Ok, so here's my dilemma now...

Leapers UTG has just released a knock-off of the "Jumbo".

Check it out here.

Their website doesn't give as many specifics as Maxped does, but it looks exactly the same...

At 1/3 the cost!

Cheaper Than Dirt has them with a couple short (but positive) reviews here.

Maybe the nylon isn't as thick or it's not coated like the Maxped stuff is.

I have a Condor EMT pouch I bought for my brother-in-law and even though it's nice, it's not as nice as the Maxped pouches.

This wouldn't be a bag I'd carry every day like my Colossus, it's just for short day hikes. But I would like it to be durable.

I have several Maxpedition products so I know they make great stuff. But is it justifiable to spend three times the price for brand name?

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Anyone used or seen one of these "knock-offs"? Could use some thoughts.

^ spend the money once, and get the well made maxped one. Rather than getting a cheapy and then having to buy another at some point.

This wouldn't be an issue if it were 10 or 20 bucks cheaper.

But a third of the cost?

I could get a Griptilian with what I saved.

Not trying to argue your point bro, just vocalizing the battle in my head right now.

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I understand the battle in your head. I can see what you are saying about the not so frequent use, and if you keep a good eye on it with a check before you start out I can see where it might be justified. However, take into consideration if it fails on you at the wrong time--would that 1/3 more paid be worth it?

(Imagine me saying this like a toddler who realizes he's wrong.)

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I'd go with the less expensive one. Here's my logic... I have a thin nylon duffle bag with a basic handle system that I got when I was around 10 years old (I am 40 now). I have stuffed it full of everything from clothes, books, rocks, guns & ammo, groceries, even fish & game... I've thrown it in the trunk of cars, in the back of trucks, it's been on pontoon plane trips, been dropped, kicked, sat on, slept on etc... and it is still usable. When in this lifetime are you going to be in a situation where your bag puts you in a life or death situation ??? Order the bag and if's it bad quality send it back.

I'm thinking the same thing.

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I'll order one with you. My gun range bag right now is a cheap bag I got at a company meeting. It does the trick but I am sure my boss would flip if he knew I was advertising my very "green" minded companies image at the gun range <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Deal. If it is any good I'll be able to let others know.

Hmmm, it does look pretty good. You can find a deal on MaxPeds if you keep your eyes open. I have a Fatboy & Jumbo, and I got them both on eBay for like $40 & $50. A week ago I saw another one on eBay with a buy it now of $40 IIRC. I might have bought it, but I'm low on funds right now.

I went to the website that you linked, and my lord.....they did copy it almost to a tee. I am interested now, for some reason I was thinking crappy quality like their old gear was--the stuff that failed at the wrong time.

Go with the Max..You know what you get..