Maxpedition Jumbo

[parnass]

I carried a Fatboy S, but wanted more capacity.  I sold the Fatboy and bought a Jumbo S and started carrying more EDC gear.  That became too heavy and I experienced too many shortcomings in the design so I sold the Jumbo S, too.  

Then, I tried a few other Maxpedition bags, but found each lacking in one way or another.

I recently bought a Maxpediton Octa (fanny pack) and a Janus.  I can wear the Octa as a fanny pack on my waist or cross chest after adding the Janus' belt extension (without the Janus itself).   This has been working out best for me so far.  I prefer to open a zipper to access the main compartment instead of a buckle and large flap as found on the Fatboy, Jumbo, and others.

Another thing I like about the Octa is that it conforms to the shape of my hip when I carry it with the strap across my chest.  I can move the Octa to the front, side, or behind me and it is comfortable.   I've also been careful not to overload it with items I really don't need -- a temptation which made the other bags too heavy for comfort.

When I want to carry just a few items, the Janus carried on a  home made 2 inch nylon waist belt works wonderfully.

I don't carry a pack when I wear a multi-pocket vest.

Like other forum members, I'm always in search of the "perfect" bag or pack.  

[DaveK]

Yay my Jumbo is here

Pics later!

[DaveK]

OK, initial thoughts are that it's a LOT bigger than the Fatboy  it has surprised me, but in a good way. My stuff is rattling around inside, and I need to resist the temptation to fill it and end up back where I started, but with backache

[DaveK]

Photographic evidence supports the above 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I hadn't realised there was such a size differential

[Nikos]

Dave (or any other Fatboy owner at that), do you have any idea what good is a key hanger on your back? I still don't get why that thing is sewn on that part of the strap...

[DaveK]

Dave (or any other Fatboy owner at that), do you have any idea what good is a key hanger on your back? I still don't get why that thing is sewn on that part of the strap...

Nope - totally useless IMO, especially if you want to attach something using the webbing immediately below it!

In fact, I attached a pair of Sliver Grippers on there, which I never used, but they have succeeded in scratching the paint on the Keyper 

[AHB]

That's some difference Dave..  Now go fill it up.. 

[cerbera147]

That looks great Dave 

As you said you'll have to be careful not to fill it to the max. Does it have a waist belt strap thing on the back?

As for the keyper, I don't think I could totally trust that to hold my car keys. I have had a whistle on it occasionally

[DaveK]

That's some difference Dave..  Now go fill it up.. 

The spare capacity was one of the reasons for upgrading, so the last thing I want to do is stuff it with things! When full of water, that Sigg bottle is going to create a bit of weight too, so I'm thinking of getting a smaller neoprene bottle, but I'll try this for a while first.

I've just found a little pocket I can use for my iPhone, so I've stuck a patch on the front PALS for now. (The iPhone obviously can be pushed way down inside and doesn't need to poke out like shown). The PDA Holster with camera is occupying it's old spot, but actually sits a bit better than it did on the Fatboy due extra accessible webbing because its wider.

It's coming together now

I hadn't realised there was such a size differential

Neither did I, I'm pleasantly surprised, as that's what I wanted.

I shall keep the Fatboy for a while I think. The two bags are different enough in size that both could be useful depending where I'm going. The missus will be delighted

I've only got 6 Maxpedition bags, that's less handbags than she's got 

@Dan - yes - its the new version with the waist strap, which whilst actually a great aid to comfort, is probably a bit impractical for an about-town murse. So, I've removed it for now. That may change though as it makes an appreciable difference.

[Nikos]

Re. the keyper: I thought as much... Well, it's about to become part of the "Fatcat paracord bottle pouch" project...

[cerbera147]

@Dan - yes - its the new version with the waist strap, which whilst actually a great aid to comfort, is probably a bit impractical for an about-town murse. So, I've removed it for now. That may change though as it makes an appreciable difference.

I've got the waist strap on my Fatboy; for general about-town usage I remove mine as well but for longer walks etc, it works very well.

I think the EDC / LEO Jumbo's have two holes at the back to tuck the straps in when not needed 

[DaveK]

Re. the keyper: I thought as much... Well, it's about to become part of the "Fatcat paracord bottle pouch" project...

Lol. You can actually buy Keypers separately as accessories, with velcro attachments. I have one here but haven't yet found a use for it. I know I will eventually though

[Magic Bus]

Yay my Jumbo is here

Pics later!

Enjoy Dave 

[Nikos]

Re. the keyper: I thought as much... Well, it's about to become part of the "Fatcat paracord bottle pouch" project...

Lol. You can actually buy Keypers separately as accessories, with velcro attachments. I have one here but haven't yet found a use for it. I know I will eventually though

I have a vision: a paracord bottle pouch being attached at its bottom to the molle part of the Fatcat via Grimlocs, and at its top to that otherwise useless keyper. Let's see how that works... (once I get around making the pouch in the first place... )

[DaveK]

Sounds like it would work

[DaveK]

@Dan - yes - its the new version with the waist strap, which whilst actually a great aid to comfort, is probably a bit impractical for an about-town murse. So, I've removed it for now. That may change though as it makes an appreciable difference.

I've got the waist strap on my Fatboy; for general about-town usage I remove mine as well but for longer walks etc, it works very well.

I think the EDC / LEO Jumbo's have two holes at the back to tuck the straps in when not needed 

I missed this post last night Dan!

My Fatboy is the old type with the velcro belt attachment rather than the waist strap so I can't be sure, but I'd imagine that the strap is even more useful when walking etc with the larger Jumbo. My main gripe with the strap is that it makes it more difficult to spin the bag around to reach where I have my camera positioned for example.

I ruled out the EDC / LEO versions as the pocket configuration and the lighter nylon for a saving of seven quid didn't seem like a sensible move for me. The lack of the grab handle on te EDC / LEO versions was the clincher

[glorn]

I like the Jumbo, though I shy from it for fear of simply filling it up 'til it weighs 70 pounds...

But it lacks one important thing that the Fatboy has.. and that will always leave me to pass it by:

The Jumbo has no exterior sheath.

I don't want to dig around or fumble with zippers to get to my MT. The Fatboy has one right there on the side where it makes sense. I need my MT to be easily pulled. The Jumbo would simply not work for that without adding on a sheath.

My real wish would be for a Fatboy version that had two sheaths.. the one that's on there and one on the other side as well. Or beside it maybe.

I added one to mine. One sheath for the MT, and one for the light. That just seems obvious on any EDC bag to me.





On another subject..

The Keyper on the strap is great if you ask me. I don't think of it as a place for your keys while the bag is carried. I like it more for a sort of "place to clip this thing for now so I don't lose or drop it" option.

And when I go to bed at night, the keys do get clipped there so I don't hunt them in the morning.

I have hooked my cap on there while out walking.. I have clipped a pair of gloves on there... some keys someone handed me... a hotel room key for instance...

It has a lot of uses if you think about it.




G.

[DaveK]

That's a good idea with the keys Glorn - that sort of hing never even occurred to me tbh.

I agree about the sheath pocket as compared to the Fatboy too - I may well do something similar to what you've done there, although for the moment at least I'm managing just fine.

I picked up a 500ml SIGG bottle for myself today too - I looked at the various Nalgene, Camelbak and other plastic bottles, but I went for what I like in the end

I'm getting on well with the Jumbo so far

[glorn]

Where are you carrying the MT on your Jumbo?

Can you show pics?

[DaveK]

Just about to head out - but in the mag holder in the CCW pocket

[glorn]

Ah... no need for pics of that.

Hmmm... I suppose that wouldn't be too inaccessible.

I think I still like the external sheath though.

[DaveK]

I think if my multitool wasn't going to get me arrested, the sheath would be the way to go for me too

[glorn]

   Good point. I always forget about that whole problem you have over there with getting nicked for carrying tools.

Just kills me to know that some chav can brandish a cricket bat and a cleaver, but you'll get jailed for a multi.

Wonder if anyone has ever been killed in the UK with a multitool of any sort?

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I very much doubt it, as there no where near that common over here

It's predominately cheap crap and kitchen knives that do the business over here!

[ryan1835]

I very much doubt it, as there no where near that common over here

It's predominately cheap crap and kitchen knives that do the business over here!

well id much rather be tabbed by a multi

"before you stab me again can i have a play with that?    "

[John]

I very much doubt it, as there no where near that common over here

It's predominately cheap crap and kitchen knives that do the business over here!

Tracy Andrews killed her fiancé back in 1996 with a SAK IIRC 

[Zack]

I like the Jumbo, though I shy from it for fear of simply filling it up 'til it weighs 70 pounds...

But it lacks one important thing that the Fatboy has.. and that will always leave me to pass it by:

The Jumbo has no exterior sheath.

I don't want to dig around or fumble with zippers to get to my MT. The Fatboy has one right there on the side where it makes sense. I need my MT to be easily pulled. The Jumbo would simply not work for that without adding on a sheath.

My real wish would be for a Fatboy version that had two sheaths.. the one that's on there and one on the other side as well. Or beside it maybe.

I added one to mine. One sheath for the MT, and one for the light. That just seems obvious on any EDC bag to me.


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On another subject..

The Keyper on the strap is great if you ask me. I don't think of it as a place for your keys while the bag is carried. I like it more for a sort of "place to clip this thing for now so I don't lose or drop it" option.

And when I go to bed at night, the keys do get clipped there so I don't hunt them in the morning.

I have hooked my cap on there while out walking.. I have clipped a pair of gloves on there... some keys someone handed me... a hotel room key for instance...

It has a lot of uses if you think about it.




G.

I just added a MOLLE sheath to the strap of my Jumbo, so its right in front of my if I need it. I also have that light and clip it so it faces out.

[DaveK]

I very much doubt it, as there no where near that common over here

It's predominately cheap crap and kitchen knives that do the business over here!

Tracy Andrews killed her fiancé back in 1996 with a SAK IIRC 

That's very true - the infamous "Road Rage" case. Nasty piece of work she is

[glorn]

I just added a MOLLE sheath to the strap of my Jumbo, so its right in front of my if I need it. I also have that light and clip it so it faces out.

I tried the sheath mounted on the strap for awhile, but the weight of a Surge on the strap felt a bit odd.

Would like to see some pics of your rig!