Maxpedition jumbo versipack.

trailbum

trailbum

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Anyone use them.
Like or dislike.
Pros or cons.
Personal thoughts such as (man purse).
Thanks.
 
I use a Maxpedition Fatboy and its pretty sweet IMO.

Great for quick trips in the woods and its my best bag for fishing the rivers.
Excellent construction, 1050-Denier is Tuff and O.D. Green is sweet....

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I have the Jumbo EDC and I like it. Both my wife and my son call it my "murse" (man-purse...see what they did there?). Murse or not, it's a sweet bag. Got plenty of room for all kinds of goodies, not to mention the CCW pocket. To me, it rides more like a small messenger bag, and doesn't have the feel of a man purse. Then again, I couldn't give a rat's arse what anyone thinks about it anyway. I'm secure like that!! :D
 
I've had two, both were sold. Maxpedition makes quality stuff with great materials. I prefer a backpack or traditional messenger bag in the end though.
 
imaginefj said:
I've had two, both were sold. Maxpedition makes quality stuff with great materials. I prefer a backpack or traditional messenger bag in the end though.
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I also prefer a backpack, but when I want to go light it works perfect...
 
i first person that called mine a murse got clubbed with it ;) it's more or less maximally configured for urban bob'ing around town/etc, but has some "extras" to make it fun.

also have a lunada, but that's more of a glorified light book/gadget walking around bag. i don't want it weighing too much.

good products
 
A friend at work just got a Colossus today, and I must say, it is very good looking. I can see a ton of uses, but if I were to get one, I think the Thermite would be the one. I like the waistbelt and leg strap, I think it would make a great bushcraft kit.

Moose
 
I have the UTG knockoff of the Jumbo and it's pretty good sized for shorter/day hikes, but I wouldn't trust it as my sole gear holder on a longer hike or in remote areas.
OTOH, it's great as a day trip car bag.
holds water bottle, snacks, first aid, last aid, knife, deck of cards, psk, etc...

I'd really like to check out a mongo S-type -- sounds like a great replacement for my messenger bag.
 
Modern Possibles Bag sounds better than murse. A MPB, I've got a wax cloth provider. Maybe we should make one.
 
Been using the Jumbo S-type fatboy for 3 months now. I really do like it. gets heavy if I cram with too much gear though. I call it a satchel not a purse cause it's cool, hell indiana jones had one.
 
I used a FatBoy for about a year, still have it, but moved up to a Jumbo for the water bottle feature. Tho' I like the accessory pocket lay out better on the FatBoy. when I moved up to the Jumbo I got a Janus pocket, very handy add on pocket to fine tune the carry.

As to the 'Murse' comments. My friends have heard me say, "Remember what's in it!"
 
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imaginefj said:
Modern Possibles Bag sounds better than murse. A MPB, I've got a wax cloth provider. Maybe we should make one.
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waxed cotton would be good - my old leather possibles bag was about 8x7x1/5.
Bumping that up to 9x12 or exen laptop sized would be about perfect.
I have leather - and a winter storm coming up...
 
Pro: Great bag, extremely well made, expensive.
Con: Encourages you to fill it with stuff you don't need

Probably the best choice if you don't like fanny packs and feel the need to carry a full fire kit and FAK with you to Target.

I keep my weapon on my person.
 
Pros: Well made, quality material.
Cons: Single shoulder bag and thus can get uncomfortable when fully loaded.

I will use it until I get a Kifar Koala. I tried using it carrying a 32 ounce water bottle, firearm, and other gear. It got uncomfortable really fast. Since that experience I have made adjustments to my gear list.

For a short walk in the woods it works fine (2-3hours). For long hikes I use a daypack.

It is a good bag. Just watch how much gear you put into it so it does not get too heavy.
 
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