Quick Tip: Range Bag Essentials 

Sun screen and bug dope. Bandaids!

I step out of my back door and I'm at the range. Glorious.

Just my $0.02, a multitool or pliers and a knife I've found to be invaluable. Either pry a stuck case out, pulling out staples or cutting boxes/targets. Definitely throw a multutool in your range bag

One of the must have items I see missing is RAGS!

I always keep a half roll of toilet paper. My local outdoor range only has Porto johns and there’s no telling how much, if any, toilet paper there will be in there when nature calls.

I thought this was an excellent summary. I’d recommend, however, that two items (one obvious and the other perhaps not) be added. Specifically: 1. I always have a Turkish towel or two in my kit; good to wipe perspiration way and also for preserving the firearms’ finishes. 2. In addition, I suggest a small first aid kit including some quick-clot. Okay, we all work to ensure that such things never happen, but two dear friends of mine were recreationally firing an M2, when something disintegrated (it may have been cartridge related or weapon related . . . I don’t know). The shrapnel badly wounded one of them, he was rushed to the local hospital, he had considerable blood loss, but BLESSEDLY he was stitched up and there was no permanent damage. Both these fellows were Navy test pilots, both were exceptionally bright and meticulous, and both were VERY experienced marksmen. HOWEVER, the situation nearly killed one of them (fortunately the other had first aid materials at hand and he was well trained). BUT what if this near-tragedy had occurred elsewhere (not near a barn and workshop that were loaded with useful things)? Stopping the hemorrhage was CRITICAL, if appropriate and timely first aid hadn’t occurred, there certainly would have been a fatality.

As spare ears, I always just stick a few pairs of foam earplugs in there, nice and light and cheap

Lead wipes, bug spray and sun screen.

Get your Uplula loader in a bright color, so you can find it in the bag!! Geoff Who leaves the black ones at home.

All the contents of a range bag could be summed up with, "It's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it." Great content again, Caleb!

Spare batteries for Optics. You never know when a battery will die. Also a laser bore sighting tool for when someone shows up with a new optic that's not sighted in. I also like having a few small shoot and see targets in there for the same reason. Edit: An I always have a Trauma kit on me. But if you don't edc one like me keep one in your range bag. Could save a life.

very close to what i carry in my bag, the most forgotten items in a bag is a staple gun and some small paper targets.

A first aid kit that can treat gsw just in case.

Good presentation but you forgot the most important thing... Med kit is a must...!!! Come on brownells I love you guys

i also carry a range finder and spotting scope (for my old and tired eyes). Oh, and bug repellent.

Lead wipes are a must for my range bag...good video 👍👍👍

I wouldn't show up with a plastic bag. I use paper bags.

Gloves, stick on target dots, tape, and first aid.

I carry a military trauma dressing. Not much bigger than a protein bar, it's compact, sterile and will work for anything from an abrasion to a serious traumatic injury. I picked this one up from a surplus outlet for $5. You may never need it but if you're at the range and sombody does something stupid, you could save a life with it.

Nice setup. Thanks for the look into what you have in your bag.

A Basic First Aid kit. Even if it's not a heavy duty "Tacticool" kit. Something to be able to bandage a Boo-boo, up to control heavy bleeding should be with you and easily accessible and obvious to anyone around if they look in your bag. It's always good to have a band aid around when your friend gets Slide Bite. It'll save the day at teh range.

Nice vid. Good recommendations and Brownells calming music. I have two bags/small packs. 1 - that has everything I need and goes into the range. 2 - For everything I want and stays in the truck. Parking lot is not far. I reconfigure a different pack (compartmentalized) to go for a hike/walk/hunt. Works great.

I bring all of those items. I have saved many strangers a bad day at the range by giving them a couple of foam ear plugs or spraying some Ballistol in an action or mag of a new gun that people bought and didn't know they should clean and lube it first. They are so grateful and you make a new friend.

The ranges I can use are far enough away that if I do not have a needed item, I am done for the day. So I have a tool box for the those first items you first mentioned and other items mentioned in these comments (I leave it in the trunk) and a range bag for PPE and ammo, Guns and targets. I cannot tell you how many times I was thankful to have that box... saved my day at the range... as well as other shooters who came less prepared.

If I get a squib or any major malfunction, that firearm is put away until I get home.

Lots of comments about first aide, ifak, and such. I keep all that sort of thing in a backpack that stays in my truck at all times. May need it when not at the range. Other than that, I think Caleb nailed it.

Gotta have a TekMat when I hit the range. Nice to lay out the essentials on it.

Wet wipes, bug repellent and sunscreen, gloves, a hat, bu-bu kit, candy bar, lead-off wipes

We shoot outdoors with semi-private bunker bays, cover and picnic tables. Desert style, eh? Very nice, though. Anyway, we have a medium/large tote. We're 30 mins away from any hope of EMS, so first aid, including clotting packs, is a must. We also pack our paper targets, spotting scope and tripod if longer range shooting. Your mention of a compact cleaning kit DID remind me I have one, but have never added it to the tote - that's fixed now, so thanks! As usual, great video, and thank you for your service.

I carry spare cash in mine. You never know?!?! Great tips I never thought of. I always left it up to the range officer.

A couple garbage bags, the thick 6mil type. You can lay on them, carry game in them, pick up garbage, use as a rain poncho the list goes on.

Nice range bag. Thank you

I always make sure to have a roll of masking tape and a sharpie in my range bag. Targets at the range can get expensive so a quick easy way to patch them up for a second or third use before trashing them is always a plus.

Gunsmith essential bag

My range trips look like I'm moving because I carry too much. I take my cleaning box, a tool bag with lots of tools, separate ammo bag, ....good thing I drive a truck!

He said what ? ...PARSEC ? ....oh yeah he did. L0L

Thanks for the video

The Maglula for the handgun is always with me, especially when loading the Magpul mags. And BTW, if I go shooting with Caleb, I'll be sure to conveniently forget to bring my ammo and help myself to his 😂.

GOOD JOB!!!!!

plus: first aid kit flashlight spare batteries tape & pen targets & patches hand wipes water & suncap

Duck tape is a must to hang your targets

I have everything you talked about in my kit, except for the squib rod. Great idea, thank you for that. I also have a good first aid kit with trauma pads and lots of gauze pads and rolls. I have been asked, "Why do you have a F.A.K. in your bag?" My response: "Why don't you?"

Would the CLP help me achieve a sweet hairdo like Caleb’s?

Does anybody know if u can use those big bottles of clp.from autozone on firearms?

Always keep extra batteries for your optics or flashlights.

A boo boo kit. Not necessarily an IFAK but something that you can bandage small cuts and scrapes if someone trips and falls. Sunscreen for outdoor ranges, water, and towels/rags.

A good LED pen light is nice.

Personally I would carry lead wipes and medical as well.

I personally leave the tools at home unless I'm adjusting sights. But I'd also say it depends on what you're doing and what you're shooting at the range

Med kit! Even for slide bite but something to tie good tourniquet cuz always best to be ready cuz can't rely on others safety practice

My experience is all the stuff I bring, usually helps out other people… But there’s one thing besides a decent medikit I always carry with me and got me out a nasty painfull situation years ago; a little bottle of eyewash. Don’t necessarily keep it in your bag, but in your car. Can really help you out when you get something in your eye.

Add a couple binder clips for targets.

That good stuff, but I feel your bag depends on what type of range and the type of shooting your going to be doing as well. Overall, good start for someone who maybe searching for a starter range bag. I agree, first aid kit and something to stop the bleed.....better to have one and not need it than need it and not have it.

Caleb could play Mr.Spock....

I always check all my bits before I go to the range.

Depending on the range id say bring a sweeper to pick up brass

First aid equipment including quikclot and possibly an Israeli bandage or cat tourniquet

Did you say 'parsec'? You are awesome, good sir.

Nice range bag! Only important thing I think you forgot is a pipe and some pipe tobacco. 😂😉👊

Parsec.... Haha I see what you did there

Pencil/pen, tape, reflective vest. Cleaning rags... h2o

Also if you live in a country where driving around with loaded mags can cause you troubles, a speedloader comes in very handy

Add an extra bag for collecting brass if you reload. Sucks to dump dirty brass in your nice range bag

Range? More like a trip to Seattle.

How much you sell that ready made range bag? Just an idea

+ Targets/ staple gun

Baby wipes, especially if you shoot outside. Gotta have a fresh butt.

Target stickers. Keep you from wasting targets with empty space

My momma told me to take baby wipes

The range bag stays as the range bag. do not submit to the temptation to use it as a carry on when flying. Realistic scenario: "I'm sorry officer I did not know there are a couple of loose rounds in my bag."

Spotting scope

I forgot, color masking tape, better (Cheaper) than stickers, can match targets, I miss the 1/2 inch, 3/4 is almost as good. Geoff Who will think of something else.

If you don’t carry one daily - add in an IFAK.

Ten loaded ak mags earplugs backpack and go!

Add a tourniquet or 4

I F A K

Q tips! Sorry I mean q pro.

No first aid kit?

Nawh plastic bag fire as fuck

First aid

Sharpies and small notepad

Med kit? Where's the medical kit?

"Best range bag in the parsec" What?

Missing a proper med kit

First aid or trauma kit?

I use a jansport backpack 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️ don’t be a gun snob and act superior because you shelled out 200 for a “range” bag.

CLP is garbage. ANY store bought lubricant for firearms is garbage. 1 part royal purple synchromax MT fluid and 3 parts royal purple 5w-30 mixed. Shake before applying. I did an oil change and didn’t check for the old oil filter o-ring. Got to work the next day, when going home 5 minutes in to the drive a huge plume of smoke came from under my car. Saw the old o-ring blown out (accidentally double stacked o-rings). Checked my oil....it read ZERO. I said screw it as it would be the perfect excuse to the wife for the engine swap I’ve been wanting so I drove the 45 minute trip home (city, highway, and stop n go)...ran as if nothing had happened! Surprised and butthurt at the same time. So yea, if a thin film can protect an engine in those conditions for almost an hour...I see no reason to not use it to protect my other high cyclic rate items. BTW, the bolt is still wet after a 200+ round range day.

3:52 Some states (looking at you, RI) don't let you travel with a loaded magazine in the vehicle (unless you have a CCW). So a speedloader is doubly important for those of us who have to load all our mags on the firing line.