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MAXPEDITION Falcon II Backpack:
Dimensions: 18"(H) x 9.5"(W) x 4.75"(D) Main Compartment
16"(H) x 8"(W) x 3"(D) Secondary Compartment
4"(H) x 7"(W) x 2.5"(D) Upper Front Pouch
10"(H) x 7"(W) x 2.5"(D) Lower Front Pouch
Capacity: 1520 cu. in. / 25 liters"
Hydration: Up to 100oz Bladder
I'll have to admit, when I first saw this pack online a long time ago I didn't see anything special about it. Once I got this guy in hand however, I was really able to appreciate its size and ease of use. The Falcon II is big enough to be considered a day pack, but it is fairly slim for its size class making it a great running pack. I have full range of motion with my arms and am able to strap it on nice and snug. When not filled, the pack can be cinched down quite flat. I'm not so big on the Y-strap cinch since I like easy access more than cinching, but it can be easily installed on or off. For those who cinch more, it works great for that purpose. A snap loop is on top to allow one to secure the main and or secondary compartment zippers. The pockets go from small to big towards the back and include well thought out sleeve pockets. The last pocket area is for a hydration bladder and has a hole to route out the pouch and out the top of the pack. Loop velcro in the hydration pouch allows for modular attachments such as a holster. Like me, you are probably wondering what is the velcro webbing doing under the PALS on the front of the pack. This is for Maxpedition's sheath accessory pouches which are good for mags, lights, and tools. I totally dig this pack use it regularly to haul things between home and work. Currently available in Black, OD Green, Khaki, and ACU.
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MAXPEDITION Typhoon Gearslinger Backpack:
Dimensions : 13" (H) x 10" (W) x 4.5" (D) Main Compartment
3.5" (H) x 9.0" (W) x 2" (D) Upper Front Compartment
7.5" (H) x 9.0" (W) x 2" (D) Lower Front Compartment
5" (H) x 3.25" (W) x 2" (D) Side Pocket
Total Capacity : 900 cu. in.
Hydration : Up to 50 oz. reservoir (CAMELBAK Compatible)
The Typhoon is considered small when it comes to packs, but one can still fit a decent amount of goodies inside. The general shape and layout is like the Falcon, but the 1 thick shoulder strap design puts this pack in the gearslinger class. The shoulder bag design allows for quick equipping and a more stable platform than using 1 strap on a normal backpack. When extra security is needed the waistbelt will get you there. The Y cinch strap is used here again which works well, but I take it off to get to my zippers more easily. Luckily taking off the straps is easy and non permanent. All the padding in the back and the main strap make this pack a fairly comfy ride. A snap loop is on top to allow one to secure the main and or upper small compartment zippers. I like how one side is webbing while the other side has a mag/flashlight pouch and GP pouch. The hydration pouch, although smaller, still has loop velcro to allow modular velcro accessories and 2" velcro webbing on the front to interface with Maxpedition sheath accessories. I'll continue to beat up on this pack, my friend wants to try a 2nd slim shoulder strap messenger bag style on it instead of the waist strap. Currently available in Black, OD Green, Khaki, and ACU.
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MAXPEDITION Monsoon Gearslinger Backpack:
Dimensions (main compartment) : 18" (High)
Tapers from 16" wide at base to 6" wide at top.
Total Capacity : Over 1600 cu. in.
Hydration (two) : Up to a 100oz/3L CamelBak reservoir (rear hydration pocket), 32oz/1L Nalgene (side pouch)
The Monsoon certainly is a unique design appealing more to the urban market, but certainly built tough enough for more demanding tasks. The teardrop shape is a little deceptive in which one can fit more than most think upon first impressions. As expected from the gearslinger name, this is a thick 1 strap shoulder bag design. The first outer flap is a little odd offhand, but allows for a platform to store bedrolls and similar items. The compression straps then can be under or ontop as desired. One side of the pack has PALS webbing and a small mesh sleeve while the other has a nice big Nalgene pouch. Next comes the double zipper main area which has extra sleeves and slim zipper compartments. Also inside is a side pouch for electronics like Ipods and nearby above is a cool rubber headphone porthole. In the far back is the hydration pocket area which has the usual loop velcro to allow for accessories. This pack is generally well padded, but I feel it is made for larger people. I am unable to tighten it to be snug and it rides a bit low. I will see if I can mod the main strap to be smaller soon for a better fit to my monkey size. The 2" velcro'd webbing on the front is for Maxpedition's sheath accessories. Currently available in Black, OD Green, Khaki, and ACU.
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MAXPEDITION MPB (Multi Purpose Bag):
Main: 14" x 10" x 6" with Velcro Divider
Front: 9" x 6" x 2" with ID/Pen Holder
Rear: 5" x 5" x 2" and 5" x 4" x 2"
Sides: 13" x 9.5" x 2"
Hence the name, the bag is capable of many uses. One can use it as a mere laptop bag, but could easily accomnodate you as a range or bug out bag. The 2 large side panels are similar in which they zipper down to the bottom, but one side is more divided and thus better for pens and smaller items. Most of the small front and back pockets have bonus inner sleeves for additional smaller goods. The main opening is a dual zipper design which makes opening the bag speedy. Inside is a good chunk of space that can be divided by the velcro panel. One side of the panel is sleeve pockets while the other is loop velcro to hold accessories such as the modular holster and mag holder. The panel itself can also be adjusted or taken totally out. The main area can hold a 15"+ laptop (screensize), however the sleeve pockets on the inner front and back make inserting a laptop a little difficult. A shoulder strap is standard with a velcro adjustable and removable wrap. As a slight con the hooks are plastic, but are holding up so far. Currently available in Black, OD Green, and Khaki. A nice ride for a bag so far, but the beatings will continue.
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MAXPEDITION OPERATOR TACTICAL ATTACHÉ:
Dimensions: 15.5" (L) x 4" (W) x 11" (D) Main
8" x 6" x 1.5" Frontal (long pocket)
3.5" x 3.5" x 1.5" Frontal (2 small pockets)
7" x 5" x 1.5" Frontal (wide pocket)
14" x 10" x 1.5" Rear Organizer Pocket
This bag is similar to the MPB, but is geared more towards tactical needs. One side has multiple pockets for tactical goods, while the other is a large pannel for slimmer items. The panel only zips down halfway so the flap will not touch the ground like the MPB. I feel the small SRB in this pannel area is unnecessary, but you can always cut it off if you have the same feelings. Behind the multipocket side is a sneaky large and slim pocket which the D-ring assists in opening. This area has loop velcro for accessories making it a great place for CCW. The back and front pockets are similar in which one is for a radio and the other is for a Nalgene bottle. The Nalgene side has a grommet on the bottom is one way to tell the difference. The main compartment is slimmer than the MPB and uses a more classic zipper opening. Inside is space that can be divided by the velcro panel. One side of the panel is sleeve pockets while the other is loop velcro to hold accessories such as the modular holster and mag holder. The panel itself can also be adjusted or taken totally out. The main area can hold a 15"+ laptop (screensize). A snap loop is on top to allow one to secure the main and or side panel compartment zippers. A shoulder strap is standard with a velcro adjustable and removable wrap. As a slight con the hooks are plastic, but are holding up so far. A beefy strip of non-slip material on the bottom keeps the bag grippy and water resistant. Currently available in Black, OD Green, Khaki, and ACU. A nice ride for a bag so far, but the beatings will continue.
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MAXPEDITION Jumbo Versipack - Shoulder Bag / Man-Purse:
Video Review: <Jumbo Review>
DIM: Main: 9” x 9” x 3” with front and back subdividers
Frontal: 7” x 6.5” x 1.5” with mesh divider and internal keyper
Side A: 6” x 3.5” x 2” with divider and double zippers to accommodate antenna
Side B: 7” x 3.5” diameter with cinch (can be compacted for low profile carry)
Top of lid pocket: 6.5” x 3” x 1"
Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack:
The Jumbo, being larger than the Fatboy, is the largest in the Versipack line. The sizing and functionality of this pouch make it one of the best man-purse designs I have ever seen. Even the ladies I have shown it to are able to ignore the fact it doesn’t look like a designer bag due to its ease of use.
As an overview, core materials include 1000D Teflon coated ballistic nylon with heavy duty webbing and binding. The back has padded mesh to comfort the user on heavy loads and to help form a standoff distance to promote airflow. The stitching and construction quality is great as always with Maxpedition gear. With the adjustable main strap, the Jumbo is meant to be worn around the shoulder. When not connected to one’s belt, it is very easy to move the pouch on the body where and when desired. Thus allowing fluid pack access and stowage. For some applications you may even consider wearing 2 JUMBOs.
We’ll get things going here with standard exterior features. The main strap is a beefy 2” wide and comes with a nice pad that is easily placement adjustable and removable with Velcro. On one side of the strap is a side release buckle to easily take the pack on and off and then the other side has a metal snap hook for easy connection of items such as gloves. Thick webbing and PALS compatible webbing are on the strap connection points which allow for even further pouch additions such as the Rollypoly. On the snap hook side webbing is a sneaky lil sleeve that is useful for pens and such. At first I didn’t know what the D-ring on my main flap webbing was all about, but later found out it is for a quick solid grab to yank down and tighten the pouch. On the bottom of the pouch is some loose webbing which you can route the extra webbing slack through if you find it to be dangling.
Now for an overlook on all the pockets: Starting with the main flap exterior there is a flat zippered pocket great for small or slim items. Above is a narrow zippered pouch great for pens, chemlights, and small electronics. Due to the shape, this pocket can be hard to open quickly, so keep the smooth is fast motto in mind when opening.
Moving to one side there is a deep sleeve pocket which can accommodate longer tools and another zippered pouch. This pouch is similar to the upper one on the main flap and has an inner sleeve pocket for assistance in dividing. The exterior has PALS compatible webbing for additional modular pouches and general quick attachment opportunities.
On the other side is a nice big Nalgene pouch that is also a great place for miscellaneous water bottles and larger radios. Adjustment is easy with the cord /cordlock pouch opening in combination with the cord / Velcro flap. This flap can also be used to collapse the pouch which I'll talk about later. A grommet is included to drain any leaked fluids.
Back up to the top, is the slim, but large concealed weapons pouch. Normally the zipper comes with a standard cord pull, I have modified mine which I will also talk about later. Inside the weapons pouch is loop Velcro so modular accessories can be added such as the Maxpedition modular holster and 3 mag holster. The pouch and modular accessories are also great for other gear besides weaponry such as tools and electronics.
Finally opening up the flap, we see the square sleeve pouch which is attached to a square zippered pouch. Inside is a mesh sleeve pouch for dividing and a plastic hook buddy for your keys. This pocket area adds for more size variety with its more square shape.
Then for the big score, the main pouch. This area is for your larger items or if you are less interested in organization, it will hold a lot of small items. A mesh divider sleeve is in the back and a standard divider sleeve on the front. The main area has a cord / cordlock closure opening to fully secure all items when needed. Also inside is the cordlock to adjust the Nalgene pocket. This will allow you to adjust to the size of your item or collapse the pouch totally. If you find yourself never using the main opening cordlock closure, I recommend rolling it over the opening so it is not in the way.
Jumping back to the exterior features of the Jumbo, I thought I’d note the variation in versions. The first gen versions all have extra webbing on the upper narrow zippered pouch and have a lock on the main 2” side release buckle. The current Jumbo versions on the market have loop Velcro on the upper narrow zippered pouch and the main side release buckle has no locking feature. Offhand I am a fan of the webbing on the old one and the non-locking buckle on the new one. The webbing was good for external pens and there already is loop Velcro space. I’ve never accidentally released a side release buckle in my life so I’m not interested in a locking one slowing me down. Luckily the lock hasn’t engaged from running movement yet, but I am a lot more worried about it becoming locked when I don’t want it to than I am of accidentally releasing. The new version also appears to have varied the zipper opening directions of the upper pouches so it is easier to grab the zipper pull you want. I'm not sure if it is a gen variation or just a production tolerance, but noticed the upper exterior pocket was closer to the weapons pouch zipper than on the current gen in comparison to the older gen Jumbo.
While talking about variations I'll note regularJumbo pouches are made for right handed users and S-type versions are made for left handed users. They are basically a mirror image of themselves, but don’t get overly concerned which is made for which hand. Sometimes you may prefer to use the opposite version on your strong hand side. The main things that change when doing so are: zipper opening direction, pouch placement, and strap placement. Things to consider are if you’d like the main strap SRB to be in front or behind you along with the metal snap hook on the opposite side. Also consider if you want the general zippered pouch or big Nalgene pouch closer to your front or behind. Although a slighter change, the back side Velcro belt attachment position will also move depending on your version.
Although the JUMBO is never going to be as fast as a holster, with some slight modifications the pouch can be used for a fairly quick draw concealed weapons pouch. The modular holster is not required, but definitely recommended for weapon placement consistency. I size it to a generally loose fit on my pistol for ease of draw and when zipped up in the pouch it is plenty secure. The next step is to make a pull tab that is easy to grab without looking. I ended up with this fatty cord wrap pull which allows for a solid grab despite placement drift. Now tighten up the main strap so the JUMBO meets up nicely with your belt and then use the belt attachment Velcro. From here I have had the most consistent results using my weak hand to pull the pouch as I use my strong arm to unzip and draw. I average around 2 seconds from draw start to weapon aimed.
Alternatively the fastest theoretical draw is to use the opposite sided pouch you should be using. So in this case I am now demo-ing a S-type despite I am right handed. This allows the user to pull the zipper open with the weak hand while at near the same time drawing the gun with the strong hand. Draw backs to this setup include the need to have the zipper pouch opened slightly since the curve was intended in a different direction and needing consistent pull cord placement solution. If serious about this setup I recommend you buy the newer JUMBOs with extra pouch loop Velcro and add hook Velcro to your pull cord. This way you can consistently setup a good pull cord placement. Otherwise you are just asking for the pullcord to be in the wrong place when an urgent time comes. It is not my favorite, but a cross-draw is another posibility when using a weak side JUMBO. Doing this in any semi-fast manner has a high chance of getting the draw hung up in the pouch. After playing around with which draw is comfortable to you, practice and stick with it. A quick warning: you will likely scratch your gun with repeated practice and you will want to wear gloves to protect your hands.
As for improvement recommendations I’d certainly want a double zipper on the weapons pouch. This would give the user more draw options. I’d also like to see the Maxpedition logo placed somewhere besides right in the middle of my patch Velcro area. There is space available nearby that could have been used instead. Having the main flap be closeable with Velcro would be preferred, but perhaps I’m just biased since I like Velcro closures. If done, the main SRB could be tucked away in the existing webbing. For the weapons pouch there should be more loop Velcro in the upper area for the modular attachments. As you can see, the end of the modular holster is curling since it has no Velcro to secure to. Getting to more nit-picky things, the black zippers and hardware is acceptable on OD, but less so on the Desert Tan. Costs shouldn’t be too much more to color match. Finally as more of a comment than a suggested improvement, hook Velcro is highly unfriendly to the back mesh padding. If you are wearing some and don’t watch out, you will rip up the mesh in no time.
In conclusion I obviously give the Maxpedition versipack JUMBO the milspecmonkey thumbs up. The unique shape and pouch layout is the key to its functionality and really sets it apart from everything else out there. I personally use it as a small go-bag and DSLR camera bag. I enjoy the large size, however if you feel it is a bit much for you, be sure and check out all the other great Maxpedition versipacks.
The Jumbo Versipack is currently availble in Black, OD, Khaki, and ACU/UCP compatible Digital Foliage Camo. Although I show pictures of the modular holster, it is sold separately.
Video Review: <Jumbo Review>
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MAXPEDITION Barnacle - Small Util Pouch:
DIM: 4.5"H x 3.5"W x 1.5"D
A slim pouch good for small electronics such as phones and cameras. Pockets include a velcro closure external pocket and the main inside pocket has double zipper closure. The main pocket has folded accordian style sides and a middle divider with soft felt to play nice with your more fragile items. Good for putting on a belt, pack, or on your kit. Colors currently available: Black, OD, Khaki, ACU. Note you will need short Malice clips to attach this pouch to anything.
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MAXPEDITION 3x5 Util Pouch:
DIM: 3"H x 5"W x 1.5"D
Small, but handy util pouch. Inculdes "Button Lock" system which is a snap to secure the zipper pull cord. Pockets include 1 slim zippered external and an external sleeve. The main internal area is zippered and has 2 dividers. Good for putting on a belt, pack, or on your kit. Colors currently available: Black, OD, Khaki, ACU. Note you will need short Malice clips to attach this pouch to anything. I recommend adding a belt loop on the back for another attachment possibility.
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MAXPEDITION 4x6 Util Pouch:
DIM: 4"H x 6"W x 2"D
This is the bigger brother to the 3x5. A little bigger in all dimmensions to give more holding possibilities, yet is still compact. Good for the crucial, but numerious small items one wants to carry. Inculdes "Button Lock" system which is a snap to secure the zipper pull cord. Pockets include 1 slim zippered external and an external sleeve. The main internal area is zippered and has 2 dividers. Good for putting on a belt, pack, or on your kit. Colors currently available: Black, OD, Khaki, ACU. Note you will need short Malice clips to attach this pouch to anything. I recommend adding a belt loop on the back for another attachment possibility.
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MAXPEDITION Liger Gun Belt:
The Liger Gun Belt is a great example of Maxpedition's many unique products. Combining a sleek look and military functionality makes this belt great for duty belt functionality with casual belt looks. The main strap of the belt is made from Ligerthane which possesses over 2,000 lbs of tensile strength with over 300 lbs of hole pull strength. The highly abrasion-resistant polyurethane coating makes the belt totally impervious to salt water, blood, mildew, mold, rot and resistant to many common solvents. Ligerthane is a good balance of flexibility, yet stiff enough to be used as a gun/duty belt. The interior is nice and grippy so there is no belt slip while the exterior has an organic pattern to simulate the look of leather. The buckle is fully machined including the hook for highest possible strength then riveted to the belt with stainless steel rivets. At first using the hook and hole system will be a little difficult and odd, but after a little bit of on/off repitition while watching TV it didn't take long to break in. After wearing for about a week I was further able to break it in and adapt to quickly buckling and unbuckling the belt. The trick for me is to use one hand to hold the strap, then use the other hand to ram fingers behind the buckle, but ontop of the other end of the belt. Now you have a good grip on the buckle, it is easy to undo with a curve motion of both hands together then buckle out. Once you get used to it, it is about as fast as a SRB buckle based belt, but with a less threat of accidental unbuckling. Only down side I've experienced was my girlfriend had trouble taking it off of me, and she even eventually figured it out. Many colors are available to match the MIL look or go the more discreet civilian look. Desert Tan is displayed here on this review.
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Update: Here are some pics of the black with silver buckle version. A black with black buckle version is also available. More pics to come:
MAXPEDITION Keyper:
DIM: 4.25" x 1"
The keyper is a heavy duty snap hook attachment for most belts. Made of mostly 2 layers of 43668 style webbing and velcro, it is simple, but effective. The velcro closure allows resizing for belt sizes and an inner velcro square will keep the keyper to stay put when using belts with velcro already on them. Both the hook and beefy key ring that is included have a nice scratch resistant black finish. Great for keys and gloves, one could also easily attach the keyper to gear with PALS webbing.
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MAXPEDITION Rolly Poly Dump Pouch :
DIM: 3"H x 3"W x 1.5"D folded, 6" DIA x 8"H unfolded, 190 cu. in.
Although these pouches have been around for a bit, that doesn't make them any less cool. The big point that sets this dump pouch away from others is its foldup ability. This is a great feature since most of the time a dump pouch will be unfilled when on one's kit. When needed in full form, just pull the main flap to let the pouch expand on its own and then push the flap inside the pouch to make a nice clean drop hole. For hole size adjustment there is shockcord and cordlocks on each side of the pouch which makes resizing nice and ambidextrous. I recommend sizing the opening about where you want it before folding up, but resizing later is also easy. Main configurations of the pouch include: folded up, unfolded with flap externally closed, and unfolded with flap secured to the inside velcro. This design also excels in mounting options. One can use the flap on the back to thread a belt which is wide enough to mount most MIL belts. PALS is also on the back to allow MALICE clip connections to any of your PALS equipped gear. Finally there is even a silk clip included which allows mounting to 1" webbing or something similar. This works well for quickly attaching to backpack straps. As for what you put in there, the size is great for a vast assortment of items. On the MIL side it will fit 7, 30 round NATO magazines and for the LE side it makes for a good evidence collection pouch. If you are new to dump pouches, it is recommended to generally mount them on your weak hand side. This way when your weapon is in your strong hand, the weak hand can easily get to the dump pouch. Check out the animated gif link for a quick foldup demo. Currently available in OD, Khaki, Black, ACU. Malice clips not included. I hope to have more pics and video soon, will keep you guys updated.
Update: first pass video review added. I hope to improve upon the next one, but thought this was good enough for public release. Check it out: <Rollypoly Review>
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MAXPEDITION Mini Rolly Poly Dump Pouch :
DIM: 3.5"H x 2.25"W x 1.5"D folded, 4" DIA x 8"H unfolded, 100 cu. in.
The mini has all the great features of the standard rolly poly, however is a smaller cut to fit Nalgene containers and water bottles. When filling the pouch to its max, closure is by using the cord locks to close the opening around the top of the container rather than using the main flap. When not used for liquid containers, the pouch is great for anything else you can fit in there such as shell casings. A black mesh version exists which is lighter and allows contents of the pouch to be seen. Currently available in OD, Khaki, Black, ACU. Malice clips not included. Check out the animated gif link for a quick foldup demo.
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MAXPEDITION Mega Rolly Poly Dump Pouch :
DIM: 4"H x 4"W x 2"D folded, 8" DIA x 11"H unfolded, 500 cu. in.
Mister big boy Mega here also has all the same core dump pouch features and more. Despite the obvious change, that it is freakn' BIG, there is a removable leg strap included to help secure and stabalize once deployed. Also the main closure is by non-elastic cord and cordlocks rather than shockcord. With this size you can get into bigger items such as gas masks, but in general works great for anything of large size yet minimal weight. For the civi side these work great for groceries. Back to more MIL uses, also works great as a prisoner hood. In that use the cordura perhaps is not the most breathable material, but I think you get the idea. Currently available in OD, Khaki, Black, ACU. Malice clips not included. Check out the animated gif link for a quick foldup demo.
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MAXPEDITION H-2 Waistpack OD:
DIM: 5.5" x 5.5" x 2.5"
Notes: Fairly small pouch, but good divisions. OD has more of a smoke green color than most gear. Depending on where you buy, Malice Clips are not always included. Solid lil' pouch for your belt or even as an small admin pouch.
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