So I graduate academy and start fto in 3 weeks, anyone have recommendations for a good beat bag to hold and keep everything I need out in patrol organized? Thankyou
Beat bag recommendations?
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So I graduate academy and start fto in 3 weeks, anyone have recommendations for a good beat bag to hold and keep everything I need out in patrol organized? Thankyou
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Yeah man, you’re gonna want to refer to that as a “duty bag” or a “patrol bag” from here on out.
“Beat bag” might have… other connotations.
I’m issued a 5.11 Patrol Ready 40L. It does the job, holds everything I need, and feels durable enough that I’m not afraid to throw it around. Best part is I didn’t pay for it.
5.11 Patrol Bag, please please please stop with the beat thing already
Tbh, just Amazon a $50 patrol bag. It’ll do the job and you don’t need a crazy expensive $100 one.
I know what you are referring to from context, but I just can’t handle calling it a fucking ‘beat bag’ lmfao
Serious answer: get a cheapo 40L one with partitions off Amazon until you figure out exactly what you are gonna need/want later when you are out on patrol for a bit
5.11 wing man if you’re riding single after FTO.
I use a plastic bankers box for my paperwork as well.
Buy a couple of clipboards and have at least 2 pairs of cuffs.
You shouldn’t need too big of a bag for a beat bag. Typically you only need lotion, tissues, a couple old playboy magazines and an old sock. I’d recommend the THYF TTP bag for extra cool points
Maxpedition Centurion. I’ve put mine through 10 years of harder use than you’re likely to and it’s held up great