• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
The Loadout Room

The Loadout Room

Professional Gear Reviews

Hardcore Gear and Adventure

Menu
  • Shooting
        • Pistol
        • Pistol Accessories
        • Rifle
        • Rifle Accessories
        • Shotgun
        • Machine Guns
        • Air Guns
        • Ammunition
        • Optics and Sights
        • Weapon Lights
        • Tips & How-To
        • Concealed Carry
        • Holsters
        • Suppressors
        • Precision Rifle Shooting
        • Firearms Training
        • m243The M24: America’s Headhunter
        • skorpFull-Auto Fun — Shooting the full-Auto vz. 61 Škorpion
        • p320-full-leftSIG Sauer M17/M18/P320 Pistol Just Can’t Seem to Escape Safety Controversies
        • TISAS_10100520_1__98179Tisas 1911A1 U.S. Army Review: Best Budget .45 ACP WW2 1911 Clone?
    • Close
  • Gear Reviews
      • Mission Gear
      • Camping Gear
      • Survival Gear
      • Medical Gear
      • Adventure & Travel
      • Knives & Tools
      • Overland
      • Disaster Preparedness
      • Footwear
      • Womens Gear & Clothing
        • Hunting in TexasThese 5 ATV Dealers Will Get You Ready For Hunting Season in Texas
        • ac65a540-2ef3-4598-8d11-afdf53f46e94.__CR0,0,970,600_PT0_SX970_V1___Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount HL-X: A Thoroughly Bright Review
        • Bluetti 2 handsfree power backpackBluetti Handsfree 2 Review: The Ultimate Power Backpack for Off-Grid Adventurers
        • The Gallagator 10 day pack on the shoreline next to a hiking trail.Day Pack – Mystery Ranch Gallagator 10 – The Best Yet?
    • Close
  • Men’s Lifestyle
      • Fitness
      • EDC
      • Eyewear
      • Watches
      • Electronics & Technology
      • Downtime
      • Mens Clothing & Accessories
      • Manly Skills
      • Style & Grooming
      • Gentleman Drinks
      • Crate Club
        • Tom and Blake Sell TeaHow Sasquatch Tea Is Revitalizing a Stagnant Tea Market With Veterans and Outdoorsmen in Mind
        • redcat-blackwidow-articleheaderWar of Words: In the Ultra-Competitive Defense Tech Industry, Storytelling is a Secret Weapon
        • Photoroom_20250525_074933Juggernaut Tactical Frame Review: The Best Upgrade for Your 365
        • craft holstersCraft Holsters Makarov Tuckable IWB Holster Report
    • Close
  • News
  • Video Demo
  • Buying Guides
  • Shop
  • Advertise
Gear Reviews

Grey Ghost Gear Apparition pack | Covert short barrel rifle carry

November 9, 2017 by Jens "Rex Nanorum" Hammer Leave a Comment

Grey Ghost Gear Apparition pack | Covert short barrel rifle carry

We at Loadout Room are always looking for innovative products that are also built to last.  We’ve had the opportunity to run a good amount of equipment from Grey Ghost Gear recently.  While much of it has been overtly tactical in nature, this article focuses on a product that puts the “Grey” into “Grey Ghost Gear“: the Apparition SBR bag.  The Apparition is a covert carry backpack, designed to not only securely transport your SBR or rifle, but to do so discreetly.  In a world full of flat dark earth/MOLLE/morale patch packs, the Apparition stands out by not standing out at all.

Grey Ghost Gear Apparition pack | Covert short barrel rifle carry

While the Apparition looks like your usual hiking pack, hidden behind the small front pocket and the faux main compartment is the large, “hook and loop” backed SBR pocket.  (Quick note: while the manufacturer and this article both refer to this as the SBR pocket, a standard length rifle can fit here if broken down.)  The SBR pocket has five customizable velcro straps with which to secure your rifle.  If your 10.5″ barreled SBR needs a little extra space for a suppressor or blast shield, there is an external zipper that allows for a ~7″ expansion pocket to drop out the bottom, maintaining the low profile visibility signature.  On the reverse side of the main SBR storage region are (2) 30 round mag pockets and a couple of admin pockets.

Grey Ghost Gear Apparition pack | Covert short barrel rifle carry

Once we’re out of that main SBR storage pocket, we’re into premium hiking backpack territory.  The Apparition is loaded with features that would make this a standout when compared to dedicated hiking packs.  The shoulder straps are not only adjustable for length (standard), they’re also adjustable for height at the point where the straps emanate from the back-padding.  Said back padding is mesh covered for ventilation and runs in vertical ribs, allowing for maximum airflow.  The hip straps are wide, similarly padded and have a couple of storage pouches built-in.  The exterior of this backpack also has a couple of water-bottle sized pockets.  The piece de resistance for us who live in rainy climes, a rain-fly is hidden in a tiny pocket located on the bottom of the pack.

Grey Ghost Gear Apparition pack | Covert short barrel rifle carry

While the weight of many SBR’s (or full rifles for that matter) is pretty minimal within the realms of backpack payload, once you’ve added ammo, mags, food and water for a day trip the weight does add up quickly.  Thankfully, the Apparition handles it with aplomb.  This carries comfortable, with a high center of gravity and relatively shallow depth that keep it tight to your back.

Grey Ghost Gear Apparition pack | Covert short barrel rifle carry

A comfortable, well crafted hiking backpack that looks like it came out of the REI catalog, and just happens to be hauling your favorite SBR without drawing attention to yourself.  There are plenty of places where such discretion is necessary and very few where it isn’t advantageous.  Considering the level of engineering Grey Ghost Gear has put into this backpack and the quality of the products that they put out, I feel the Apparition is worthy of a full recommendation.  The Apparition retails for $250.  Check it out!

-Rex Nanorum

Share This

About the Author

Jens "Rex Nanorum" Hammer is an Alaskan Expatriate living in Oregon with his wife and kids. Growing up on commercial fishing vessels, he found his next adventure with the 2nd Bn, 75th Ranger Regt. After 5 tours to Afghanistan and Iraq, he roamed about the west coast becoming a commercial diver, rated helicopter pilot instructor (CFII) and personal trainer before becoming a staff writer with Loadoutroom.com

See All Jens "Rex Nanorum" Hammer Articles

More From The Loadout Room

Comments

Primary Sidebar

Most Read

  • Mossberg Shockwave Versus Remington Tac 14
    Mossberg Shockwave Versus Remington Tac 14
  • Mossberg 930: the affordable 12 gauge auto-loader
    Mossberg 930: the affordable 12 gauge auto-loader
  • Pyramyd AIR’s Springfield Hellcat Pro CO2 BB Pistol Is the Ultimate Dry-Fire Trainer
    Pyramyd AIR’s Springfield Hellcat Pro CO2 BB Pistol Is the Ultimate Dry-Fire Trainer
  • The Biggest Little Roundgun: The 3-Inch Kimber K6s
    The Biggest Little Roundgun: The 3-Inch Kimber K6s
  • Smith and Wesson Governor Range Review
    Smith and Wesson Governor Range Review

Find Us on Facebook

Recent Comments

  • Leland on Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount HL-X: A Thoroughly Bright Review
  • Winston Smiths on Mossberg 930: the affordable 12 gauge auto-loader
  • Jared Mize on The Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife: A Commando Blade That Changed Special Forces Forever

Latest From SOFREP

News

Evening Brief: Hollywood Driver Slams Into Crowd, Americans Freed From Venezuela

Military

Russia’s War of Exhaustion: Bleeding Ukraine by Design

SOF

US Army Special Operations Command Issues “Duty To Warn” Notification Regarding Possible Terrorist Threat

Editorial Cartoon

Justice: Delayed, Denied or Redacted?

Military Content Group

© Copyright 2025 Military Content Group · All Rights Reserved.

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Advertisers
 

Loading Comments...