The Vertx Ready Pack X 20L Backpack (part number VTX5038, UPC 840398999438) is a 20-litre everyday-carry rucksack. It is carry gear rather than an optic: a 500D and 420D nylon shell, a loop-lined compartment supplied with a large Vertx BAP panel, a padded tech sleeve for laptops up to 15 inches (38 cm), a laser-cut MOLLE front panel for modular attachments, and admin and dump pockets.
The Ready Pack X is the plainest bag in this range and deliberately so. Twenty litres is a day's worth of kit, the styling is closer to a commuter rucksack than to anything issued, and the laser-cut MOLLE panel is the one visible concession to modularity — so you can add pouches when you need them and take them off when you would rather not be noticed.
How It Compares
The Ready Pack X is the simplest and lightest-looking of the four. If you want the Gamut platform's rapid-access pull tabs and deeper internal organisation, see the Vertx Gamut 22L backpack, the Vertx Gamut 26L backpack or the Vertx Gamut 32L backpack. Browse the full Vertx carry range.
Ideal For
- Range and club days carrying ear defence, ammunition, a spare optic and paperwork
- Daily commuting where a rucksack should not look like kit at all
- Airsoft and training days needing MOLLE attachment points for extra pouches
- Travel, with a 15 in laptop sleeve and a luggage pass-through
Key Features
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Capacity: Approximately 20 litres
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Organisation: Loop-lined compartment with the supplied large BAP panel, plus admin and dump pockets
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Modularity: Laser-cut MOLLE front panel for adding pouches and accessories
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Tech: Padded tech sleeve for laptops up to 15 in (38 cm)
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Shell: 500D nylon with 420D ripstop, 210D PU-coated nylon lining
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Carry: Foam back panel, comfort harness, luggage pass-through
Technical Specifications
| Product Type |
Backpack / everyday-carry rucksack |
| Capacity |
Approximately 20 litres |
| Exterior Dimensions |
Approximately 16.5 in H × 11 in W × 7.5 in D (42 × 28 × 19 cm) |
| Laptop Sleeve |
Up to 15 in (38 cm) |
| Shell Material |
500D nylon / 420D ripstop |
| Lining |
210D PU-coated nylon |
| Weight |
Approximately 2.85 lb (1.29 kg) |
| SKU / MPN / UPC |
F1 VTX5038 BK NA NA / VTX5038 / 840398999438 |
What's Included
- Vertx Ready Pack X 20L backpack
- Large Vertx BAP panel
UK Delivery & Support
This backpack is UK-stocked and dispatched tracked from our UK warehouse — no import duties and no customs delays — backed by UK-based aftersales support.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Vertx Ready Pack X 20L Backpack hold?
The Vertx Ready Pack X 20L Backpack holds approximately 20 litres, which covers a day's range kit or a normal working day's carry.
What size laptop fits in the Vertx Ready Pack X?
The padded tech sleeve in the Vertx Ready Pack X takes laptops up to 15 inches, which is around 38 centimetres.
What is the laser-cut MOLLE panel for?
The laser-cut MOLLE front panel accepts modular pouches and accessories, so extra kit can be carried on the outside of the pack and removed again when a lower profile is wanted.
What is the BAP panel supplied with the Ready Pack X?
The BAP panel is a Vertx modular attachment panel that fixes into the loop-lined compartment, letting you position holders and pouches exactly where you want them inside the pack.
What material is the Vertx Ready Pack X made from?
The Vertx Ready Pack X uses a 500D nylon and 420D ripstop shell with a 210D PU-coated nylon lining.
Should I choose the Ready Pack X or a Gamut pack?
Choose the Ready Pack X for the plainest styling and a laser-cut MOLLE panel, and choose a Gamut pack if you want the rapid-access pull tab system and deeper internal organisation.