Get Organized with the GPS Outdoors M-L Range Bag with Foam Cradle

Range bags are getting better and better. Not so long ago, I used a repurposed duffel bag and an old backpack. I’ve upgraded since then, but even that bag has been forced to make room for the GPS Outdoors M-L Range Bag I recently picked up. This bag has tons of features I love, like the handgun slots, and it’s just the right size for what I do. I’m glad I finally made the upgrade, and if you’re anything like me, you will be too. That said, let’s take a closer look at this do-it-all handgun range bag and talk about why I like it.

GPS Outdoors M/L Range Bag Features

We’ll start by listing the bag’s features, and then I’ll hit them in detail below.

• Attached Foam Cradle Holds 5 Medium Frame Handguns
• Durable Nylon Shell
• Reinforced Carry Handles and Shoulder Strap
• Side Lift Ports
• Multiple Zippered Exterior Pockets
• Lockable Heavy-Duty Zippers
• Specialized Gear Pockets
• Visual I.D. Storage System
• Pull-Out Rain Cover

Handgun Storage

The foam pistol storage cradle is my favorite feature. In the past, I’ve lugged multiple plastic pistol cases to the range. Or I just put the guns in my range bag’s main compartment as best I could. Either way, it was bulky and inefficient. The GPS Outdoors bag gives me five slots in which to safely and securely carry my handguns.

The foam cradle is technically removable, but it’s bolted to the shell, so I don’t see myself doing that, especially since you can’t get to the bolt heads without damaging the bag’s exterior. So, for me, the insert is not removable.

GPS says the cradle’s slots hold “medium frame” handguns, but I’ve put a Beretta 92FS and an IWI Jericho II in them with no problems. They stayed in place just fine. I also have a 4-inch Ruger GP100 revolver that fits very well.

My only complaint is that weapon light-equipped handguns do not fit in the slots. That’s not a huge deal for me, though it might be for you. But there’s room for one pistol on either side of the insert, and I’ve found that they stay in place quite well. That’s where my light-equipped handguns go.

Durability

The GPS Outdoors Range Bag has a heavy-duty nylon canvas exterior over a rigid shell. Unlike some other range bags, it holds its shape. The material is tear-resistant, and it protects my expensive gear better than my other bags.

I also like the reinforced carry handles and shoulder strap, which also has a wide cushion for a firm purchase. The integrated lift ports are solid as well. You have multiple ways to carry this bag, depending on your needs at the moment.

Multiple Storage Pockets

I’m the most disorganized person I know. Seriously. So, anything that helps in that regard is a big plus. This range bag has five generous exterior pockets, two of which have additional storage or organizational aids inside them. The main compartment boasts 10 more pockets, some general and some for specific purposes, though you can obviously use them however you want.

All the exterior pockets feature heavy-duty zippers that can take small padlocks. Two main compartment pockets are zippered as well. One of those is a small pocket made of heavy, pliable plastic for tools. It’s flanked by smaller pockets designated for ear and eye protection. Unfortunately, the two eye protection pockets are too small, and I can’t fit any of my shooting glasses into them. But they work just fine for other items. One of mine carries a multitool.

The bag’s exterior has two rows of MOLLE attachments on three sides. There are also two hook-and-loop panels for morale patches or extra attachments. The large front zippered pocket conceals slots for six extra magazines or anything else you can fit there. It also has two ammunition trays that Velcro to the pocket’s interior. This pocket’s interior flap is a large hook-and-loop panel.

The Visual I.D. System

The pocket system is part of the Visual I.D. Storage System, featuring small but visible icons suggesting the gear you might carry in each pocket. This includes ear plugs, eye protection, earmuffs, tools, a stapler, tape, and binoculars. But, again, you can use them however you like. One carry handle is part of the Visual I.D. System and features two extra loops for rolled-up paper targets. Finally, there’s the pouch for the pull-out rain cover in case you get caught in a sudden downpour or just want some extra protection. The rain cover is attached inside the pouch and is easily stuffed back in afterward. This pocket is marked with an umbrella.

Final Thoughts

As I noted, this is now my number one range bag, at least when I’m shooting handguns. The organizational features are top-notch. This GPS bag is accessible and holds more stuff than you might think. The heavy construction makes me confident it will last a long time while protecting my guns and gear. The quality is apparent from the start.

The foam handgun slots are a big deal for me. That feature alone has improved my range experience considerably. No more stacks of pistol cases sliding everywhere. I wish the eye pro pouches were bigger, but you do what you can. I just repurposed them.

Overall, I love the GPS Outdoors Range Bag. I’ll probably look at more of their products sooner rather than later. I need all the organizational help I can get. If that sounds like you, GunMag Warehouse can hook you up. Check it out!