Any one use the maxpedition jumbo? - Page 3

Tin Bender · May 30th, 2007, 02:57 PM

Way to go !

Great videos!

This is gonna cost me a couple hundred.

Life is good!

Now I'm just shopping for the BEST PRICES.

DarthMuffin · May 31st, 2007, 12:18 AM

It's a great bag. I bought mine last fall and used it a few times since then (traveling, at conventions, gun shows, etc), but about a month ago (when the weather got warm--no jacket) switched to using it full time. It will hold about 4x as much as I need right now, but it's nice to have the extra space for when I need to carry books, or a lunch, etc.

My HK P2000SK, P7M8 or KT P11 fit fine in the back pouch, both with extra mags and plenty of room to spare. A full size gun would fit no problem. I use a universal velcro holster that came with a fanny pack. If i didn't have that, I'd probably get a kydex pocket holster and stick velcro on the back.

When it's fully loaded the neck strap can start to chafe after a while. With a more reasonable load you can go all day. My one suggestion for improvement would be a curved pad (curved outward from your neck) like I've seen on some laptop bags.

I've gotten a few "man purse" comments (no, it's a "tactical man-bag") but honestly I get more people asking me where they can get one or how I like it since they've been looking at one too.

After being a nerd all my life maybe I'm *finally* ahead of fashion and hip? Nah...

Tin Bender · May 31st, 2007, 07:57 PM

I found another source for Maxpedition products although I do not know if they carry the complete line.
securityandsafetysupply.com

Chooie · June 1st, 2007, 02:06 AM

Dr. Jones says that a man-purse is OK, and that's good enough for me!

Tin Bender · June 2nd, 2007, 01:12 PM

Got my Maxpedition Jumbo bag today.

Great bag. Thanks

prawls · June 2nd, 2007, 02:37 PM

ANybody tried the Fatboy model?

Tin Bender · June 2nd, 2007, 05:18 PM

Look on page 2 of this thread. I was gonna get the Fat Boy but for a few more bucks you can get the Jumbo. I'm wearing it right now to get the feel of a Sig 229 resting inside.
I'm now looking at the CONDOR II backpack.
I don't mind paying extra for top quality gear.
Did ya see the video review by milspecmonkey?

jsebens · June 2nd, 2007, 06:03 PM

Just bought a Fatboy for the wife (if anyone says it, I'll kill you). I'll let you know how it works out.

prawls · June 2nd, 2007, 10:43 PM

I was just wondering what the actual size difference is between the fatboy and the jumbo. Is it enough to worry about?

jsebens · June 3rd, 2007, 06:55 AM

My understanding is that the largest (most meaningful) difference is the addition of the Nalgene pouch to the Jumbo.

May 30th, 2007, 02:57 PM	#21
Tin Bender Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montague County , Texas Posts: 47	Way to go ! Great videos! This is gonna cost me a couple hundred. Life is good! Now I'm just shopping for the BEST PRICES. __________________ -Tin Bender- "Forgive your enemies , but never forget their names." ----J.F.K.----

May 31st, 2007, 07:57 PM	#23
Tin Bender Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montague County , Texas Posts: 47	I found another source for Maxpedition products although I do not know if they carry the complete line. securityandsafetysupply.com __________________ -Tin Bender- "Forgive your enemies , but never forget their names." ----J.F.K.----

June 1st, 2007, 02:06 AM	#24
Chooie Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,783	Dr. Jones says that a man-purse is OK, and that's good enough for me! __________________ -Joe Quando omni flunkus, moritati. Virginia Citizens Defense League Rustburg, VA Volunteer Rescue Squad

June 2nd, 2007, 01:12 PM	#25
Tin Bender Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montague County , Texas Posts: 47	Got my Maxpedition Jumbo bag today. Great bag. Thanks __________________ -Tin Bender- "Forgive your enemies , but never forget their names." ----J.F.K.----

June 2nd, 2007, 02:37 PM	#26
prawls Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: VA Posts: 236	ANybody tried the Fatboy model? __________________ CARRY GUNS: S&W 638, Ruger LCP, Kimber Ultra CDP

May 31st, 2007, 12:18 AM	#22
DarthMuffin Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 101	It's a great bag. I bought mine last fall and used it a few times since then (traveling, at conventions, gun shows, etc), but about a month ago (when the weather got warm--no jacket) switched to using it full time. It will hold about 4x as much as I need right now, but it's nice to have the extra space for when I need to carry books, or a lunch, etc. My HK P2000SK, P7M8 or KT P11 fit fine in the back pouch, both with extra mags and plenty of room to spare. A full size gun would fit no problem. I use a universal velcro holster that came with a fanny pack. If i didn't have that, I'd probably get a kydex pocket holster and stick velcro on the back. When it's fully loaded the neck strap can start to chafe after a while. With a more reasonable load you can go all day. My one suggestion for improvement would be a curved pad (curved outward from your neck) like I've seen on some laptop bags. I've gotten a few "man purse" comments (no, it's a "tactical man-bag") but honestly I get more people asking me where they can get one or how I like it since they've been looking at one too. After being a nerd all my life maybe I'm finally ahead of fashion and hip? Nah...

June 2nd, 2007, 05:18 PM	#27
Tin Bender Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montague County , Texas Posts: 47	Look on page 2 of this thread. I was gonna get the Fat Boy but for a few more bucks you can get the Jumbo. I'm wearing it right now to get the feel of a Sig 229 resting inside. I'm now looking at the CONDOR II backpack. I don't mind paying extra for top quality gear. Did ya see the video review by milspecmonkey? __________________ -Tin Bender- "Forgive your enemies , but never forget their names." ----J.F.K.----

June 2nd, 2007, 06:03 PM	#28
jsebens Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hilliard, Ohio Posts: 80	Just bought a Fatboy for the wife (if anyone says it, I'll kill you). I'll let you know how it works out.

June 2nd, 2007, 10:43 PM	#29
prawls Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: VA Posts: 236	I was just wondering what the actual size difference is between the fatboy and the jumbo. Is it enough to worry about? __________________ CARRY GUNS: S&W 638, Ruger LCP, Kimber Ultra CDP

June 3rd, 2007, 06:55 AM	#30
jsebens Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hilliard, Ohio Posts: 80	My understanding is that the largest (most meaningful) difference is the addition of the Nalgene pouch to the Jumbo.

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