I am a Maxpedition junkie

bulgron

bulgron

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I think it's an illness.

I just ordered a Condor II and two mini rolypolys, plus a Proteus versipack from Maxpedition. The Proteus is for carrying my monocular, camera, wallet, keys and miscellaneous supplies on these little 2 - 3 hour training hikes that I do in the hills around my house.

The Condor II is for full-day hikes and the odd over-nighter when the weather is mild and I don't need to take a bunch of bulky gear with me. The Condor II also gets to live in my truck as a BOB for if I get stuck somewhere and have to hike to somewhere else.

I have a Northface Recon backpack that I used to use for day hikes and a BOB, but then I started using it as a gym bag and, frankly, it got a little funky. So now the Northface bag is a full-time gym backpack and the Condor II will get used for poking around in BLM/NP lands.

Man, do I ever own a lot of Maxpedition stuff:

- Jumbo versipack (never really used this one as it never seemed to ride right on me)

- Collosus versipack (got it as a road tripping bag, used it a few times, then decided it was a awkward for what I was trying to do with it. My Lunada and Condor/Proteus now replace this bag.)

- Remora gearslinger (I carried this for a couple of years as an EDC bag until I got an Amazon Kindle -- which actually does fit into the Remora, but it's a tight squeeze. Great little bag, though.)

- Lunada gearslinger (my current EDC bag)

- Doppelduffel (my weekender and car camping bag)

One of these days I'm going to have to sell the stuff I'm not using.

But the good news is, I'm sure this is the last Maxpedition purchase that I'll ever have to make ... :rolleyes:

(I can quit anytime! :D)
 
Hi,

Not trying to hijack this thread but since you own lots of maxpedition stuff I have one question for you.

I want to buy the Maxpedition Sitka but I can't decide what color I want since I get confused by the colors.
On their own site for example, you see the foliage green one with almost brown looking compression straps.
Now on the pictures of this link the compression straps and quite frankly, the entire bag look like it is in a different color.
But, as the writer states, this bag is allso foliage green.
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45404

So, how does the color on your bags look in comparison to maxpedition.com pics?

Thanks in advance!
 
Because of the other Maxpedition thread I'm thinking about getting a Lunada. Looks like a great bag.
 
bulgron said:
I think it's an illness.

I just ordered a Condor II and two mini rolypolys, plus a Proteus versipack from Maxpedition. The Proteus is for carrying my monocular, camera, wallet, keys and miscellaneous supplies on these little 2 - 3 hour training hikes that I do in the hills around my house.

The Condor II is for full-day hikes and the odd over-nighter when the weather is mild and I don't need to take a bunch of bulky gear with me. The Condor II also gets to live in my truck as a BOB for if I get stuck somewhere and have to hike to somewhere else.

I have a Northface Recon backpack that I used to use for day hikes and a BOB, but then I started using it as a gym bag and, frankly, it got a little funky. So now the Northface bag is a full-time gym backpack and the Condor II will get used for poking around in BLM/NP lands.

Man, do I ever own a lot of Maxpedition stuff:

- Jumbo versipack (never really used this one as it never seemed to ride right on me)

- Collosus versipack (got it as a road tripping bag, used it a few times, then decided it was a awkward for what I was trying to do with it. My Lunada and Condor/Proteus now replace this bag.)

- Remora gearslinger (I carried this for a couple of years as an EDC bag until I got an Amazon Kindle -- which actually does fit into the Remora, but it's a tight squeeze. Great little bag, though.)

- Lunada gearslinger (my current EDC bag)

- Doppelduffel (my weekender and car camping bag)

One of these days I'm going to have to sell the stuff I'm not using.

But the good news is, I'm sure this is the last Maxpedition purchase that I'll ever have to make ... :rolleyes:

(I can quit anytime! :D)
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AWESOME !
Lash all that crap to a GG 4500 or a MR nice and you'll have you a PACK :)
 
Odaon said:
Because of the other Maxpedition thread I'm thinking about getting a Lunada. Looks like a great bag.
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:D;)

Im ordering a Lunada, and a spartan wallet, and a rollypoly this week. :cool:

Ive owned alot of Maxpedition stuff.. Its great. I wish there packs rode a bit lower, but Ive only tried the falcon. Ive loved the gearslingers and pouches Ive owned....
 
Hornady said:
So, how does the color on your bags look in comparison to maxpedition.com pics?

Thanks in advance!
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I've only ever bought Khaki and Black bags, so the color match is dead-on. :D

However, the Condor II that I just bought is foliage green. It'll be interesting to see how that matches to the pictures on the website.
 
Nice stuff, I have a few pieces but the back pack is a bit heavy, bullet proof though, that's the trade off I guess. I would have bought it any ways, I have a use for it but I won't be using it for a hunting pack.
 
bulgron said:
I think it's an illness.
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Same here. I own 2 Fatboys, a Jumbo Fatboy, a Remora, Lunada and Malaga, a Pygmy Falcon II, 2x Octa versipacks, a Proteus, a Neatfreak, an EDC pocket organizer, a phone holder, an FR-1 and several flavors pouches like the M-2 and M-5. Just received a Larkspur messenger bag with accessory insert (khaki/foliage, thank you very much), and am waiting on a used Remora that I could not say no to. And each of my sons carries a Condor II as a school backpack. Coolest backpacks at the latin school. I also carry an Operator Tactical Attache (what a mall ninja name!) to church. And those are just the ones I can remember.

Plus, I'd probably marry RoscoeBA from youtube if Mrs. Powernoodle was not so hot, because she has so many dang Maxpedition bags.

Illness? I'd say so.

maxpeditionEDC005.jpg
 
Ha that's funny I just got a Condor II and a Proteus.
I havent taken pics yet cause I"ve been busy and don't have things set up quite yet.
 
Hornady said:
Hi,

Not trying to hijack this thread but since you own lots of maxpedition stuff I have one question for you.

I want to buy the Maxpedition Sitka but I can't decide what color I want since I get confused by the colors.
On their own site for example, you see the foliage green one with almost brown looking compression straps.
Now on the pictures of this link the compression straps and quite frankly, the entire bag look like it is in a different color.
But, as the writer states, this bag is allso foliage green.
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45404

So, how does the color on your bags look in comparison to maxpedition.com pics?

Thanks in advance!
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Picture 5 on down accurately shows foliage green.
Try looking at ebay adds where sellers actually photograph the pack they are selling to see what the trim and main color is.
Maxpedition's website pictures need alot of work.
 
powernoodle said:

Same here. I own 2 Fatboys, a Jumbo Fatboy, a Remora, Lunada and Malaga, a Pygmy Falcon II, 2x Octa versipacks, a Proteus, a Neatfreak, an EDC pocket organizer, a phone holder, an FR-1 and several flavors pouches like the M-2 and M-5. Just received a Larkspur messenger bag with accessory insert (khaki/foliage, thank you very much), and am waiting on a used Remora that I could not say no to. And each of my sons carries a Condor II as a school backpack. Coolest backpacks at the latin school. I also carry an Operator Tactical Attache (what a mall ninja name!) to church. And those are just the ones I can remember.

Plus, I'd probably marry RoscoeBA from youtube if Mrs. Powernoodle was not so hot, because she has so many dang Maxpedition bags.

Illness? I'd say so.

maxpeditionEDC005.jpg
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LOL, I didn't even go into all the pouches, holsters and waistpacks that I have.

One of my favorite things to do is to put a cellphone holster on the outside of my EDC bag so I can hear the phone if it rings and get at it quick. I also put a universal flashlight holster on the outside of my Lunada, mostly so I don't eat up space inside the bag with a flashlight. Plus, it really sucks to be in a building when the power goes out and have to fumble in your bag for a flashlight.

I already have two mini rolypolys in black, but the new Condor is in foliage green so that required purchasing rolypolys in matching foliage green. 'Cause you gotta be color-coordinated. ;)

All in all, I'd say those rolypolys are some of the most versatile bags I've ever owned. When I'm out in the bush I usually put one on my belt for just in case. You never know when you're gonna need a easily accessible bag to carry tinder, or for a water bottle or whatever. And when you aren't using them they roll up nice and neat and out of the way.
 
Hate to do it, but one more purchase and I'm going to call for an intervention. I already reserved a room at the Betty Ford Clinic for Maxpedition addiction. Better reserve a few more rooms for the rest of you.
 
JCavSD said:
Hate to do it, but one more purchase and I'm going to call for an intervention. I already reserved a room at the Betty Ford Clinic for Maxpedition addiction. Better reserve a few more rooms for the rest of you.
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Don't worry about me...

I have a Falcon II, Jumbo Versipack, DevilDog, Merlin, and I just ordered a Monsoon Gearslinger tonight. That's just five (not counting the accessory pouches, etc.).

It's not a problem until you have six or more. :p

And it sounds like it's too late to help Powernoodle.


Stay sharp,
desmobob
 
Anyone have the Sitka? I am thinking of ordering one to use as a daily pack. Is it about the size of a typical backpack?
 
It is definitely an illness. I own a Pygmy Falcon II, Jumbo, Remora, M4 and Barnacle. I had a Devil Dog and another Jumbo, but traded them. I use the Jumbo as an everyday bag, and the Barnacle is strapped on for meds/beginnings of a first aid kit for this diabetic. I have used the Remora on short local trail hikes, I think I'll look for a Fatboy for short hikes. I have the M4 strapped to the PFII. I am set as far as gear goes, much more so than most people, but I love this stuff man! I need a new cellphone case, and the Anemone looks neat for carrying stuff. I like a lot of the different packs.

I need to get out and use the PFII first.
 
I'm fine then. I only have a Fatboy Jumbo, Fatboy Jumbo S, 10 x 4 Bottle holder and like three pouches. I guess I "need" more whenever I can afford it. :)
 
Damn, you guys are funny. I just had the wife take my fat boy, so I picked up a Pygmy Falcon II, but I really wanted a gear slinger of the larger sorts as my edc bag.
 
I've carried a Versipack Fatboy for years until recently. It simply wasn't big enough. I did look at the Jumbo but I wanted something that was ambidextrous. Then I got a Colossus for my birthday and it works great for EDC. I also have various pouches and sheaths. I've managed to control my urges, or I'd probably own the entire catalog and then would have to live out of those bags.
 
PorcupineMtns66 said:
Picture 5 on down accurately shows foliage green.
Try looking at ebay adds where sellers actually photograph the pack they are selling to see what the trim and main color is.
Maxpedition's website pictures need alot of work.
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Hi,

Thanks, that helps!
Eventhough I can't find any photo's on the net though where customers have made their own photo's of their Sitka, but I'll keep searching ;)
I find it really strange Maxpedition advertises their bags with such inaccurate pictures.
 
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