2. ALPS OutdoorZ Ghost 30

ALPS OutdoorZ, known for s extreme-duty packs and innovative gear for hunters, has launched its first everyday-carry solution for personal-defense practitioners. The new ALPS OutdoorZ Ghost 30 was developed to provide discrete carry options in a practical, daily-use platform.

While on-body carry of a defensive firearm is not always practical or possible, daypacks and business/office backpacks are increasingly common. The Ghost 30 is built to satisfy both dailyand work-related needs as well as recreational activities. By incorporating firearm-carry options within the pack, the Ghost 30 allows personal defense and 2A advocates to maintain a defensive condition anywhere they go.

Built with the same rugged-use intent as ALPS OutdoorZ’s heralded hunting packs, the Ghost 30 is ergonomically designed to wear comfortably and to withstand hard use thanks to its tough, lightweight Cordura fabric. Padded shoulder straps with an integrated sternum strap and a padded back panel provide optimal load distribution and a custom fit for comfortable carry. Included are multiple interior and easy-access pockets for storing up to two laptops and other essentials.

The heart of the Ghost 30 is its ability to accommodate personal defense handguns. An ambidextrous-access carry pocket is positioned behind the back panel and secured via leftand right-side zippers. The material inside the pocket is lined with loop fabric, allowing holsters with hook-and-loop backing material to attach inside the pocket for quick firearm deployment. Similarly, the Ghost 30’s front panel also features loop fabric so that users can position their holster for front-panel access, or adding additional accessories. SRP: $169.99. (alpsoutdoorz.com)