Manbag - yes or no?

[shaggystu]

....Its a copy of a Maxpedition I think? Anyway its just big enough to hold a Crusader System in the main pouch plus a few bits and bobs in the two smaller pouches.....

I've been looking for something to do just that, any chance of a link to wherever you got it from?

Cheers,

Stuart.

 

[Corso]

Here's mine

Its a copy of a Maxpedition I think? Anyway its just big enough to hold a Crusader System in the main pouch plus a few bits and bobs in the two smaller pouches. To be honest its too small to be practical.

I only really use it now to organise my stuff when I'm 'car camping'. Quite handy to have your camera, knife, mess kit etc in one place but then I guess I could do that with a dry bag or similar.

that looks good where did you get? Some of the copies I've seem the material has been pretty poor, would love to get one in coyote brown

 

[copper_head]

that looks good where did you get? Some of the copies I've seem the material has been pretty poor, would love to get one in coyote brown

I got it from ebay its made by Mil-tec, this is the one.

Had it for about 18 months, don't use it a great deal but no issues with the zips, stitching etc as yet. Not bad for £20

 

[StJon]

Always go out with a ‘man bag’ depends on what I’m doing as to which one I use. Was at library and shops this morning so MaxP falcon II. Some times it’s a Barbour game bag, sometimes it’s a Billingham 335 and I’ve started messing with a Kifaru Tailgunner ll.
EDC includes Spec-Ops admin pouch with drawing equipment, knife etc. Sketchbooks, camera, Buff, hard drive, specs and these move from bag to bag dependant on activity.
Plus I am a bit of a bag *****…

 

[munkiboi182]

im all for the man bag but only for day to day use. when im out in the wilds it has to be a day sack. im a two strap man!!! day sacks are far more supportive and just as quick to access. i also use quite a quick pace when im out and about and find a shoulder bag bounce around and snags too much

 

[Bumbler]

im all for the man bag but only for day to day use. when im out in the wilds it has to be a day sack. im a two strap man!!! day sacks are far more supportive and just as quick to access. i also use quite a quick pace when im out and about and find a shoulder bag bounce around and snags too much

The bag I use, the same as the OP wants, does not bounce around. And it can be secured by a belt. And the wide, non slip strap makes it very comfortable to carry, even when loaded to capacity.
It actually sits quite snuggly. And you get the advantage of being able to reach stuff inside without taking it off.

But ok, both worlds have it's advantages. But after getting that bag, the backpack only comes for a day trip if I am skiing in.

 

[Dreadhead]

have made a few leather ones, but never been keen on wearing them never found them that comfortable

 

[Macaroon]

I got myself a Maxp Kodiak, had to swallow very hard indeed to pay140 rats, but it's tuened out to be the purchase I ever made.............instant access to all my stuff simply by swinging the thing 'round to the front, and as long as it has not much more than 20 lbs. or so in it, I don't even know I've got it on..............and no, it doesn't drag down on one shoulder at all.........I'm well over 60, and I do around 10 miles a day with this bag every day, carry carving kit, saw, axe, large knife,bins, wood gasifier + brewkit, fak, 'phone and waterproof plus loads of all the little bits that make life easier in the woods.

The crowning glory of this bag for me in the ceaselessly wet weather we've been having, is this: I carry a DD poncho in the rear hydration bit, and when I need to put it on I don't need to take the bag off - hardly even need to stop walking - and then when it's on I've still got covered access to all my stuff and nothing gets wet.................it really is great to be able to ready and use optics, fak or 'phone etc. without getting stuff wet in any weather......................

I'm sure some of the copies are great value, but the Kodiak gearslinger is a perfect example of the old "you get what you pay for" chestnut....................atb mac

 

[blacktimberwolf]

I've voted yes as I do use a shoulder bag from time to time but only to carry a few small items but manbags just ain't for me
Someone threw away a load of rat pee impregnated old canvas a few months ago & seeing it's potential; took some home, cleaned it up & started to make a few things with it............like this bag below, no idea why.........must have been having a subconscious Indy moment

It's not been used in the field yet & I've no idea if it ever will be

Otherwise I tend to use a German army gas mask bag with a few mods....

The Maxpedtion type bags just ain't my thing.

 

[Corso]

I got it from ebay its made by Mil-tec, this is the one.

Had it for about 18 months, don't use it a great deal but no issues with the zips, stitching etc as yet. Not bad for £20

thanks for the info - may well end up on my wanted list

cheers

 

[ReamviThantos]

i voted no. i have a Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack but never use it as i found the over one shoulder carry to be tiring and needfull of constant adjustment if carrying weight in it. If i'm out for the day it's usual for me to carry just to much to fit it in this type of bag and so use my Karrimor Sabre 30 litre rucksack as it spreads the load. One good thing i found was that the versipack loops over a rucksack which can be clipped on and provides easy access to the smaller kit and a few extras but as stated i prefer to utilise the rucksacks pockets and save on that little bit of weight.

 

[Mitchellsfold]

I use my Jumbo S type daily. Carries, human/dog FAK, drink, snacks, gloves and hats plus paramo wind proofs for two. Dog treats. Map. Laplander Saw. SAK. Etc etc.... Always easy to access.
Depending on what top you are wearing it can slip around to the side occasionally but not to the point it's a problem. If its too heavy you've packed toooo much stuff!
I wear mine in the woods and around Tesco without any shame..


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[ReamviThantos]

I use my Jumbo S type daily. Carries, human/dog FAK, drink, snacks, gloves and hats plus paramo wind proofs for two. Dog treats. Map. Laplander Saw. SAK. Etc etc.... Always easy to access.
Depending on what top you are wearing it can slip around to the side occasionally but not to the point it's a problem. If its too heavy you've packed toooo much stuff!
I wear mine in the woods and around Tesco without any shame..




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Nah, i tried packing pots, water, filter (Katadyn pocket) and a load of essential kit and found that i kept having to change shoulders. For me i prefer a small rucksack.Soz

 

[realearner]

Got to sit on the fence at the moment, read all the comments and all good depending on where you come from.
However inhave been toying with the idea to have a go at one so will wait and see the results of the poll, maybe it will help me to decide.

 

[Mitchellsfold]

Nah, i tried packing pots, water, filter (Katadyn pocket) and a load of essential kit and found that i kept having to change shoulders. For me i prefer a small rucksack.Soz

I'd be toting the Rush24 if I was taking a cooker/overnight combo. I'm not averse to a ruck either!


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[RE8ELD0G]

I carry my Maxped Jumbo Versi every day, loads of space for bits and bobs and being able to carry more has meant i can help folk out when needed.
You would be surprised how many applications a small roll of Black nasty and some cable ties can have.
Even mended a broken down car!!

And by the way, dont let anyone give you grief for your personal carry/clothing/boots etc.
Last little chav in town that made a comment to how i dress went home crying to his mummy with sore nuts......!!!

 

[Limaed]

I'm sitting on the fence, I used an old gas mask bag for a while but it was just too heavy and too small so I went back to the daypack. Having said that I like using a small canvas pack for a couple of field guides combined with my daypack.

 

[sycamour]

Whoa! now that just depends- small and handy, or fashion accessory?

 

[luckylee]

I've been looking for something to do just that, any chance of a link to wherever you got it from?

Cheers,

Stuart.

i have one of these stu and use it all the time.
i got mine from deal extreme, was very cheap too, and great quality mate.

 

[Elen Sentier]

I like packs like this but I use the Snugpak Response Pack at a mere £15, the Maxpedition stuff is way out of my financial league. Also I prefer to carry on my hips. The over the shoulder stuff hurts and strangles me, never found one that didn't. I also use a version of the fisherman's vest, full of pockets which each hold their own specific item of my essential gear. I find I can go all day with food, drink, my Honey stove, essential meds, shovel, small tarp, some paracord, knife, camera, phone, etc, etc, even some spare warm clothes and a couple of Hotties for just in case, with the Snugpak and my vest-jacket.

Edit - dunno what this is doing under Dread's post! And should I call it a "man-bag" ??? No, I will not call it a "lady bag" ... yuck!