Tactical Tailor is sponsoring Day #5 with their Removable Operator Pack. Designed as a ‘Quick Attach Assault Pack’ it features a large main compartment as well as a side entry front pocket. The outside has modular webbing for attaching additional pouches and padded shoulder straps stow away when not in use. Also includes heavy duty zippers, sternum strap, grab handle, loop material for patches and 3l hydration pocket.
Also, don’t forget, today’s winners as well as every other winner, will receive a 2012 Tac Girls Calendar. (Just the calendar, not any of the girls)
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In the comment section of THIS post, here on soldiersystems.net, tell us if you prefer a top loader or a panel loader. In a few hours we’ll close the comments section and randomly select a winner. Don’t dilly dally. We could close comments at any time. And, remember to use a valid email address so we can inform you in case you win. One entry per email address per contest. You have to enter each one separately in order to win.
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Top Loader, there is a lost art to packing!
A panel loader is my preference.
Panel load for EDC and daypacks for organization. Top load for multiday efficiency.
Panel is easier for access, but top loader is for me a little more failsafe as far as possible zipper breakage or damage. I think top just squeaks ahead of panel for me.
Top loader keeps it simple.
Panel loader
Top, quick access.
Top loader all day long
I would prefer a Top Loader
Top Loader
Panel Loader all the way.
Top loader, of course.
I prefer a top loader
Panel loader
Panel loader for easier access to my gear.
Top Loader.
Top loader
I prefer a top loader. Real nice!
Top loader, quicker to get into and less likely to have the contents fall out if the zipper fails.
Top loader. less stress on overstuffed zippers.
I prefer a panel loader, since I am able to neatly organize everything I pack, and when I need just 1 item, I can grab that without messing up everything else. Panel loaders also allow you to properly place items where you want them according to their weight, which often is a problem with a top loader since I often pack them according to what I might need first, resulting in a poorly packed backpack.
Depends on the equipment/mission, both have their As and Ds. TT Removable Operator pack is perfectly sized, I use it a lot. If using TL style, must be able to insert/remove large items, and the zippers should not runout, or open up UN-intentionally.
I enjoy a panel loader for everyday use as it allows me to access everything quickly and load back up quickly. For hikes and other heavy long-term uses I enjoy using top-loaders as they allow me to compress everything that I’m hauling more efficiently.
My answer is : It depends. Dependign on what I am doing both have advantages. Nothing beats a top laoder for quickly stuffing things away if you have to bug out but the convenience of being able to access everything at once can be pretty key depending on the task. That being said if I had to choose I’d say panel loader…
I actually prefer a top load for hiking/trekking/hunting, and a panel loader for a BoB/tactical pack.
Top loading, just reach in to the bottom and feel around for what you’re looking for.
For medics panel, combat top (just need to know how to pack your gear gents).
While both have their place, I prefer panel loaders – if you want the features of a top loader, simply stage the zippers at the top of the pack.
Panel loader for day to day, non-outdoors activities. If you play a lot outdoors, have both. It’s less preference and more a case of the right tool for the job.
Panel loader
Much prefer a panel loader for a s
mall pack.
Top loader, only because I don’t think I’ve ever tried a panel loader…
Panel loader for most applications
Top Loader
Top Loader
Top loader,.less work more streamline
top loader -thanks for the 12 Days and Merry Christmas
Panel loader for me – easier to work with and certainly more flexible.
Top loader!
Panel Loader, easier to get it packed just right.
Panel loader but I use both.
Panel loader
top loader – less aippers!
Panel loader, easier to pack and unpack.
I prefer a panel loader
Most of my packs are top loaders but they both have their benefits. That said, I usually grab a top loader…probably more out of habit than anything.
Since most of my packs are top loaders, I’ll go with panel loader for a little diversity.
Top loader because zippers fail when you need them the most!
Panel is easier to load and organize. Top loading can work well depending upon how large and long the pack is. I prefer panel for the ease of opening and loading.
Always a panel loader