Recon: Stealth Operator Pack
While in search of a sub-1000 cu. in pack, I found that this type of pack just doesn’t seem to get the attention that larger packs get. This small wonder is the coolest little pack I’ve seen in a long time.
It’s very low profile, simple yet very cleverly designed for civilian or law enforcement use. Too often smaller packs are very narrow or too flat. Grey Ghost Gear has found a happy medium. It doesn’t stick out or draw attention and it won’t throw you off balance when it is loaded like a larger, heavier pack would.
The Stealth Operator Pack is 887 cu. inches and just big enough for daily essentials. It has a vertical front pocket for access to the admin area, with open pockets to secure pens or other EDC options in addition to a rather large zipper pocket for things like wallet or passport.
True to it’s name, this pack is sneaky. Behind the admin pocket is a hidden holster pocket with adjustable hook and loop straps to secure any sidearm well out of view. If you opened the pocket to glance, you’d never find it, so prying eyes are none the wiser. Honestly I almost missed the pocket on initial inspection, but I’m glad I found it as it is one of the packs most redeeming qualities. CCW (Carrying a Concealed Weapon) in your EDC never felt so good!
The main inside compartment is big enough for a change of clothes, a jacket, IFAK or whatever you might need for one day. Inside, the top lid of the pack has three mesh pockets, two are open at the top secured with hook and loop strap closures that would be ideal for multiple AR mags, a radio, tool kit etc. Below those two side by side pockets is one zip closure mesh pocket.
The back is well padded and lined with breathable mesh. Behind the padding is a space for a water bladder. It comes with a sternum strap and the shoulder straps on this pack are sufficiently padded but not overly so, as you shouldn’t need too much padding to carry EDC items.
The Stealth Operator is like much of the Grey Ghost lineup in that it comes in many material and color options. This pack is an urban Kryptek Typhon in 500D Cordura. It is a darker more subdued camo but just like the Kryptek in Highlander, I wasn’t sure about the markings at first but within hours I was really liking this pattern. GGG offers 15 color ways and 3 different fabrics, Ripstop nylon and LiteLok as well as the trusty 500D Cordura.
The Stealth Operator sells at $76.30 in ATACS and $109.00 for the rest of the color and material options.
I give Grey Ghost Gear a lot of credit for pushing the envelope with new materials and new camo types and designing packs. They maintain their ties to the operators and LEO in the field and stay true to the game. Stay up-to-date with GGG here.
David Massey Senior Contributor & Recon Specialist
David Massey is from the USA and works full time as a MultiMedia Producer, Photojournalist and writer, creating imagery for an aeronautical university and shooting freelance assignments wherever they may be. He’s traveled to Africa, Asia, Europe and Central America in search of a good story. More…
