living in florida, i have one of these bags, we use it for hurricane emergency kit, sometimes we only have a short time to leave, this holds all of the first aid stuff, clothes, emergency items, candles, batteries, flashlights, radio, water, and things you need for up to a week, its easy to carry, and small enough to travel when needed. thanks Sootch00.
Of course I have an Infant son who thinks he should help when dad's on the iPhone. Or maybe dad should put 8 month down before comments. I think you did an excellent review. I like to use one as my duty bag for a while as you said with all that we carry. I believe it would fit. Thanks for the review. Sorry about the little guy helping me. Take care
I've owned this bag for over a year now and it's my office bag. I carry my 15" MacBook Pro in it and all other office gear I need plus a water bottle and stuff. It's the best EDC bag I've ever owned. Highly recommended if you're an office drone like me :-)
I have this bag and use it as my laptop bag. I just thought I would tell you that those little keepers as you call them are a security measure. You pull up both zipper pools from that pocket, loop the keeper through them and snap. Now the pocket is not easily opened when you are in a crowd and similar situations.
If I ever get rid of my current mental problems and get back to my job as a train driver I will definately get me one of these as my work bag. Odds are not good at the moment, though.
sootch00, this is is why I come to your site for reviews. You do the most in depth reviews that I have found and your no nonsense approach make me want to order it right away. I have a glock 27 that is my edc. I love this firearm but I am looking to get back into the 9th game for edc. I love your review of both of these pistols. Very in depth and in formative.
Excellent review. I love Maxpedition products - they are worth every penny. This is another great bag. For some people it may be out of their budget, but quality costs more. If you need quality or a bag that will last, go for it. Also keep in mind that the little extra cost, spread out over several years comes to only pennies a day. KEEP ON PREPPING
Well if you can't afford this Maxpedition bag, LA police gear sells what they call their bail out bag which is very similar to this one but it is only 19.99. I picked one up and use it as a one gun range bag. It has most of the same features including the CCW pouch but it is not padded and it is not water proof.
I have a smaller attaché. Unfortunately it’s too small for a laptop, so I never use it. But you are correct, the Velcro on the bag, actually most Maxpedition bags, is tough.
I am 13, and I love hiking so I have a Coleman first aid kit that I crammed with a lot of extra medical supplies. So I need a bigger kind of protective carrier, and this does the trick. I will probably use most of the room for medical supplies, but any space extra I will use for my survival kit to put inside. Thanks for this video, and I subbed to you becuase of your excellent reviews :D
I have this bag and its great and worth every penny. My only complaint is that it should come with the Concealed Holster like it does in other Maxpedition product.
I have yet been able to justify myself the extra cost of a Maxpedition bag, they seem great, but quite costly. Sure, some people would benefit from the quality, but for most people, something like a simple LA Police Gear $20 Bail Out Bag would be sufficient. No doubt Maxpedition has benefited greatly from your reviews, no wonder they keep sending you gear. I hope one day to own one, but as an average Joe, it'll be a while before I can justify that cost.
I was really happy to get one on sale. My request is for a video showing how the bag might be used as a real tactical bag. I bought my bag thinking I'd use it for work (I'm a teacher) but with things the way they are, I'm leaning toward using it as a 'get home' tactical bag. I'd really appreciate your input on that; you're videos are so informative and to the point.
very good looking bag, might have to get me one. just another point, if the inside is 15 1/2" by 11 1/2", you can probably fit up to a 19" laptop in there
You probably dont care but if you're bored like me during the covid times you can stream pretty much all of the new movies on instaflixxer. Been binge watching with my gf for the last months :)
@TheSuperqdawg Absolutely, when "failure is not an option," go ahead and spend the extra on a higher quality bag. For most of us though, something like this would serve as a range bag, an overnight bag, a carry bag from home to work, situations where a broke strap (still rare for a LAPG bag, in my experience) is manageable. For me, resale value is not a deciding value, I have no intentions of re-selling my bags. Not to mention, that 40% depreciation may equal 3-4 LAPG bags.
@JoeDurobot I've been on the fence about this, and I see where you're coming from. I think sootch is a good guy, and definitely an honest guy. I believe these packs are extremely high quality, and I know he's just getting the gear reviews out there. But as an individual, I highly doubt he would have purchased all those bags on his own (at least in such a short period of time) and that can be a bit of a put off for me. Quality is a high priority, but so is price for many of us (continued...)
Hi Sootch, I got one of these about 3 weeks ago, nice review, as you say it's an excellent piece of kit, I cant find anything I dont like about it. The only thing i would wish for is US prices :0). Over here it seems to me that they just do a straight swap with the dollar and pound sign- ie if it's a $100 there it's £100 plus here, price aside though you just cant go wrong with maxped kit. Thanks for an excellent Vid justifying my purchase :0).. Have a good day.
@jhawkdude Those LA Police Gear bags are very good quality. I have a BOB which I use for the range and every day carry. I have some smaller Maxpedition items and they are awesome. I hear ya on the prices though. Great review Mr. S.
Great review of this excellent product. I own this bag and use it daily as a computer bag and haul it along on my daily commute into the office. In addition, since it has so many pockets and sufficient space, it doubles as my EDC / BOB. The cost has to be compared to the expected longevity or useful life of the product. I expect to use this bag for many years (two years and counting now), so the extra cost (on average) is manageable.
@JoeDurobot I think you can trust the reviews, but you have to take them with the knowledge that price is not a factor in these reviews. Most gear reviews have price or value as part of the review, these can't honestly have a value factor from the point of the reviewer, IMO. That all being said, sootch is free to do what he wants with his channel and I'm going to keep watching it, because it's still good gear and a good guy.
@JoeDurobot Joe I am with you 100%. I like Sootch & feel he is much more "one of us guys:" then most. But MAXPEDITION floods these Reviewers w/ Gear and most never disclose this fact. Sure, it is good stuff. What guy is gonna rip them apart when they get $200 bags every month? We need full disclosure. Tell us that MAXPEDITION just sent me a bag and I think... Not " I just picked up a new Maxpedition Bag and here is what I like. (NOTE Sootch did say this was provided at the end of video)
I defnitely have to agree with what you said at the end sootch00, Ever since I bought my Maxpedition jumbo K.I.S.S pack, it has become my favorite. I may also have to look into that multi purpose bag as well. Keep up the great vids. Sootch00! -Solanum20
@Grubkat I love a high quality product as well, so I probably will own a Maxpedition at some point. But when I'm looking at 1 Maxpedition bag for the price of 6 or 7 LA Police Gear bags, no thanks. Is a Maxpedition really 7 times better than a LAPG?
@JoeDurobot I can definitely understand where you're coming from with this. It can be a blurry ethical line for an independent review of all free products from one company. Even with the best intentions, you can't really call it an independent review anymore. As I'm sure someone will tell us, we're free to not watch this if we choose; but anyone who posts also must accept criticism, I just hope our criticism has been friendly, constructive, and with no disrespect to sootch.
you make me mad sometimes just when I think I'm done spending you come up with some dumb fun review of an awsome looking bag..You have really cost me alot of money ...I can't tell you how many things I've bought cause of your awsome reviews .Well looks like I'm gonna be in debt for a while but atleast I'll be happy... JK I really love the vids,glad your out there...
I love your reviews! You are able to articulate the strengths and weaknesses of the products and show multiple angles on film. Just in the last week I think I've spent $500 at Maxpedition alone. Thanks for the discount code. Tim
I have the same bag in Khaki and absolutely love it. Thanks for posting.
I've used my Tactical Operator Attache' for almost two years and it still looks new! I highly recommend it!
10 years now, How is it holding up?
living in florida, i have one of these bags, we use it for hurricane emergency kit,
sometimes we only have a short time to leave, this holds all of the first aid stuff,
clothes, emergency items, candles, batteries, flashlights, radio, water, and things you need for up to a week, its easy to carry, and small enough to travel when needed. thanks Sootch00.
Of course I have an Infant son who thinks he should help when dad's on the iPhone. Or maybe dad should put 8 month down before comments. I think you did an excellent review. I like to use one as my duty bag for a while as you said with all that we carry. I believe it would fit. Thanks for the review. Sorry about the little guy helping me. Take care
I've owned this bag for over a year now and it's my office bag. I carry my 15" MacBook Pro in it and all other office gear I need plus a water bottle and stuff. It's the best EDC bag I've ever owned. Highly recommended if you're an office drone like me :-)
Thank you for all the detailed reviews, Sootch!
Tim Prowell do you work for Maxpedition
I have this bag and use it as my laptop bag. I just thought I would tell you that those little keepers as you call them are a security measure. You pull up both zipper pools from that pocket, loop the keeper through them and snap. Now the pocket is not easily opened when you are in a crowd and similar situations.
If I ever get rid of my current mental problems and get back to my job as a train driver I will definately get me one of these as my work bag. Odds are not good at the moment, though.
sootch00, this is is why I come to your site for reviews. You do the most in depth reviews that I have found and your no nonsense approach make me want to order it right away. I have a glock 27 that is my edc. I love this firearm but I am looking to get back into the 9th game for edc. I love your review of both of these pistols. Very in depth and in formative.
Good review very nice bag
This looks like it would fit my needs.
Excellent review. I love Maxpedition products - they are worth every penny. This is another great bag. For some people it may be out of their budget, but quality costs more. If you need quality or a bag that will last, go for it. Also keep in mind that the little extra cost, spread out over several years comes to only pennies a day. KEEP ON PREPPING
Well if you can't afford this Maxpedition bag, LA police gear sells what they call their bail out bag which is very similar to this one but it is only 19.99. I picked one up and use it as a one gun range bag. It has most of the same features including the CCW pouch but it is not padded and it is not water proof.
I have a smaller attaché. Unfortunately it’s too small for a laptop, so I never use it. But you are correct, the Velcro on the bag, actually most Maxpedition bags, is tough.
Sootch I Love your Max. Gear Reviews. I have bought a couple things from them after watching your reviews and you have never failed me. Spot on...
I am 13, and I love hiking so I have a Coleman first aid kit that I crammed with a lot of extra medical supplies. So I need a bigger kind of protective carrier, and this does the trick. I will probably use most of the room for medical supplies, but any space extra I will use for my survival kit to put inside. Thanks for this video, and I subbed to you becuase of your excellent reviews :D
I use this bag everyday Sootch, its an EDC and a laptop case all in one... love it!
How has it held up?
great review. im gonna use this as an emergency bag if i travel by car and as a work bag. just ordered it. cant wait.
I have this bag and its great and worth every penny. My only complaint is that it should come with the Concealed Holster like it does in other Maxpedition product.
I have yet been able to justify myself the extra cost of a Maxpedition bag, they seem great, but quite costly. Sure, some people would benefit from the quality, but for most people, something like a simple LA Police Gear $20 Bail Out Bag would be sufficient. No doubt Maxpedition has benefited greatly from your reviews, no wonder they keep sending you gear. I hope one day to own one, but as an average Joe, it'll be a while before I can justify that cost.
10 years of EVERY DAY use. Still going strong! No wear showing.
I was really happy to get one on sale. My request is for a video showing how the bag might be used as a real tactical bag. I bought my bag thinking I'd use it for work (I'm a teacher) but with things the way they are, I'm leaning toward using it as a 'get home' tactical bag. I'd really appreciate your input on that; you're videos are so informative and to the point.
very good looking bag, might have to get me one. just another point, if the inside is 15 1/2" by 11 1/2", you can probably fit up to a 19" laptop in there
You make great reviews, Sootch. +1 subscriber.
You probably dont care but if you're bored like me during the covid times you can stream pretty much all of the new movies on instaflixxer. Been binge watching with my gf for the last months :)
@Gage Shiloh Yea, have been watching on InstaFlixxer for years myself :D
@Gage Shiloh definitely, been using instaflixxer for since november myself :)
A mans handbag... awesome :)
@TheSuperqdawg Absolutely, when "failure is not an option," go ahead and spend the extra on a higher quality bag. For most of us though, something like this would serve as a range bag, an overnight bag, a carry bag from home to work, situations where a broke strap (still rare for a LAPG bag, in my experience) is manageable.
For me, resale value is not a deciding value, I have no intentions of re-selling my bags. Not to mention, that 40% depreciation may equal 3-4 LAPG bags.
Maxpedition seems like a really great company for bags. I have yet to own one.
Nice video buddy
WATER DOES POUR RIGHT INTO THE ZIPPERS AND STICHING :)
Those two small pockets will lose small items in them. The flaps leave big holes on the sides
A great review, I didn't see anything you missed. I would like something like chigger
Thanks Sootch!
Sweet bag! Very nice review.
@JoeDurobot I've been on the fence about this, and I see where you're coming from. I think sootch is a good guy, and definitely an honest guy. I believe these packs are extremely high quality, and I know he's just getting the gear reviews out there. But as an individual, I highly doubt he would have purchased all those bags on his own (at least in such a short period of time) and that can be a bit of a put off for me. Quality is a high priority, but so is price for many of us (continued...)
Nice detail on this review
@tbrowniscool yeah, freebies for sootch, but nearly unaffordable to average joe's!
nice bag. Thanks for another great review.
Great stuff, I am going to save up for one the Gearslinger series bags, just haven't decided on which one yet...
Nice detail on this revirw
I love these bags. But, when did you become a spokesperson for Maxpedition
Hi Sootch, I got one of these about 3 weeks ago, nice review, as you say it's an excellent piece of kit, I cant find anything I dont like about it.
The only thing i would wish for is US prices :0). Over here it seems to me that they just do a straight swap with the dollar and pound sign- ie if it's a $100 there it's £100 plus here, price aside though you just cant go wrong with maxped kit. Thanks for an excellent Vid justifying my purchase :0).. Have a good day.
@jhawkdude Those LA Police Gear bags are very good quality. I have a BOB which I use for the range and every day carry. I have some smaller Maxpedition items and they are awesome. I hear ya on the prices though.
Great review Mr. S.
I don't know if I should go for one?
I have had trouble finding a decent bag for my new 18" laptop!
Great review of this excellent product. I own this bag and use it daily as a computer bag and haul it along on my daily commute into the office. In addition, since it has so many pockets and sufficient space, it doubles as my EDC / BOB. The cost has to be compared to the expected longevity or useful life of the product. I expect to use this bag for many years (two years and counting now), so the extra cost (on average) is manageable.
I love your channel love your videos but this code from expedition doesn’t work
@JoeDurobot I think you can trust the reviews, but you have to take them with the knowledge that price is not a factor in these reviews. Most gear reviews have price or value as part of the review, these can't honestly have a value factor from the point of the reviewer, IMO. That all being said, sootch is free to do what he wants with his channel and I'm going to keep watching it, because it's still good gear and a good guy.
@JoeDurobot Joe I am with you 100%. I like Sootch & feel he is much more "one of us guys:" then most. But MAXPEDITION floods these Reviewers w/ Gear and most never disclose this fact. Sure, it is good stuff. What guy is gonna rip them apart when they get $200 bags every month? We need full disclosure. Tell us that MAXPEDITION just sent me a bag and I think... Not " I just picked up a new Maxpedition Bag and here is what I like. (NOTE Sootch did say this was provided at the end of video)
I defnitely have to agree with what you said at the end sootch00, Ever since I bought my Maxpedition jumbo K.I.S.S pack, it has become my favorite. I may also have to look into that multi purpose bag as well.
Keep up the great vids. Sootch00!
-Solanum20
@Grubkat I love a high quality product as well, so I probably will own a Maxpedition at some point. But when I'm looking at 1 Maxpedition bag for the price of 6 or 7 LA Police Gear bags, no thanks. Is a Maxpedition really 7 times better than a LAPG?
I lost the website.. where can I create custom Velcro patches like the one you have?
@JoeDurobot I can definitely understand where you're coming from with this. It can be a blurry ethical line for an independent review of all free products from one company. Even with the best intentions, you can't really call it an independent review anymore. As I'm sure someone will tell us, we're free to not watch this if we choose; but anyone who posts also must accept criticism, I just hope our criticism has been friendly, constructive, and with no disrespect to sootch.
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IT'S NOT A PURSE!...It's a satchel, Indiana Jones had one.
I dont see how you afford all this stuff lol. good video!
you make me mad sometimes just when I think I'm done spending you come up with some dumb fun review of an awsome looking bag..You have really cost me alot of money ...I can't tell you how many things I've bought cause of your awsome reviews .Well looks like I'm gonna be in debt for a while but atleast I'll be happy... JK I really love the vids,glad your out there...
man dude u must have a whole room filled with bags...
if the main driver for my purchase was CCW which bag would you recommend, this bag or the larkspur?
Ok do you recommend the mpb or the aggressor? Thanks I'm in the market to buy one
I would like to use something lo
How do I get a "TEAM SOOCH" patch for mine?
Can a keltec sub 2000 fit?
Sootch what do you preffer for size for a "name patch" centimeters please if you can't Tellier me in cm take inch
I love your reviews! You are able to articulate the strengths and weaknesses of the products and show multiple angles on film. Just in the last week I think I've spent $500 at Maxpedition alone. Thanks for the discount code.
Tim
I love your channel and your videos also your style. But you never get back to your fans.
Giveaway please sir?
DualSurvivalist22 it would be nice if he would get back to his fans
soocth00 has moved away from survival ideas and practice to just reviewing freebies from companies,... its a shame
Less maxpedition please, thanks.