Becker Field Bag Review

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  1. Panzer

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    Recently 5Col Survival Supply sent me the Becker Field Bag to check out. If you haven’t seen or heard of this bag you might be surprised. It’s one of those items that is so unique on the market that your jaw drops when first handling it.
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    The Becker Field Bag was designed my legendary knife designer Ethan Becker. Ethan wanted to produce a travel/edc bag that he could not find on the market. It was something that fit many roles but had a low profile look and feel. What he came up with is pure genius. A bag that looks good in the board room but can also carry a pistol, can be carried all over the world by a private contractor or adventure journalist but also work for a ordinary daily commuter.

    A Place for Everything

    Besides the civilian look and feel (no tactical molle or patch panels). The BFB is a well thought out load monster that has a place for everything without becoming a hodgepodge of useless pockets.

    A padded Ipad/Notebook pocket, pen pockets and few other pockets line the inside of the bag.
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    A hidden gun pocket for the pro who needs to carry a weapon discreetly.
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    The back side of the bag that houses the gun pocket also has quick access zipper pouch for and a row of molle for attaching a fixed blade knife or blow out kit.
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    The sides of the bag feature a collapsible water bottle pocket complete with drain holes. And of the opposite side a flapped pocket large enough to fit an Iphone 6 Plus. Nice!
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    An attached shoulder pad completes the bag with adjust on each side of the strap and a sewn-in shoulder pad that doesn’t slip around all over the place.
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    Another feature is a padded bottom. This makes the BFB the perfect photo journalist bag. I was able to easily carry my Nikon plus an additional lens in the main compartment.
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    Now if the features haven’t peaked your interest or that its designer is a legendary knife icon, then hearing its made 100% in the USA should. The BFB is made by Walking Foot Gear that helped with the design process. The materials are top notch cordura fabric and the stitching is phenomenal. This is not a cheap knock off bag!
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    I want to thank 5Col Survival Supply for the chance to handle this awesome piece of gear.

    Details:
    Designed by Ethan Becker and Karen Noggle
    Weight: 1 lb 10 oz.
    Width: 11 in. x 14 in. x 5 in.
    Made in Knoxville, Tennessee by Walking Foot Gear

    Video on my youtube channel
     
  2. Expat

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    My wife uses this thing all the time and loves it. People are always asking her where they can get one.

    I'm honestly not sure why this hasn't become more popular. I guess it's just not getting enough exposure. It's pretty much, the perfect small bag.
     
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  3. DYSPHORIC JOY

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    I was lucky enough to get to see the prototype that Ethan had prior to release. Excellent design. Price is a bit high if you are used to buying bags made by 5 year olds in SE Asia but comparable to price point of US products.
     
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    Awesome bag. I personally think the expense of it is why it doesn't sell better. Not saying it isn't worth it, but it is pricey.
     
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  5. Panzer

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    The perfect small bag is the best way to describe it for sure. The price kills it for most folks, which is too bad.
     
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    @5col, any price discount for forum members?
     
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    Good review, Panzer.

    I like that bag.
     
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    The answer is yes, as you are already aware.
     
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    Just spend a few minutes surfing GORUCK and KIFARU's websites before buying and it won't seem so pricey.

    "Buy American" requires stepping up. American manufacturing has got to be some of the most expensive on the planet. Not saying that's wrong or right, I'm just saying that there is a substantial price to pay for keeping money here.

    That being said, this bag is totally worth the money.
     
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    I get it. We used to talk about these sorts of things. My son used to play semi-pro paintball, and his "markers" were over $1,000 each, when a DVD player was $30 bucks, haha. Supply and demand.
     
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  11. DYSPHORIC JOY

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    HA! Didn't even realize it was you until I received the e-mail response.
     
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    I'm going to interject a little more information here that needs to go with everything already said about this bag. The sew shop in Knoxville, TN, Walking Foot Gear Inc., co-owned by Karen Noggle had at least as much input into the design of this bag as Ethan did. Many of the neat little tricks on this bag are solely Karen Noggle though Ethan came to the shop with the original idea. Ethan does have some brilliant ideas once in a while)))))))
    It is a killer, USA made bag. And yes it is likely that it hasn't been marketed well that would account for it not being more popular. It is way too cheap for what you get. So I guess price is "too high" or "too cheap" depending on perspective. If you can find anything made as well for the price I'd be surprised. Maxpedition is nowhere near this caliber of work or materials.))
    Andy at 5COL has brought this bag to the forefront now and I know of no other dealer selling them.
    It is a very high quality bag. Buy one, or two.)) Mike
     
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  13. DYSPHORIC JOY

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    I would say more like zero marketing. Lot of work goes into making that bag. The only thing that I don't like is the lack of hook and loop in the firearm pocket.
     
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    You have to be in the special club to buy this bag. We don't need to stinkin' marketing.
     
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    You are the other co-owner, correct?
     
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    Did I miss the price?

    Also, will the main compartment fit a laptop by chance?
     
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    ESEE Forum discount code is SHEEPLE. That will get you 5% off all the items in your order, anytime you order.

    Shipping is always free for all the items on our site as long as you're in the US or APO/FPO.
     
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    HA HA HA! Classic!!!
     
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