TFB Review: 7 Years With Savior Equipment Urban Warfare Bag

When it comes to new products in the gun community, there are some innovative companies that offer quality gear at an affordable price. The initial reviews come out glowing, but what about years of abuse? What happens to those products years after they are unboxed and used on a daily basis? I have a unique job where I use rifle cases almost every day. I picked up a Multicam Black Savior Bag roughly 7 and a half years ago, which has happened a lot with that bag traveling tens of thousands of miles, usually loaded to the gills with gear. I also bought a new one to see some differences and improvements. Let's take a closer look at the Savior Equipment Urban Warfare Bag after 7 years.

My Original Urban Warfare Bag

When the Urban Warfare bags dropped, I thought it was one of the cleaner, well-thought-out bags where you could attach more accessories if you desired, but the face of the bag wasn't cluttered with various pouches for storage. Having one large front pocket with a MOLLE front allowed for storage while keeping the design simple as well, with two small pouches for magazines or ammo and then a main compartment for two rifles. There's been plenty of range sessions where I put 2-3 rifles in the main compartment as well as 4-5 handguns in the smaller front pocket with 5 magazines on each side. This is well past the maximum weight rating for the bag, but it's handled well year after year.

Things have happened over the years. Two or three years back, I was throwing gear into the bed of my truck and pushed the tailgate shut, accidentally crushing the shoulder strap clip. It still works, but a few sections of stitching have been tested to the limit. Despite all the abuse and traveling several times across the country, my original Urban Warfaire bag still does its job. If I had to complain about anything, it would be the backpack-style straps that come standard. The straps seemed bulky to me, but they are completely removable, so that's exactly what I did. Other than that, the Urban Warfare line has been my go-to rifle bag for traveling.

Savior’s New Urban Warfare Bag

About three months ago, I picked up a couple of new bags after torturing my old Savior Urban Warfare bags for years. I chose a desert night camo and a black and white topographic camo model. Right away, there are a few upgrades and improvements from the models I’ve been using. For starters, the overall construction, especially around the top, has been reinforced. For a better structure as well as more padding for added protection. The zippers are heavier-duty with easier movement. One of the biggest upgrades compared to the previous generation of bags is the shoulder strap patches, all of which are high-quality hooks and clasps.

The older models didn't feel cheap, but these feel even more secure, which would have done better if I slammed this one in the truck tailgate. The actual material does feel a bit more robust as well, which makes me hopeful these would be a good option for prolonged usage and not looking worn out. I was interested to see how Savior’s bags have changed since they’ve become a much larger company. I'm happy to say the quality seems to improve even more, rather than losing quality like some companies do as they grow larger. At first glance, between the two bags, they look relatively the same, but it's the small details that show these Urban Warfare bags are even more robustly built. The stitching has improved compared to older bags for increased durability. My previous bags have held up well over time, so I'm excited to see how this new bag holds up.

These are the best soft-sided rifle bags on the market, in my opinion, and I will continue to purchase them over other bags just for their durability and overall quality. Do you guys use Savior bags or do you prefer another brand? Let me know in the comments below. If you have questions about these bags or questions about firearms, feel free to message me on Instagram @fridgeoperator. Stay safe out there and we will see you in the next review.