Blue Ridge Overland Gear’s Got-To-Go bag

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I know I don’t post as often as other forum members, but if you were to do a search on my posts you’ll see that I am fickle when it comes to bags. I change my mind as the wind blows, always searching for the “perfect bag” just like many of the forum members here. I have a tendency to move towards shoulder or messenger bags as I like to be able to get to what I carry while still wearing the bag. Also, since it’s hot here in Arizona, messenger-type bags seem to ride cooler for me. I’ve been looking for a bag that I could use as a shoulder bag, preferably cordura or similar material, a little bit bigger than my S.O.Tech Mission Go Bag. I would use it for EDC to include work use. I would also enjoy a bag that was a little unique from the commercial mass produced bags and while “Made in the U.S.A.” is definitely a plus, it wouldn’t be a deal killer.

Enter Blue Ridge Overland Gear’s Got-To-Go bag.

A simple search will get you to their website. I would describe this as a simple design messenger, on the smaller side of medium (compared to most messenger bags), to me just the perfect size. The Got-To-Go bag is constructed of 500d Cordura, which makes it light and flexible but still rigid enough in construction so that it’s not floppy. This bag is covered in PALS webbing on front, back, sides and bottom and loop (of hook and loop fame) material on the front flap, front under the flap and interior of the bag for attaching all sorts off accessories.

I only had one gripe with this bag, the strap that comes with the bag, although nicely constructed and padded is too short for me to use cross body. The strap attaches with removable ITW hardware which is easily removed or re-installed. So with a little help from some Nite-Ize locking s-biners, I was able to use my very comfortable Tom Bihn Absolute Strap. The s-biners clip to the top PALS webs on the sides of the bag providing a place to clip the strap. The set up seems to be holding up well until I find a better way (suggestions anybody?).

The back of the bag has a carry handle which consists of a PALS web that is not tacked to the bag except at the ends and folded over and sewn for semi-rigidity and a large pad that can be used in conjunction with an optional waist belt. I chose to not purchase this option but if you look on their website and check out the videos, you can see the how the waist belt can be used to help distribute a heavier load. The pad does help keep the bag from sliding around on your hip or side while carrying cross body or on one shoulder.

There’s a zippered full length pocket in the back of the bag lined with black loop material that is great for attaching a holster for off body carry.

There’s a zippered full length pocket on the front flap that is not lined with loop material. The coyote tan nylon material reminds me of the same material used in the interior surfaces of the Hazard 4 bags.

Top flap open shows the coyote tan interior (great for looking for stuff inside the bag) and the three (two vertical and one horizontal) PALS ladder with the loop material panels for attaching accessories or patches. The top flap has a small hook material tab that will keep the top flap from flopping around without locking in the straps to the buckles.

Interior of the bag shows the large front pocket lined with loop material and a notebook pouch that is just nylon. The notebook pouch fits my Surface 2 tablet perfectly. There is padding built into the interior to protect your goodies. Up close you will see a “Made in USA” tag (whoop, whoop!!) and a tag showing “BROG” (Blue Ridge Overland Gear).

Like I said before, the sides and bottom have PALS webbing sewn into the bag allowing for assorted attachment points. I am currently using a water bottle pouch on one side and of course have attached my Tom Bihn Absolute Strap to the top PALS web.

The bag measures 14 inches wide by 12 inches tall by 4.5 inches deep.

As I said before the only problem I’ve had with the bag was the length of the shoulder strap, but any normal sized person should have no problem. The abundance of loop material makes this bag a thread/human hair/pet hair magnet, you can even see that in the manufacturers’ videos.

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