Love Maxpedition...carries everything , but where's the Glock in your pics??

I live in Canada, we are (political rant withheld) not allowed basic freedoms and choices, in regards to handguns, esp Every Day Carry. It is extremely rare that a tax slave, oops "citizen" will be granted a licence for carrying a handgun, even then its restricted to wilderness.

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I know this thread hasn’t received a post in a while. I tried to post to it right after I joined this site, but I took too long and got kicked out without it being posted.

Anyway, I’ll give my inputs on the Jumbo.

In my opinion, it carries well whether you put it on the intended shoulder or on the opposite shoulder. It is better on the shoulder for which intended, but still carries very well for me on the other shoulder. The concealed carry pocket’s zipper has only one slider, which might be an access issue for some who might want to swap it back and forth between shoulders.

I carry mine mainly as a “daypack” for hunting, fishing, and trapping. The best benefit of this type of pack is quick access to frequently needed contents without removing it like I would have to do with a two-strap backpack.
Instead of using the Velcro attachment on the back of the pack to attach to the belt holding up my pants, I use a ¾” nylon strap with quick release buckle. This allows me to carry it in the rear (out of the way while walking), keep it stabilized while running (or jumping, climbing, crossing fences, crawling, or bending over), and swing it to the front without unhooking it from my real belt.

A paracord loop (or two – one for each row of webbing at the base of the shoulder strap above the water bottle pouch) carries a tomahawk very well for me. (NOTE: I cover the edge of the tomahawk with a “slip-sleeve” from Rainwalker. It’s a great piece of kydex.)

The ROLLYPOLY® FOLDING DUMP POUCH is a great addition for those who tend to pick up things along the way.

If you buy directly from Maxpedition’s website, new colors have recently become available, but I have not yet seen them on other retailer’s websites.

I just purchased a Maxpedition Vulture II with some accessories like the CCW holster and some D-rings...I love it so far. I just need to figure out how to pack it like Gideon so I can get to everything easily. Also thought the red zipper tag for first aide was a cool idea. I'm still trying to figure out what I should put in this pack....? I have quite a long list and I'm slowly widdling it down. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

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I got a Jumbo S in foilage green a few weeks back in trade for 4 boxs of 9mm ammo. I think I did ok even though this is not my favorite color. I have taken the pack on one little walk and liked it very much. I wish the bottle mesh was larger so it could accept a bigger bottle of water but I have a few different camel-backs that will work for that. I will try to get some pics of my setup this weekend. I have enough first aide supplies to make it through a few days, two MRE's broke down out of their original pouch, firestarting materials, compass, Gerber tree saw, fixed blde soon to e replaced by a SY knife, a folding knife, a couple speed loaders of .357 mag, my S&W 66 Comp F revolver in the CCW area (no holster), purification tabs, sewing kit, a small DMT diamond bar, a pack of cards, para cord, duct tape, electrical tape, some meds for infection nd so forth, and a few other things I forgot. Now, this is packed tight and is not real light but I would rather have and not need than need and not have.

Things that I would like to get/change--better containment of supplies, a CCW holster for the CCW area, read para area for the first aide pouch, attach my SOG hawk to it, get a roll pouch, and redifine what I really need since this is a day pack more than a few days pack. Oh yeah, I like the idea of the independent carry strap as a waist belt.

Does anyone know if these packs can be dyed a different color? The foilage green is not my favorite but black screams "tactical" to me so I guess I should just leave it alone.

I got a Foilage Khaki witch is a bit more green IMO than I care for. In regards to dyeing it , I think you are better off trying to trade it. They do have a CC piece that fits in the pocket. I haven't looked at it in person yet though.

Foilage green is not that bad, it isn't too "tactical", camo doesn't scream to non-gunners/etc., but it does kinda stay with the outdoors color theme. But in OK, green is only a few weeks out of the year--summer, one week of fall, winter, one week of spring, and then summer all over again LOL.

I got a Jumbo S, opposite shoulder,,the thinking was CCW would be on right side, other things would be on off side. I sure wouldn't want a yank and run to take my pistol. I carry it to work everyday with thermos, water bottle, light, other gizmos. I really like it. I bought the inside holster but put other things in it. They are made well.

Gideon, very nicely done.

You guys talked me into it...

I'm getting one.

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May have to buy one

I still need to post pics of mine...