Good review and I appreciate you showing the Proteus for a second as I was comparing these two. I have an idea of how I would use these or why I would choose one over the other. This one is well organized and larger for more gear (guns, cameras, etc) while the Proteus seems better for EDC wear comparable to a small tool bag or such and just a little more compact. You completely opened the bag, gave some dimensions and compared it to another and that was more than most reviewers do.
Stefan - this is one of the best gear overview videos I've seen. I'm considering purchasing the Sabercat Versipack and you really helped me make my decision as well as educate me on accessories I'll need when purchasing this item. Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. USA. Kind regards, Laura
I personally run mine underneath my backpack on the sleeping back loops on the bottom this works very well if synched up tight and does not bounce around and works well as a pack extension.
Stefan, your reviews are excellent. For each Maxpedition product I own I have ended up being sold by your detailed informative review. Thank you and keep up the great work.
Thanks Stefan. This is one of those bags that is too big for a side-tote, but it's too small for a day hike with friends. It looks like a very capable bag though, as are most Maxpedition pieces.
Excellent video! Well presented and item described precisely showing all the compartments and various uses. I'll certainly subscribe and look for more of your very informative videos to assist me in my purchasing decisions! May you and yours be safe always!
Very astute review. That is a nice pak. Not sure how comfortable it would be with my bad back, but it is certainly a versatile option. I have a Standard Versapack, and I love it for a day trip, or going someplace with my boy to carry things I need for a child, a small tablet, camera, pad & pen, Nintendo for my son, a bottle or two of something to drink, and a couple of cigars, pipe, and tobacco. and even a spare shirt for my son when he rides a water ride!
Also it should be noted that the .de MaxPedition site in description is in German, and the .com site is in English. You know, to see what other cool products they have :)
Great review, I must thank you for pointing me out the web dominators. I can't believe I had never heard of them, I have been tying excess straps on my bags with very complicated knots. So complicated I could only do them once. Thanks again and take care!!
For those looking for a nicer Maxpedition camera bag, the Maxpedition Colossus allows far more options and storage capacity. A bit more expensive but you get additional size to really allow for gear storage... and it comes with a nice integrated strap.
Great video review thank you I am so tired others that say they are going to do a review of a Maxpedition bag and it turns out to be a video of "Look at what gear my credit card bought that I stuffed into the Maxpedition bag" instead. Thank you for a clear detailed review and demo of the features as well as the little extras about the bag we did not know about like the 3 carry options and the stretch velcro flaps inside the bag. Also the option to tie things down on the bottom of the bag. Where can we find those strap tie downs or managers to tidy up the long compression straps?
To me the bag seems a bit overdone with features everywhere, and yet the main compartment is still not that practical. As you say, could be a good bag to leave in the car filled with useful little things. However it may take you an hour to find something back in it!
Thanks for your video! I use the bag for amateur radio in the outdoors, and it is ideal for that purpose:There is plenty of space for all the stuff, and everything is well organized. But with 7+ pounds in it and longer distances, it is not really comfortable to me, even with the belt plus the strap. You want to tighten the belt very tight-fitting. I also have a Gearslinger, which provides even more space for outdoor items, but in my opinion, both are not made for heavy gear. Anyway, I have not found and cannot imagine a better solution for my purpose.
Very nice! I've been really interested in the Proteus and as soon as I saw this I knew it was a somewhat bigger version of that pack which is what I've been wanting.
Very cool pack with a thorough review. It looks like a decent survival pack to leave in a car, or maybe a day pack like suggested. Perhaps if you put a suspender strap on the pack, it wouldn't be cumbersome to carry on the waist.
Whoops! Last comment sent prematurely! LOL. I use mine for day hikes and it holds my Jetboil and some food. I attached a rolly poly for carrying water and other drinks.
Great review but I don't get Maxpedition sometimes. Why have the side pockets diagonal zipper open bigger at the back of the bag instead of the front. They do some weird sewing… Like the diagonal zipper on the vulture 2?? Just make it horizontal
Thanks Stefan! I own the same one and except for the main compartment it's full of my survival + geocaching gear. Main compartment varies on use. I love the many compartments and attachment points, but one problem is that it gets too heavy while fully loaded, so you need the extra shoulder strap together with the hip belt. 2nd problem I have is that there's no good way to add a 1L water bottle. I tried the bottle holder on the hip belt but it gets too heavy and slowly destroys the stitching...
Great review, Stefan. Most Max reviewers never show how _small_ the bag is. You demonstrate that point well. I also think the size/weight ratio of this bag is poor (it weighs a lot since the materials are so heavy). Finally, I was never impressed by this bag because the straps always get in the way of everything. Yes, I know one can mod, but that's even more money - especially to do it right! PS Is that a Fenix E05 I saw?
I thought I could use this to carry my Nikon D700 with MD10, but I think it will be too small for my needs. :( I need a padded bag that is around 6.5" deep. thanks for the review.
nice vid, Stefan! I wonder if the side compartments are sized to hold 1-litre PET bottles? not dedicated, of course, but could it work in a pinch? thanks, Gergely (sveqs)
Hello, Stefan: I appreciate your well-presented review of the Maxpedition Sabercat. I'm thinking of buying one for long-distance running. I'll then pack it with plentiful stuff so I can be refreshed at the end of my run. However, I don't know how the loaded fanny pack will perform under the constant jarring movements in running. I don't even know if the pack will resist sagging. Will you please provide your opinion?
Don't know if you're still looking, but the OneTigris Conqueror Waist Bag seems almost identical. A few minor differences in the internals, but the overall layout and dimensions are the same. I just got one of these myself and it looks pretty good so far. www.onetigris.com/catalog/product/view/id/175
Hallo, gibt es den Sabercat noch irgendwo zu erwerben? Ich finde leider immer nur "den kleinen Bruder". Dieser reicht mir leider vom Platz nicht aus. Mittlerweile ist es echt schade das Maxpedition nicht mit der Produktion hinterher kommt, warte selber schon seit fast 14 Monaten das der Gyrfalcon wieder zu erwerben ist...Maxpedition ist Top aber der Nachschub ist echt schlecht 😳
But still, shipping this bag from Germany to the US doesn't make sense. In the end, you pay more for shipping costs and customs fees than for the actual bag. I'm sure you will find a seller in your country.
