It’s good, it’s 2022, and the banana bag will come back in fashion…
But anyway, we don’t care because the HPA Masta Pouch is much more than a fanny pack!
The principle of this pocket is far from revolutionary, a pocket mounted on a removable belt that allows you to wear a lot of stuff on your waist.
However, the materials, design and workmanship piqued my curiosity…
Focus on the Masta Pouch
Masta Pouch, already the name sounds good, it looks like a West Coast rapper.
The first thing that jumps out at you is the quality of the materials.
This is important for this type of equipment because it will be subject to friction.
It is PU coated for added resistance to precipitation.
This bag has many compartments, I stopped counting at 9.
The main one is big enough to hold a reflex camera with a lens, or 3 nice trouts, or a brick and a half, or a Moulinex fresh express if you insist (tested and approved).
It is ideal for organizing your EDC or an extra carrier for a specific activity, such as fishing for example.
Note, it is impossible to house a 15-inch computer, nor the complete collection of Bernard Levy’s books (even in the pocket edition).
The Masta Pouch is equipped with 4 male MOLLE tabs and 2 sets of 4 loops.
Everything is secured by press studs with a nice restraint. The whole MOLLE system hides a small pocket.
It is also thanks to this device that the Masta is installed on the belt.
Total dimensions:
- Width: 25cm
- Depth: 10cm
- Height (adjustable): 14 to 21 cm
- Weight: 360g
Dimensions of the main pocket:
- Width 23cm
- Depth 7cm
- Height 14cm
Main Features :
- Cordura 1000 Dn
- PU coated
- Belt with clip and velcro 4 cm wide
- Female Velcro 23 x 4 cm for morale patches
- Available in 3 colours: 100% black, 100% coyote and camo/coyote.
For what uses?
If you are sinners, bivouac enthusiast hiker, hunter, shooter, or simply a fan of optimizing carrying in rural areas, then this Masta Pouch is made for you!
In fact, it is for everyone because it is also very practical for handymen (tools pouch), backpacking photographers, tourists and anyone who has a size!
It can be used to transport:
- Your snack and a small water bottle (like a 1 L Nalgene)
- The contents of your handbag
- A nice EDC with a nice IFAK kit
- A large first aid kit
- Photo / video equipment
- And more…
My opinion
In my opinion, 2 D-rings are missing on either side of the cover to put on a strap and carry it over the shoulder.
However, you can go with the classic belt and use it around your torso instead of tying it around your waist.
It also lacks a drainage hole with an eyelet at the bottom of the main pocket, which can be practical if used a bit loosely as a “trash” container or in the event of a spilt water bottle.
I really like the idea of having a real tactical belt like a first line. It’s a change from somewhat cheap abdominal straps that hurt more than anything else.
It’s a very good EDC pouch, it’s useful for my office module, where I store my external SSD and my Sulfite kit when I go to an appointment on a construction site…
