Check out this Shot Show 2014 video from TheTacticalGentleman showcasing two new packs – the Hazard 4 Overwatch and Hazard 4 Clerk.
If I’m being honest, the Clerk doesn’t excite me all that much. It’s basically their Second Front pack with the addition of two hard shell compartments. The Second Front had two features that I didn’t care for that unfortunately carried over to the Clerk. First, it has a horizontally oriented admin compartment. I know that’s all the rage these days and it’s great when you rotate the pack to your front while wearing it. The problem is, the rest of the time, it’s just weird. Call me a traditionalist, but if I want that, I’ll just opt for a messenger bag. Strike One. Hazard 4 also committed the cardinal sin of making the hip belt non-removable. Strike Two. Finally, they gave it a horrible name. Clerk? Really? Strike Three.
The Overwatch is also based on an earlier design – the Hazard 4 Patrol Pack (which we reviewed earlier this year). Overall, I liked the Patrol Pack. The Overwatch adds a rifle sling to the mix, which could be great for long gunners. I see other uses for the sling including carrying a large tri-pod or snow shoes. It’s an interesting feature and a nice option if you have that need.
No word on the release date. Expect prices in the same neighborhood as the Second Front and Patrol packs.
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