Great looking setups there.

wow! you guys are geniuses at packing that thing up! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

gideon, right now I just have a camelback water bottle that I always keep full of fresh water and also can be attached to the little clip on the maxpedition, so I can carry another bottle.
I do need a cup though.
thats one of those things that I forgot about... I looked into a SS cup that would fit in the waterbottle holder and will probably get one soon.

thanks. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

man my fingers are getting itchy for a jumbo!...............

I've been checking out the maxpedition bottle holder for quite some time now. http://twowolvesoutdoor.com/10X4bottleholder.htm

It'd be great for day hikes and I won't have to lug around my backpack, but I don't see a big problem with that either.

i wish i could just try one on...id know within 5secs if it was good for me or not.

There is a great review of it on the RAT Cutlery Forum. If you want I will chase down a link.

Im getting ready to order one of these Jumbo's.
Question I have,I am right handed,
should I order the bag to carry on the left?
Is it fairly waterproof/resistant?

Right now I use a Black Diamond Bullet small Daypack
for trips in the woods or town while camping.
Holds a rainjacket,camera,and whatnot.
What I like is it is comfortable with its 2 straps on the back,
what I dont is you have to take it off,then unzip the clamshell
flap to get anything out of it.
Not really designed to go in and out of often.

Hopefully the Jumbo will be what I am looking for.
Thanks.

I got the Colossus because it's symmetrical and I can carry either way without there being a difference.

Yeah I miss out on the bottle holder, but I use mine for more urban (man purse to work) use than hiking.

I've had it a year and love it.

I wish I loved my colossus. after I got mine i sold my jumbo. I wish I had it back. I miss the water bottle holder, but also i don't think it's that much bigger that the jumbo. The advantage the jumbo has (IMHO) is the foldover top. if you need to expand it up or let something poke out you can. with the colossus it either fits, or it doesn't.

You're exactly right, and their website is a little misleading...

"For those who need something larger than their Jumbo™, we now offer the COLOSSUS™ Versipack™..."

It really isn't that much bigger, if at all.

I used to carry a Timbuk2 bag as my EDC but it didn't hold my gun very well and I wanted something smaller.

There are also times when I wish I could pack around a full sized notebook, but it's a small trade at this point.

You're right though, Wig, and consumers should take note! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Hey Bushman....Great gear -up with the Max/FB. I've used Maxpedition products for 5yrs now, and have found them the most durable, handy and adaptable gear made. I've used my Thermites in Afgan/Iraq and Katrina. I carry the Condor and the Remora daily now. Your kit is very similar to mine in content...Where's the duct tape?? Super Glue and napkins are handy. Here in FLA. we are preparing for Hurricane season....I work with USAR/D-MORT and are on standby 1May. Love chasing the storms. Anyway thanks for the Maxped gear focus.