Fade FLEX vs Bando Bag + Full EDC Loadout

Published on April 9, 2025
Duration: 11:19

This video compares the Everly Stock Fade Flex and Bando bags, highlighting the Flex's improvements in size, zipper placement, and strap length for sling-style carry. The presenter details his EDC loadout within the Flex, including a Snake Staff Systems tourniquet and an Applos L02 light. He strongly advocates for using a trigger guard sheath for carrying firearms in waist bags, emphasizing its safety and slim profile during the draw.

Quick Summary

The Everly Stock Fade Flex offers improvements over the Bando bag with a slightly larger size, smoother zippers, and the ability to position accessory zippers opposite the firearm compartment for enhanced safety during draws. It also features a longer strap for versatile sling-style carry and can accommodate larger firearms.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Fade Flex vs Bando Bag
  2. 00:45Bag Comparison: Size and Appearance
  3. 01:03Compartment Breakdown: Bando Bag
  4. 01:33Compartment Breakdown: Fade Flex
  5. 02:31Improvements of the Flex over the Bando Bag
  6. 03:41Strap Length and Sling Wearability
  7. 04:16Color Options and Branding
  8. 04:27Current EDC Loadout with the Flex
  9. 04:31Accessory Pocket Contents
  10. 05:59Front Compartment Contents
  11. 06:24Zippered Section Contents
  12. 07:35Firearm Compartment Setup
  13. 08:09Firearm Capacity: Larger Firearms
  14. 08:39Tips for Utilizing the Flex
  15. 08:44Trigger Guard Sheath Recommendation
  16. 09:14Zipper Placement for Drawing
  17. 09:26Why the Trigger Guard Sheath is Superior
  18. 10:23Affiliate Code and Channel Support
  19. 10:40Summary and Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key differences between the Everly Stock Fade Flex and Bando bags?

The Fade Flex is slightly larger, offering more capacity for firearms and gear. It also features smoother zippers and allows for the accessory pocket zippers to be placed opposite the firearm compartment zippers, enhancing safety during draws. The Flex also has a longer strap, making it more suitable for sling-style carry.

What is the recommended method for carrying a firearm in a waist bag?

The presenter strongly recommends using a trigger guard sheath for carrying firearms in a waist bag. This method protects the trigger during the draw, is very simple, adds no width to the firearm, and is considered safer than using an appendix-style holster in the bag.

What items are included in the presenter's EDC loadout for the Fade Flex bag?

The presenter's EDC loadout includes a wallet, iPhone, Snake Staff Systems tourniquet, AirPods Pro 2, Applos L02 flashlight, quick clot bandage, Curad band-aids, a mini Bic lighter, a pill case, a backup battery, a Victorinox SD multi-tool, and a safety pin. For firearm carry, he uses a Hellcat with an extended magazine and a trigger guard sheath.

Can the Everly Stock Fade Flex carry larger firearms?

Yes, the Fade Flex can comfortably carry larger firearms. The presenter demonstrates fitting a Glock 19 with a TLR1HL, a Dusk 19 with a TLR7, and a full-size Glock 17 with a TLR1HL, indicating that even larger firearms could fit.

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