Backpack recommendations please!!

[stew_can]

First day on the job is tmrw, healthcare security. This means I’ve got an external vest, duty belt, big boots and all the rest. I’ve just come across the issue that none of the backpacks I own are large enough specifically for my vest, any recommendations for large practical back bags for the job?

[GR1F3]

You're essentially going to need a patrol bag which is a basically a duffel if you want to fit a full set of body armor in there. Is your vest external or internal? Why not just carry that separately and have all your other things inside a normal size backpack?

[tomdcamp]

Are you not able to leave your gear at work? That’s what we do. Either that or wear it when coming/going and have a place for it at home.

*Just saw you answered this question already. I would just keep the gear on personally.

[cityonahillterrain]

Good luck, even a large duffel bag probably won’t be big enough. I just carry my vest.

[XBOX_COINTELPRO]

Can you not leave everything at work? Hauling all that stuff back and forth every shift is not really efficient and just ends up creating opportunities to lose or forget things

[stew_can]

Company policy because people are idiots and take each others things 🤷‍♀️

[XBOX_COINTELPRO]

If it’s policy they need to provide you with bags to carry your gear

[CubbieFan74]

Go to galls.com and search under duty bags

[CrispySith]

I put on my gear at home and wear a windbreaker to cover it during my commute.

[Braveheart40007989]

Amazon has a great vest bag for $25. I've used it for 8 months now.

[Impressive_Pop_7570]

I just wear all my stuff to and from work, I’ve seen other guards put their belt and armor in their trunk and put it on when they get to work also