Maxpedition Thermite Versipack Tactical Reviews, Deals, Problems and Guides

Ok, I probably have too many Maxpedition products. But they really have a bag for every situation.

Like the others, this one is built to be bombproof. I got it to use for concealed carry while hiking, etc. It works quite well, and you can retrieve your sidearm quickly with some practice. I also keep my point and shoot camera, leatherman, and other small essentials in it. Both straps have plenty of room, and you can even extend the waist strap to be a shoulder strap if you choose. On a recent trip to the Tetons I really appreciated it's water repelling abilities as it snowed and/or rained every day for a week while I was in the mountains.

I will probably end up using this as a tool bag when not in the woods. It's compact size makes it super handy. You can't go wrong with Maxpedition, I have yet to have any bag fail in the smallest way. As I write this number 8 is on it's way...

Fill it with everyday carry goodies and throw it in your vehicle so you will have what you need when you need it. Surprisingly I have stuffed mine with a forestry map, suunto a10 compass, firesteel Armageddon, fire starter, streamlight flashlight, spare batteries, 2 spare xd40 mags, 2 spare Ruger 380380 LCP mags, one Ruger 380 LCP back-up pistol, one leatherman supertool, DROID X cell phone, wallet, keys, 10 pack of Celox instant blood clotted, Medical stapler kit, survival fishing kit, several sutures and needles, KaBar FIN fixed blade, and still have more room to go. This is a stellar product, in quality, durability, and craftsmanship.

I have both a UTG pack and this Maxpedition pack and the quality of the construction and materials is light years apart. This pack is built heavily (I could say too heavy) The cons is that it is small for what you expect. The thickness and heavyness of the material actually reduce the size. Also, for the price, they could include a shoulder strap. I have not used it as a belt pack, so I don't know how it would be that way. The pro: I can still fit a sizable amount of stuff in here. I use it for my night walks with the dog and I have a can of pepper spray and a tac flashlight in the outer pockets; in the inside I have a small first aid kit, some food bars, a couple of knives, lighter, etc. I can also fit my wallet and my droid phone fits comfortably in the outside pocket. In short, if you could add a way to carry water it would just about be enough for the "10 essentials" if you pack it carefully. For those that say you can carry a gun, I don't know how'd you fit anything bigger than a Ruger LCP, and even that might be a tight squeeze. If you want to carry any other firearm, you will have to move up to a larger pack. All in all, a nice "Man Purse."

If I was designing it, there are things I would change. However, this is good enough and worth the money.
It will work well in having things I like to have ready access to when hiking such as trail maps, an ocular, our the mini pocket pouch I normally use for EDC.
The two main things I would change would be to make the main compartment an inch or so wider and make an external slit pocket to stick a Mora.

My fire arms instructor turned me on to this product.
I use it to carry my 9 MM Beretta and I-phone all ID credit cards as well as other miscellaneous things needed when riding my Harley very convenient to keep everything together. This product is very well made and easy to ware around your waste and secure it with leg strap.

The Thermite Versipack appears to be well made.

Pros: stitching and materials
Cons: Made in Taiwan - Not USA.

Would recommend to others.

I was looking for a concealed and carry bag for my SpringField Armory XDM 40 caliber. This bag is a perfect fit, even with a tactical light on the rail of the gun it still fits nicely in the bag. This obviously isn't a quick draw set up, but it's perfect for hiking or walking and the two side pockets each hold a full 16 round magazine. I'm sure I will find other uses for this bag as well, all around great buy and great product.

This leg drop system straps on tight and can be loaded with plenty without flopping all around on your leg while running. Plenty of space inside the padded main compartment for extra mags or maybe a NOD or IFAK.

I am a big guy (46) and the waist strap is perfect. Wear this around town w/ extra mags and ammo. No one gives it a notice. The leg strap is detachable. Shipping time is a bit excessive.

I use the big pouch as shotgun shell storage rather than a water bottle. A little bulky. Could've been designed better