Thoughts on the Maxpedition Jumbo E.D.C. Bag ???

nyefmaker · Jan 4, 2010

I am considering a hiking/field/survival bag. I want to have it on the ready so when I am going afield, or in that quick moment when you least expect it ( zombie outbreak ) I can have a bag that I can just grab and go. In all seriousness.......I want a good field bag and have been looking at the Maxpedition Jumbo E.D.C. bag. I believe the green one would work for me the best as it will be mostly used in the field. I see they have other similar models. I would like your thoughts on this bag or any others. I see this E.D.C. is a newer model, how different is this over the older model ??? I see many pages on the maxpedtion line here, so this is the place to come as always for me.........I look forward to your replies and Thanks in Advance !

Thalestin · Jan 4, 2010

The edc is slightly lighter built than the original. The police model has police oriented stuff such--they have a link on their website about the differences. Unless your gonna carry a lot of ammo id opt out of the police version.

Back to the edc, I think the main difference is that is has a lighter grade material (800 strand rather than 1000 of the original nylon). The front pouch is also slightly different with some elastic holders. Personally, I prefer the original and find it to be perfect. Again, check out the vid on their site it shows all the differences nicely

j williams · Jan 4, 2010

Ive carried a Lunada gearslinger for about 6mos now, and love it. Maxpedition is great stuff.

silenthunterstudios · Jan 4, 2010

I have a Jumbo right now, and was looking at the new Mongo. I really like it, for daily carry, mainly for the ease of carrying the large 32oz Nalgene bottle. However, packing for an "extended" stay, I would go with the Condor or Falcon packs. Maybe the one strap backpacks from Maxpedition. The Versipacks are great for day hikes or replacements for "messenger" bags. I wouldn't use mine for anything over one day though.

PayetteRucker · Jan 4, 2010

I'm getting an EDC for christmas I think, although I like the foliage color line and Maxped doesn't have the EDC in the color I want. I need to get hands on so I know what size I'm dealing with too, I'm ahving a hard time invisioning just how big this bag is.

nyefmaker · Jan 4, 2010

PayetteRucker said:
I'm getting an EDC for christmas I think, although I like the foliage color line and Maxped doesn't have the EDC in the color I want. I need to get hands on so I know what size I'm dealing with too, I'm ahving a hard time invisioning just how big this bag is.

Thats my biggest problem also. The more I look at their site, I see many similar models. The Jumbo Versipack, the Fatboy Versipack, and the Jumbo EDC I was originally looking at. They all look similar. The first 2 offer more color options. I first saw the EDC, but I like the digi-camo, but since the EDC does not have it, I thought the green would do............oh decisions, decisions......I feel like I deciding on another sebenza....lol.

Fonly · Jan 4, 2010

j williams said:
Ive carried a Lunada gearslinger for about 6mos now, and love it. Maxpedition is great stuff.

Ditto, I love my lunada, carry's a light load for the quick trips, great for edc, plus it looks cool.

Fonly · Jan 4, 2010

nyefmaker said:
Thats my biggest problem also. The more I look at their site, I see many similar models. The Jumbo Versipack, the Fatboy Versipack, and the Jumbo EDC I was originally looking at. They all look similar. The first 2 offer more color options. I first saw the EDC, but I like the digi-camo, but since the EDC does not have it, I thought the green would do............oh decisions, decisions......I feel like I deciding on another sebenza....lol.

If you need photo's for reference, let me know about the lunada, It's still on hand.

Bushman5 · Jan 4, 2010

nyefmaker said:
I am considering a hiking/field/survival bag. I want to have it on the ready so when I am going afield, or in that quick moment when you least expect it ( zombie outbreak ) I can have a bag that I can just grab and go. In all seriousness.......I want a good field bag and have been looking at the Maxpedition Jumbo E.D.C. bag. I believe the green one would work for me the best as it will be mostly used in the field. I see they have other similar models. I would like your thoughts on this bag or any others. I see this E.D.C. is a newer model, how different is this over the older model ??? I see many pages on the maxpedtion line here, so this is the place to come as always for me.........I look forward to your replies and Thanks in Advance !

the Police model is designed for carrying firearms and lots of spare mags to a scene, and rapid access to mags, whereas the EDC is geared towards secure carry (nothing falls out) of EDC stuff.

great review here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQuuQaXL4R0&annotation_id=annotation_252471&feature=iv

nyefmaker · Jan 4, 2010

Bushman5 said:
the Police model is designed for carrying firearms and lots of spare mags to a scene, and rapid access to mags, whereas the EDC is geared towards secure carry (nothing falls out) of EDC stuff.

great review here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQuuQaXL4R0&annotation_id=annotation_252471&feature=iv

The police model will not suite my needs as I will not be carrying gun magazines and such, I like the EDC model, but after furthur looking into their different models, I see the 0412 jumbo versipack and the fatboy versipack that look similar. I am definately looking for security ( so things do not fall out ), so perhaps the EDC will be best. I will continue to look and listen to comments before I decide. Thanks !

Bushman5 · Jan 4, 2010

another thing.....how much gear ya got? the original Jumbo is SMALLER than the new EDC model.......

Thoughts on the Maxpedition Jumbo E.D.C. Bag ???

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