Product Review
A Handy EDC Shoulder Pack
Product: Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack
Price: $66.27
Duribility: Very High
Cheapest Place to Buy Product: Amazon.com
My Overall Rating: 9 to 10
QUICK PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
The popular Jumbo Versipack is an excellent pack, it has many compartments for storing items and has different color patterns which will suite many different tastes. The multi-functional Jumbo Versipack has a quick-release buckle and tuck-in-flap for immediate access to multiple pockets & dividers, a spacious rear compartment with Hook & Loop interior for CCW, a paracord cinch pouch fitted for a 32 oz. / 1L water bottle or a radio, and a quick-release erganomic shoulder & waist strap for fluent mobility. The Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack makes an excellent everyday carry bag.
SPECIFICATIONS OF THIS PACK:
- Main compartment: 8″(L) x 4″(W) x 8.5″(H)
- Weight: 1.7 lbs.
- Volume: 453.5 cu. in. | 7.4L
Exterior front
- 10″(L) x 8″(H) closure flap
- 2″ quick release buckle
- One (1) 6.5″(L) x 2″(H) loop field for patches
- One (1) 7″(L) x 5.5″(H) zippered pocket
- One (1) 6″(L) x 5″(H) slip pocket
- One (1) 6″(L) x 8″(H) x 1.75″(W) zippered pocket
- One (1) 6″(L) x 5′(H) internal mesh pocket
- Internal key retention clip
Exterior rear
- Breathable padding for comfort
- Removable 1″ webbing waist belt, with SRB closure
Exterior left
- One (1) 7.5″(H) x 3.5″ diameter cord cinch pouch with base-grommet for 32oz/1L water bottle or radio
- 1.5″ x 5″ hook and loop bottle retainer, with cinch cord
Exterior right
- One (1) 3″(L) x 6″(H) x 1.5″(W) zippered pouch, with 2 rows / 2 channels PALS webbing
- One (1) interior 3″(L) x 4.5″(H) slip divider
- One (1) exterior 3″ x 7″ slip pocket
Exterior top
- One (1) 7″(L) x 3″(W) x 1″(H) zippered pouch
- One (1) 7″(L) x 2″(H) loop field for patches
Exterior bottom
- 3-channel 3/4″ webbing daisy chain
Main interior front
- One (1) 8″(L) x 6″(H) slip pocket
Main interior rear
- One (1) 8″(L) x 6″(H) slip pocket
Straps
- Fixed shoulder strap made from 2″ webbing 45″ min. adjustable to 69″ max. length; with 2′ non-slip shoulder pad, 2″ quick release buckle and Keyper™ attachment point
Additional storage
- 9″(L) x 10″(H) concealed zippered compartment with internal 7″(L) x 8″(H) loop field for CCW
Other features
- Grab handle made from 0.75″ webbing
- Cinch cord storm collar helps keep contents out of the weather
- Removable waist strap
- 5-channel PALS webbing on right strap base for attaching other Maxpedition gear
- Jumbo S-Type™ Versipack® available for left side carry
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THIS PACK:
As with many pack reviews, organization is important to me. this shoulder pack has plenty of pockets, pouches and compartments to put your gear. I especially like the fact that there is a water bottle pouch, as I like having water with me at all times. As an EDC bag, I always have some emergency items, just in case I need them, and this pack has plenty of space for them. As a side note, this pack also works excellent as a guy’s diaper bag, it will hold it will hold everything you might need and also have more of a “Manly” appearance. If you carry a concealed firearm, this pack works great for that as well. Just add the Maxpedition universal CCW holster that attaches to any Hook & Loop pocket and you are in business. Some people do not like the large buckle, but for me it is not a problem, it makes it easy to open and close that compartment. This pack even has a padded compartment for your sunglasses on the top of the bag, that is a nice touch.
WHAT COULD BE CHANGED ABOUT THIS PACK:
After using this Versipack for a while, I have found out that I am not a big fan of shoulders packs. That being said, I am not putting this pack down, I am just saying that it is not my favorite design. So does that mean I do not use it anymore or have given it away to someone else. Absolutely not! I have turned it into one of my Bug-out-bags. If an emergency happens, I have this bag loaded up with everything I might need to take with me. Perfect! We all need one or more of those.
FINAL REMARKS:
This Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack can work really good for those of you that like a should style pack. It has multiple storage options and attachment points for much of your gear. Pack it up with all your gear and go off down the road. It’s comfortable for long hikes for this pack or short day to day treks around town. It can carry lots of stuff and still has room for more, have fun and enjoy.
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All the best,
Larry
Founder of EDC Essentials
