Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack

[crashdive123]

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.

[Sourdough]

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).

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....

[crashdive123]

The Fatboy is plenty big. I'll snap a pic of mine to show you.

[crashdive123]

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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[Sourdough]

The Fatboy is plenty big. I'll snap a pic of mine to show you.

I am thinking Khaki is the color that least screams "Tactical /Death" Black and Camo are out.

[crashdive123]

I am thinking Khaki is the color that least screams "Tactical /Death" Black and Camo are out.

OOPS - for me and wearing it while I work, black works best for me.

[Sourdough]

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.

[Sourdough]

OOPS - for me and wearing it while I work, black works best for me.

DEATH is your work........your a professional Killer.......

[Sourdough]

Crash, Thanks for the photos and advise.

[crashdive123]

You're quite welcome. Glad I could help.

[Sourdough]

Looking for good place to order the bag......Ideas?

[crashdive123]

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.

[Sourdough]

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.

[chiye tanka]

Hopeak, I'll check with my knife friend, he carries Maxpedition gear as well as knives. I'll let you know later today.

[Sourdough]

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.....?

[crashdive123]

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.

[Smok]

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

[Sourdough]

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.

[kx250kev]

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!

[crashdive123]

So you mean Hope was right? When they yell out Fatboy they're really talking about the bag??????