Neatfreak organizer

kmanct3 · **on:** January 02, 2012, 11:42:42 PM

WOW, the maxpedition website is awsome! just spent some of my christmas money and bought a neatfreak organizer.looks pretty good hope it was worth the $70.00. been looking for an edc bag for a while, seemed like the best choice.

Gareth · **Reply #1 on:** January 02, 2012, 11:47:05 PM

I've not really come across that one before, make sure you tell us what you think of it.

Metropolicity · **Reply #2 on:** January 03, 2012, 01:43:30 AM

its massive, i've been pining after one but i wouldn't know what to do with it...

Flying Dutchman · **Reply #3 on:** January 03, 2012, 04:54:12 AM

I've got my eye on the MPB... not for "Carry" but to keep in the car, sort of a BOB, but has the GPS, log book, change of clothes and basic tools in case I need to go truckin on short notice.

turnsouth · **Reply #4 on:** January 04, 2012, 06:27:27 PM

I love my Neatfreak, great bag for EDC. It does require a great deal of self control though. With all the pockets it's way too easy to stuff full.

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #5 on:** January 04, 2012, 06:36:04 PM

Yea, I don't know. I little too Batman utility belt for me. I prefer the Timbuk2 solution. I honkin' big pouch and a few smaller pockets.

If they could get an "Auto-stir" function working, it would be perfect.

turnsouth · **Reply #6 on:** January 04, 2012, 07:11:37 PM

When filled only to the point where it keeps it's intended shape, it is the perfect size bag. Great for shopping, going to the show, flea markets, etc...

Plus it constantly forces you to make the best use of the space. Instead of thinking "that's cool" about something, and just throwing it in your bag, you have to pause and evaluate if what you want to carry is really necessary.

This is only true if your goal is to keep it a compact, and convenient bag. If you watch some of the YouTube videos on it, you'll see that some folks find it necessary to keep the bag "ball" shaped at all times, and very clumsy looking.

kmanct3 · **Reply #7 on:** January 04, 2012, 09:25:53 PM

I did not know which way i wanted to go so i picked the neatfreak to keep in my jeep.I want something a bout half the size but its hard to make a choice by pictures.

turnsouth · **Reply #8 on:** January 04, 2012, 09:53:01 PM

For about half the size you would want the FR-1 Pouch (does not come with a shoulder strap though)

But the Neatfreak will make a great small auto bag.

Sazabi · **Reply #9 on:** January 04, 2012, 10:00:56 PM

The FR-1 is a nice pouch; doesn't look right on the back of a PFII, but I'll be getting a shoulder strap for it soon, as a much less obnoxious way to carry a pack, as opposed to the much larger PFII.

turnsouth · **Reply #10 on:** January 04, 2012, 10:19:23 PM

Quote from: Sazabi on January 04, 2012, 10:00:56 PM

The FR-1 is a nice pouch; doesn't look right on the back of a PFII, but I'll be getting a shoulder strap for it soon, as a much less obnoxious way to carry a pack, as opposed to the much larger PFII.

Yea, an FR-1 on a PFII would look like a big mole on someone's back

Sazabi · **Reply #11 on:** January 04, 2012, 10:34:20 PM

Quote from: turnsouth on January 04, 2012, 10:19:23 PM

Quote from: Sazabi on January 04, 2012, 10:00:56 PM
The FR-1 is a nice pouch; doesn't look right on the back of a PFII, but I'll be getting a shoulder strap for it soon, as a much less obnoxious way to carry a pack, as opposed to the much larger PFII.

Yea, an FR-1 on a PFII would look like a big mole on someone's back

I figured that out after I got it and mounted it on the PFII... it lasted all of a couple hours, I think, before I removed it and bookmarked a shoulder strap for it. XD

turnsouth · **Reply #12 on:** January 04, 2012, 10:42:33 PM

Quote from: Sazabi on January 04, 2012, 10:34:20 PM

I figured that out after I got it and mounted it on the PFII... it lasted all of a couple hours, I think, before I removed it and bookmarked a shoulder strap for it. XD

Have you checked eBay? I sometimes see really good prices on Maxped straps and shoulder pads there. Colors are hit and miss, but you never know what might pop up

Sazabi · **Reply #13 on:** January 04, 2012, 11:51:44 PM

Quote from: turnsouth on January 04, 2012, 10:42:33 PM

Quote from: Sazabi on January 04, 2012, 10:34:20 PM
I figured that out after I got it and mounted it on the PFII... it lasted all of a couple hours, I think, before I removed it and bookmarked a shoulder strap for it. XD

Have you checked eBay? I sometimes see really good prices on Maxped straps and shoulder pads there. Colors are hit and miss, but you never know what might pop up

Is getting a shoulder pad worth it? I have a messenger bag I'd have loaded down, with just a shoulder strap, and it never bothered me.

turnsouth · **Reply #14 on:** January 05, 2012, 12:20:55 AM

Quote from: Sazabi on January 04, 2012, 11:51:44 PM

Quote from: turnsouth on January 04, 2012, 10:42:33 PM
Quote from: Sazabi on January 04, 2012, 10:34:20 PM
I figured that out after I got it and mounted it on the PFII... it lasted all of a couple hours, I think, before I removed it and bookmarked a shoulder strap for it. XD

Have you checked eBay? I sometimes see really good prices on Maxped straps and shoulder pads there. Colors are hit and miss, but you never know what might pop up

Is getting a shoulder pad worth it? I have a messenger bag I'd have loaded down, with just a shoulder strap, and it never bothered me.

It depends on the thickness to the strap material. With a Maxped strap, and more than say a 5 to 8 pound load, I'd say yes. On an FR-1 it probably isn't needed.

That being said, even with a light load in my Neatfreak, the shoulder pad does a great job of allowing the strap to slide through it, and lets me reposition the bag around my body with ease, while the pad stays put. Not usually a big deal, but when dressed for winter, and wearing a heavy coat, it works out quite well.

kmanct3 · **Reply #15 on:** January 05, 2012, 01:10:00 AM

how much can the pf2 hold? i will check ebay and amazon. thanks

Sazabi · **Reply #16 on:** January 05, 2012, 01:14:16 AM

Quote from: kmanct3 on January 05, 2012, 01:10:00 AM

how much can the pf2 hold? i will check ebay and amazon. thanks

It's smaller than you think, but it's still around 23 liters capacity. I got my PFII for $55 (or $58; I forget) shipped from Howes Knife Shop when it was on sale last autumn.

kmanct3 · **Reply #17 on:** January 05, 2012, 01:27:36 AM

there are too many bags too choose from! maybe i will get something soon. i like the fr1, also the fatty and the small edc bag. decisions , decisions.

turnsouth · **Reply #18 on:** January 05, 2012, 02:08:17 AM

The sales at Howes are awesome! Nice guy, great service.

Sazabi · **Reply #19 on:** January 05, 2012, 02:18:14 AM

Quote from: turnsouth on January 05, 2012, 02:08:17 AM

The sales at Howes are awesome! Nice guy, great service.

I've debated emailing him to see what his price would be on a shoulder strap; I'll probably end up with a Mini Roly Poly from him for the FR-1 for a water bottle; the medium I have is far too large. @_@

Woz · **Reply #20 on:** January 05, 2012, 09:50:52 AM

I don't like the Neatfreak for EDC, I find it to be too bulky and heavy. But it makes an amazing car organizer or survival kit.

kmanct3 · **Reply #21 on:** January 06, 2012, 02:02:03 AM

Alright you guys talked me into a fr1. Amazon had a Foliage Green for $30.00. also got a couple of keychain tools. ie gerber crkt and a boker. I did check out Howes Knife Shop.really cool place .Prices seem to be good.

kmanct3 · **Reply #22 on:** January 11, 2012, 01:00:18 AM

OK i got both bags today,i will send pics in the morning. the neatfreek is not as big as i imagined. i am really loving the fr. both bags came with shoulder straps.

kmanct3 · **Reply #23 on:** January 12, 2012, 03:09:23 PM

Ok here it is , with a few goodies!

Gareth · **Reply #24 on:** January 12, 2012, 08:05:07 PM

Going by the size of the objects next to it, I think the NF isn't quite as big as I thought it was going to be either. Thanks for taking the shot mate.

kmanct3 · **Reply #25 on:** January 12, 2012, 09:26:56 PM

When i ordered it i thought the same,really a nice size.

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