5.11 Tactical
5.11 Skyweight Survival Chest Pack SP26
Lightweight 2-liter chest pack with a breathable mesh back, convertible harness, and a rear compartment we use with our own holster.
Quick Specs
- Price
- $60
- Weight
- 1 lb
- Brand
- 5.11 Tactical
- Category
- bag
Features
- •Dimensions: 6"H x 10"W x 2.5"D
- •Capacity: 120 cu in / 2 L
- •Weight: 1 lb
- •330D nylon ripstop with DWR C0 and HeiQ Barrier Eco Dry finish
- •Removable harness converts between chest, waist, and standalone carry
- •Padded rear pass-through and breathable anti-odor mesh back panel
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Overview
The 5.11 Skyweight Survival Chest Pack SP26 is a light trail-carry option for hikers and anglers who need their waist clear for a backpack hip belt. Its removable harness supports chest, waist, or standalone carry, while the padded rear pass-through can integrate with a standard belt or compatible pack system.
The 2-liter body uses 330D nylon ripstop with a water-repellent finish. A breathable anti-odor mesh panel sits against the body, and the gusseted main compartment keeps small trail and fishing gear organized. In a firsthand fit test with this exact pack, we carry a pistol in a holster placed inside the rear compartment.
The fit and access tradeoffs come from exact-pack use, not a maker compatibility claim. A buyer on the 5.11 page calls it a little small for a full-size gun and says the quick release is not genuinely quick. The pack earns its place through low weight, airflow, and a simple chest position that stays clear of pack belts and the water line while wading.
Key Features
- Site owner's exact Style 5860165 pack holds his holster in the rear compartment
- Chest position clears backpack hip belts and fishing waist gear
- Removable harness supports chest, waist, or standalone carry
- Breathable anti-odor mesh back panel
- Gusseted 2-liter main compartment with internal organization
- MOLLE and webbing platform for small external accessories
Pros
- +One-pound carry weight
- +Breathable mesh back works well during high-output activity
- +Compact profile stays out of the way while hiking, wading, or sitting
- +Convertible harness adds chest, waist, and standalone options
Cons
- −One buyer found the exact pack a little small for a full-size gun
- −One buyer said the quick release is not genuinely quick
- −Holster fit and retention must be set up and tested by the user
Detailed Specifications
- dimensions
- 6"H x 10"W x 2.5"D
- capacity
- 120 cu in / 2 L
- Material
- 330D nylon ripstop with DWR C0 and HeiQ Barrier Eco Dry finish
- weight
- 1 lb
- style
- 5860165
- carryModes
- Chest, waist, or standalone
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