Two Underappreciated Blackhawk Bags

Earlier this year Blackhawk introduced a number of new bags and two of them haven't got much press so far. I can't figure out why - they are both excellent products that fill clear needs. One I call the sleeper because it's deliberately plain exterior hides its actual function, and one I call the sexy one because it looks so cool.

Two Underappreciated Blackhawk Bags

Earlier this year Blackhawk introduced a number of new bags and two of them haven't got much press so far. I can't figure out why--they are both excellent products that fill clear needs. One I call the sleeper because it's deliberately plain exterior hides its actual function, and one I call the sexy one because it looks so cool.

Diversion Courier Bag

The Blackhawk Diversion Courier Bag - the sleeper -- is a cross between a battle bag and a messenger bag. Wikipedia has a good definition of the battle bag: The battle bag, or Mann bag, is a lightweight load carrying system designed to allow the combat infantryman to carry ammunition and ancillaries such as medical supplies, spare batteries, and radio equipment...The battle bag was originally designed for use as a "grab bag" to allow drivers and vehicle-borne troops to grab essential supplies in a dismount for such functions as an ambush or the assault phase of a mechanized attack. From there, it has spread in popularity due to its ability to be worn over body armor, as well as the fact that it can be rapidly removed from the wearer in a medical emergency, or to allow the wearer to crawl through [small spaces]. Blackhawk helped to re-popularize the concept of the battle bag a few years ago when it introduced its own version, and the follow-on versions to it (here and here). While these three battle bags do not scream "tactical" or "cop", they are a...