Here's a few photos of my Maxpedition Condor kit at this time. Seems like I'm always changing something. Comments welcome!

(Note: Not shown is the eTrex Legend GPS, cell phone, and Leatherman Wave, all of which would probably be added for a trip.)

Here is the lower compartment:

Contents - Fisher space pen, Rite in the Rain notepad, Benchmade mini-Griptilian, small survival kit in an AMK zippered pouch, red bandanna, emergency poncho, and 550 para cord:

Here is the upper compartment:

Contents - MPI Space Bag, Petzl Tikka Plus, Suunto MC2G compass:

Here is the inside compartment:

Contents - Extra socks / underwear / wicking t-shirt / TP (in Ziploc bag), gloves, two 0.5L bottles of spring water, local map, Moonstone pullover jacket (in Ziploc bag), NATO matches / small fishing kit / surveyor's tape (and needles and thread), 4 x AA lithium batteries & 3 x AAA lithium batteries, and AMK first aid kit.

Very Nice. It looks like you still have plenty of room left? I ordered the FatBoy S type that should be here Thursday or Friday according to ship conf. Those bags look rugged. I've been using a small (inconspicuous) Craftsman tool bag for some time. I've had a little time off work and have been going through and inventorying all my gear, mags, and ammo. Found a few items I forgot I had <img src="/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

What case is your FAK in it?

Yeah Ced, What type of case is that your first aid kit is in inside the baggie?

The FAK is an Adventure Medical Kits "Solo" kit. If I remember right, I bought it at REI.

The survival kit is also in a second "Solo" pouch, but I pulled the first aid contents out for another kit. That left me with the empty pouch which seems to be just the right size for a backpack pocket or even a cargo pocket. (Plus, a pint-sized Ziploc freezer bag can cover the pouch *perfectly*.)

http://www.adventuremedicalkits.com/products/KIT_w_mou_solo.htm

I also like the look of AMK's "Ultralight" series which comes with some Aloksak bags that I have yet to try. Hmm... the search for the eternal PSK container continues... <img src="/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

I couldn't be happier with the Condor; I went through a long search looking for a good quality backpack with lots of pockets and compartments.

There's plenty more room inside -- I could cram more into it, but this is going to become my day hiking bag, too. So I'm trying to keep it somewhat light. I might stash my 70oz. Camelbak bladder in there (be warned: a 50oz. bladder looks like it might fit in the hydration pocket a LOT better) to replace the bottled waters, or maybe a couple Nalgene bottles.

In my opinion, $90 for a bag that will probably outlast me is not bad. The straps are adjustable and some, like the belt strap, are completely removable (like Frenchy pointed out, it does seem to ride high).

Maxpedition gear seems to be pretty heavy-duty.

Room left over <img src="/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />
My Maxpedition Vulture is packed and I wish I had more room, then again it's a BOB that is used for camping and as a long travel car kit so it has a lot of extras in it for camping that I "expect" may get used and need replacing after I come home. I also have a HUGE FAK in my bag with a lot of meds. from minimus... I guess mine is more setup for expedition style camping an dalso doubles as a BOB. We do a lot of 4-wheeling, and camping in the snow so I feel I need to be able to use it to stay alive incase we get snowed in etc..

I was thinking of getting that backapck you have for a daypack is it big enough or to big you think? I have a camelbak HAWG or MULE on the way (forget on backorder) that i`m hoping will be big enough?

Yup, gotta have room for food! <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

For a daypack, I think the Condor is a good size. It's actually got less volume inside than one of my old North Face daypacks. But it more than makes up for that with organization and amazing construction.

I've been able to get away from cramming my pack with everything by having a 2-bag BoB system. One is my Condor pack with outdoors oriented gear, and the other is a Maxpedition Nucleus attache bag with my day-to-day stuff. I was starting to get frustrated with pulling out my day planner from my backpack just for a hike.

I am sorry to say that I am with Frenchy. I got a Condor, and had to return it because the belt was unusable to me. I nver thought I was particularly long bodied, but it just did not get any wieght onto my hip bones.

But very strangely, and contrary to anything I would have expected, I tried on a commercial medium ALICE [Tactical Tailor 'Malice 2'] which without any trouble at all, fits, does not move, and carries a lot of stuff.

That being said, my EDC is a shoulder bag or a Fat Boy. The pack is serious.

The MALICE clips rotted? What kind of enviroment? I've had MALICE clips since Tactical Tailor first marketed them, never had a problem.

Hi Ced,
Nice pack and nice pics. I was just wondering--where is your flashlight??? <img src="/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

I see you have a Petzl Tikka, but no redundancy?? Just a thought, I TRY to always have two of the most important survival items, and a light is definitely one of my most important survival items.

Good catch... actually I've got a Surefire G2, but it sits in my other "BOB" which is more for day to day use.

Your post got me thinking, though - I'm considering adding another small light to my Condor kit.

I haven't had any problems with either my Maxpedition Condor or my Maxpedition Nucleus. (knock on wood)

In any case, Maxpedition has a limited lifetime warranty. If stitches are popping, that should help. Not sure about the Malice clips, though.

I looked at a lot of daypacks before settling on the Condor and it seemed like every other pack felt flimsy and poorly-constructed. Even the big name brands had a cheap feel to the fabric used and the way they were sewn together.

Yeah, your humidity will be a lot worse than mine. I've had mine out at my most unfavorite temp (-40) and they are fine, but nothing.

I'm suprised though- MALICE clips are a synthetic rubber, so I would think that the nylon in MOLLE/PALS webbing would rot as well in that condition.