Chad Wallace

November 15, 2025

Gear, Review

Gritr Tactical Range Bag

Chad Wallace

November 15, 2025

Gear, Review

Gritr Gear

Tactical Range Bag

Review

Everyone needs a good range bag. Some people want smaller ones, and some people want larger ones. Gritr Gear has their Tactical Range Bag that falls somewhere in between the two sizes. So you get a medium sized range bag, with features that can turn it into a larger or smaller range bag.

The Gritr Tactical Range Bag is really a do all bag. In general, it starts as a 18 inch x 12 inch x 10 inch exterior size. Inside the main compartment is a removable tote, a removable mat, and a medical pouch. On each side are large zipper compartments. On one end is another zipper compartment. On the other end is an open pouch. The main compartment is then covered by a highly velcroed dual zipper flap. Gritr offers the bag in a multitude of colors and patterns. I chose the Green Topo pattern, even though I was torn between it and Splatter.

I will explain the main compartment of the Tactical Range Bag first. Especially since it is where you end up throwing everything into. The size of the main compartment is approximately 14 x 9 x 9 inches. It sounds small, but you can fit a lot of stuff in there. On the bottom of the main compartment is a hard floor mat. This mat gives the bag a hard bottom but is also removable. Once removed, the floor mat can then be unfolded to a 28 x 14.25 inch size. Because it unfolds, you now have a nice place to set pistols and gear on a shooting bench. You could also use it as an interim cleaning mat. I like it for taking pictures of pistols and gear that I am doing reviews on. The mat has the same topo pattern as the exterior of the range bag. The dual zippered flap that covers the main compartment has hook and loop all over it, for your patches of course. This feature gives you quick access to whatever is in the main compartment. The dual zippers are also tied together with a handle strap, making opening and closing it fairly easy with one hand. This main compartment is very useful for anything you want to throw in it.

Inside that main compartment is something even more useful. That item is a removable Tote bag. It is made to just rest inside the main compartment. Yes, it does take up most of the main compartment, but you won’t care because it is so useful. It measures 12 x 7 x 8 inches and has some decent, soft style, carry handles. The tote is open top with a hard floor. Built into the sides of the tote bag are 2 padded pistol bags. Just unzip either of them and you can drop a full size pistol into them. Throw some ammo boxes inside the tote and you are ready to go. Because of the tote, you can just grab it instead of the whole range bag. So if you are at a match, or anywhere else, and don’t want to carry the whole bag, you can just grab the tote and go. Put the pistol on one side, and mags in the other, and your ammo resting on the bottom. The only down side to the tote is that it does take up space in the main compartment. I usually just put the tote in the main compartment and nothing else. Having the built in pistol bags is super useful.

Gritr throws in a medical pouch with the Tactical range bag. It is a fairly decent med pouch having pockets and straps where you need them. The dual zippers unzip to let you open the pouch up flat and quickly. I do wish that Gritr had an option to have the med pouch filled with a trauma kit. Even without it being stocked, I think including a med pouch is pretty cool, especially since any range trip should be accompanied with a good med kit. On a basic level, you could always fill it with something like THIS. I do wish the med pouch had some MOLLE to attach it to the outside of the range bag. But hey, good on Gritr for including it and getting people thinking.

Back to the outside of the Tactical Range Bag. On each side of the range bag are 2 large zippered compartments, both can fold down flat when open. Inside one of these pockets, there is hook and loop MOLLE up against the bag side. I like that you can attach extra stuff with multiple attachment methods. On the fold down side of this compartment are 2 zippered mesh pockets. I have my stapler in this compartment, with staples in one of the mesh pockets and target tape in the other pocket. The other compartment has one large zippered mesh pocket on the fold down flap side. Then on the side against the bag, there are 3 little pockets. 2 of these have a hook and loop cover flap. The other one is open. I usually put miscellaneous tools, a timer, and rifle mags in this compartment. These side compartments are large enough to fit a ton of extra stuff.

The Gritr Range Bag has end pockets also. Okay, one is a compartment and one is a literal pouch. The pouch is just an open top pocket with an elastic pull string. I would prefer some way of closing it completely, but maybe I am wrong here. Either way, I use it for my over the ear hearing protection. It does give me easy access to just grab the shooting muffs and slip them on quickly. On the other end is an actual zippered compartment. On the outside of this end compartment is more MOLLE in the bag's color pattern. Inside it is just a compartment, no pockets or anything. I usually have extra hearing protection and eye protection in this compartment.

I have been very pleased with the overall size of the Gritr Tactical Range Bag. It has been working out great for me. It is smaller than my old super large one, but big enough that I can fit all my stuff in it. So far the stitching on the seams has held up and looks as good as new. I tend to overload my bags, so this says a lot about the quality of the Gritr bag. The carry handles on the bag work nice, even if they flop into the main compartment when closing it up, but most bags tend to do this. The bag also comes with a removable wide, padded, carry strap. This carry strap is 3.5 inches wide. So it really disperses the weight on your shoulder. Especially if you load the range bag up like I tend to do. Yes, it is adjustable for length too. The Gritr Range bag seems to be the perfect size. If you need only a small bag, just use the Tote by itself. If you need something larger, just attach some stuff to the MOLLE.

So, you are looking for a range bag. You don’t want to spend a ton but want a good bag. Go give the Gritr Tactical Range Bag a look. The bag is a great size for range trips, or anything else. The quality is nice. Plus it has all the features you need or want in a range bag. You can even get it on Amazon. Go check it out over at Gritr Gear, who knows, you might find some other good range stuff while you’re there.

Firearms Insider Reviews - Key Points

Claim to Fame:

Range bag that can used for various other things

Target Market:

Shooters, hunters, or anyone needing a decent shoulder bag

Features, Benefits, and Specifications of this product:

Material - 500D Nylon
Volume - 35.4 liters
Dimensions - 18" x 12" x 10"
Weight - 6 lbs
Removable Inner Tote (12" x 7" x 8")
Removable Mat (28" x 14.25")
First Aid Kit Pouch
Top Patch panel
Laser cut molle
Heavy-duty zippers
Padded carry strap
Lifetime warranty

What other aesthetic options or finishes are available?

Lots of different designs and colors

What others are saying?:

4 out of 5 stars on Amazon

Love it, could use a few tweaks

Overall I think this would be a five-star bag with a few tiny tweaks just to make it easier to fit things.

I love the bag overall.

Pros:

- good fabric

- great layout

- wish more manufacturers/importers opted for more interesting fabric colors

Cons:

- no pocket/opening fits ear pro well, they all crush ear pro except if you want it bouncing around inside the bag

- internal pockets really flat when empty so they're getting strained when you put anything inside, limiting what you can put in the bag. They are only single stitched, I bet this will be a problem too. Common design problem I see. Would be much better if they just added a half inch of fabric to make all the pockets a little loose when empty.

- wish either the gap for the inner bag were larger or oriented the other way

- eye pro pockets are a very tight fit

- wish the top zipper were lockable

Link to other reviews:

The Gear Bunker

Price point:

MSRP = $114.95

Retail = $100

I need it now! Availability:

Gritr Gear or Amazon

Our Rating:

Pros:

Great size
Molle in good locations
Removable inner tote
Hard removable floor/mat
Available in non-tactical colors
Padded carry strap

Cons:

Open end pocket
Small inner pockets

Score: 8.50 Great

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Chad Wallace

August 1, 2022

Review

Nutrient Survival

Chad Wallace

August 1, 2022

Review

Nutrient Survival has come on the market with a huge variety of freeze dried products. These aren’t your everyday freeze dried products. They label them as “Special Ops Grade.” Essentially, Nutrient Survival enhances the food with a plethora of essential nutrients. I received a variety of food options from them, all tasted pretty good.

When you’re looking into freeze dried food, you essentially want something that lasts a long time. Nutrient Survival has just that. Most of their products have a shelf life of 25 years. Some of the more “grab and go” foods like their Chocolate Crunch bars and similar items are good for 18 months. They will still be edible after that time, the flavor and consistency may be a little off. Some of the food is Gluten-Free too.

One of the big reasons I would choose Nutrient Survival is their “Special Ops Grade Nutrition.” What does this mean to you? Nutrient Survival has packed all of their food with 40 essential nutrients including 14 vitamins, 14 minerals, 9 Amino Acids (Protein), Omega-3s, Omega-6s and fiber. This is enough to meet the US military's requirements for Special Operations. But why would anyone care? Well, you will have everything, nutritionally, that you need for your body to function properly.

Nutrient Survival sent me a bunch of different types and styles of their food. Some are the “grab and go” style, others are the “add hot water” style. All tasted pretty good. Some were outstanding, and one of the drinks was just so-so. Following, I’ll explain what I received and my thoughts about them:

Hearty Lasagna:

If you like lasagna, you’ll like this. I mixed it as per the instructions and it came out perfect. The only downside is that the consistency isn’t like a square piece of lasagna, it’s more like you mixed it up. It’s dehydrated food, so I expected this. 1 package or 1 serving equals 1 meal. It is soy free.

Southwestern Medley:

This is beans, rice, peppers, and southwest spices. Also very tasty with a hint of kick. I really liked this, it’s great for breakfast. Mixed as per instructions and it came out great. 1 package or serving equals 1 meal. This is gluten free and soy free.

Maple Almond Grain Crunch:

If you’re used to eating cereal for breakfast, this is one of Nutrient Survivals' choices. Pour some milk over it and eat away. This is just as good, if not better than the name brand of this type. You can eat in plain if you like also. I was surprised at how well it filled me up. 1 package or serving equals 1 meal and is gluten free.

Triple Cheese Mac:

As it says, this is macaroni and cheese. They use a 3 cheese blend that tastes pretty good. It takes a little experimentation to get the consistency how you like it. If not enough water, it can be a little chewy, too much water and it becomes soupy. The instructional amount is a good starting place. It also kid of turns into a little bit of mush, but still has some texture to it. 1 package or serving equals 1 meal and is soy free.

Liquid Nutrient - Lemon Lime:

This is Nutrient Survivals hydration drink. It is not a meal like the rest of the stuff, it is to help hydration, focus, and muscle repair. Just mix the packet with 12-14 ounces of cold water and shake. I actually found the normal 16 9 ounce bottles worked well with this. Out of all the ones here, this is my least favorite. It just doesn’t have a very good flavor. I hear the mixed berry flavor is better, but I haven’t tried it to see. It is gluten free and soy free.

Chocolate Chip Cookies:

The name says it all. These are chewy cookies, not the crunchy kind. Really good flavor, some might say a little salty. Also great for throwing in a bag for a quick meal. 2 cookies equals 1 meal and is gluten free.

Chocolate Crunch Bar:

These are kind of like a chocolate rice crispy bar. Not near as sweet, but I really liked the flavor. Great to throw in a hiking bag or for trips to the range. These are very chewy when cold, much better if left in the sun for a bit. 1 bar equals 1 meal and is gluten free.

If you are into food prepping, or just needing something to take hunting or camping, Nutrient Survival is a really good option. With their #10 cans, or their single packs, the variety is there for any option. I would definitely check out Nutrient Survival for all your hunting, prepping, camping, or just snacking needs. The food is great and nutritious.