Grey Ghost Gear Griff Pack: Badass CCW Backpack

grey ghost gear griff pack EDC backpack
January 5, 2015  
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Categories: Gear Curious

This…this is a badass pack.

Grey Ghost Gear Griff Pack

The new Griff Pack from GGG

 A few months ago a couple of our minions received a new backpack from Grey Ghost Gear, and though they make solid, well-designed kit we usually like, this one really stands out.

The Griff Pack is named for a friend of the company, an Army NCO who was killed serving his country in Iraq in 2005. Honoring their friend who was regarded as a tough, versatile, and all-around solid dude, GGG put a metric shit ton of effort (that’s a serious measurement) into designing a unique pack with those same attributes.

This really is a CCW backpack you’re going to want to look at.

The Griff Pack is currently offered in a soft, almost sage grey. Unfortunately, we don’t know if there will be other colors or camos in the future. The pack is a little more sneaky in appearance than most other “tactical” day bags out you’ll find out there.

Grey is of course the “new black” in the gear world (or should that be “the new FDE”?) It’s understandably a popular choice for those spending more time in urban environments than the woods (and so we’re clear, it’s been well regarded as a functional field color at least as far back as WWII).

Featuring a large embroidered Griffon (the heraldic beast) in a color-matched grey thread, the bag looks like one you might see a college kid carrying to class. The daypack-sized EDC bag manages to be full of clever features without an overtly “I’ve got a gun on” Beardy McTactical appearance.

grey ghost gear griff pack outer key pocket

Outer Key pocket on the Griff Pack (available, not at all coincidentally, at MadDuoCo).

We will advise right off that the Griff is a little larger than your standard civilian backpack, hovering closer to military 3-day assault pack size. This is a welcome size increase in our eyes, allowing sufficient room for a weekend trip or flying light with just a carry-on.

Starting on the outside face of the pack, there is a small zippered pouch with a microfiber-like fabric liner. This small pocket is sized to fit your favorite shades or larger phone and has a swiveling clip sewn to the top for stowing your keys. Immediately below the zipper is a color-matched 3X5” velcro panel, which is pretty much the only aspect that suggests this bag wasn’t made for the above-mentioned common college kid—given the increasingly ubiquitous nature of morale patches, this is something we’re willing to overlook. Beneath the loop panel is a “D” ring and sewn strip of 1” webbing, which is tacked into four separate loops and is great for clipping a water bottle onto. 

Grunts: ubiquitous.

What’s inside the Grey Ghost Gear Griff pack?

Outer Compartment

Inside the outer pocket, you will find a series of pockets and dividers. We really liked the layout and found it to be the part of the CCW Backpack we accessed the most frequently.

Grey Ghost Gear Griff Pack outer fold away compartment with gear

Outer fold away compartment with a bunch of gear.

With dual zippers, you can open the pocket nearly all the way flat to find your gear. The flap has 6 wide elastic loops to stow lights, magazines, TQs, and other such items.

Grey Ghost Gear Griff Pack inside elastic loops for mags, lights, gear.

Elastic loops to keep mags, lights, etc.

The pocket itself has four sewn-in pockets and another swivel clip for your keys. GGG also added more loop Velcro to this area, to keep your favorite patches or hook and loop equipped gear handy. 

Grey Ghost Pack inside front pocket, dividers and loop

With plenty of dividers and loop Velcro, this CCW Backpack has a space for everything!

Middle Compartment

The next pocket, located in the middle of the pack, opens the entire length of the pack and serves as one large cargo area. This compartment has been backed completely with loop Velcro as well and will haul just about anything.

Grey Ghost Gear Griff pack middle compartment, large cargo area

Middle Compartment, backed with loop velcro.

We managed to fit a lot of gear into it, including SBRs set up with folding stocks and AR pistols. A large range of compact weapons will fit inside for quick access, or you can fill it with a set of spare clothes with room for your raincoat. 

middle compartment, top view

Hidden pistol access is located at the bottom, on both sides. The padded laptop sleeve and a zippered pocket for cables or other small items.

Inside Compartment

The last compartment is the one closest to your back and hides two special access ports for a pistol.

Located at the bottom corner of each side, there are wide elastic flaps hiding the entrance to the compartment. Inside you can secure a Velcro-backed holster or tether your pistol with a Raven Concealment System’s Vanguard. With a little practice, we found it quick to access different handguns despite the initially awkward nature of it (and no real range time to build muscle memory). For those who cannot carry on their person, this might be the bag to consider. For those who don’t wish to use this feature, there are Velcro gates that secure the access port shut.

Above the loop panel is another smaller zipper pouch, perfect for electric cables and a small notebook. This pocket complements the padded sleeve across from it, designed to haul up to a 17” laptop. Thick foam protects your electronics from either side, but it serves equally well as a pocket for a hydration bladder. Used in this role, your drink tube can be run out of the pack’s top via a concealed slit. 

weapons access port

The wide elastic covered weapons access port, which is practically invisible until needed.

Those of our wretched flunkies who’ve been hauling a lot of gear to the range, around the city, and on the run across the country have all but fallen in love with the Griff CCW Backpack.

The wide shoulder pads and air-mesh back makes for a comfortable carry, even with the Grey Ghost pack loaded to the max. The design allows for every piece of your gear to have its own place, which makes finding it easier and helps you stay organized. With an impressive 1824 cubic inches of space, this pack shines regardless of how you use it. The sewing and design are top-notch (as has been our experience with all Grey Ghost products).

If you are in the market for a new CCW Backpack for daily use, take a look at the Grey Ghost Gear Griff pack. It looks sharp and has a layout we think you’ll like.

Check the Griff Pack out, and comment below on your experience with Grey Ghost Gear

Safariland Cordura-wrapped holsters

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12 Comments

  1. Adrian

    Does anyone out there know what the 4 loops out front can be used for? They’re not like your traditional molle. I wonder why GGG made the move to do this…

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  2. Patrick

    can it hold a hydration pouch?

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  3. Cal

    Anyon know how the griff compares in size and mass en won to a stealth operator or a 511 COVRT 18?

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    • Darren

      I have the stealth operator pack and my brother has the covrt 18. The 18 is a pretty big backpack with a million pockets, if you load it down with stuff it will be huge. The sop is pretty small and could probably easily fit in a pocket of the 18. However you can fit a reasonable amount of stuff in it for it’s size, and it is extremely lightweight and comfortable. On the website it says the griff is a little smaller than your average 3 day assault pack, so it’s probably as big or maybe a bit smaller than the 18.

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  4. g

    GGG makes great stuff. I use a LWAP daily now for hauling stuff, and it’s held up great.

    Looks like I might be adding a Griff to my collection too…

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  5. Brett

    $119.00

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  6. Justin

    I have one of these awesome packsad well and couldn’t agree more. It’s perfect when you have to have it all.

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  7. JDT

    Looks like a nice pack. Where is it manufactured?

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    • C. Melton

      Made in Idaho!!

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  8. Rob

    looks pretty cool where can I get one.. Or maybe I could

    “Test” one for Griff

    Reply
  9. Jason

    how much does the griff pack cost.

    Reply

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