I've never seen a Jumbo, so I can't compare it, but my Colossus works great for me. I too wanted the water bottle holder, so I picked up on3 of their add on attachments. Even with a full bottle of water, my G27 w/ spare mag, a Kershaw JYD and Muk on it, plus assorted other odds and ends, it's still very wearable for quick day hikes.



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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="" /> [/quote]

Where's the Super Glue and duct tape???

I'm saving all the duct tape and super glue that I can. With all these new knife purchases there's no way in hell I'll be able to afford truck repair if a problem should arise. I'll need something to hold her together.

and WD40!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I love threads like this. Always getting new ideas. Although reading them does have the side effect of costing money for new toys I see...

No, not at all. Dirt and even mud wipes off easily. I've had mine out quite a few times and it looks new. Now, I don't know about crap, should a diaper leak <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Nice setup. Man, those mudders are sexy <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

+1 on the mudders

i'm right handed and i have the Jumbo that carries on the right side of my frame. This puts the water bottle holder at the rear. If i drink lots of water while strolling, i swap it the my left side, so the water bottle is in the fornt

ok, I posted this in the pygmy falcon thread but will post here as well, as it seems to relate to both threads. Here goes.

Question? Has anybody had any experience with the maxpedition malaga? I like the pygmy, but am really looking for a single strap carry-all in a size bigger than the Jumbo but less than the pygmy. The Malaga seems to POSSIBLY fit the bill. I would like to have the bag hang on my back or on the left side, leaving my strong (right) side uncluttered.

really great thread! i think i'm going with the sitka for now but the jumbo will probably be my second pack.

My Condor and Remora...along with my DM are my EDC.....Maxpedition...Heavy Duty , great gear.