Maxpedition Sitka Gearslinger Tactical Reviews, Deals, Problems and Guides
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The Maxpedition Sitka Gearslinger is a highly versatile pack designed for tactical professionals in the field. Its unique design allows it to be worn over one shoulder or swung to the front of the body for quick access. With top and side handles, it can also be carried in a variety of ways to maximize functionality. The main compartment of the pack is perfect for storing concealed carry accessories, and the left strap is specially designed to accommodate weapons that are shouldered on the right. The pack is built to withstand even the toughest conditions, made from 1000-denier ballistic nylon and featuring double stitching at stress points. Its durability is further enhanced by its water and abrasion-resistant properties.
Versatile Carrying Options
The Maxpedition Sitka Gearslinger is designed for the operator in the field, allowing for versatile carrying options. You can wear it traditionally over one shoulder or swing it to the front of the body. The top and side handles allow you to carry it in a number of ways, depending on your preference. The versatility of this gear sling makes it ideal for various outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, and hunting.
Concealed Carry Compatible
The Sitka Gearslinger features a main compartment that can stow concealed carry accessories, making it an ideal choice for anyone who needs to carry a firearm while out in the field. The left strap is designed to better accommodate weapons that might be shouldered on the right, allowing for quick and easy access when needed. The concealed carry compatibility makes this gear sling perfect for law enforcement officers, military personnel, and civilian gun owners.
Durable and Long-Lasting
The Sitka Gearslinger is virtually indestructible, thanks to its construction from 1000-denier ballistic nylon fabric and double stitching at stress points. This rugged design makes it highly resistant to wear and tear, ensuring that it will last for years of frequent use. Additionally, the gear sling is water and abrasion resistant, making it ideal for use in a variety of outdoor environments.
Spacious Storage
Despite its compact size, the Sitka Gearslinger provides ample storage space for all your essential gear. The main compartment features multiple pockets and pouches, allowing you to organize your gear for easy access. The exterior of the gear sling also features additional pockets, perfect for storing smaller items like cell phones, GPS devices, and flashlights. The spacious storage options make this gear sling a must-have for anyone who needs to carry a lot of gear on the go.
Specifications
Full Reviews
1) One strap sling design:
Cool idea. I like being able to sling the sitka around if I need to. This feature works out REALLY well in both urban and back-country settings. Furthermore, putting the zips on one side is really smart, especially if you're counting on slinging the pack around a lot.
My only complaint with the sling design is weight capacity. With only one smaller stabilization strap you have to be REALLY careful with how much weight you put in the pack because too much weight throws it off balance and puts too much pressure on your left shoulder. Easy way around this? Throw a 1" strap on the tri-glide opposite the main strap and slide a fastex buckle on the end of your strap. Attach the other side of your fastex to the main strap close to where your smaller stabilizing strap hits and you're good to go. It adds an extra buckle but fixes your weight distribution problem.
2) H2O compatibility:
This is a great idea but, in my opinion, doesn't work well for the Sitka. The Sitka is just big enough to have a standard 100oz reservoir fit perfectly INSIDE the pack. Unfortunately, however, the H2O compartment was added as an outside sleeve that sits against your back. So it's possible to squeeze a reservoir in there...but it's pretty tight. Though it fits, carrying the thing around with a reservoir results in some serious sausage-ing which, again, throws your center of balance off. OK, so put a smaller reservoir in there. This works better than the 100oz, but you're still pushing the pack away from your back a lot.
Your call on this issue, I didn't like using the 100oz reservoir on the Sitka so I just use the Nalgene pocket for hydration now.
3) Extra pockets and such:
Great work here. There are way more pockets than I will ever use, but this is a pack (not a pouch) so they're justifiable. The added velcro is cool if you're carrying and the "Y" strap is usefull for holding your rain gear, so that's nice.
All things considered, I think the Sitka is great for urban use. It's do-able for small time back-country (unless you're adding it to a larger ruck system, which works well), but you have to be creative to get everything you need.
September 21, 2011
The sling approach is a design that gives the person another degree of flexibility of use, and I have found this exceptional. I have put the pack through its paces in terms of both urban and rural usages. I find that it has both the room and the organization capacity to make this my EDC pack. My new netbook computer fits in it perfectly by being tucked away out of harms way. All things netbookish fit perfectly and are held firmly in place.
This leaves the rest of the pack for the different elements of a proper EDC. This might be highly personal, but I have experimented with several options, and I am sure that there is something there for everyone. I could not more heartily suggest this.
If you are security or a teacher, this is a wonderful pack.
The unit is very much over specified. I find that my 40 oz steel water bottle fits nicely into the package, and while the 32 oz might fit better, the Sitka works well there. As for the webbing, I can certainly attach any number of additional pouches, and my plan will be to have small pouches (aka the Fatty organizer) filled for their specific uses. They are so very easily attached to my main pack, that I feel I have gone to "organizational heaven".
I might want to have my cell phone and a few other items closer to me, and am considered the Janus extension pocket, but even here I am VERY IMPRESSED with Maxpedition's foresight here. It would seem that they have thought of every aspect of flexibility to the product.
August 22, 2011
The pack is slightly stiff at first but loosens up over time with use. Honestly the only issue you will have with this pack is figuring out how you want to set up/arrange/personalize your pack. Two thumbs up. I love my pack!
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