Funny, I carry my bags on the left shoulder as well even though I'm right handed.

Ok, I'm confused. I have a jansport I love with a strong durable leather bottom and molle straps that I have edc'd for maybe 2-3 years. It has about 15-20 pounds of gear most of the time.

How would a maxpedition be better? Clearly everyone loves them but I'm looking for some details, please. Thanks.

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All this talk of assimilation is a little scary...
We are the borg... Resistance is futile... you will be assimilated... you will buy a Maxpedition Jumbo bag!
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That area where Vic lives is a survivalist heaven! Except in summer he says.

Fatboy is smaller, most go with jumbo. Maybe a small fixed blade on the strap.
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The Murse, 100% Rhino hide!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzRqkYM-TlE&eurl=http://thesatchelpages.com/

im a really big dude. 300+. if i put one of these things on without someone home, or a spotter and im gonna get choked out?

The Jumbo Versipack says it will carry a 32 oz. Nalgene bottle.

Will it hold a standard 38 oz. Guyot bottle?

Got my bag! You guys were right, AGAIN! I have assimilated, my Jansport does feel a bit flimsy now. Perfect size and fit, all around exactly what I didn't know I needed. Thanks Dogs!...

Thanks again. I'm waiting for that Machete coat, got some Trams on the way. I also want some of the add-on pouches for the bag. The wrap I learned here at the Yard, from a DotD thread, I find it comfy but I'll update once I really put it to use.

I'd like to see your collection Jeff, curious about which bags for what. This one is perfect for small trips, I've got one scheduled in a week. Testing time!

JUMBO! you want the JUMBO! the remora is TINY!!!!!

You happy with that IWB 19 set up Vance?

Obama saw your post Vic, sorry, he's with the park:

i like it a lot although i only own 2 pieces of gear from him.i liked the fanny pack he makes so much i bought a second.no frills,no BS and top notch quality.think of CSM as the mom and pop version of tactical nylon and i happen to have an article on here CSM GEAR that i kept years ago,along with other manufacturers.

the company is owned and the gear made by a guy named Retired Navy Chief Mike McMillan.iy says he was a corpsman with recon marines and ended up as chief CQB instructor at the marine corps. spec-ops training group and served from 1982-2004.

thats when he opened up shop in his garage next to the navy special warfare base.

apparently CSM stands for "Celar Silens Mortalis" which means "swift,silent,deadly" which according to them is the motto of the recon community.
i never knew that.

in mikes own words ......

"most of my gear is very,very simple.i try and keep it that way.i'll give you an example.the U.S. Customs Dept. just bought a bunch of slings and every sling came with a DVD on how to mount it on their weapons.to me,thats retarded.the operator has enough to think about without having to think about how to put on his gear.if you need a DVD to tell you how to mount a sling...."

so basically its a small shop run by him and his wife only and most of his work is for other troops but he does sell to the public.i always like supporting the mom and pop type outfits whether it be knives,nylon or the local pharmacy.



probably more info than you wanted or where prepared for but like i said i had the article laying around so......

Wow thanks for sharing, is this the Sitka or the Jumbo?

great kit Gideon.
I'm going to guess you do a lot of shopping at countycomm?
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Wow that is very organized, how did you shrink those bottles down? I can't get mine very small.

Anybody ever try the Sitka Gearslinger?

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Gideon
VERY well laid out orgainized pictures. I extremely appreciate the time you took to put these to together. Looks like you're an advocate of the one is none two is one approach, thanks!

oh wow.
I must have been mistaken then.

I just rdered a maxpedition jumbo though.
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still might get a SOB sometime though.

My maratac bag is the more expensive one though.
really well built and has a ton of awesome features.

It's almost 1000 cu" though so it's way too much for casual carrying.

...and wow.
last time I was around I think you had just got your first kifaru.
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I was on the maxpedition site last night trying to tempt myself into picking up a new jumbo. I like the new colors they have out, especially the two tone ones. I was suprised to see an orange one as well.

temptation growing....

I'm going on a school trip in the pine barrens tomorrow.
Think the jumbo is sheeple friendly?

when the next school trip comes up I'll find out!
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Yeah, just stay out of Jungle Boots with a DEATH before Dishonor T-shirt (sleeves removed) and don't start every conversation with "you know, it takes 4 - 6 minutes to suffocate a man" and I think you'll be okay?

Mine:





These were the main considerations for choosing this specific bag:
- Very durable and well made
- Not too expensive
- Compact enough to prevent overloading with “nice to have” items
- Large enough to contain comprehensive list of field and medical supplies
- Wide, padded, adjustable and comfortable strap
- Has a 32oz/1L water bottle side pouch that will take my Guyot Designed stainless steel canteen and cup
- Sling type shoulder bag allows quick access to contents without having to remove the bag (unlike backpack)
- Can be worn left or right sided
- Can be fixed to the belt while slung to ensure secure fit when running/climbing
- Has a separate concealment pouch for handgun if required
- Pouches are zipper type and not Velcro, I hate Velcro
- Can be carried inside or on top of a larger backpack.

For now, I have divided the kit into 3 parts:
1. Yellow Pelican 1040 case (medical supplies)
2. Blue Pelican 1040 case (field supplies)
3. Assorted extras like paracord, binoculars, tube vaults, etc.

It is possible to take the whole bag or just one of the Pelican cases, depending on the need.

Inside the bag (In columns from left to right):



1. Tru-Nord brass pin-on compass - not pictured (pinned to carry strap for easy reference)
2. Guyot Stainless Steel Water Bottle and Cup
3. 2 X Soft cotton cloths.
4. 2 Trash bags of the strong flexible type. This is, obviously, for trash and also could be used for shelter construction, makeshift ponchos or many other tasks.
5. Flashlight - Romisen RC-N3 Q5.
6. Fixed Blade Knives (BRKT piggyback sheath system):
a. Large - Bark River Knife & Tool Canadian Camp Knife (A2 High Carbon Tool Steel, 6.5” blade)
b. Small - Bark River Knife & Tool Mikro Canadian II (12C27 Stainless Steel, 1.75” blade)
c. Ferrocerium rod with striker and small waterproof pill tube with 2 cotton balls and Vaseline
7. Flexible high grip gloves
8. Blue 1040 Pelican case for field supplies
9. 50 Feet of 550 paracord whose uses are too numerous to list here. Probably one of the most important items in the kit.
10. Eclipse tin container with 5 tea bags and packets of sugar
11. Cheap magnifying glass which offers useful capabilities:
- Assistance in removing small objects like splinters and objects in eye, etc.
- Making fire
12.Small binoculars
13. Leatherman Wave Multi Tool
14. Clear ziplock plastic bags
15. Energy bars and some lollypops
16. Field Knife-Sharpening kit:
a. Altoids tin container with:
i. 2 pieces of leather glued to each side:
ii. One side with black compound
iii. The other side with green compound
iv. Also some 400 and 800 grit strips of sandpaper for treating nicks and dents (pull tightly over tin lid and clamp lid down for secure fix).
b. Lansky Mineral Oil for blade maintenance and rust prevention
17. Yellow 1040 Pelican Case for medical Supplies
18. 4 Tube Vaults:
a. One with Cotton balls
b. One with Vaseline. This is my base for starting emergency fires. Just rub the Vaseline into the cotton ball and it takes spark from the flint very well. Burns for 2-3 minutes and even lights when damp. Obviously works with matches and lighter as well.
c. Assortment of headache medicines, antacids and anti-histamine and some cotton balls to keep everything secure.
d. 2 Spare AAA batteries for flashlight and some small cable ties
19. 4 Waterproof match containers:
a. Small piece of paper with pencil & some duct tape
b. Soft lens-cloth
c. Matches
d. Small party candles (wind proof, self re-light type)
20. Additional, larger cable ties
21. Emergency Survival & Medical pocketbook (not shown in photograph)[/list]

Yellow 1040 Pelican Case (In columns from left to right):



1. 2 Disposable hooded ponchos.
2. Benadryl
3. Toothpaste
4. Toothbrush
5. Yellow Glow Stick
6. Lip balm
7. Anti diarrhea tablets
8. Eye ointment
9. Alcohol pads
10. Sting relief pads
11. Small Band Aids
12. Large Band Aids
13. Disinfectant wipes
14. Gauze dressing
15. Neo Sporin
16. General adhesive bandage

Blue 1040 Pelican Case (In columns from left to right):

1. Fishing Line
2. Fishing weights
3. Fishing hooks
4. Widgy Pry Bar
5. Spare cable key rings
6. Duck tape
7. SERE pocket saw
8. Pocket straight razor
9. Blue Glow Stick
10. Cable key ring with:
11. Safety pins
12. Can opener
13. Tick and splinter tweezers
14. Mini grappling hook (Don’t ask…)
15. Whistle
16. Sharpening stone
17. Small LED light
18. Button Compass
19. Signal Mirror
20. Fire Steel and striker
21. Spare key ring
22. Emergency blanket

The knives

...It might also be a diaper bag! Or so I have just been told <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />