So far, this pack is perfect for me. I'm not really the hardcore EDC/Prepper sort of person.. I don't even hike outdoors that much (though this would be nice for that). I notice a lot of people reviewing this bag for those kinds of lifestyles, but I'm just a regular guy who likes to carry a bag... and my old one - which was some kind of Swissgear travel bag that happened to more or less suit my purposes - was getting a bit old, so I decided to upgrade.

I'm no expert on these type of packs, I just know this one has been working out perfectly for me. I like to have a place to carry my phone, earbuds, maybe a deodorant spray or stick to freshen up if need be, and maybe a few other everyday items, without loading down and bulking up my pockets. You could say I like to carry a man-purse.. so if that's what you're shopping for, you might like this bag.

The whole pack is made up of a tough nylon fabric, coated with teflon. It feels very durable, and I feel certain this material will not wear through anytime soon, especially with the type of light usage I would typically put a bag through. All of the plastic buckles feel pretty tough, snap securely, but are not too difficult to open. The shoulder strap is much wider and more comfortable than my old bag, and very adjustable to sit just right on the hip, or however high you want to carry it on your body. The pad on the strap is comfortable, and can also be easily removed if desired. Another strap is present on the back, for looping around the waist presumably, but I have easily removed this entire strap by simply unbuckling it and pulling it out of the loops on the back of the bag. I can put it back on, if I ever need it.

This bag is designed to be carried on the right hip. If you prefer the left hip, I believe you want to get the S-type: Maxpedition Fatboy S-Type Versipack (Black)

The main pouch is accessible by opening the plastic buckle at the front (with adjustable length strap for larger loads) and lifting the whole flap upward. That main pouch also has a water-resistant cover with a drawstring to close it even more securely, but can also be pushed down flush with the inside of the pouch to keep it out of the way if you don't wish to use it. I won't likely use that liner much, but it's nice to know this bag has a safe place for sensitive items, should I ever be stuck in a rainstorm.

Lifting that front flap also allows access to a smaller zip-around front pouch, with an open pocket on the front. That open pocket is where I have been keeping my cellphone. I have a Galaxy S8, which fits vertically into the pouch, with a couple of inches exposed at the top.. but since I keep the phone in a case, and the flap is normally covering and securing this area, I'm not concerned that it doesn't fit all the way inside. This is the handiest place to keep my phone where I can get to it with relative ease, and if the elements became a concern, I'd just move my phone into the more water-resistant main pouch.

One side pocket zips around front-to-back, and the other side pocket has a velcro strap over it, which can actually be completely removed if desired. These aren't very large, but could be used to keep a couple of small tools or essentials in. The zip-around one also has some loops for slipping tools or pens into, and one that is big enough to slide a mini maglite into (See one of the other reviewers' pictures).

There is also a large flat pocket behind the main pouch (the large zipper up near the shoulder strap in the main picture of this item). I believe this would be an ideal place to carry a firearm, as it fits my S&W Shield with plenty of room to spare.. but I'm keeping a small, thin notebook in there right now, since I don't have a CWP. There is also another small pocket that buckles shut near the beginning of the shoulder strap, which also has two pen slots on either side.

This bag doesn't have a lot of room for large, bulky items, which is fine with me. If you need more space, you might want to go with the Jumbo size: Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack. I'm a ~6-foot heavy man, and I could probably carry the Jumbo and it might not seem that large on me, but this Fatboy size feels just right for my body type. I was afraid the Jumbo might have been too bulky, and so far I'm glad I went with this size (though I don't own the jumbo for comparison, sorry).

Overall, this bag screams quality. I could have gone with something cheaper, but reviews about fraying material and broken zippers on inferior 20-30 dollar bags tempted me to spring for the more expensive brand. I'm happy with my purchase, and I foresee happily using this bag for many years, rather than throwing away a broken piece of junk.

i'm a (mobile team) military contractor and use this bag daily. excellent quality as is all maxpedition gear. but i'll talk more about size so guys can get a good idea if they need this. inside the two small side compartments i keep my surefire light and a large Smith and Wesson knife. in the small front portion it hold my passport, spare cash, cell phone, and still has room for a small wallet or such. the large pouch i keep an extra 5.56/7.62 (depending on mission) magazine along with my small (Ifac) size med kit and a tourniquet. i also keep my balled up surv-kit earpiece, a redbull, and a bag of levy garret chew. there might be room for a tiny bit more, but not much. but this is just slung on the back of a seat, doesn't take up much room, and has all of my absolute go bag essentials in it. works great, easily adjustable if you want to wear it, and extremely durable.

I never imagined myself to carry a bad (purse) like this...?!? However those that ridicule are the first to praise when you have a bandaid, some triple antibiotic, a tweezers, a flashlight, a multi-tool, a shoe string, a nail clipper, hell, I carry a little eye glass screwdriver and the list keeps going. All those little things you wished you had all day everyday. Father to three young active kids produce lots of bumps, scrapes and cuts. They run to daddy for a squirt of first aid spray with pain relief and a bandaid...... "medic!!!" To top it off I have a 15 + 1 9mm Walther P-99 and an extra mag tucked inside. I practiced some drills drawing my weapon, I've found it to be relatively easy and fast enough for comfort. Granted it's not like drawing from my open carry paddle platform but there's a trade off...... this bag over all has become an essential EDC for me. There is planty of room for above mentioned items. It really depends of what it is your trying to do. If you want a 24-48 hour survival bag this is NOT it. This is more a day to day thing. Bonus! I can now carry some disposable wet wipes for those times when hygiene is paramount ;)

This is an excellent quality pack for my EDC use. I've had a similar pack like this before that I use for hikes and motorcycle riding and it just didn't carry enough. This Maxpedition can carry a whole lot more and has numerous small compartments to store smaller things. The build quality is very tough and durable. I really enjoy that there's a waist belt to keep the pack in place during activities. My previous pack kept swinging around, especially while I was on my motorcycle. The conceal carry compartment is quite spacious, especially for subcompacts like my M&P. My full size 1911 can barely fit, I had difficulty getting it out quickly. Overall, this pack is definitely worth it for anyone looking for a durable and spacious EDC bag

I love this bag. It is exactly what i wanted from it. After using it daily for months, the material has not softened up at all, still very stiff - which is both good and bad. Good quailty material and manufacture. No problems there at all.

I didnt give it 5 stars because the metal key hook is on the rear of the bag and the cost. So using this as a car bag, i have to swing it around to latch my keys on/off. The main compartment is also a bit smaller that i'd like - this is an essentials only bag. I considered getting the mollie drink extension but there is nowhere really for it to go. If i had to buy it again, i would have gotten the jumbo so I could fit my lunch in the main compartment. On this fatboy, if I put one peice of tupperware in it, thats it. The side pouch will fit a soda can if anyone was wondering. For the cost though, I can buy the larger version of a competitor, a sling bag, and some stuff to go inside.

One other thing of note - I ordered Khaki, i swear they sent me foliage green. I didnt want to deal with the hassle of returning it and all cause its not a huge deal - but either khaki is light green or they sent me the wrong color.