Here's the specs on the Bottle Holder as stated by Maxpedition:
Main compartment: 10” high x 4” diameter, padded, with drainage grommet
Frontal compartment: 6” x 3” x 1.5” with elastic retention
PALS attachment webbing: Front and sides
Attachment1: D-rings for optional shoulder strap
Attachment2: Long Malice clips (sold separately)
Attachment3: Keyper quick release hook on back
Available colors: Black, OD Green, Khaki, Foliage Green
As of this writing, I've equipped by bottle carrier with a pair of Maxpedition 4" tube sheaths, one to hold my Leatherman Skeletool and 1 extra bit holder, the other to hold one of my SureFire LED flashlights. I've also added a Maxpedition Barnacle pouch. The sheaths and pouch are secured by malice clips.
The bottle pouch will fit my Guyot Designs stainless water bottle, my Snow Peak Solo titanium cookset, a Snow Peak spork and a folding Swedish Army coffee cup. To fit all this in, the packing order is as follows:
- Lid for the Snow Peak pot
- Large Snow Peak pot
- Guyot bottle
- Small Snow Peak pot upside down over the top of the bottle
- Spork stuffed behind everything listed thus far, and,
- The folding Swedish cup sitting on top of everything else.
The frontal compartment contains a cheap $.99 Coglan's poncho, an Adventure Medical Kits HeetSheet Blanket, and a 25' hank of milspec 7 strand 550 cord as pictured above.
The Barnacle pouch contains two Witz See-It-Safe containers; one for 1st Aid Supplies, one for personal survival supplies. The Barnacle pouch also contains an AMK/Ritter signal mirror in it's front flap pocket and an ID card with 2 $20 bills in it's hidden inner sleeve pocket.
As currently stocked, I think the Max Kit will make a good dayhike and hunting companion. I'm hoping to get 'er out into the woods soon to see how she stacks up. If I'm right, I have a feeling that this kit will end up being a very expensive proposition (as is shown in Pic #1) ...
M
6 comments:
Outstanding review! I am considering the 12 x 5 as a mini personal kit, and want to see how is works on a minimalist walkabout. I am concerned about the weight from one strap on one shoulder, and wonder if my love for bags isn't overshadowing this item's general usefulness -- what is being gained over a butt pack or small day pack?
I look forward to your further tests of this system.
Jim
Jim,
For most hunts and hikes, I simply prefer a wide, thin strap crossed over my shoulder as opposed to weight dragging on my waist or thick straps encumbering both shoulders. I feel more nimble in the field and I don't have anything interfering with my ability to shoulder a long gun or inhibit movement with a handgun...
M
Looks like a excellent kit. I appreciate all the information. I plan on putting together something very similar.
I completely agree with the addition of a flashlight, multitool, and the survival equipment. I haven't used malice clips yet. Do they work well? I am considering lashing on molle pouches with braids of parachute cord so I can have extra in case of the innevitable emergency. How heavy is the stainless steel waterbottle? I all ready have a Nalgene lexan bottle, (very tough) and I'm debating whether or not it's worth adding the weight and spending the money for a bottle I can heat on a direct flame. I will probably forgo the titanium cookset and pack a single nesting cup till I have more disposable income. I all ready have a decent set of aluminum pots for long treks.
Thanks for the review.
Fred
great grab and go system using the maxpedition 10 x 4; but i do agree with the nalgene plastic/stainless cup combo for both cost and primarilly for the weight; 4 oz. vs. 13 oz.is a big difference.
the only thing that i would add to your sys. is a carabiner to clip the pack to your belt for stabilization.( do a youtube.)
Im currently building a kit similar kit now. Just waiting for payday. :) thank you for post this 2 years ago and no deleting the post. I just subscribed to your thread. Be safe and good day.
Hi Mike,
I've just found your site today, but this kit amazed me well. I'm doing some similar kit therefor I was looking for some good ideas. But I have to tell you, I must searching for no longer. This is it. Thanks Mike
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