Maxpedition Pygmy Falcon

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Just received one of these packs that I found on closeout at L.A. Police Gear. Here it is all packed out. This little pack holds a lot more than I thought it would, and it does so comfortably. All the contents of my previous daypack, a LL Bean model (Bigelow top load with about 2100 cubic inches of room), fit into the Maxpedition Falcon Pygmy. Lots of latching points and tie-on spots for more gear if needed. It appears to be a well-built, well-thought-out design. Woodland Camo was the only offering, but I rather like it. So much that I subsequently ordered the Baby Condor (also on closeout) for a hunting pack.

I'll try to get a pic of all the contents all spread out at some point, but here's a quick list:

First Aid Kit
Silva Compass
K&M matchcase with matches and backup compass
Leatherman Charge Ti
Buck 110 (soon to be replace with HR-LM when I get a sheath)
leather gloves
sunscreen
LED flashlight
Princeton Tec Aurora headlamp
polypropylene underwear
Goretex rain hat (Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero)
survival kit in stuff sack (lots of goodies...more than I want to list right now)
REI Elements breathable rain jacket
Red Ledge Thunderlight breathable rain pants
zip-up fleece jacket (Campmor)
Becker BK-9 with more basic survival gear in sheath pouch (interchangeable with a number of other large blades)
100 feet of paracord
water bottle in outside pocket
sunglasses (in case) in outside pocket
 
Maxpedition is top shelf stuff. That PF is a good snag, and I'm glad you posted your evaluation. I grabbed the Devil Dog on clearance from LAPG, love it, and was really looking for a shove to drop the hammer on the PF. You may have pushed me over the edge, sir. ;)
 
Have one in Desert Camo, (If that makes any difference):)

Use it as a day pack and it is very comfortable. I zip-tyed a RAT 3 to the left shoulder strap.

I consider it a good investment; even if I paid retail for it.
 
i have the pmII, great pack, has the extra molle straps on the side. only thing that would make it better is a hydration pouch.
 
Not to give any misimpressions. The PF lists at 1400 cubic inches, and so obviously I had some spare space in the 2100 cubic inch LL Bean daypack. However, it was space I didn't use, and so I can carry the same gear in the smaller Maxpedition pack with ease.
 
I've been using an OD Pygmy Falcon for the last year, as a laptop bag of sorts. It holds my Thinkpad, my lunch, a ton of gear, tools, a bottle of pop, and a bottle of water. It gets carried for 2 miles per day, and is generally abused. The pack is amazing. Wonderfully comfortable. You can really cram a ton of stuff into it. Extremely durable too. The bottle pockets rock!!!!

In fact, I can cram more stuff into it than I could in my Maxpedition Monsoon gearlslinger. The Monsoon boats more cu of room, but the Pygmy has real world usable room.
 
Hi my name is Bill and I'm addicted to gadgets and gear.


Sigh...another weak willed moment by me. I have been looking at this pack for months but never could fork over the 90.00 for the normal price. Then this thread comes along and it is just too much to bear.

This pack looks great and thanks for the review.

Billyp
 
I use an OD Pygmy Falcon as an EDC type bag, transferring it to whatever vehicle I'm using and carrying it during some walks. It is just the right size for my gear and there's room left over.

The only problem I have is that the back sort of bends in half because I don't have much stowed in the main compartment. That "crease" produces a gap between the backpack and my back when I carry it unless I stuff a shirt or light jacket in the main compartment.

Otherwise, it is well built and the 2 outside mesh compartments are great for holding items you need to access readily without searching inside the pack.

I use a larger Condor 2 during longer, multi-day trips.
 
billyp said:
Sigh...another weak willed moment by me. I have been looking at this pack for months but never could fork over the 90.00 for the normal price. Then this thread comes along and it is just too much to bear.
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Same thing happened to me. A guy with username VANCE posted over at the Swamp Rat forum about the cut-rate prices on these packs. Having thought about getting a Maxpedition pack for some time, I had to think about two seconds before getting the PF. When it came and I saw how well it was made and how much I liked the Woodland Camo, I ordered the Baby Condor and a 4-pack of the green Grimloc D-rings.

parnass said:
The only problem I have is that the back sort of bends in half because I don't have much stowed in the main compartment. That "crease" produces a gap between the backpack and my back when I carry it unless I stuff a shirt or light jacket in the main compartment.
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Here's an easy fix: buy more gear! :D

Seriously, stick in a jacket. The fleece jacket shown above is a frequent Campmor sale item. It's the retailer brand, but it's well made and warm. Fills up more space in the pack than any other item, but it has saved me from being cold on more occasions than I can count. Combined with some solid poly underlayer (either a hiking shirt or some poly underwear), it's actually comfortable in pretty cold weather. I may pick up a small compression sack for it since I could gain a little space by compressing it down.
 
I use mine to commute on bicycle on a frequent basis. It is a good step up in terms of capacity and stability from the conventional smaller size messenger bag. It has enough room to serve as an overnighter as well. The padded/ contoured shoulder starps in combo with its chest strap feature keeps the bag comfy and stable, especially at higher speeds and extended miles. Molle webbing on left side shoulder strap carries a Dozier made kydex rig with small fix blade and right side carries an Inova T3 flashlight with GG & G TID impact device attached to the head all housed in a MaxPed tube sheath. Both pieces of gear in vertical positions for quick and smooth draw. :)

N.

www.dozierknives.com/forum
 
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