ALPS OutdoorZ, has announced its first “everyday carry” solution for personal defense practitioners, calling their product the Ghost 30, “developed to provide discrete carry options in a practical, daily use platform,” the company said in a news release.
The company has also released its new Covert lumbar pack just in time for the 2021 hunting season.
While on-body carry of defensive firearms is not always practical or possible, daypacks and business/office backpacks are increasingly common, the company said. The Ghost 30 is built to satisfy both daily- and work-related needs as well as recreational activities. By incorporating firearm carry options within the pack, the Ghost 30 allows personal defense and 2A advocates to maintain a defensive condition anywhere they go.
Built with the same rugged-use intent as ALPS OutdoorZ’s heralded hunting packs, the Ghost 30 is ergonomically designed to wear comfortably and to withstand hard use thanks to its tough, lightweight CORDURA® fabric. Padded shoulder straps with an integrated sternum strap and a padded back panel provide optimal load distribution and a custom fit for comfortable carry. Included are multiple interior and easy-access pockets for storing up to two laptops and other essentials.
The heart of the Ghost 30 is its ability to accommodate personal defense handguns. An ambidextrous-access carry pocket is positioned behind the back panel and secured via left- and right-side zippers. The material inside the pocket is lined with loop fabric, allowing holsters with hook-and-loop backing material to attach inside the pocket for quick firearm deployment. Similarly, the Ghost 30’s front panel also features loop fabric so that users can position their holster for front-panel access, or adding additional accessories.
ALPS OutdoorZ Ghost 30 Specifications
- Ambidextrous concealed carry pocket will accommodate hook and loop style holsters
- Rugged, lightweight CORDURA® fabric
- 2 padded laptop sleeves for versatility
- The front panel is lined with loop fabric for attaching accessories
- The top lid offers additional storage
- Padded sunglasses case pocket located on top of the pack
- Hidden daisy chain
- Interior pockets for extra magazines and writing utensils
- 5 interior zippered mesh pockets to make it easy to keep items organized and visual
- Side pockets with compression straps
- Unique full-access zipper path
- Hydration compatible with two side-outlet hydration ports
- Rain cover included
- MSRP: $169.99
Meanwhile, the Covert pack was developed for every endeavor from big-game to waterfowl hunting. The
Covert pack features a fully-adjustable wide, padded waist belt designed to distribute weight around the torso. For cold-weather comfort, deploy the pack in front of your torso, and utilize the integrated hand warmer channel between the belt and main compartment, the company suggested.
For primary gear storage, the Covert boasts a generous 8L/500in3 main compartment. To keep gear organized and within easy reach, the top-zippered main compartment includes several storage pockets, which are perfect for securing knives, lights, back-up batteries, keys, and other small items, ALPS OutdoorZ said in a news release. For quick-access items, the Covert comes with a small, zippered storage pocket on the left- and right-sides of the waist belt. Additionally, there is a secured storage compartment on the right side of the pack that is perfect for holding a rangefinder, and a water bottle pocket on the opposite side of the pack. A clear smart phone pocket on the main compartment lid offers safe storage of your mobile device.
Additional lashing points and a dual quick-release buckle-and-strap system provide secure attachment for extra gear or clothing.
The new Covert is offered in Realtree EDGE® camo and carries an MSRP of $59.99.
For more information about this and other innovative hunting solutions from ALPS OutdoorZ, visit https://alpsoutdoorz.com/covert.html
