First Look: Armageddon Gear Fat Bags

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posted on February 22, 2025
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Armageddon Gear Fat Bags shooting bags are an ultralight and versatile solution to a rifleman’s need for weapon and body support in the field and on the range. The Fat Bags feature a Cordura nylon outer shell filled with airweight beads. Medium and Large sizes feature dual elastic straps with Milspec hook and loop for attachment to yourself or your equipment, and include a Bungee Gear Lanyard and ITW Nexus Tac Link to allow easy attachment to belt loops or equipment and easy use in a variety of positions without the need to remove the tether.

Fat bag with AICS mags

These shooting bags are available in three sizes: a rectangular medium Fat Bag; a tapered-rectangle large Fat Bag; and a tapered-rectangle “Big A$$" size. That latter size is pictured with 5-round and 10-round AICS mags (not included) for perspective. This size Fat Bag does not come with a bungee lanyard or ITW Nexus Tac Link, but does include a shoulder strap.

Fat Bag shooting off rest

For more information on any of these bags, or the other gear available from Armageddon Gear, visit armageddongear.com. MSRP: $80.95-$158.95

Specifications

  • Medium Fat Bag weighs 7.4 ounces
  • Large Fat Bag weighs 11 ounces
  • Big-A$$ Fat Bag weighs 21 ounces
  • Medium is 9″ wide x 10″ length x 4.5" thick
  • Large is 9″ wide x 11″ long and tapered from 4″-7″ thick
  • Big A$$ is tapered from 13″ to 10″ tall x 13″ wide x 8.5″ thick

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