Roaring Fire Spotfire EDC Pouch Review

The Roaring Fire Spotfire EDC Pouch is a small, durable organizer with a unique look and a surprisingly customizable design. Let’s see if all those pockets and attachment points are actually useful!

External Components

We tested the Camo 1050D CORDURA® nylon version, and it has proven very durable. We haven’t had any issues with the material during testing, and it feels like it can handle the bumps and knocks of everyday carry without much trouble. There’s also a Moss Green Waxed Canvas version, which has a different feel but should still be plenty durable. We dig waxed canvas, but the Camo version definitely has a certain vibe. We’ve tested travel backpacks and daypacks that utilize both materials, and each works well.

The zippers are YKK, so you know what you’re getting. They’re durable, easy to use, and operate smoothly. We haven’t had any issues with them during testing.

On the front, there are two distinct sections. One is a leather area, which is a slightly odd inclusion, but it looks nice enough. The other is a large hook-and-loop fastener. It looks fine on its own, but you can add patches here to customize the pouch. If you have multiple Spotfire pouches, adding different patches is also a fun way to identify what’s inside each one. After all, sometimes you need a little organization for your organization.

MOLLE webbing on the back gives you another way to customize the pouch. You can use it to attach the Spotfire to other gear or attach additional items to the pouch. We didn’t have much use for it during testing, but it’s a nice option to have.

Underneath the webbing, you’ll find three additional pockets: two small and one medium. We didn’t find these particularly useful, though they could work well for something like a pocket knife, multitool, or flashlight. They’re easy to access and don’t take up much additional space inside the pouch.

There’s also a small hanging loop on top. We didn’t use it much, but it works well if you want to attach the pouch to a carabiner or hang it from another piece of gear.

Overall, a lot is going on externally for such a small pouch. Between the MOLLE webbing, hook-and-loop field, external pockets, and hanging points, there are plenty of ways to customize it. Whether you actually need all of those options is another question.

Inside The Pouch

We already went over the three pockets on the backside, but they’re worth mentioning here, too. They don’t hold a ton, but they provide some quick-access storage.

The front pocket has RFID protection, which adds a little security for your cards and ID. It’s not particularly large, so you can’t fit a ton inside. We found it best suited for an ID and a few cards rather than much else. If you’re looking for a dedicated spot to keep those items secure, though, it works well.

The main compartment is where the real party is.

On the left side, there’s a large liner pocket. It’s big enough for a Chums Surfshorts Wallet, making it a good place to keep your wallet when traveling if you don’t want to carry it in your pocket. A small battery bank can fit here, too, though we’d stick with something around 5,000 mAh or smaller and avoid longer models.

There’s elastic organization above that pocket with two large loops and four smaller ones. These are designed for keeping smaller tools, multitools, or tech accessories organized. We initially thought we’d get more out of this organization, but in practice, it wasn’t as useful as we’d hoped. It’s nice to have, but we didn’t find ourselves relying on it much.

On the right side is a zippered mesh pocket. Because the pocket is made of mesh, you can see at least some of what’s inside, making it easier to identify what you’ve stowed. It’s a good place to lock down smaller items that you don’t want bouncing around the main compartment, whether that’s tech, tools, materials, coins, or headphones.

There’s also a hook-and-loop fastener on the spine of the main compartment. The included coin purse attaches here, giving you a dedicated spot for loose change. It’s a nice little addition, though the two exterior pockets on the coin purse are fairly loose. They work better when the main zippered pocket is packed with stuff, which gives the surrounding material more structure.

We primarily used the zippered section of the coin purse for change, though you could also put some cash in there. If you’re carrying a bunch of small items, it’s a convenient way to keep them separated from everything else inside the pouch.

The Roaring Fire Spotfire EDC Pouch is a fine little organizer, but we suspect most people won’t have a specific use for it. There are a lot of pockets, attachment points, and customization options packed into a small package, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you need all of them. If you have a specific use for this pouch, though, it should work great for you. It’s durable, well-made, and fun to customize.

And, hey, we like it. We love pouches!