Maxpedition Gear Xantha Internal Frame Pack

For the price I was disappointed with this bag. The bag is built like a tank, but that's about the only really great thing it has going for it. The payoff with that though is that the bag is pretty heavy. The suspension is ok, however the hip belt design is lacking. It has a lot of extra nylon strapping near the pocket area and has to many adjustment buckles, they could have stream lined the design to have less excess nylon webbing making it easier to adjust. The outer side pockets are pretty small in diameter. They will barely fit a standard nalgene water bottle and they taper fast and steep at the bottom. They are also lacking drain holes at the bottom of the pockets, being that the material is dwr, it will gather and keep water in the bottom of the pockets. I would have preferred them to just have molle on the sides vs. the pockets. The guyot designs "backpacker" stainless bottle will fit the best, and the full sized one (38oz) will just barely fit when the pack is full, although very snug. There are two "hidden" type pockets under the water bottle pockets that are accessible from the back panel side of the pack, but if the pack is full and you do have something in the water bottle pockets, they are not that useful, although they are gusseted to allow for expansion. The smaller outer pocket on the back has three small mesh pockets (one zippered on the flap and two non zippered on the back of the pocket) but do not offer much in the way of organization, again they could have done a better job for the price. The main pocket is decently sized and has a water bladder pouch on the back panel as well as a zippered mesh pocket on the flap side. There are two hose outlets on both upper sides. This bag does have a frame sheet that is removable from a zipper inside the main compartment. The frame sheet is contoured to fit your back and is done nicely (for me at least). I was hoping to use this bag as an EDC however it does not meet my needs in the way of space per pocket and organization. A pack like the 5.11 Rush 24 is a better choice having more organization and overall space not to mention its a hundred dollars less. Would I purchase this bag again knowing what I know now? Nope, sure wouldn't.

I bought this as a pack for my bug-out/hiking setup. I have everything organized in pouches, so I wasn't too concerned about the lack of compartmentalization. But the main interior space is far too shallow...only five inches deep. This means that if you have ANY bulky items, this just won't work well. You can force in larger items, but then you lose even more space in other compartments. Just doesn't work for me...need to get one that isn't as tall, but is deeper to accommodate my gear. Honestly I am not sure what Maxpedition was thinking. The pack is almost 2 feet tall, but still has less usable room in it than other packs with much smaller exterior dimensions. Lesson learned.If the fit is right for you, it is the usual very high quality build. But the interior compartments are not well designed for typical needs.

I primarily use it for an overnight bag. I have it loaded down way more than I should, but the bag is so tough, I don't mind a little extra weight. The pals/molle webbing on the front make the bag very customizable. I have attached the Triad, the FR-1, and a knife using the TacTies. Inside the bag, I have a change of clothes, sleeping gear, food, emergency water, and a few other things that I use frequently when out and about.I highly recommend this bag. I think it's a little too big for day hikes or general use (like taking to school or using as a tactical diaper bag), but for times when you need storage and a ruggedized bag, this is definitely worth the purchase. One important thing to note is that this bag has an internal frame and straps that sit around the waste. This takes all the weight off the shoulders and distributes it evenly across the back and hips. I really like this. For being as heavy as I have it loaded, it's very comfortable and I think it would be too much without the internal frame.I have really been sold on Maxpedition products, this bag has been no exception. The quality is very high. All the seams are well sewn. It uses a heavy ballistic nylon fabric and is coated with Teflon. I have been out in the rain with this, and everything in the bag stays dry without the need for an external cover. Having said that, it wont withstand being fully submerged due to the vents for a bladder, but if you are trying to swim with it or dragging it behind you in a boat, I think you might be bigger issues to deal with.Overall, get this bag, you wont be disappointed and if it's too big for you, get the Zafar which is smaller but still just as good.

This is a great bag, I've used it on multiple hikes and camping trips and it has been my sole gear bag since I bought it a few months ago. It is water resistant, and the straps are strong, well cushioned. The camel pack area is a little cramped and if you are using an off-brand it can be a little bulky against your shoulders.I only have two complaints for this bag.1) The zippers like to catch the edge of the fabric, not in a bad way, but every time you zip or unzip you will need to fold the lip of the bag over.2) The lack of internal pockets makes organization more complex than it needs to be. I would've liked to see even one or two more compartments added so that I can separate smaller gear and/or more specific gear into less used areas.Instead I've found myself putting smaller bags or more gear-specific (climbing, fishing, hunting, etc) items inside in other containers.These are my only two complaints, and they are little things. The over-all bag is magnificent, comfortable, and does not cause a lot of hot/sweat spots in warmer/harder hikes.I love it. I recommend it to anyone who has a need for a strong, versatile pack that is strong enough to deal with roughing it.

Estaba dudando durante mucho tiempo antes de pedir esta mochila. Si bien el precio en Amazon estaba un 30% por debajo del precio que ví en otros sitios para este modelo, sigue siendo una mochila cara en comparación con muchas mochilas de montaña en el mercado de buena calidad y precios mas ajustados. Pero las cosas de Maxpedition son de una calidad extraordinaria, con dobles y triples cosidos utilizando un nylon fuerte para mayor resistencia etc. Tengo ya varios productos de esta marca y parecen nuevos incluso después de años de uso. También me gusta mas este color verde "foliage" que los colores chillones de muchos artículos de senderismo de otras marcas (sin llegar a ser demasiado "tácticos/militares"). Con dos botellas de 1,5L de Nalgene en las bolsas laterales, me queda bastante espacio para las cosas que necesito para una noche de acampada. Alternativamente, lo utilizaré para escapadas en fines de semana y puentes en un ámbito mas urbano.

Die Qualität, das Material und die Verarbeitung des Backpacks ist fantastisch und lässt keine Wünche übrig.Die Einteilung, die Molle-Bänder und die vielen zusätzlichen Taschen sind ebenfalls sehr gut. Zur Stabilisationgibt es eine einfach entfernbare Schiene aus Aluminium, die den Tragekomfort zusätzlich erhöht.Einzig der Preis ist etwas hoch, aber für das gebotene Gesamtpaket dennoch in Ordnung. Für mich einperfekter Rucksack!