The Savior Pro Touring Case is my go-to rifle case when I’m traveling. As a tool, it’s fairly niche, but it can be invaluable.
Take, for example, my recent attendance at War Hogg Tactical’s Rifle/Pistol CQB course. I had to travel a few hours to take this course, and since it was a two-day course, I needed a place to sleep. I rented an Airbnb in a lovely Tampa suburb.
I traveled with two rifles and a handgun, as well as a gun belt, chest rig, and all the other tactical doo-dads. I can pack all this into a Pelican case and be completely legal, but a Pelican rifle case is pretty dang distinctive. If my Airbnb host or their neighbor spotted me toting the rifle case, there might be a little drama.
Folks less educated about firearms might have a panic reaction to a big guy toting a few Pelican cases into his Airbnb, or even worse, through the lobby of a hotel. I’m not breaking the law, but if I can avoid any drama or a potential police visit, then I will.
Staying Low Pro
The Savior Pro Touring case does just that. Mine’s a dark blue and is shaped like an oversized tennis racket case. It’s discreet, low profile, and doesn’t scream ‘gun.’
Additionally, anyone with not-so-great intentions might see a rifle case and get the urge to indulge in a little thievery. A tennis case doesn’t have that same appeal. I don’t know of a black market interested in used tennis rackets.
The Pro Touring allowed me to tote both rifles, a handgun, magazines, a chest rig, and more in a single case that was perfect for discreet firearm transportation.
More Than Being Discreet
The Savior Pro touring doesn’t stop at being discreet. One of the purposes of a rifle case is to protect the gun from the environment, and Savior uses a compressed, semi-hard EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate) shell. It’s a thermomolded material that’s rugged, durable, and designed to protect. EVA cases are commonly used to protect expensive medical devices. It’s not a rigid polymer like a Pelican case, but it’s still strong, durable, and lightweight.
Externally, the soft material is 1680D ballistic nylon. It’s another water-resistant, strong material that resists tears, rips, and weather damage. At the War Hogg Tactical class, we got hit with Florida’s temperamental weather: rain, then wind, then sun, and more rain.
All that rain simply beaded up on the case and dried before the class was over. Internally, none of my gear, guns, or ammo was affected by a little rain. The Savior Cases offer significant protection against drops, falls, weather, and more.
Stashing Your Gear In The Pro Touring
The Pro Touring case has two independent compartments to store two rifles. It’s 30 inches long, so it fits SBRs or folding stock rifles with ease. My SIG MCX with a 16-inch barrel and folding stock fit without a problem, with enough room for most suppressors.
A standard AR-15 needs to be broken down into two pieces, which, luckily, is fairly simple. Take it apart, strap it down, and move on with your day. Inside each slot is plenty of room for rifles and accessories.
On the outer wall of each side, we have mesh pockets for goodies. I can fit an entire minimalist chest rig into the kit. On the opposite side, we have MOLLE that’s also velcro-covered.
You can attach accessories and pouches in multiple ways. Most importantly, the Savior Pro Touring case comes with a series of lockdown panels. These attach to the velcro and have a strap that attaches the rifle to the case. This system ensures rifles stay in place and don’t move around during transport.
Savior also includes two AR mag pouches, a dual pistol pouch, an SMG-length magazine pouch, and a battery pouch. These are all Velcro, so they attach easily to the inside of the case and can be organized as you see fit.
I confess, I took way too long organizing the pack. It quickly became less of a case and more of a Lego-like experience.
Going Out
The Savior Pro Touring offers several carry options. Let’s face it: when loaded with ammo, guns, mags, and more, the bag gets heavy. Multiple carry methods make transporting it much easier.
Especially since the case comes with a pair of backpack straps. I can strap the pack on my back and hike back and forth from the parking lot to the range without issue. Plus, my hands-free design allowed me to carry my other gear without issue.
If you don’t want to backpack it, you have a pair of dual grips on the top, and another single front strap for orienting the bag up and standing around with it, or pulling it out of the bed of a truck. Everything about the Pro Touring is convenient, useful, and well-thought-out.
Staying Low Profile
I love my Pelican cases; they are great, but I tend to reach for the Savior case. It draws less attention, blends in, and still provides a fair degree of protection and organization.
It’s just utterly convenient, easy to carry, and easy to organize. It’s more than discreet; it’s just a fantastic rifle case. If I was going to fly, I’d use my Pelican, but for anything I drive to, I’m grabbing the Pro Touring.
