In Part 1 of our Vertx Gamut Review, we covered some of its basic features. Now we’re going to have some fun adding accessories for additional organization. The obvious place to start would be the external MOLLE webbing panel.
Vertx EDC Gamut
Up top we added a 5.11/Blackhawk flashlight holster to the Loop Morale patch area for quick access. The same could be done with a multi-tool, knife, etc.
Below, the MOLLE is four channels wide so just about any pouch can be mounted there. However, as far as Admin pouches go, most of the popular options are too wide to allow the panel to be zipped up if you want to put the pack into “Stealth Mode”. If that’s a requirement, then we think the Stealth Compact Pouch by Milspec Monkey is a great option.
Vertx EDC Gamut with the MSM Stealth Compact Pouch
The Stealth mounts on only two rows of MOLLE and adds a lot of small item organization to the mix.
Since the MSM Compact Stealth frees up a row on either side, we added a Maxpedition Keyper on one side. All told, the entire rig doesn’t add a lot of bulk with the panel zipped up.
Stealth Mode
Inside the main compartment, a pouch could be added to the top hook and loop panel. The challenge is finding a pouch that won’t interfere with the laptop compartment below. At 5.0″ H x 8.0″ W x 2.0″ D, Tactical Tailor’s Admin Pouch Enhanced (APE) is wider than it is deep so we found it fits there better than most.
Vertx EDC Gamut with the Tactical Tailor Admin Pouch Enhanced
The paracord retention system is a nice feature providing access to the items in the pouch without having them potentially fall into the main compartment of the bag. It can also provide a little shelf to set things while you’re working out of the bag.
With the pouch mounted, my laptop could still be inserted into the padded compartment below.
I attached the Tactical Tailor APE using the Vertx MAP Quad “Tactigami” accessory. MAP stands for “MOLLE Adaptor Panel”. It’s extremely easy to use. I just threaded two MALICE clips through the MAP Quad like I would attach it to the pack. Anyone who has messed with MALICE clips knows they can be tough to thread but that wasn’t the case with the MAP because you can do it directly on the pouch before mounting it.
Vertx MAP Quad
The MAP Quad has two sides. It’s rough side out if you’re attaching it to Loop material.
These patent pending panels are truly awesome. They can turn any pouch into a Hook and Loop or Velcro compatible accessory that can be moved from pack to pack while adding very little weight or bulk. They come in various sizes and designs for different applications.
The last area we experimented with was the loop lined concealment draw frame. If you don’t concealed carry, the frame can still be used to add pouches. Here we added a couple of pieces from Blue Force Gear’s dapper system – the Ten Speed Triple Pistol Pouch and Admin pouch.
Vertx EDC Gamut with BFG Dapper Pouches
The Dappers are hook and loop pouches by design, but again you could just as easily add your own pouches using the Vertx MAPS Adaptor Panel System.
SUMMARY
Would anyone add all of these pouches to the mix? Probably not. The EDC Gamut already has a ton of built-in organization and adding pouches also adds weight. The point of this article was to demonstrate the versatility of the pack and provide some ideas that you can take back and apply to your own carry system if you’re already a Gamut owner.
In the last installment of this review, we’ll cover the concealed carry features of the Vertx EDC Gamut. Stay tuned!
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