Product Review
An Awesome EDC Backpack
Product : Maxpedition Kodiak Gearslinger Backpack
Price: $141.91
Durability: Very High
Cheapest Place to Buy This Product: Amazon.com
My Overall Rating: 9.5 to 10
MAXPEDITION KODIAK GEARSLINGER BACKPACK – PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
The granddaddy of fixed strap Gearslingers, optimized to meet rugged and urban conditions and offering enhanced space with additional pockets and all the great Gearslinger features. This single shoulder backpack is designed to maximize utility when rotated towards front of body and fits up to a 15.4″ laptop computer. It’s hard to believe a bag of this size would be so comfortable, but the Kodiak is designed durably with high carry potential, so it’s always ready for domestic or international travel. If you’re looking for maximum space and utility combined with instant accessibility, this is the everyday carry for you.
GEARSLINGER® FIXED STRAPS
The ergonomic fixed-strap Gearslinger rotates 270 degrees to the front of the body, giving you complete top-down access to horizontal pockets. You can easily get to your gear while sitting, standing or moving throughout your day.
SPECIFICATIONS OF THIS BACKPACK:
- Overall size: 13.5″(L) x 7.5″(W) x 20″(H) View Product Dimensions Diagram
- Main compartment: 11″(L) x 6″(W) x 20″(H)
- Volume: 1380 cu.in. / 22.6L
- Weight: 3.0 lbs.
Exterior front
- Y-compression strap made from 1″ webbing
- One (1) 9.5″(L) x 2″(H) loop field for patches
- Sleeve and bungee cord retainer
- 5 rows of 3-channel PALS webbing
- One (1) 9″(L) x 2″(W) x 4.5″(H) zippered pouch
- One (1) 9″(L) x 3″(H) internal slip pocket
- Internal 3-channel elastic organization
- One (1) 9.5″(L) x 10.5″(H) external horizontal zippered pocket with Button-Lock™ security strap
- One (1) 10″(L) x 10.5″(H) x 2″(W) zippered pouch
- One (1) 10.5″(L) x 7″(H) internal horizontal see-through plastic slip pocket
- One (1) 8″(L) x 6.5″(H) internal horizontal slip pocket
- One (1) 13″(L) x 8″(H) internal horizontal slip pocket
Exterior rear
- One (1) 11″(L) x 19″(H) zippered compartment with internal loop field to accommodate 100oz/3L water reservoir or CCW
- Breathable padding for comfort
Exterior left
- One (1) 9.5″(H) x 3″ diameter cord cinch pouch for 32oz/1L water bottle or radio
Exterior right
- Grab handle made from 1″ webbing
- Anti-theft zipper capture system
- D-Ring
- 3 channels of PALS webbing
Exterior top
- 1.25″ integral padded grab handle
Main interior front
- One (1) 11″(L) x 7″(H) zippered mesh pocket
- One (1) 5″ x 7″(H) zippered mesh pocket
- One (1) 16″(L) x 8.5″(H) slip pocket
- Enclosure strap made from 1″ webbing with side release buckle
Main interior rear
- One (1) 11.5″(L) x 10″(H) slip pocket
- One (1) 7.5″(L) x 10″(H) slip pocket
- One 18″(L) x 10″(H) slip pocket with 10.5″(L) x 7″(H) internal loop field for CCW
- Enclosure strap made from 1″ webbing with quick release buckle
Straps
- Integral 3″ ergonomic shoulder strap with 2″ quick release buckle, 7 rows of PALS webbing, and metal spring clip
- Concealable sternum strap made from 0.75″ webbing with distress whistle buckle
Additional storage
- 4″(L) x 5″(H) waist pad with 2 channels of PALS webbing
Other features
- Full clamshell opening
- Fits up to 15.4″ laptop computer
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THIS BACKPACK:
This backpack has many storage compartments that is good for Everyday Carry enthusiast. No matter what you want to carry, there is a place for it in this pack. Plus it is nice to have a place to carry a bottle of water or soda or a stainless steel coffee cup or any other fluid container. Since I do carry a concealed firearm, I like the fact that there is a hidden compartment for my handgun. It is safe, hidden but ready to access if needed, all you need is Maxpedition’s universal CCW holster. My favorite thing about this backpack is the way it rotates to your chest in a easy, fluid motion, making all the contents of the pack ready and waiting for you. It is handy and convenient for anyone that uses this backpack.
WHAT I WOULD CHANGE ABOUT THIS BACKPACK:
I enjoy this backpack so much therefore I do not have very much to change on the design. If I was to use this pack for long hikes I would like a little more padding on the shoulder straps, I used it on a couple long hikes and my shoulders got a little fatigued. But with that being said, I like this pack for EDC so the duration of time that I am carrying it is not that long. The main compartment where I carry my laptop could have a little more padding too, it would give it more protection if needed.
FINAL REMARKS:
As you can tell by my comments, I really like this backpack. If you want an EDC Backpack that will carry just about everything you need, this pack is for you. Plenty of ways to organize the items you need and it is presented in a very logical manner. There are some great color options to fit whatever your needs are.
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All the best,
Larry
Founder of EDC Essentials