I am in need of a new bag that will go from the office to the field and to the airport (not all on the same day mind you). SInce I am a Marine I need something that I can take to field and just throw in the truck or on the helicopter and go. I am going to Japan in a couple of weeks (for 6 months) and I will be doing a lot of over night travelling there for sight surveys and the like. I am looking at the Maxpedition Condor right now because it is large enough to use as an overnight bag and carry on as well, but it is also roomy enough for binders or a laptop as well. Plus, from all I have read, it seems to be pretty well built and strong enough to withstand the amount of abuse I inflict on gear in the field.

Does anyone have any expirience with the Condor in particular? I have read several reviews on this and other forums about smaller Maxpedition packs and stuff, but nothing on the Condor.

I am just looking for information on this pack, or any one like it, for that matter.

Thanks for any advice I can get,

Garrett

I found this review on knife forums

http://www.knifeforums.com/ubbthreads/sh...rev=#Post367088

]Garrett[

I've used my AIII while travelling in the Asia Pacific region without looking too military.

BTW, most people here have not heard of Eagle Industries. Actually, I've not seen any AIII while travelling in this region.

HTH.

Actually Adam, even though the link and review say Condor, the pack looks like the Falcon and not the Condor.

Well, I have several items made by Maxpedition, and I love them all. I currently have the Falcon pack, and like it, but it is a little small for my frame. I am 6'4" and 235#, and the Falcon is a little narrow. It is however very adaptable, and sounds like what you are looking for. There is an opening for a hydration bladder, and many pals webbing locations on the pack for expanding with all kinds of gear. It will easily carry my laptop, and there is still room left over for set of clothing, or what ever you want to through in it.

The review on KF.com is one of the reasons I am looking at the condor so hard right now. I first thought it was a falcon review but after I compared it to other pictures I have seen, I can see that it is indeed a condor. I really like the pack, and I agree with you Liljeepguy, the falcon is just too small for my frame, I am built a little smaller than you (6'3" 220). '

Are there any other reviews of the condor out there? The one on KF.com is good bt I didnt see any mention of field performance. I found some of this inof on BF.com, but the guy wasnt too happy with the pack, and he seems to be the minority.

I have looked at eagle products and I like them, but from what I have been able find, they are out of my price range.

Garrett

HMMMMMMM! <img src="images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

That's odd why post a review with the wrong name!

Well, with you being about as big as I am, and knowing the Falcon is a little too small, I would definately go with the Condor. In fact, I would happily switch my Falcon for the Condor, just for the bigger size. I know that Maxpedition stuff is strong and reliable. I carry their Fatboy shoulder bag daily, and can't say enough good things about it. I picked up my pack at www.tripleaughtdesign.com and they carry the Condor as well as most of the Maxpedition products. They have free shipping on it I believe. A good place to pick up gear. They are pretty easy to deal with. Good luck with your search, and thanks for serving.

I agree with your observation :
The catalog on the Maxpedition web site describes the Falcon with 2 compartments (main + secondary), and the Condor with only one main compartment.
(both have 2 supplemental pouches, upper and lower).
And the pictures on KF show 2 compartments....


I'm looking for a 30 liter (or about) backpack and the 2 compartments of the Falcon would be nice to separate clothing (for night stay at the hotel) from portable PC + papers for daytime work.
But my portable PC would not fit into the Falcon main or secondary compartment (not wide enough).
The Condor would do.
Could anyone having a Condor, post picture of the inside of the compartment and pouches (just so I could see how they are organised).
TIA

(I ask because if I want to buy one, I will have to order on the web, in UK or Germany (no retailer in France AFAIK).

Bought a Maxpedition Condor (green) recently -- at first I couldn't decide which one I wanted, but I'm glad I settled on the Condor. The compartments are thought out nicely with plenty of room for organization and the larger external pocket even has some organizer tabs. Overall a nice pack and I'd recommend it... <img src="images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />