SPANKER Tactical Drop Dump Pouch Molle Tool Pouch with Hook & Loop Carrying Kit Bag for Tactical Vest Chest Rig

I bought this for my plate carrier (First Spear STT), not expecting much based on how inexpensive it was. I received it and unfortunately for myself, the velcro faced the opposite direction necessary to attach to the rear of my front plate bag. I had a seamstress reverse the velcro panel for a few dollars and it now works perfectly for my setup.I ran a tactical training course last weekend and really didn't expect it to hold up to much abuse or provide much value. Wow was I wrong. The velcro attaches extremely securely and regardless of how many mags or other stuff I jammed into it, it never sagged or came loose in any way. The zippers have been entirely reliable and being double zippered allows me to choose which side it is opened from. I found myself almost constantly using this pouch to hold extra mags, my phone, earplugs when the range goes cold, loose rounds, and my first aid equipment.Prior to the course I participated in; I placed chest seals, z bandages, bandaids, antiseptic wipes, tourniquet, clothing shears, quik clot, gauze, and basically everything else that could ever be useful in a first aid situation. The pouch had ample pockets and organizing straps to make it incredibly easy to know exactly where I could find any of these items, even under high stress situations. I then dumped my iPhone, wallet, ecig, contact lens eye drops, car keys, knife, lens cloth, etc on top of my medical supplies and it was still easy to find whatever I needed no matter the situation at that moment.I believe in buying nice or buying twice very much. My carrier has well over $1,000 invested in it but I decided to take a chance on this pouch given it cannot affect my plates negatively like a cheap carrier could. Could not be happier I decided to give this a chance. Really would not change a thing about it and look forward to using it forever onward with this setup.

Very well made and high quality, especially at this price point. Even had a rear compartment where a ballistic plate can be inserted for groin protection.

Fits my kit well. Works like it should. The product itself Adds almost no weight. It adds a nice little area to fit all the extras like batteries and what not. The Velcro is nice and solid so far and construction is surprisingly solid for the price.

This product is great as a drop pouch, especially for the price. Sturdy, color is right (CB), water resistant, and it is big. When I got it, I gave the dangler a pretty hefty pull test (probably 60Ib of force) and didn't even hear a stitch break. However, I would not trust this with heavy items if you are using the drop function (it is fine as a molle pouch). While the stitching and material is good, there isn't much stitching on the dangler and I've seen good stitching tear over time when put under heavy weight. There is maybe a half inch of solid stitching, and then it ends. I planned on using this as an IFAK anyways, so it shouldn't affect me. But I wouldn't put more than 5-6 Ib in this pouch. Cause if one strap breaks on the dangler, it will not sit comfortably. Again, great shape and size for a great price, but there could be more stitching for the dangler. All of my issues are null if you plan on using this as a molle pouch though.

I needed a product that would add some upfront fragmentation protection while giving me more space for a frontline engagement. It works well to hold extra gear such as extra medical gear or grenades, etc. The stitching is fairly high quality and the velcro is easily strong enough to hold heavier gear if you need.Although this product doesn't come with kevlar lining, I bought some online and just stitched multiple layers into the rear portion of the pouch which could easily catch spawling or other frag. Alternatively, you can use a side armor plate and some duct tape if you have any laying around. Either way, ballistic groin protection is highly underrated.

Nicely built item!

These bags are deceptively large and can carry more than you would think. There’s a little bit of structure to them that prevents them from becoming just a flimsy, floppy dump bag…they’re still soft, but the structure just helps keep your gear from jostling around and the internal pockets are just ideal for smaller things like my cell in an RFID pouch, dog treats, keys etc. The bags are also super easy to attach to your gear….and also super easy to attach gear to. Being that these bags are used with my dog, they get dirty, so I just spot clean them with an old toothbrush and we’re good. My dog can easily carry 2 liters of water + some smaller items, per bag. With just 1 liter of water inside the bag, I can fit a light, packable nylon jacket or packable down jacket of mine + a few smaller items.I got these to use with my dog’s Ray Allen Icon Air harness and I love them (I also love that harness and recommend it, it’s worth saving up for, but you could use the bags with any harness that has attachment points).How I use these bags with a harness:I folded the top velcro flap into the backside pocket on this bag since we don’t use it, I chose to just tuck it in vs removing it completely because it adds a little bit of extra structure. I use some MOLLE carabiners to attach the Spanker bags to the carry loops on the harness—it’s easy to figure out, you don’t need details but I’ll Amazon link the carabiners at the bottom of the review…this would work with any harness that has attachment loops for saddlebags. I usually don’t use the MOLLE system on the Spanker bags unless I know we’re out for a really active day where he’ll be running and jumping and I don’t want the bags flopping around on him…then, I just use another carabiner through the MOLLE system on the back of the bag and clip the bag to one of his harness straps…check/adjust as needed so it’s not rubbing on him and we’re good—you don’t need a fancy clip though, I just use them because it’s convenient but a piece of cord or a hair tie will work just fine. My dog carries Ruffland’s 1L collapsible water bottles (we have 4 in total, 2 for each bag if necessary), but there are a million kinds of collapsible water bottles on Amazon, just check the dimensions to make sure they’ll fit…any smaller capacity bottles should work well with this bag….you may need a few of them in order to carry the amount of water you need. My dog is just under 100lbs, so he’s never maxed out with weight when we carry these bags, but for someone a little smaller, you may want to keep an eye on how much weight your pup is carrying so it’s safe.Carabiner clips we use: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XJR5ZGV/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1JRKBKHSNEGKF&th=1&psc=1