Since we are on the subject of straps let me say this: I really like the straps on the Maxpedition Falcon-II. The Falcon-III will run you a few dollars more. The III adds velcro interior (for CC or other organizing) and added side ports for the hydration tube. UPDATE: Maxpedition now has 2 versions of the Falcon Backpack, the II and III. This is a perfect sized pack for women and teens. Overall size: 9"(L) x 10"(W) x 18"(H). The waist belt rides mid-stomach, which is on purpose, so if you have a belt-kit or battle belt it will keep that area free and accessible. This might not be a pack for the bigger folks: if you are bigger than 5' 11" 225 lbs the shoulder straps could start to feel a little small. If you buy anything with the links we provide on this page we get a small percentage of the sale. That's a positive if you tend to over pack your emergency kit because you "have the space" - ignoring the fact that a heavy bag will be difficult if not dangerous to use for those without serious physical training. You have to be methodical about what you are packing, and leave out the fluff. Looking at the size of the overall pack, it's on the smaller end of backpacks most would consider for a Bug Out Bag. I've come to trust Maxpedition products so tend to stick with them because I hold reliability above all else. You can get them on Amazon for around $50and although they have the same design the material they are made of isn't as durable (600d vs 1050d nylon) and some of the finer details aren't the same. There are other companies that make the same type of bag as the Falcon-II. That's not cheap but in this case you do get what you are paying for. The Falcon-II can run you anywhere from $179 to $140 online. We locked-in on the Falcon-II backpack in OD Green for this build since it fits the bill, so we decided to do a full review of the pack itself.Īlright lets look at the basics first. That of course let us to Maxpedition - well known for some of the most durable packs available. Something that sits tight on the body so's to keep one mobile, something that can hold a water bladder (or two in this case, more on that later) a change of clothes, food, and some must-have tools.Īnd above all it has to be tough, able to be pulled, yanked, torn on in the woods and all around beat-up without a care. One that doesn't hold the kitchen sink but is durable enough and designed in such a way as to be multi-purposed. We've been thinking about tight, low-drag, bare-bones Bug Out Bags lately.
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