Say hello to The Zombie Hunter's man-purse of choice: the Pacsafe Metro 200 Shoulder Bag. I was looking for a something that could carry my daily stuff from home to work. I needed it to be not too big, manly looking, can defeat pickpockets & thieves, and has to be really tough.
I also use this to compliment my primary backpack for survival scenarios.
When I discovered these bags at the mall, I could not wait to get my hands on them when I found that they're reinforced with stainless steel wire in strategic places.
Any real man's man-purse needs to have steel mesh in 'em!
I usually wear it with the strap crossing from my left shoulder going down across my chest to the right, with the bag resting at small of my back. I try to avoid wearing the bag staying on my front or side, 'coz it won't have a manly look.
Features:
- made of ballistic nylon
- can deflect some rainwater, keeps contents reasonably dry
- lined with exomesh slash guard and other anti-theft features
- a velcro front flap that has two pockets for gadgets
- pretty roomy for a neat little bag
- the main compartment is spacious
- has a back and side pockets
Check how the zipper on the main compartment could be fastened to a steel clip. This keeps it out of reach from the likes of The Artful Dodger.
The strap is lined with stainless steel cable has a special twist-lock feature, making it hard for anybody to unhook or slash it off you.
The front flap is secured by Velcro and has several pockets that hold lots of stuff.
I put things that I frequently use such as my mobile phone, digicams, music player, portable gaming device, ball pens, business cards, Swiss Army knife, and my key chain that is secured to a built-in hook.
The bottom right photo is the main storage. In here I sometimes keep my wallet, travel docs, a snack or two, and a personal hygiene kit.
For the lady zombie hunters, there are other nice colors such as deep chocolate, Moroccan blue, and grape wine. There's tactical black, perfect for me.
True Purpose:
When I need to use this as part of my emergency bug-out-gear, it can carry medical supplies, communication, ammunition, an extra weapon, or whatever I need to pull out in short notice while I'm on the move.
With a shoulder bag, you could have quick access to things you regularly use. Backpacks are hard to rummage through when you need to reach something in a pinch. This is the essence of a shoulder bag.
Ballistic nylon is durable stuff. I've been using another bag thats made with the same for nearly ten years and its still in wonderful shape. I expect this one to do the same or better. I'll keep ya'll posted on 2021.
Conclusion:
Do not underestimate importance of a good bag. To survive the zombie apocalypse, we're gonna be doing a lot of vigorous work that will go beyond the usual wear & tear. WTSHTF, all warranties are void!
Won't it be great to have something that won't break down after a decade? Planned obsolescence sucks. If we're gonna endure a long-term crisis, we need gear that will go the distance.
We also need to remember that looking cool is really important. Mrs. Zombie Hunter approves because this bag is a snazzy looking thing. Be it your daily commute, an African Safari, or surviving a global zombie pandemic, high quality gear will help you outlast the competition.
Stay vigilant!
