Last Updated on November 16, 2020 by Lisa Vargas
The Hazard 4 EVAC line of sling bags was designed for people who might be in tight situations. Because these bags were designed for the military, being in small spaces while having to hold gear at the same time makes a lot of sense for this design.
These great bags are slim in their shape and meant to be easily maneuvered in crowds, or stored in vehicles/lockers, and are quick to take on or off of vehicles.
Below you’ll find detailed information about the Hazard 4 Plan-B ’17 Thermo-Cap Sling Bag including comfort, fit, storage design, and water resistance.
Hazard 4 Plan-B ‘17 Thermo-Cap Sling Go Bag Review
Editors Comments: The Hazard 4 Plan-B ’17 go-bag is a great little bag for urban preppers. It’s slim and sleek design allow you to maneuver quickly in and out of tight spots including vehicles. We love this bag and think it’s a great addition to anyone’s prepping gear.
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- Capacity: 11.8 L
- Dimension: Main Compartment – 19.75″ L x 7″ W x 5.9″ D / Hardshell – ~6.7″ L x 4.5″ W x 1.6″ D
- Pockets: Front (~10.8″ L x 5.5″ W x 1.2″ D)
- Hydration: Can fit bladders up to 67 oz./2 L; can also fit 3 L bladders but filled up to 2.5 L
- Material: Invista(R) 1000D Cordura(R) or 500D Cordura(R) for camo models
- Manufacturer: Hazard 4
Bottom Line: An exceptional bug out bag for maneuvering quickly in larger crowds if you are in an urban environment.
Pros
- Water repellent coating for extra protection in rain
- Double grommets for more durability
- Includes locking switch on the buckles
- Lots of compartments and pockets
- Single strap dispurses weight very well
Cons
- The chest strap can be a little bulky
- Hard-case pocket is a little small to hold some of your larger valuable items
- No water bottle holder
- May be too small for some people’s liking
Summary
When we looked at the Hazard 4 Plan-B ’17 Thermo-cap Sling Go Bag, there were many features that made it one of our top picks.
This bag is actually a newer version then the classic Plan-B version. Some of the updates include the new thermoformed, semi-hard case that is on the front of the bag. This is a great feature and makes this bag more durable.
There are also MOLLE cutouts on the larger front velcro-patch field that wasn’t there before. They’ve also added some cool roto-locking side-release buckles that make it easier for you to unbuckle and buckle if you’re wearing thick gloves.
This pack also includes a MOLLE expansion option which includes the MOLLE cutouts in the front. Its interior lining is tan, so it makes it slightly easier to locate items in this pack as opposed to a black lining.
With Cordura being the main material of this bag, it creates a tough, durable, long-lasting bag that you will be able to keep for years to come.
Our Analysis, Comparisons & Test Results
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The Hazard 4 Plan-B ’17 Go-Bag Sling Back is unique in about every way. This is why we wanted to put this one on our list to give you an idea of what it out there to choose from. Even though it’s not as large as the other bug out bags we reviewed, it makes up for in versatility, ruggedness, and maneuverability.
Its sleek design makes for a great everyday carry (EDC) bag, or for storing weapons in your bugout vehicle. One of the best features of this little bag is it can be rotated to the chest for on-the-go access, and all pockets are designed to face the user in this mode on either the right or left side.
This means the user can go from wearing the pack on his or her back to driving a vehicle with it on his or her chest in just a few seconds. One-strap also makes shouldering a long-gun more natural – unlike a regular backpack.
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Comfort And Fit
When it comes to comfort and fit, we gave this bag an 8. To begin this 5.11 tactical bag has a 3-d thermo-molded back-panel for support which is extremely important when on the move for longer periods of time.
The cross-designed compression-straps make it easy to secure large objects and the bag can hold bulky items with ease.
The Hazard 4 Thermo-cap sling bag is generously padded in the back with air circulation and a nice array of padding. We also noticed the nice 3-d air-mesh that is under the straps which provide ventilation and comfort when you’re wearing it.
There is also nicely padded shoulder straps built-in without any sharp edges. The stabilizer strap links to either side which will keep the bag from sliding. The top and bottom compression-straps that come with this bag also help secure tubular items such as water bottles.
Durability
As soon as we touched this bag, you could tell that it was durable and rugged and would last through anything.
It’s got large grab-handles for carrying and pulling to either the front or the back.
One of the best things about this bag is the hard casing that makes it more durable. The thermo-casing hard shell is a great feature that helps protect the bag itself.
Zippers, buckles, and stitching
The Plan-B (™) ‘17 Go-Bag Thermo-Cap Sling by Hazard 4 is built with extreme ruggedness in mind and when it comes to the stitching, buckles, and zippers, this bag brings it all together in terms of quality.
The Plan-B (™) ‘17 Go-Bag Thermo-Cap Sling by Hazard 4 comes with a small top-zipper to pass long objects like antennas and barrels through it. The is also a large, locking side-push buckle that is easily indexed on the chest.
With all well-made bags, YKK zippers are used on this bug out bag and it includes a large, locking side-push buckle is easily indexed on the chest. It’s always nice when a bag has paracord pull cords to accompany the zippers, and this bag had those as well which makes it easier to zip and unzip.
Storage Design (Pockets, MOLLE)
When it came to storage design, the Plan-B (™) ‘17 Go-Bag Thermo-Cap Sling by Hazard 4 is extremely well put together. Firstly, there is a padded, movable internal divider like those in a camera bag.
There are side elastic-topped-pockets for regular water bottles, Nalgene bottles, knives, or whatever else you need.
When it came to water compatibility, this bag has full hydration bladder compatibility, which is up to 67 oz. (2 L). The bag can fit a 3-liter hydration bladder up to 2.5 liter capacity.
There is one large pocket for access while on the chest with an organizer. There is another smaller stuff-pocket for gloves and other items with a patch area as well. On top of that, there is a trap-door pass for hydration hose with a large bite-valve cover.
The bag also comes with internal mesh zip and elastic pockets for organizing items. The top-open panel zipper can be accessed while it’s on your chest. You’ll also notice that it has hard case attachment points for other items.
Water Resistance
When it comes to water resistance we gave this bag high marks because it is PU x2 water repellent and coated for superior water resistance.
The bag has a nice set of wind-flap zippers on all pockets to keep out the rain, so this bag will hold up well in the rain. When it comes to any type of survival situation, you’ll need to have a bag that can withstand the elements, which is the other reason we gave this bag such high marks when it came to water resistance.
Our Final Verdict
The Plan-B (™) ‘17 Go-Bag Thermo-Cap Sling by Hazard 4 is an ideal bag that can be used if you think you’ll be in tight quarters, getting in and out of vehicles, or just want something that is a little easier to carry and maneuver in. This bag is extremely well made and will work for anyone in survival situations.
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Final Thoughts
The Plan-B (™) ‘17 Go-Bag Thermo-Cap Sling by Hazard 4 is an awesome bag for those looking for a smaller bag to maneuver around urban areas quicker. I wanted to review this bag for everyone reading this post because it’s important to have options. Plus, I kept seeing this bag everywhere, and it’s different enough that I decided to purchase it because I knew I could use it for my bug out gear.