Maxpedition Noatak Gearslinger

Gadget Guy · **on:** June 08, 2010, 11:34:43 PM

This new pack looks like a winner! :t

http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/Noatak-Gearslinger-21p1436.htm

ryan1835 · **Reply #1 on:** June 08, 2010, 11:39:34 PM

only thing i dont like is there is only one shoulder strap :/ this as a rucksack would be perfect

Inzelique · **Reply #2 on:** June 08, 2010, 11:50:23 PM

I'm liking the current price!!!($o.oo)

Gadget Guy · **Reply #3 on:** June 08, 2010, 11:53:52 PM

Quote from: Inzelique on June 08, 2010, 11:50:23 PM

I'm liking the current price!!!($o.oo)

Maybe it's a introductory price?

ecfiffer · **Reply #4 on:** June 09, 2010, 03:51:10 AM

its a baby sitka!!! i need to get one for my boy...

BIG-TARGET · **Reply #5 on:** June 09, 2010, 03:52:34 AM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on June 08, 2010, 11:53:52 PM

Quote from: Inzelique on June 08, 2010, 11:50:23 PM
I'm liking the current price!!!($o.oo)

Maybe it's a introductory price?

Check the price on the rolypolys first

If you buy a Maxpedition, you must get a rolypoly for an add on

Pacu · **Reply #6 on:** June 09, 2010, 03:54:07 AM

i kinda like this one. Be good for a walking bag around the city...in a non-military-eye catching colour that is.

Zack · **Reply #7 on:** June 09, 2010, 04:27:10 AM

Quote from: BIG-TARGET on June 09, 2010, 03:52:34 AM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on June 08, 2010, 11:53:52 PM
Quote from: Inzelique on June 08, 2010, 11:50:23 PM
I'm liking the current price!!!($o.oo)

Maybe it's a introductory price?
Check the price on the rolypolys first

If you buy a Maxpedition, you must get a rolypoly for an add on

+1

parnass · **Reply #8 on:** June 09, 2010, 04:48:46 AM

I have been considering the purchase of a Remora or Lunada.

The new Noatak looks good. However, unlike the Remora and Lunada gearslingers, the Noatak appears to be designed to be carried only on the right side. Too, the Noatak has a Y-strap and the Y-strap on my Maxpedition gear always gets in the way. I think the Y-strap's function is to relieve the stress on the zippers. Guess the Y-strap could be easily cut off if you don't plan to load down the pack.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #9 on:** June 09, 2010, 08:03:19 AM

I'm with Ryan on this, as I much prefer proper rucksacks in bag's that size

Does look the part though

DaveK · **Reply #10 on:** June 09, 2010, 12:12:55 PM

Quote from: parnass on June 09, 2010, 04:48:46 AM

I have been considering the purchase of a Remora or Lunada.

The new Noatak looks good. However, unlike the Remora and Lunada gearslingers, the Noatak appears to be designed to be carried only on the right side. Too, the Noatak has a Y-strap and the Y-strap on my Maxpedition gear always gets in the way. I think the Y-strap's function is to relieve the stress on the zippers. Guess the Y-strap could be easily cut off if you don't plan to load down the pack.

Good spot! It's useful to be able to switch the strap on the Lunada

I can't picture how big the Noatak is in relation to the Lunada - is it smaller or bigger?

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on June 09, 2010, 08:03:19 AM

I'm with Ryan on this, as I much prefer proper rucksacks in bag's that size

Does look the part though

For me, it depends 100% on the weight you're carrying, rather than the size of the bag. I used the Lunada on that bike ride last week with a waterproof, SIGG bottle, phone, wallet (which didn't weigh much after buying the helmets) and some other bits and bobs and it was fine, thanks to the smaller webbed strap that stops it sliding about.

Much more weight and I agree that two straps is better

ryan1835 · **Reply #11 on:** June 09, 2010, 03:23:38 PM

I just can't get on with single strap bags or shoulder bags almost got to be a rucksack for me

BIG-TARGET · **Reply #12 on:** June 12, 2010, 06:02:42 AM

I kinda like my "Bumblebee" (yellow & back) Falcon II

DaveK · **Reply #13 on:** June 12, 2010, 10:29:26 AM

Quote from: BIG-TARGET on June 12, 2010, 06:02:42 AM

I kinda like my "Bumblebee" (yellow & back) Falcon II
(Image removed from quote.)

That is superb that. I went for a much more tame colour scheme myself, but boy did I deliberate for a while about the Bumblebee and the Red. I settled on Blue / Foliage in the end and am happy with it.

I want them all really

BIG-TARGET · **Reply #14 on:** June 12, 2010, 02:25:37 PM

Quote from: DaveK on June 12, 2010, 10:29:26 AM

Quote from: BIG-TARGET on June 12, 2010, 06:02:42 AM
I kinda like my "Bumblebee" (yellow & back) Falcon II
(Image removed from quote.)

That is superb that. I went for a much more tame colour scheme myself, but boy did I deliberate for a while about the Bumblebee and the Red. I settled on Blue / Foliage in the end and am happy with it.

I want them all really

I decided to get the yellow Falcon II and yellow Jumbo Versipack, due to the fact I'm getting a little old for escape and evade. Besides, if my diabetes gets the better of me out in the woods, SAR can find my remains pretty quickly!