Update: Contest Closed

 

Up today is a Ribz front pack. If you have not seen this thing yet its pretty amazing. It’s a pack that rides on the front over your ribs. It’s made from 210d water-resistant ripstop nylon. The approx weight on the Ribz is 9 oz. The average storage capacity is between 600-800 cubic inches. The design allows up to ten pounds to be comfortable carried.The color of this model is Alpine green and is the large size, waist size 32-44.

 

I think I first stumbled onto the Ribz from Youtube on Nutnfancy’s channel. I was watching one of his outdoor adventures videos and his friend Cr0cket20 was wearing it. I really liked the idea of being able to access your important gear without having to stop and remove your pack and dig for it. In the past I’ve tried some…lets say “sketchy” methods of having important gear accessible. Things like zip tying and carabiner chaining things to the straps. I have a multi tool zip tied to the strap of my GHB and it tends to whip around. With the RIBZ everything is packed away safely and organized for easy access.

I did not get to use the RIBZ nearly enough in the short time I had with it but I moved over my GHB contents to it for a day hike. It was way more comfortable than the shoulder sling pack I use for an GHB. With all the pockets and on the RIBZ I had no problems finding and getting anything while hiking. I had no shoulder pains with the RIBZ, unlike the shoulder bag. I found it to be one of the most comfortable packs I’ve ever used. My only complaint at all with the RIBZ was I felt like the backside could use some foam padding for better ventilation. It’s was very hot and I had a huge sweat stain under the RIBZ. Which would add extra weight unfortunately and I love how light and small these pack down.

I regret not being able to go on a camping trip and use this pack with a full back pack. I can really see how using it while on the trail and to keep on after making base camp wold be ideal. I think a perfect use for the Ribz is as a Get Home Bag. In any GHB situation I can think of having your gear more accessible just seems smart. If your thinking you will get strange looks while wearing this pack and would subtract from your “gray man” appearance I would disagree. During the time I wore it I kept expecting questions, eye brow raises or something. I even greeted every person on the trail and no one even gave it a glance. I think people kind of ignore anything or odd as an extreme case of normalcy bias.

Much like the majority of the gear I’ve had the pleasure of testing during this contest I will be buying a Ribz. Soon. I am completely convinced of the utility of this pack for all the situations listed. If you don’t win you should check them out and buy one. Speaking of winning this is how you do just that.

To be eligible for this first you must be a subscriber. You can subscribe here. Second leave a comment on this post. Please lave only one comment as it makes it easier for me, If the winning number is your second post I re-roll. Make sure you head over to the Ribz Facebook page like them and thank them for donating this awesome pack. The contest runs from the time I publish ( a little late today around 8:30 am CST) until midnight today. At midnight I will count all entries and use a random number generator to pick a number. The comment that corresponds with that number is the winner. I announce the winner in the comments and you have 24 hours to claim your prize or I re-roll. If you have not already I would appreciate you liking the Survivalpunk Page as well. That’s it!

OK now I’m sure you’re foaming at the mouth wanting this amazing pack! LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS HOW BAD YOU WANT IT!