Maxpedition Fatboy Versipack

So far, this pack is perfect for me. I'm not really the hardcore EDC/Prepper sort of person.. I don't even hike outdoors that much (though this would be nice for that). I notice a lot of people reviewing this bag for those kinds of lifestyles, but I'm just a regular guy who likes to carry a bag... and my old one - which was some kind of Swissgear travel bag that happened to more or less suit my purposes - was getting a bit old, so I decided to upgrade. I'm no expert on these type of packs, I just know this one has been working out perfectly for me. I like to have a place to carry my phone, earbuds, maybe a deodorant spray or stick to freshen up if need be, and maybe a few other everyday items, without loading down and bulking up my pockets. You could say I like to carry a man-purse.. so if that's what you're shopping for, you might like this bag. The whole pack is made up of a tough nylon fabric, coated with teflon. It feels very durable, and I feel certain this material will not wear through anytime soon, especially with the type of light usage I would typically put a bag through. All of the plastic buckles feel pretty tough, snap securely, but are not too difficult to open. The shoulder strap is much wider and more comfortable than my old bag, and very adjustable to sit just right on the hip, or however high you want to carry it on your body. The pad on the strap is comfortable, and can also be easily removed if desired. Another strap is present on the back, for looping around the waist presumably, but I have easily removed this entire strap by simply unbuckling it and pulling it out of the loops on the back of the bag. I can put it back on, if I ever need it. This bag is designed to be carried on the right hip. If you prefer the left hip, I believe you want to get the S-type: Maxpedition Fatboy S-Type Versipack (Black) The main pouch is accessible by opening the plastic buckle at the front (with adjustable length strap for larger loads) and lifting the whole flap upward. That main pouch also has a water-resistant cover with a drawstring to close it even more securely, but can also be pushed down flush with the inside of the pouch to keep it out of the way if you don't wish to use it. I won't likely use that liner much, but it's nice to know this bag has a safe place for sensitive items, should I ever be stuck in a rainstorm. Lifting that front flap also allows access to a smaller zip-around front pouch, with an open pocket on the front. That open pocket is where I have been keeping my cellphone. I have a Galaxy S8, which fits vertically into the pouch, with a couple of inches exposed at the top.. but since I keep the phone in a case, and the flap is normally covering and securing this area, I'm not concerned that it doesn't fit all the way inside. This is the handiest place to keep my phone where I can get to it with relative ease, and if the elements became a concern, I'd just move my phone into the more water-resistant main pouch. One side pocket zips around front-to-back, and the other side pocket has a velcro strap over it, which can actually be completely removed if desired. These aren't very large, but could be used to keep a couple of small tools or essentials in. The zip-around one also has some loops for slipping tools or pens into, and one that is big enough to slide a mini maglite into (See one of the other reviewers' pictures). There is also a large flat pocket behind the main pouch (the large zipper up near the shoulder strap in the main picture of this item). I believe this would be an ideal place to carry a firearm, as it fits my S&W Shield with plenty of room to spare.. but I'm keeping a small, thin notebook in there right now, since I don't have a CWP. There is also another small pocket that buckles shut near the beginning of the shoulder strap, which also has two pen slots on either side. This bag doesn't have a lot of room for large, bulky items, which is fine with me. If you need more space, you might want to go with the Jumbo size: Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack . I'm a ~6-foot heavy man, and I could probably carry the Jumbo and it might not seem that large on me, but this Fatboy size feels just right for my body type. I was afraid the Jumbo might have been too bulky, and so far I'm glad I went with this size (though I don't own the jumbo for comparison, sorry). Overall, this bag screams quality. I could have gone with something cheaper, but reviews about fraying material and broken zippers on inferior 20-30 dollar bags tempted me to spring for the more expensive brand. I'm happy with my purchase, and I foresee happily using this bag for many years, rather than throwing away a broken piece of junk.

Just received the Fatboy from Amazon this afternoon. While looking at the pictures the UTG packs look very similar to the Maxpedition. After having examined the UTG and now the Maxpedition in person I can honestly say the Maxpedition has better workmanship. Minor details in the design that go a very long ways. The Fatboy is a general purpose over the shoulder pack. It is intended for every day use. The size is intended to carry a moderate amount of items without the size and bulk of a larger pack or back pack. It can easily fit a CD player with multiple CDs (if anyone still uses those). A Kindle and two paperbacks fit nice and snug. Multiple compartments to carry whatever your need. Exterior pocket for small cell phone or even a radio. It comes with a removable belly strap, but is was too small. Readily adjustable shoulder strap with should pad. All in all a very nice product. And of course being a Maxpedition there is a CW compartment. For whatever you need to conceal with a highly visible zipper. The Fatboy is not a large pack. As a result you will not be able to carry a full sized pistol without cramming it in there. You can "fit" something the size of a Glock-20 by cramming it in there but not actually securing it to the pack. If you use the Maxpedition CW holster to secure a pistol your size is restricted. Sub-Compact and Compact pistols will fit just fine. A Glock-23 will fit snugly right into the holster. The similarly sized Springfield Armory XD-9 (4" barrel) is slightly larger than the Glock-23 and it becomes an uncomfortable fit. The Fatboy is intended for smaller sized pistols. Most Compacts and all Sub-Compacts should readily fit. Interior CW pocket is almost entirely lined with velcro allowing the CW holster and spare magazine attachment to fit right in. With the pistol using most of the space you can only fit one additional magazine inside with the pistol. There is an exterior pocket sized perfectly to hold a single full sized magazine or even a Leatherman for quick access. I look forward to using this pack for general purpose use. An ideal "tactical man purse".

My carry on for all flights. Perfect size and super high quality.

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La ocupo para llevar mi cámara mirrorless con un lente zoom 12-100mm, el conjunto anda en 1 kg aproximadamente, además de llevar filtros y equipo de limpieza para el lente. Es cómoda para llevar a largas distancias, la he usado hasta por tres horas sin que me resulte molesta, el llevarla lateralmente permite acceder en todo momento a la cámara o accesorios, el modelo resultó de tamaño perfecto, con la calidad de materiales característicos de maxexpedition. Muy recomendable.

We take our dogs walking up at a local Dam. Perfect for carrying water & a few odds and ends; side mount makes it easy to get at dog leads. Smaller than the Jumbo, but enough space/attachments for all the bits & pieces for our shorter walks. Well made.

¡Calidad impresionante! Muy a mi pesar lo devolví porque es más pequeña de lo que creía, y no cubría mis necesidades, pero quien busque algo para objetos pequeños (llaves, móvil, cartera, etc...) va a quedar encantado :)