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This is not a sponsored review of the Tactical Geek Cache L3 EDC Sling, nor was I compensated in any way for this. All thoughts presented in this post are my personal opinion after many months of real use.
Video Review
I purchased the Tactical Geek Cache L3 EDC Sling with the intent to use as a small day pack for 4 season trail rides with my fatbike. I wanted a bag that remained high up on my chest for quick access, wasn’t bulky, and had a quality build that was customizable. Due to constant movement, I needed a bag with decent surface area and a strong strap to prevent the bag from slipping on my rides.
At the time of this review, I had been using the Tactical Geek Cache L3 EDC Sling regularly for around 9 months.
Technical Details
- Price: ~$70.00 USD
- Time in use: 9 months of continual use at the time of this review
- Desired purpose: Body gripping chest sling for fatbike trail rides
- Season: 4 season
- Size: 7.4 H x 2.7 D x 9.5 L inches
- Material: 500D Cordura Nylon
- Volume: 2.4 Liters
- Compartments: 3 with a customizable velcro-friendly backed main compartment
Pros & Cons
Sling Pros:
- Strong strap that stays taught against the body under stress and movement. Easily allows you to swing behind you when needed. Perfect for casual cycling.
- Strap customization options allow you to switch sides. Both left and right handed people can rejoice.
- Flush design that sits upright when placed on the ground.
- Quality 500D Cordura Nylon that can take a beating.
- Water resistant. Holds up well under snow and rain.
- Large U-shaped zipper pulls allow easy access during movement.
- Interior and Exterior MOLLE webbing for expansion and customization.
- Breathable padding on the inside makes for a comfortable and mostly sweat-free journey.
- Aquaguard zippers have held up through extended use.
Sling Cons:
- Elastic strap does not hold water bottles, it’s more geared towards umbrellas and small jackets, but wears out with extended use.
- Strap quick release is positioned in the middle of your back.
Loadout & Gear List
Again, this bag isn’t meant to be a full day-pack. I keep some small tools, med supplies, snacks, and fire gear for when I’m deep in the woods, with the intent to keep things light.
- Occiam noise cancelling ear buds w/ 90 hours of playback time between charges
- Bulliant Slim Wallet
- CLIF bar
- Field Notes
- Gerber multi-tool from the 1990s w/ retractable pliers
- Nite-ize S-biners x2
- Burts Bees to keep those lips fresh in the cold air.
- Omars Power Bank
- Metal bolt-action pen
- Rako multi-tool & pencil
- Small EDC pocket wrench for bike maintenance
- Waterproof lighter
- Compass & whistle
- Sawyer water filter & straw
- Extendible steel fire bellow
- Ace bandage
- Mini pry bar to help with bike tire removal
- Assorted charging cables
- Ear plugs
- Advil
- Lens wipes & Ocusoft eyelid cleaners, which are great for dusty trail rides
- Dude Wipes to freshen up after a ride
- Large bandages
- Ozark Trail pocket knife
- 100 lumen flashlight
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