The Savior Equipment PRO S.E.M.A Competition Backpack is a purpose-built range and match backpack designed around the needs of serious competition shooters. After more than two years of design work and feedback from practical shooting athletes, Savior created a pack that carries pistols, mags, ammo, belt rigs, ear pro and support gear in one organised, fast-access system – so you spend less time unpacking and more time shooting.
A dedicated lockable pistol compartment with a lightweight polymer frame houses three padded pistol sleeves that fit modern race guns, including frame-mounted optics and side-charging handles. Each sleeve is individually lockable, adding a layer of security for transport and staging.
The front of the pack features three removable CORE pouches (two 10×5 and one 11×7) plus hi-vis interiors, mesh pockets and an admin panel so magazines, tools, timers and small items are immediately visible and reachable. A large top compartment is sized for ear protection, rain gear or ammo, while oversized side and front pockets handle water, staplers, pasters and other match essentials.
Built from 1680D ballistic nylon with 420D nylon lining, a compressed EVA back panel and a rigid internal frame, the PRO S.E.M.A is designed to safely support up to 20 lbs of load and shrug off weather, mud and rough handling over countless range days. Lockable zippers, double-stitched seams and quality hardware round out a backpack made for intensive use by sport shooters, police instructors and defence units.
Key benefits
- Dedicated pistol bay: rigid, lockable pistol compartment with 3 padded sleeves for match pistols, including optics and oversized controls.
- Competition-driven layout: every compartment and pouch is sized for guns, mags, ammo and shot timers – not generic travel use.
- CORE pouch system: included hi-vis CORE pouches and mesh pockets make small parts and mags easy to identify at a glance.
- Rigid frame + EVA back panel: provides structure, protects weapons and improves comfort when fully loaded.
- Highly weather-resistant: heavy-duty shell, quality zippers and robust construction designed for real-world range abuse.
- Supports up to 20 lbs: engineered to carry a full competition loadout without sagging.
Overview
- Full-size competition / range backpack for 2–3 pistols plus full supporting loadout.
- Lockable pistol compartment with polymer frame for rigid protection in transport.
- Three padded pistol sleeves, sized to handle duty pistols and raceguns, including frame-mounted optics and side-charging handles.
- Front panel storage with:
- 2 large mesh pockets
- Front zip pocket with admin panel + large mesh pocket
- Large side pocket for bottles, staplers or tools
- Top compartment for ear pro, ammo or garments; fully opens for easy access and supports heavy loads.
- 12 writable ID patches and multiple rig straps make it easy to label rigs, mags or pouches for different calibres or stages.
- Suitable for USPSA/IPSC/IDPA, 3-Gun, PCC, and for LE/military range days needing organised multi-pistol carriage.
Specifications
Materials & construction
- 1680D ballistic nylon exterior
- 420D nylon interior fabric
- Compressed EVA back panel
- Light-weight polymer internal frame
- Savior lockable zippers
- Duraflex / UTX hardware
- Double-stitched seams & D-ring mounts
- Hook & loop panels + morale patch area
Size & dimensions (L × H × D)
- External: 21" × 16" × 11" (≈ 53.3 × 40.6 × 27.9 cm)
- Pistol compartment: 13" × 10.5" × 7" (≈ 33 × 26.6 × 17.8 cm)
- Pistol sleeves – external: 12.5" × 10" × 1.5"
- Pistol sleeves – internal: 11.5" × 9" × 1.25"
- Top compartment: 11.5" × 9" × 7"
- CORE 10×5 pouch: 10" × 4.5" × 1.5"
- CORE 11×7 pouch: 10.5" × 7" × 1.5"
- Side pocket: 14" × 7.5" × 1.5"
- Front pocket: 11" × 12" × 0.75"
- ID patches: 4.75" × 1.5"
Capacity & features
- Lockable pistol compartment with rigid frame
- 3 padded pistol sleeves (individually lockable)
- 3 removable pouches (2× CORE 10×5, 1× CORE 11×7)
- 12 writable ID patches
- Lockable top compartment with mesh pocket on flap
- Front panel storage with 2 large mesh pockets
- Front zip pocket with admin panel + mesh pocket
- Large side pocket
- 2 removable rig straps
- Designed to easily support up to 20 lbs
- High weather resistance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Purpose-built layout for competition shooters – everything has a place, from pistols to pasters.
- Rigid, lockable pistol bay and padded sleeves offer strong protection for high-value pistols and optics.
- CORE pouches and hi-vis interior make small items fast to find under match pressure.
- 1680D ballistic shell, EVA back panel and reinforced seams are built for heavy, repeated use.
- Available in multiple colours (Obsidian Black, OD Green, Dark FDE) to match team or agency kit.
Cons
- Full-size and relatively heavy when loaded – overkill for minimal EDC or single-pistol range trips.
- Optimised for pistol competition; long-gun transport still requires separate rifle cases.
