Vertx Urban Ghost 20L Tactical Backpack

The Vertx Urban Ghost 20L is a low-profile tactical backpack designed for everyday carry and discreet concealed-carry use. Its ripstop exterior, lockable YKK zippers, and dedicated CCW compartment with a Rapid Access Half-Pull tab give security-minded carriers organized, fast access to their gear without drawing attention. Available in three colorways, the pack weighs 2.25 lb across all variants.

Built for Discreet Daily Carry

The Urban Ghost 20L is designed to look like any other urban backpack while carrying significantly more capability. The ripstop exterior resists daily wear and wipes clean, keeping the pack looking unremarkable in any environment. The padded back panel features Vertx's Urban Ghost pattern, which reads as a standard bag detail rather than a tactical identifier, useful for carriers who need to move through public spaces without signaling what they're carrying.

Fast, Organized Access to CCW Gear

The concealed CCW compartment is accessible via the Rapid Access Half-Pull tab. The tab is not fixed in place: it can be moved to any pocket to match the carrier's preferred draw side or carry style. The compartment interior is loop-lined, so hook-backed EDC accessories mount securely and stay put during movement. Lockable YKK zippers on both the main compartment and the CCW compartment add a layer of security when the pack is unattended or in transit.

Organized Storage and Carry Flexibility

A zip-down front panel opens to a full admin layout: admin pockets, stretch pockets, and loop elastic slots keep smaller items sorted and retrievable without digging. The double-layer padded laptop and tablet sleeve includes loop lining for Tactigami-compatible organization inserts. Stretch side pockets accommodate large water bottles, and the main compartment is hydration-bladder compatible. A luggage pass-through or shield-carry access point with hook-and-loop closure adds carry flexibility. Carabiner attachment points on the shoulder straps allow quick external gear attachment, and the sternum strap adjusts one-handed.

Armor-Ready Without the Profile

A concealed entry point inside the main compartment accepts soft or rigid body armor panels. The pack does not include armor. Panels must be sourced and purchased separately, but the dedicated sleeve means a carrier can add ballistic protection without modifying the bag or making the armor visible from the outside.

Features

  • Rapid Access Half-Pull Tab: repositionable to any pocket for customized CCW draw access
  • Loop-Lined CCW Compartment: secures hook-backed EDC accessories in place
  • Lockable YKK Zippers: on main compartment and CCW compartment
  • Concealed Armor Entry: accepts soft or rigid body armor panels inside the main compartment
  • Zip-Down Admin Panel: admin pockets, stretch pockets, and loop elastic slots for organized EDC storage
  • Hydration Compatible: main compartment fits a hydration bladder; stretch side pockets fit large bottles

Specifications

Specification Detail
Capacity 20L
Weight 2.25 lb (all variants)
Exterior Material Ripstop
Zippers Lockable YKK (main compartment and CCW compartment)
Laptop/Tablet Sleeve Double-layer padded, loop-lined
Hydration Bladder-compatible main compartment; stretch side pockets for bottles
Armor Compatibility Concealed entry for soft or rigid panels (armor not included)
Available Colors It's Black, Mountain, Shock Cord
SKUs VTX5305IBKN-A (It's Black), VTX5305MTN-A (Mountain), VTX5305SHCN-A (Shock Cord)

Who This Is For and Isn't

The Urban Ghost 20L suits everyday carriers, concealed-carry permit holders, and security professionals who need organized, fast-access CCW storage in a bag that doesn't read as tactical. The armor-ready sleeve makes it a practical choice for buyers who want the option to add soft or rigid ballistic panels to their daily carry without a dedicated plate carrier.

This pack does not include body armor of any kind. Panels must be purchased separately. It is not a plate carrier or a load-bearing vest, and it does not provide any ballistic protection on its own. Buyers looking for a bag with a rated ballistic panel already installed should look at purpose-built armored backpacks rather than this pack.

Common Questions

What is the Rapid Access Half-Pull tab, and can it be moved?

The Rapid Access Half-Pull tab on the Urban Ghost 20L is a pull mechanism that opens the CCW compartment quickly with a single motion. The tab is not fixed in place: it can be moved to any pocket on the pack, so carriers can position it on the side or angle that matches their preferred draw or dominant hand.

Does the pack come with body armor included?

No. The Vertx Urban Ghost 20L includes a concealed entry point inside the main compartment that accepts soft or rigid body armor panels, but no armor panel is included with the pack. Armor must be sourced and purchased separately. The pack itself provides no ballistic protection.

What size laptop or tablet does the sleeve fit?

The Urban Ghost 20L's padded laptop and tablet sleeve is double-layer padded and loop-lined for Tactigami-compatible organization inserts. No maximum screen size is stated for this sleeve. Buyers with a specific device size should confirm fit before purchasing.

Is the pack hydration-bladder compatible?

Yes. The main compartment of the Urban Ghost 20L is compatible with a hydration bladder. The pack also has stretch side pockets sized to fit large water bottles. A hydration bladder is not included.

Can this pack ship to my state?

The Vertx Urban Ghost 20L is a tactical backpack, not body armor, and is not subject to the New York or Connecticut body armor shipping restrictions. However, if armor panels are purchased separately and shipped to those states, those restrictions would apply to the armor. Under 18 U.S.C. § 931, anyone with a federal felony conviction for a crime of violence is prohibited from purchasing or possessing body armor.

Bulletproof Zone will ship orders as soon as possible. For example, if you purchase three items, they will be shipped to you based on lead time and availability. This way you get as much of your order as soon as possible, which means that your order may come in separate packages, especially if you order products from different manufacturers.

We will bear the shipping cost for products returned because of product defect, misrepresentation, or false description. Afterward, we will initiate a full reimbursement should you decline an offer to replace the item with the same item of equal value and assured quality.

Order Confirmation:

As soon as you place your order with Bulletproof Zone, you will receive an order confirmation e-mail. This means that your order has been logged in our system and your credit card has been pre-authorized for the purchase. Afterward, we contact our suppliers to confirm the availability of the product you are ordering for immediate shipment. If your item is on backorder or unavailable, we will cancel the pre-authorization and duly inform you via e-mail.

Order Shipment:

Orders are shipped within five business days from the date of your order unless specified otherwise on the product page. The product page will contain the most accurate estimate on shipping and lead times. Shipping and lead times provided on the product page are our best estimates based various factors including order volume, information from our manufacturer, raw material fluctuations, etc., and may vary due to these factors. 

You will receive an email containing the tracking information of your order after the order has been shipped to your location. If you do not receive tracking information from us within seven business days of the lead time specified on the product page, feel free to follow up with us at orders@bulletproofzone.com.

Bulletproof Zone is not responsible for lost or stolen packages. A tracking number will be provided when the package is shipped. It is the buyer’s responsibility to provide a safe place to receive mail. Once an item has been marked as delivered by the carrier, the seller is not responsible should that item go missing. 

Some of our products are carried by manufacturers in various countries. Due to the nature and cost of the products that Bulletproof Zone sells, you may be charged additional import duties upon delivery. Our support team can help in investigating abnormally high import duty charges but we are unable to cover the cost of any import duties.

Damages:

We take full responsibility for any obvious damage to your product caused by wrong packaging or delivering an already defective product. Please inspect the packaging of your item(s) when they arrive, if you notice any damage, you should document it when signing for delivery. If the item(s) contained in the package arrives damaged, please send photos to support@bulletproofzone.com, and we will process an insurance claim on your behalf. 

Returns and Cancellation Policy:

We back all our products with a customer satisfaction guarantee, so we created a fair return and cancellation policy.

All sales are final. No Refunds, No Cancellations. In most cases, once the order is processed, it is final and not cancellable. We may allow exceptions due to an order error or wish to return your order after delivery for any reason other than a product defect or misrepresentation. Any cancellation request is subject to an administration and cancellation fee equal to 10% of your order with a minimum of $35, whether order shipment is successful or not. 

All sales are final on all closeout items and for custom manufactured bulletproof clothing once the manufacturing process has begun or not returnable unless there is a product defect or misrepresentation. Applicable to brands such as MC Armor, Israel Catalog, BulletBlocker, Tacticon Armament, Wonder Hoodie, and others. 

Before returning any product, you MUST obtain a return authorization from our customer service representative. We can only process AUTHORIZED returns for items.

To make a Return or Exchange: 
  • Obtain authorization for return or exchange by emailing us at support@bulletproofzone.com explaining the reason for the return or exchange.
  • Please use or indicate your order number as attention

Return or exchanges request submission must be within 14 calendar days upon receipt of shipment unless noted otherwise on the product description page.  Your return must be in original packaging and unused.

We encourage using USPS flat-rate shipping in returning products to receive a shipping expense refund. Buyers must ensure all returned parcels delivery receipt AND signature confirmation. We highly recommend insuring your parcel as we cannot issue a refund for an item that we do not receive back should it get lost/damaged during transit.

Refunds:

Should an item be returned because it was defective, misrepresented, not as described, etc., Bulletproof Zone will issue a full refund and will reimburse the customer for all shipping expenses associated with the return.

Please allow 5-10 business days from the time the item is received to process a refund. Refunds will only be issued to the original credit card that you use when placing your order.

We stand behind our products 100%!

By purchasing any of our items, the buyer certifies they have read and agree to our shipping, return, and privacy policies.

The Bulletproof Zone Promise

When you buy body armor, you're buying your safety. We don't take that lightly. Here's what every order from Bulletproof Zone includes.

1. Authorized dealer of every brand we carry

Every plate, vest, and carrier we ship comes from the manufacturer directly to our warehouse. We don't sell gray-market product, surplus, or returns. That means factory-fresh stock, the full manufacturer warranty, and real after-sale support — the kind only an authorized dealer can offer.

We maintain authorized-dealer relationships with America's leading body armor brands, including Spartan Armor Systems, AR500 Armor, RMA Defense, Shellback Tactical, Caliber Armor, DFNDR Armor, Protection Group Denmark, BulletSafe, BulletBlocker, and over 40 more.

2. Best price, guaranteed

If you find a lower price at another authorized dealer of the same product within six months of your purchase, we'll refund the difference.

Why the "authorized dealer" requirement? Because gray-market and surplus armor may not be genuine, may have a compromised supply chain, and almost never comes with a manufacturer warranty. We won't price-match against products that may not actually protect you.

3. Free fitment consultation

Body armor only protects you if it fits. Email us a photo and your measurements before you order, and one of our specialists will help you size your carrier and plates correctly — at no charge, no obligation.

4. Trusted by thousands of customers

Bulletproof Zone has been a trusted authorized dealer of America's leading body armor manufacturers for over five years. We have over 4,000 verified Trustpilot reviews from real customers across all 50 states.

Price Match Guarantee — Terms

  • You must have purchased the item from our website before requesting the price match.
  • Discounted items and "free with purchase" items are not eligible.
  • The item must be in stock on the competitor's website at the time of your request.
  • The price match is valid for six months from the date of your purchase.
  • The competitor must be an authorized dealer of the product. Auction sites (eBay, Overstock), discounters, and gray-market resellers do not qualify.
  • The competitor must operate an online store. Brick-and-mortar-only retailers do not qualify.
  • Price match applies to the item price plus shipping. Sales tax is excluded.

To request a price match, email us a link to the product on our site and the same product on the competitor's site within six months of purchase. We'll process the refund.

Why Bulletproof Zone?

At Bulletproof Zone, we are passionate about protecting lives. Every piece from our catalog is designed and rigorously tested to provide the highest quality of protection you need from firearms, explosives or even close quarters combat.

We’ve partnered with various manufacturers that operate within the United States under a strict set of guidelines both on a national and corporate level so that when you shop with us, you will be able to select from the highest quality body armor, ballistic plates and tactical gear available on the market.

Whether you are a military service member looking to find your own gear, a professional that operates in the security field, or an avid firearms enthusiast that capitalizes the importance of safety when shooting, our tactical gear will provide you the level of protection you need.

Any questions or concerns? Please call us at (408)-909-4938 or email us at support@bulletproofzone.com and a member of our professional support team will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

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