I was wondering if anyone uses the "Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack"? What do you think of it.
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I was wondering if anyone uses the "Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack"? What do you think of it.
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I have the jumbo versa and the regular. I like them both. I use the regular versa more than my jumbo. If you get one, make sure you order the correct model for right or left carry.
got one and I like it!
I have one for about a year now and use it as a tote bag for all my junk. I had used a simple book type back pack but it lacked adequate support and cubbie holes. However, it was a lot less tactical looking than the Jumbo. I got the tan color as I thought it may be less tactical looking than the other colors available.
It is one tough bag and holds a great deal of stuff. I don't back pack so I don't carry a water bottle in that space but it does handle a Heinnie can pot really well. I like to carry several different knives while on vacation/trips as well as tools in case I need them to fix something. I carry one fixed blade, a Buck Knighthawk, which my son gave me as a present. While I own several other fixed blades, I take that one for that reason.
I added a Janus to the strap so that I could keep my small camera and accessories in it and it is always handy but protected. Being able to tote a pistol with additional magazines is also a great feature.
The only thing the back pack is better at is when out and about visiting a town and shopping. You can carry some important items that you like to keep with you but also have room to store purchased items. I found that important when on a cruise to Alaska. The book bag held our purchases easily until we returned to the ship in the evening. The Jumbo just doesnt' have as much space but it is a different animal, right tool for the right job I guess.
Hoped this helped, it is worth the money.
John
Looks like a purse to me. My wife carries her makeup and wallet in hers
No wait its a MAN BAG right?????????????
it think it's a murse
This link may help;
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/index.php...ck-Review.html
Pulls weapon from Snugpak. "!!!!! BLAM !!!!!"
"There's your manpurse, smart a$$".
Walks away from corpse.
OK you did it i now have to clean spit off screen!!!!!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick
that is funny! And would be funny as................................................ well you know..
Awwww come on guys,just admit you carry a purse,and everyone will feel better about it,get in touch with your feminine side why don'tcha:rolleyes:
Several years ago my wife bought this shoulder bag similar to the jumbo pack. After a time she got tired of it and was going to throw it away. My trapping partner and I looked at each other and when the wife went in the house he snatched it before I could.
Now he has a really awesome snare bag.
See klkak,don't you feel better now:D,come on guys,you know he isn't the only one!
Hey, if it works, who cares. Do we really care what some numpty we might run into thinks.:D
hey,my grandfather had a stuff bag he carried to the woods everythime he went,and it was a recycled purse,women probably got the idea of a purse from their husbands stuff bags,who knows!
Just tell Jack Bauer that it's a manpurse.:D
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A........................Who is Jack Bauer?Quote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
I got 2 one for each side one is OD abd the other is desert brown.
Seriously I like it a lot and cary one ful of things almost every day , ocasionaly I wil rotate with a diferent shoulder bag .
I had a 4 way bi-pass several years and the strap pases right over my scare and it hurts specialy if I don't move my neck knife., but i live the bag and use the pistol holster with it.
Is there any case to be built for the "Fatboy" (smaller) over the Jumbo" Versipack.....? Looks like I am going to get one of them.......
I have one of each. I mostly use the Fatboy. The reason is that I carry a lot of my inspection tools in it (along with my ccw). With the Jumbo I can fit a lot more into it and carry a water bottle, but with the added weight if I'm going to be wearing it awhile I use the belt snap so that not all of the weight is on my shoulder for an extended period. If rarely use the belt snap on the Fatboy. Remember they come in S type or regular (left or right carry).
Another Maxpedition pack that I have tried (do not own) is the Thermite. You can wear over the shoulder or with a waist and thigh strap.
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Originally Posted by crashdive123
Crash, If a guy is getting by OK, packing nothing on hikes, but fears he is pressing his luck. And has a even greater fear of getting too large of a bag, and inserting everything including the sink. Do you think the Fatboy is big enough for the most basic stuff, (one Quart of whiskey and 6-Snickers bars)??? OK maybe one band aid, and a lighter....:rolleyes:
The Fatboy is plenty big. I'll snap a pic of mine to show you.
The pics came out a bit blurred - sorry. One pint flask in front so you can see overall size.
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Since you probably aren't concerned with ccw, the ccw pouch can give you ready access to two pint flasks without opening the main or other compartments.
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The main and smaller compartment should hold anything you want. If it doesn't fit, you are becoming too much like the rest of (some) of us.
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I am thinking Khaki is the color that least screams "Tactical /Death" :eek: Black and Camo are out.Quote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
OOPS - for me and wearing it while I work, black works best for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by hopeak
OK, I am sold...Fatboy it is. With maybe 4 plastic bar soap thingies, electric taped, and slid into Zip-locks & socks for sound absorbency.
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Originally Posted by crashdive123
DEATH is your work........your a professional Killer.......:eek:
Crash, Thanks for the photos and advise.
You're quite welcome. Glad I could help.
Looking for good place to order the bag......Ideas?
I've picked up all of my Maxpedition gear (I have quite a bit) either locally at one of our gun shops, or at one of the gun shows when they're in town. I haven't bought any of their gear on line. This site http://www.tacticalgunarmory.com/Fat...ries_s/967.htm is about $16 cheaper than the maxpedition site. I can't tell you anything about them or compare shipping costs though.
That is the cheapest I have found, it is PLUS $10.50 shipping. Still better than going to Los Anchorage.Quote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
Hopeak, I'll check with my knife friend, he carries Maxpedition gear as well as knives. I'll let you know later today.
Crash, the Jumbo is only about $4.00 to $12.00 more than the Fatboy. The specs. show them both at 4 1/2" thick. And the one compartment on the Jumbo is totally collapsible.
Is the Jumbo a lot bigger, as in too big.....?
It's not too big for my taste. It does weigh a little more and can carry quite a bit more if you want to (or maybe need to).
Here are the measurements on the Jumbo:
• Main : 9" x 8" 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"
• Shoulder : Integral 2" strap (min 40" / max 60") with 2" non-slip shoulder pad
• Empty Weight: 1.8 lbs
And here are the measurements on the Fatboy:
• Main: 8" x 6.5" x 3"
• Frontal: 7" x 5" x 1.5"
• Rear: 8" x 7.5"
• SideA: 6" x 3" x 1.5"
• SideB: 5" x 1.5" x 1"
• SideC: 4" x 2.5" x 1"
• Shoulder : Integral 2" strap (min 40" / max 60") with 2" non-slip shoulder pad.
• Empty Weight: 17.6 oz.
I carry the " Maxpedition Colossus Versipack" but I am thinking of going with just the '"Fatboy" for my gun .. Because if you have all the room of the '"Colossus" you will fill it up and it wiiilllllllll get heave , and then you will not carry it on the Day you really do need it
Another nice feature of the "Fatboy" model is if someone yells, "Hey Fat boy", I can assume they are addressing the pack and not me.
Just bought my Fatboy "manpurse" in Khaki. What a great daily bug-out bag. Holds everything I carry on a daily basis. It is in one word....awesome (and comfortable too). I plan to order the Jumbo eventually, but the Fatboy is the right size for daily use. I've even gotten complements and serious inquiries about it. It is as "manly" as a shoulder bag can possibly be, and I'm proud to wear it!
So you mean Hope was right? When they yell out Fatboy they're really talking about the bag??????:D