Maxpedition Sitka Gearslinger 360 Degree Review

[13samoht]

Great review.

[ElGreyoCardinallo]

That's quite a device from my dreams!

[KYMISTWALKER]

thumbs up.

[Gronko]

I love your reviews. I dig genuine people who don't drivel BS. And I know I can trust your reviews to be straight and honest. Thanks heaps. 2 very appreciative thumbs-up!

[madabits]

very nice review

[madabits]

very good taste i like rhodia notebooks too....

[madabits]

very good taste i love rhodia notebooks too but hard to find em in hong kong so i use moleskine...

[PersonalGeek]

Great pack for a day hiking trip or as a tactical operator pack.

[Tancrad]

i like the size of the bag but i feel that its more of a commuter bag than a hiker or anything like that. the one strap woul get on my nerves.

[1973Grejluder]

If I had the money I would change my Sabercat into a sitka.

Have being in NY and the times that I´ve have wanted the swing-function is numerously.

[305ssmonte]

I watched a lot of reviews on the Sitka,but you showed different things making it more helpful in my decision to buy it. Thanks RoscoeBa

[outbackgear]

Nice review, I may get one of these for my wife, thanks.

[rongallant]

I have one on the way. Can't wait. Love your reviews as always Roz. Ron

[RoscoeBa]

@rongallant Very cool! As always, thx for your support, Ron!

[krant28]

I've wanted one of these for SO long!.....your video was very informative....you really do a good job of demonstrating the features of these products!

[sookecedar]

Your the best. Natural, easy pace, relaxed voice, conversational AND you actually know how to use it!! No one else that did a review knew how to swivel it to the front using the handle(which I think is the beauty of it) Thanks

[Grubkat]

Great review. I really have no reservations about getting this, at all.

[RoscoeBa]

@Grubkat Very cool! Mine is tried and true. The ACU color is pretty awesome as well. Thx Grub!

[sablebush]

Hi,

How does it cross the "boobs" ? I have a jumbo..and need more room. I am looking at the Sitka and Kodiak and Monsoon but I wonder how these would look walking into Wal-Mart of a mall? I just need some guidance here

Thx

[stealthyeros]

Thanks for the video, I ordered a fatboy versipack but now I'm hooked on Maxpedition products and this will be the next bag I buy!

And that's a great looking jacket you're wearing, what kind is it and where can I get one for my girlfriend? :)

[RoscoeBa]

@stealthyeros Hmmmmm.... good question. Where is that green corduroy jacket....? I think it's packed in the attic for the winter. When I get my spring stuff down I'll come back here and let ya know. Thx!

[ImYourGhost]

It's about time someone did a video demonstrating the Sitka with a woman. People just do not realize that women too, are interested in this sort of thing!

[lawson863]

Almost saw your face :-)

[BSRadar100]

Any regrets of not getting the Kodiak instead?

[ericlebron]

Great 360 review of this bag. Looking to get their left handed version. Great job.

P.S. enjoyed having a womans review.....doesn't always have to be about how many guns and spare ammo you can carry. Some of us actually don't live in fear.

[DanhNguyenster64]

I have a hard time wearing this for over 30 minutes(gets painful)... I'm 6ft tall @ 130lb... I've adjusted the straps multiple times and distributed the weight as even as possible... Any advice?

[renagade12]

dude great review... i need one : /

[lawson863]

when are we going to see your face? :-) Great Review!!!

[Wabaanimkii]

Damn you lady, make me buy another maxbag why-don't-ya

[SheepDog229]

Great review! Thanks!

[nativenbk]

great video roscoe best maxpedition reviewer online keep up the good work.

[Zenmagine]

You sold me on this one! This is as close to my dream backpack as it gets so far. Thank you for the review!!

[RoscoeBa]

@Zenmagine That's very awesome. Glad I could help. It's my main full day hiking pack.

[kphifer1]

Make a good active shooter response bag. A little large for that role, but you could carry more ammo and trauma supplies. Great review.

[RoscoeBa]

@kphifer1  Thx!

[ektivi]

I like all of your Reviews

[ParamedicBK]

Great job! Thanks.

[geoffgr88]

Unique is unique, you can't have very unique.

[RoscoeBa]

@geoffgr88 Oh good. The Grammar Police has arrived to save us from ourselves.

[bishop85gt]

@RoscoeBa lmao @ the grammar police. 

[jtr109]

Roz, Great review as always. I have one big gripe with this style of sling pack. The main carry strap isn't compatible with strong side hip CCW (except for lefties), as the strap would cover the handgun and /or pin the concealing garment over the weapon. The carry strap is fixed in position and runs from the left shoulder to right hip. The Lunada and it siblings have a switchable, ambidexterous carry strap, so the wearer can have an unobstructed draw. Just a thought. Keep the vids coming.

[silentknight2112]

@jtr109 not shure if anyone said this but the pack itself was designed for CCW on the inside most zipper where you can put a camelbak one side is a full loop velcro field and is made to interact with a special holster made by either maxpedition or it will work with 5.11 tactical's B.U.B.S(back up belt system) which is a full velcro holster system that will hold everything from a gun to baton and more or if you allready own a molle compatible holster they make a conversion that turns the

[silentknight2112]

@jtr109 velcro loop section into a molle field and you can put whatever you want on that, blackhawk! makes a great holster (the serpa line) that works great in this situation but thats just my .02C and sorry if it sounds like im dropping names im not trying to its just that those are the only companies that make the specified equippment

[lynette1953]

its made for combat, not for bus rides...

,jon

[RoscoeBa]

@lynette1953 Yeah. right. haha Use your stuff for whatever you use it for, yah? I don't go to combat. I have 3 nephews that serve our country and do that. At this point of my life I hike on mountains trails.

[wilowhisp]

fantastic review! I'm going to get one of these for sure.

[RoscoeBa]

@wilowhisp Sorry for replying so late but many thx!

[AdventureSworn]

You have a legit new's reporters voice.

Thanks for the review, great job. I'm glad I have one on it's way!

[RoscoeBa]

@AdventureSworn Love this comment! haha I've tried to ditch my accent for a long time but glad you like my voice. ;-D

[andygray7]

Great review, very informative - you mentioned lots of features that I haven't seen in brochures.

Thanks!

[eits1986]

Thanks so much for this review, looks like the perfect hiking pack. I've got the 5.11 tactical Rush24, but that just seems too huge for a day hike. Will be buying one of these now, cheers.

[026985]

Roscoe, please tell us what other Maxpedition products you have reviewed (or are aware that you will be reviewing). Thanks, Jim

[026985]

Outstanding review . . you keep things moving along, give the best visual appreciation . . and nice "final review" at the end. Incidently, the sleeve on the side for a water bottle makes a perfect pocket for a Max. Janus pocket extension . . fits into the pocket like it was made for it. Very professional review. Thanks

[RoscoeBa]

@026985 Thx so much! Those are some very kind compliments! :-)

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[katabunga]

I bought my Sitka last year based on your review! It's such a great bag. What do you think of the smaller Noatak that's coming out? Do you think you'll get one or is it too close in size to the Remora?

[RoscoeBa]

@katabunga I'm still waiting to get my hands on a Noatak. It looks larger than the Remora and might be a perfect short hike pack for me.

[Corsair8X]

Really, again I have to say you do such fantastic reviews. I wanted to learn about the Sitka and knew from other videos that you had one and figured you likely did a very good review of it. Once again you proved me right. Never considered this type of pack before but I think you've done a great job explaining and proving the concept. Thank you very much once again.

[RoscoeBa]

@Corsair8X Thx so much Corsair! That's awesome.

[ottorobotto]

Awesome review! My burning question was "how much junk can I stash in the main compartment?" Looks like plenty for my purposes. I was really close to ordering the Monsoon for the extra space but this looks just right. Thank you.

[RoscoeBa]

@ottorobotto Glad the vid helped. Otto. That was my goal from the get-go, to help figure out how much stuff these packs/bags carry comfortably.

[SanderP67]

Terrific review, thanks very much!

[RoscoeBa]

@SanderP67 Thx alot Sander!

[XCritonX]

What do you think is the maximum reasonable carry load (weight) for all day urban carry (6 hours moving + 4 hours sitting), using this pack?

How practical is it really for CCW? Is ease of draw an issue?

[Nickjboo7]

I just want to say, I've been watching your reviews for about a week now (huge maxpedition fan myself) and wanted to say you must have the best Sitka review out there. I was hung up between the Sitka and the kodiak for awhile now and your review helped alot in the decision.

[1PATRI0T]

great review. I thought this bag might be ok before, but now I know I would love it! Thanks again for another great video.

[midcitygym]

thorough review as always, knows her stuff.

[Ghostkamo]

Excellent review and good find. I like the swing to the front option.

Kamo

[SUNCHIP2007]

Now I want to buy one and she did a great job. prefect for riding on a public transportation (like buses, trains, metro, ferry

& boats) Can MAXPEDITION hire her, she did a great job on the SITKA GEARSLINGER. :-)

[sasquatchhunter200]

Could i fit a monkey admin pouch on the PALS attachment on this bag?

[sw8741]

nice review! but.......do we get a 2010 RoscoeBa calendar? i'm thinking a couple shots in evening dress....a few t shirt and jeans.......and of course a few bikini shots! what do you think?

[Cuso77]

Yep, great video like always. I would have to agree with some comments that any single strap gearslinger would not be a good idea for long hauls. You have all the weight on one shoulder and that causes discomfort quickly. Go with a full dual strap backpack for prolonged carry. I used to own a Fatboy and had to let it go for that reason, but I think it was just overloaded. Now Im trying to grab a Remora for more lightweight EDC...

[jfrojas]

Great Video. Thank you!!!

[TheJwn2]

One VERY IMPORTANT point to make concerning the Sitka, is that it is not ambidextorous like most MP bags are. It is designed for RH's, and to be carried over the left shoulder.

[TheJwn2]

One VERY IMPORTANT point to know is that this pack, unlike most of the other MP bags, is not designed to be ambidexterous.

[firebark]

i find this bag very comfortable, with the use of the extra side strap, the bag resting on the deltoid area. The single strap also leaves complete use of the right arm.

[hcmalibu72]

LOL, any bag on a 16 mile hike would suck IMO. :-)

[TERLINGUARANCH66]

I took this bag on a 16 mile hike. I loaded this thing up, its SUCKS! backpain/shoulderpain. I went with a falcon II. This pack is good for maybe carrying 5Ibs. at max. Worthless pack.

[firebark]

good review i really like this bag

[Skurtgurk]

An excellent review!

You have convinced me to spend my "hard-earned" on one of these.

Thanks!

[Tokamak85]

Yeah it's excellent, great EDC bag, thanks for the great review it was a big factor in my choosing the Sitka

[jfrojas]

Great video. Thank you very much. I will get one for me. I just love the Sitka.

[6233Linus]

Your reviews are thorough, focused, and about the product.

They are very helpful and answer most every question.

Nicely done.

[petervagt]

Great vid. once agian

Regards

Peter Nielsen

Viking-survival

Denmark Scandinavia

[chulo113]

I have the Vulture 2 and it is a hardcore bag. I'm now buying the Sitka with help from this review, thanks.

[IROCKID]

You're a sweetheart!

[faolbushcraft]

Nice review. I have the Sabercat and was trying to find something that would expand my capability/time in the woods, by just including another bag. It would need to sit above the Sabercat though, and I think this would work. It looks like it would carry a change of clothes and some extra food just fine.

Your thoughts?

[RoscoeBa]

Thx Faol. I poked around online for you to help answer your Q. The Sabercat looks pretty large. I am 5'7 and the Sitka goes all the way down to my belt. If you're much taller, I think it may sit high enough away from the Sabercat. At my height that setup wouldn't work. I've not seen a Lunada or Malaga in person but maybe they are an alternative for you?

[faolbushcraft]

Thanks for the response. I am going to head to the Brigade Quartermaster headquarters in north Atlanta tomorrow to be able to handle the different models. I will take my Sabercat and see how it matches up.

Thanks again.

[3246mms]

What are the inside dimensions of the Sitka and Kodiak Main Large compartments? Could a person carry a large laptop in these packs?

[RoscoeBa]

See my separate review video answering this question. I thought YouTube was supposed to put that video here... The answer is, I've not seen a Kodiak but the Sitka does (barely) zip up a 17" laptop. It can be done though.

[3246mms]

I just a spent a weekend outside in a continuos rain and became very aware of water proofness of a backpack and how it is designed. I was wondering what the result would be for the sitka and it's bigger brother the Kodiak. Would the beefy zippers be a water leak area after a couple of hours of constant down pour? Just how water proof are these bags? Is the water bladder compartment going to allow the water running off your hat and shoulders to be channeled into the inside of the pack.

[rooftopeagle]

Thanks for the review! I was going to go with a Jumbo Versipack but I see more potential for my needs with this guy! Totally buying one next payday!

[AJMAN2304]

I just picked up mine today in Digital cam. Thanks for your review. I always liked Mapedition gear . first time I saw it was on a 15 hour flight to the UAE and this guy had some gearslinger stuff I was impressed with it and had to ask him who made the gear and how I could get some. I got the web site from him and I have been really happy ever since. keep up the great reviews ....

[cjc5531]

Great review..Got to get one now!!! Does the Sitka support the weight load with the shoulder and smaller stabilizing strap ok??

[Lexman1]

Sweet Bag, I need to get one.

[mj134134]

Agreed with the others, another great review, was waiting for a better look at one of these. Thanks again! MJ

[3246mms]

Thanks very much for an excellent review. Nice and close up, and good explaination of the security feature. Keep up the good work.

[gothiccoop]

Very good review. You had shown the bag in a different way. Now I really want to get a Kodiak now and a MSM Stealth Admin Pouch.