I’ve traveled across the U.S. with the Armageddon Gear Hunt Medium Duffle—from one terminal to the next for work with countless range days in between—and this bag has never disappointed me. It’s picked up the kind of patina that only comes from real use: a testament to miles covered and getting tossed around in the cab of the truck.
Whether flying out for a hunt or a weekend of long-range training, this duffle carries everything you need without looking like every other bag on the belt. The double-waxed canvas exterior not only stands up to rough handling and weather but also gets better with age. The pack cloth lining keeps gear dry—even when some baggage handler forgets your gear on the tarmac during a downpour. Antique brass hardware completes the build with a nod to durability and heritage.
Whether flying out for a hunt or a weekend of long-range training, this duffle carries everything you need without looking like every other bag on the belt. The double-waxed canvas exterior not only stands up to rough handling and weather but also gets better with age. The pack cloth lining keeps gear dry—even when some baggage handler forgets your gear on the tarmac during a downpour. Antique brass hardware completes the build with a nod to durability and heritage.
About the Brand
Armageddon Gear was born in 2012 out of a deep understanding of what professional-grade gear demands. Its founder, Tom Fuller—a retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major with over two decades of service and multiple combat tours with the elite 75th Ranger Regiment—had spent a career depending on his equipment in the harshest environments. After retiring in 2009, Fuller transitioned into the optics industry, quickly recognizing a gap in the market for well-built, American-made gear designed for real-world use. Starting out of his garage, Fuller began designing and sewing nylon gear with performance and reliability in mind, catering first to military and law enforcement professionals. One of his earliest innovations was a carbine sling modeled after the proven setups used within Ranger units—simple, durable, and effective. Armageddon stands out by building purpose-driven products with integrity, performance, and longevity in a world full of mass-produced gear.
Inside, there’s plenty of room for essentials—ammo, the game-changer bag, the Mini Plate Pro with Gray Ops, chronograph, hearing protection, FixIt Sticks, rangefinding binoculars, spotting scope, Kestrel, a Garmin Fortrex watch, and warmer layers for Montana. The external stow pockets are perfect for a brass dump bag. The adjustable cotton-weave shoulder strap makes hauling gear easy, whether rushing through an airport or staging at the range.
What is Double Waxed Canvas?
Double waxed canvas is typically a heavy-duty cotton canvas impregnated twice during manufacturing or post-treatment. This enhances water resistance, durability, and stiffness. In the U.S., this material is often sourced from traditional mills specializing in waxed textiles, known for producing high-quality, American-made waxed canvas.
Base Fabric
- Usually 10oz cotton duck (a tightly woven cotton fabric).
- U.S. mills often use ring-spun cotton for durability.
- Fabric is sometimes pre-shrunk or sanforized to reduce stretch or warping over time.
Wax Treatments
- Standard wax blends include:
- Paraffin wax (durable, cost-effective)
- Beeswax (natural, slightly tacky feel, used for grip or character)
- Microcrystalline wax (high melting point, increases durability)
- Blends are typically proprietary and may include conditioning oils or synthetic waxes for improved performance.
- Double Waxing Process:
- First impregnation: Heat and pressure force wax into the cotton fibers.
- Second layer: This layer is applied by spraying, brushing, or dipping and then cured under heat. It adds surface-level protection and deeper fiber saturation.
Favorite Features
DURABILITY
- Waxed canvas is highly abrasion-resistant. The double waxing reinforces high-wear zones, making the material ideal for gear constantly in and out of trucks, planes, and fields.
WATER RESISTANCE
- Wax forms a semi-solid barrier within and on top of the fabric. Water beads off, and even in heavy rain, your contents stay protected. Over time, minor scuffs from use cause the wax to redistribute, often self-sealing minor abrasions.
AGING & PATINA
- As the bag travels, bends, and wears, the wax shifts and compresses, creating light/dark contrast—this gives the waxed canvas its signature patina. This aging process is not degradation—it’s an aesthetic evolution. The canvas gets better looking the more you use it.
REWAXING
- The outer wax layer may wear down with time, especially at stress points. After waxing, place item in the sun if it's warm outside or use a hairdryer to allow the wax to melt and soak into the fabric.
Specs and Pricing
- Dimensions: 22” x 10.5” x 11”
- Weight: 4.2 Lbs.
- Price: $299.99
Longevity
- Tears are rare and usually localized, making them easy to patch or reinforce.
- Moisture and mildew resistance keep it functional across climates and seasons.
- A duffle with reconditioning potential could last decades, far outliving synthetic bags that break down due to UV, zipper failure, or fabric delamination.
Double-waxed canvas is a U.S.-sourced, heritage-grade material engineered to last. Layering heavy cotton duck with performance-grade waxes—many blended with natural and synthetic ingredients—results in a more substantial, more weather-resistant fabric and more patina with use. It’s my go bag for the range where I keep all the essentials ready, so when I get a free moment away from the family, I don’t have to sift through the garage to find my gear—its trend towards modern hunting gear should not be overlooked.
