NTOA Recommended: Tactical Duffle

With reviews from three different NTOA members, the Tactical Duffle received their seal of approval garnering an overall score of 4.51 out of a possible 5 with its design, performance and durability praised across the board.

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Reviewer 1

The first reviewer wrote about the duffle's tactical features while appearing non-descript.

This duffle bag from Propper appears to be well-made and put together. It seems that it would be able to support quite a bit of weight if necessary and hold up over long time use. The stitching on the bag appears to be hardy and it was not uncomfortable at all to sling over my shoulder, even while weighted down. The various pockets throughout the bag would be very useful for gear storage. What’s also nice about this bag is that it is fairly nondescript and appears to be like any other duffle bag. This is good for someone who may not want to be readily recognized as a law enforcement officer, but still have the advantages of a tactical bag. The OD green is a bit of a giveaway, but in black, navy blue or another common bag color, that would eliminate that issue. I would definitely utilize it to help organize my callout gear and uniforms. 

Reviewer 2

This reviewer put the shoe tunnel to good use.

I recently had the opportunity to evaluate the Propper International Tactical Duffle Bag for several weeks. In addition to the main compartment, this bag has two end pockets and one front pocket that extends three quarters of the way across the bag. The duffle is constructed of a nice, heavy material which, by all appearances, will stand up over time. The stitching is very good and stood up to the abuse I put it through, as did the zippers. I really liked several features with this bag. First, one of the end pockets is an oversized pouch for shoes. I was able to get two pairs of shoes in there. This takes away from some of the room in the main compartment as it extends into the interior of the bag but it is nice to have a place for shoes that is separate from your clothing. Another nice feature is the Molle on the outside of the front pocket and the Velcro on the inside of the front and one of the side pockets. Finally, the zippers have a length of cord encompassed in about a two-inch length of rubber that made opening and closing the zippers really easy. I was impressed by this bag and it should work very nicely for a short trip of a few days.

Reviewer 3

Our final reviewer tested the versatility of the bag and it stood up to the challenge.

This is an outstanding bag that can be used for just about anything. I’ve used mine as a small gear bag for work, a range bag, a gym bag and a small carry on for a recent flight. It’s big enough to be useful and not too big to fit in a gym locker or an overhead bin. There are plenty of pockets and special features. I especially like the expanding shoe tunnel to keep my boots separate from the rest of my gear. The bag is well constructed and the zippers are heavy duty with solid pull tabs. I definitely recommend this bag. Features mentioned on the Propper website: Molle compatible webbing for customization; reinforced bottom for increased rigidity; zippered front pocket with internal loop field; right side pocket lined with internal loop field; left side shoe tunnel expands internally; contrast lining provides enhanced visibility; durable rubberized handles on either side; padded adjustable shoulder strap; size is 12.5" H X 23" W X 11"D.