Maxpedition Falcon 2 Backpack Review - 10 YEARS LATER!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 เม.ย. 2020
- In this video I review the Maxpedition Falcon 2 Backpack, after 10 years of usage. In this video I cover the PROS and CONS that I have discovered over that time in using it. At the end of the video I follow up to where I would recommend using this backpack.
Thanks for watching Backcountry Tripper a.k.a Dave.
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I fully tested this backpack on many adventures, even hiking over 30Kms with this backpack.
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Hope you enjoy cheers, Dave.
A good, long-term review is worth 100 first-impression videos. Good video.
Hey Raindance Bushcraft!!! Yes I agree.
I agree that the padding isn't much, but easily fixed and the nice thing is that the straps are a nuisance when you don't want the padding, especially if when using the bag around town in between when going hiking. I've noticed that all the straps get in the way when not using as a backpack. So I think adding padding only when needed can be an advantage, but hear your point too. appreciate that you did the review while hiking, that makes the video 1000x more interesting and relevant.
I am thinking of getting one, so glad for your review, shows the cost is probably worth it!
Thank you for the feedback, I'm glad it helped. It's definitely worth the cost. Cheers! Dave.
They've definitely made some improvements over the years too the shoulder straps have been improved with a better more comfortable/breathable padding which is even on the back panel plus it seems they got rid of the zipper on the outside for the hydration bladder which imo is an improvement less failure points and the hydration bladder space is still there its just only accessible from the inside which may be a con for convenience but as i said i think the removal of the outside access improves durability and possibly comfort cause you don't have a zipper possibly digging into your back either. Also regarding the waist straps it seems they've improved the durability for it its a folded over piece of webbing now so the likelihood of it ripping the way his did is not likely to occur unless its overloaded or really thrashed on. Aside from that those are the differences I can see on the new generation of falcon 3 packs.
Great review!!!!
Thank you! I'm glad it helped.
Thank you for the honest review. I’m hard on my gear, I currently have a Maxpedition Monsoon and was going to replace it with the Condor 2.
I think I’ll stick with the Monsoon, it’s very strong.
Thank you so much for the feedback. I'm so happy to hear that. You can't go wrong with both. Cheers,Dave
Nice review , i have the same bag and keep a maxpedition proteus with all my bushgear in it .... when i do overnighters or even up to a week I strap a 12x4 bottle holder filled with cooking gear etc , sleeping bag on the bottom and a dd pyramid tent strapped on the other side .... take the proteus out and wear it as a fanny pack nd voila the falcon 2 is empty so im able to bring some spare clothing food for about a week
Nd still have quite some room left , love it!
Thank you, that's funny just recently I have been using the proteus as well as a personal pack and the backpack is for all my camp gear. The bottle holder for cooking gear is a great idea!
Awesome vid! Motivation for my videos. Subscribed!
Awesome! Thank you!
Gave you a like just for creating an actual long term review.
Thank you!!! That's the one thing that bugs me about other reviews is that they don't usually have spent too much time with their gear before they do a review on it. Thanks for the feedback!
nice review. side note....they say this is 23 liters. that is equal to 6.07 gallons. Now picture even a 5 gallon bucket next to this bag. This bag will easily fit inside a 5 gallon bucket with room to spare. makes you wonder how they arrive at the sizing for these things??
Yeah agreed. So many companies do this. They try to find the maximum value in a controlled environment to get their stats. Maybe they maxed out each individual compartment and rounded up the volume.
Hey! Thanks for the review. Looking to use the pack for rucking, so the shoulder strap padding might be an issue. Quick q-- noticed you've got a metal ring attached to the lower pouch buckle. I don't see that in the product pictures -- is that something you added on?
Hey , thank you for the kind words. For rucking if it's too heavy those straps might dig into your shoulders it depends on the weight I think. The metal D ring if that is the one your referring too is stock I didn't add it.
I own falcon 2 since 2011, this backpack was all over the world with me,and it still looks like new!!! Just now I've bought riftblade,but i have doubts about the lasercut molle webbing...i ty it could become not so elastic thru the time, anyway nothing beats the maxpedition!!!
That's awesome to hear about your Falcon 2 backpack lasting so long and traveling all around the world with you! Maxpedition does have a great reputation for durability. As for the new Riftblade with the lasercut molle webbing, it's understandable to have some doubts about its long-term elasticity. Hopefully, it will hold up well for you. Maxpedition sure knows how to make quality gear. Enjoy your new backpack adventures!
Thanks for watching!
Cheers,
Dave.
Makes my old ALICE pack look good!
Those are great too!
Thanks for the great review.
I'm looking at getting the Falcon 3 for light hiking and day trips.
If you were to replace this bag, is there anything better in the same price band or cheaper?
Thank you!! I'm glad it helped. It's always nice to see how a bag lasted after such a long time. You won't be disappointed with the falcon 3. I think for light hiking and day trips the falcon 3 is perfect in size.
Great question, I purchased the 5.11 TACTICAL Rush 72 recently and I'm going to be testing it out. Check out the 511tactical stuff they have great gear as well. The only reason I'm trying them however is because the Rush 72 is 55L in size so I can take it for overnighters and I need extra space for camera gear, and I want to test their brand out. ( Plus Maxpedition does not have anything bigger then that )
Price wise they are comparable, Falcon 3 is 212.99 right now on their website and the RUSH24™ BACKPACK 37L is 197.20 on their site.
Cheers,
Dave
@@BackcountryTripper thank you. It is really nice to get a reply. I wish you well.😀
I got a cheap Chinese unbranded version that still floating around after 7 years. Still good, brand it's just a name sometimes. But for my budget people out there, I recommend LAPG backpack 24 hour pack backpack has a lot more space.$80 5.11 is nice too but expensive too.
My friend has two Maxpedition unbranded Chinese versions and they are both already falling apart ( Stitching issues ). I think it's a toss up, sometimes you get lucky and have no issues sometimes you don't. For me a brand name like Maxpedition or 511 represents quality control. Thanks for your feedback.
Heck yeah, I’ve had my condor 2 for a hot min since 2014. Gave it to my brother who don’t care about anything, then traded it back and I’ve had it ever since and it stil looks new. Not a thread out of place.
Nice, great to hear that. Thank you for the information its nice to hear other people's experiences with this brand. Cheers Dave.
Condor makes great products. I've had there plate carrier for over 5 years through sweat and nasty weather, wore it 5 days out of the week, for 5 years until it just looked so beat. 😂
my wife gift me this back pack and i can say i love him great video :)
What a great gift!!! You will love this backpack. Thanks for watching! Cheers, Dave.
You wife is a him? Haha, just playing!
Hello my friend. I have the exact same for 6 years now. Any problems with the stitching?
Hey Rusty! No issues except the one thing I mentioned, on the hip belt. But I was pretty hard on this pack with alot of weight sometimes. Cheers, Dave.
Four Bug Out Bags I Have Is Blue Ozark Trail Large Capacity Backpack, Blue Outdoor Products Duffle Bag, Black Military Tactical Assault Backpack, And Black Military Tactical Drop Leg Bag.
I also did a review on the Maxpedition Pygmy Falcon 2 if you are interested: th-cam.com/video/rDd-cOsTaGM/w-d-xo.html
I have had my Falcon II and Falcon III for over a decade and they both still look like brand new, no tears no wear. i use my III for my camping gear and my II for my camera gear, i generally wear my III on my back and my II on my front or i just carry it by the handle but both have been to hell and back and i have no complaints. i would by them both again if i needed to.
Hey UrbCrafter, thanks for your input on these packs. Wow both Falcon 2 and 3, how much did that weigh for both packs? It's good to hear everyone is having the same experience with these. Cheers, Dave.
@@BackcountryTripper Hi Dave, I carry about 30lbs in the III and roughly 16lbs in the II currently...
Most of my camping gear is UL these days and I'm only carrying a couple GoPro's and a small digital camcorder as well as a couple lights and stands and a Jackery 160, sometimes I also bring my SmallRig Smartphone rig too but the camera bag never exceeds 20lbs and I'm not much of a hiker these days usually just into the woods for an overnight and a couple meals...
@@UrbCrafter Sorry for the late reply, that's not too bad actually for weight. But still decent for sure. Thank you for sharing the details. My last camping trip my main pack weighted 38lbs not including the camera gear. But just like you I use only a GoPro right now so it's not too heavy , "yet" .
@@BackcountryTripper Its cool, Late replies are better than no reply at all... I use to carry a DSLR but the weight of it and the lenses was just to much so i picked up a Canon Vixia HF R700 which weights almost nothing and with my GoPro's i got my weight down to just a few pounds where as i was lugging around about 12lbs in just camera and lenses and with the tripod and my lights and other gadgets it felt like i was carrying a small child around.
@@UrbCrafter That's nice to say , thank you. Yeah agreed I'm not planning to ever get a DSLR , but maybe a mirrorless? I feel like my camera gear is starting to increase more and more lol.
Time for a new Falcon backpack, of course that happens when you it every time, however for over $129.00, it's worth every penny 😎
Yeah they are great backpacks. I have more gear reviews coming and including another Falcon backpack. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Dave.
10 years later.............No joke that think looks new. That is quality.
Very good quality, I agree after 10 years I expected much more wear and tear. What I love is that if you don't have much money , this is a good investment and you don't have to worry about buying another pack for a long time. Cheers, Dave.
@@BackcountryTripper appreciate the review man, was awesome. just wondering if this can fit a 14” laptop ?
@@Don_e210 Your very welcome, thank you so much for the feedback. It's honestly nice to know people get something out of it. I just tested it for you, I have ( what I'm typing with now lol ) an Acer Aspire E15 laptop. I had no issues at all getting it inside the main compartment. It's an 15in laptop. So you should be good! Cheers, Dave.
@@BackcountryTripper awesome! Thanks man, keep up the great content!👏🏼
Hi- nice review. New friend and subscriber from Washington... will check out your hiking videos too- Take care🥾🥾
Welcome aboard! Thank you for the feedback, I'm happy to give some perspective on this bag.
Is this your most popular video?
Probably 😁
Here's another downside of the bag: weight. At over 3.2 lbs for a 23L bag, it's heavy. Given the Falcon's 1050D nylon construction, and all that molle, it's understandable but durability also has a price. Consider the Osprey Talon 22 at .92 lbs--that includes the weight bearing waist belt!--is less than a third of the weight.
That is a very good point. Thanks for pointing that out. Happy New Year!! Cheers, Dave.
Naw, for the long haul I'll stick with Maxpedition, I can deal with the wieght.
10 years???? wow looks not even 1 year old!! nice video love the ... used review!! out the box counts for nothing!!!
Yeah kinda crazy. I had to look at my purchase receipt to confirm, I couldn't believe it had been 10 years. Yes the fabric 1050-Denier is essentially indestructible in my opinion. I have a wallet called "THE WALLET" that is made from the same stuff and I've had that for 21 years and it is just now starting to look used. Thank you so much for the feedback I totally agree with the out of the box reviews. Those reviews drive me absolutely crazy, so many I see even after a few months review and that is not enough unless your using it heavily and pushing the gear hard. Thanks for watching Andrew! I have more long term gear reviews coming as well. Cheers Dave.