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Environmental-End691 t1_j3clkd9 wrote

5.11, Vanquest, LA Police gear, plus the others mentioned. Style depends on how else it may be used and big it needs to be. I've seen good sling bags that would work for a smaller notebook-style computer, too.

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Maximum-Student2749 OP t1_j3crlss wrote

Thank you! He takes his backpack everywhere due to his job (IT Infrastructure) so servers can go down any time. It gets a ton of daily use!

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Environmental-End691 t1_j3cu2q5 wrote

You're welcome. Vanquest and 5.11 both make lines that don't look tactical (ie the MOLLE webbing). But if he also uses a small set of tools (maybe to gain access to a server or unscrew a case), a smaller sling with a MOLLE tool pouch might do well also. As a size reference, I have a 5.11 Moab 6 sling and an I-pad Air 2 in a full case fits perfectly in the larger pocket with room for additional items.

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Maximum-Student2749 OP t1_j3dbonl wrote

Oh nice thank you. He also loves to carry around his knives and other survival gear stuff so I think he may like the more tactical gear look.

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Environmental-End691 t1_j3drsib wrote

Then I'd start with 5.11 - Moab 10 for a sling or AMP 10 for one that can be either backpack or a sling (they're on sale now & being discontinued soon).

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Maximum-Student2749 OP t1_j3n5164 wrote

Thanks! I'm looking at the AMP10 (don't think hed like a sling) is the clamshell opening annoying? I ask because I have one like this as a diaper bag but trying to wonder from a guys perspective. 🤣

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Environmental-End691 t1_j3nleoq wrote

I have 2 larger backpacks that open fully with that design, and it doesn't bother me at all. It makes things nice and open so I can see everything.

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