Condor II Back Pack by Maxpedition

[@oneeyedpatriot]

No but my Wife purchased the Condor 2 backback for me for my birthday! Sootch did a very good job on the review and we are well pleased! In addition, we purchased the insulated water bottle holder with molle attachments. I recommend that folk's purchase the molle straps when adding attachments.

[@NPSurvival]

This is my main pack and I simply love it! Besides hiking with it, I also load it up with groceries when I am riding my bike from the store, and I sometimes put 30-40 pounds in it and do bicep curls with the carry handle (this is the life of a college student haha). Maxpedition sure knows how to make a solid bag!

[@GONZO0710]

Got one of these myself and love it. Not too big, not too small.

[@tacticalsheepdog]

I bought this pack off of Sootch's review a couple years ago. I bought it as my primary work bag and it is loaded up with 25-30 pounds w/out waist strap for 5 days a week. After 2 years, the pack has developed some significant, but not terrible wear. The seam connecting the bottom of the shoulder straps has began to tear, as it has on the top of the shoulder straps. One of the drainage grommets had popped out. Other than that, the bag has worn very well and I would recommend it to anyone, but I

[@roydied15]

I got a voodoo tactical (rebranded rothco) 24hour pack for 35$ on ebay. theres a guy whose selling them. they have them in like 8 different colors too and they're 1000D cordura. Ive had it for 2 years and have used it almost literally every day, and there are no seems popping, no fraying, or anything bad :)

[@mountainbearoutdoors]

finally got one after a guy on ebay was selling them for about 80 dollars cheaper than the normal retail price in the UK. gotta say im impressed, this bag is one tough cookie!

[@noBuzzkillin]

I carry the Condor II every day at work and on weekends. Perfect size imo for so many applications.

[@TrinityRewind]

I have the ACU digital camo bag, it doesnt have the rubberized bottom though. ive taken this pack on 4 day hikes before, its great because your tent, sleeping bag and mat can all be strapped to the outside to save space

[@paulmarren7970]

I like this dude. for some reason i trust hes opinions. and hes tips are normally double useful. when someone talks in a fluent and direct way, its reassuring. yeah always a pleasure to see ...theres so many wanna be types on youtube.

[@jasonwood8023]

Awesome bag, I have the black version. Im active duty military and carry a few 2in binders (3 to be exact) fits perfect. So yes this is more than enough space for a school backpack. The only drawback imo is there are no velcrow strips to place a name tag or velcrow patches. So I purchased a velcrow pannel to attach with the molle on the side, problem solved. Small gripe aside, awesome bag.

[@tacticalsheepdog]

@sootch00 I couldn't agree more, I use my condor 2 for everyday highschool and it is loaded to 20 plus pounds every day(I put it on a scale to confirm). My siblings have gone through 2 backpacks this year but my maxpedition will last me for the rest of my academic career. Thanks

[@Scarywoody]

I have the Baby Condor. MaxPed discontinued it in 2007. It's a great pack with great quality and durability. I wish they would bring that one back.

[@Gideon_Judges6]

1000 denier is pretty good and I don't know how high they go with backpacks, but I will say that I remember from my retail days way back when that a lot of suitcases are 1500 or even 2000 denier. You get what you pay for though, and luggage is expensive

[@BrianJacobson]

I am always amused at the people who goof on you for promoting Maxpedition gear. Yes it's a little pricey but after owning a few pieces of it I can say it is definitely a step above most others out there in quality. A lot of times in life you get what you pay for and for me paying a little extra for something that is going to last a LOT longer is money well spent.

[@Troop66Guide]

depends on how u pack and wat ur taking, for 4-5 days i would go with the vulture 2, but even then its gonna be on the small side, for a bob type scenario trip this would work, but most of ur room would b gone once u packed a sleeping bag and food for a normal trip, i have this bag and i have tacken it backpacking in the summer using a small cotton sleeping bag liner instead of a normal bag, and a tarp instead of tent, but it was only a 2 days trip and space was limited

[@caracalla1963]

Maxpedition makes great stuff. I love all the Max gear I own.

[@GregsZenithSTOLCH750]

Another great review, Sootch. I used to sell MaxP back when I had my retail company...hands down the best quality stuff out there available for the civilian market (and sometimes for the military). I own tons of MaxP stuff, and have never been disappointed. Lots of my friends and coworkers are on to it now too. Keep up the great vids and reviews!

[@magenvy78]

Don, great review because of this review i bought a maxpedition vulture 2.. I love this bag, I also bought a condor for my sister she lost it in Miami, so some thief has a kick ass bag he's a jerk, i wish him nothing but jail..

[@Evolving_Edge]

Donnie, Go Vulture, Unless you are an extreme minimalist camper. So you can keep most of your gear inside the pack and avoid to many attachments( extra weight). I have the condor 2 and I can't really fit the extra clothing and sleeping pad together inside.-Hope that helps.

[@patriots1needed]

Maxpedition makes great products. I recently purchased the larger Vulture bag. Well worth the difference in price. Great review.

[@EverydayOutdoorsNJ]

One great, functioning pack. Will be ordering soon, thanks Sootch

[@wtsimpson7]

Cool, I'm looking at this one vs. a Kelty assault pack. I think this one might win!

[@Renocasa]

great review sootch00, professionally done and entertaining. As usual.

[@fishlanding]

Good review, I went for the Falcon II, a little trimmer pack in the Max P lineup. Mostly I use mine for car/work and airline carry. Yeah I have a neighbor dog that barks at me anytime I go out into my backyard, know the feeling :)

[@evilassaultweaponeer]

@BetiucTomi I suggest you purchase a Zombie Survival Guide the next chance you get. It covers what to do, where to go, and all of the other questions you may have regarding a zombie invasion. They are available at most book and department stores.

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Sootch, I have the same identical pack, Yup it's one of my Fav. I also have the Kodiak Gearsling, I like it alot too because of it's size and yet it's a sling.,,.

[@TheGrayman1234]

Got tired of buying my son a backpack for school every 6 months. My son has had this exact backpack now for the last year and a half. He has the COOLEST backpack in school. :) Suckers!!

[@mysss29]

@purkjason I'm not sure about the Maxpedition stuff, since it seems like it's all unnecessarily heavy, but I think a lot of people like to look for what works best for them. What the military needs may not necessarily be ideal for everyone.

[@southernfryedyankee]

Before anyone grabs this pack based on some of these reviews. If you check out maxpeds updated website this pack is now listed as 1350 cu in. The lady from maxped said they were wrong from when they originally measured the bag at 1950. The updated measurement of 1350 is now listed, WOMP WOMP. I would have jumped all over this bag had it been 1950 cu in

[@trooper2221]

yea its small man, i have eternal packs little ones mollyed all over get a bigger pack unless u just want this for a overnighter

[@Skellanuts]

Can you do a review of the spec ops Recon Ruck? I throughly enjoyed your Alice pack review and I wanted to see if you could get a pack and review it. I feel like it has all the up to date options maxpedition has but in Alice pack form

[@903lew]

Good review! Question, how tall are you? I'm 6 foot 4 inches and worry that the 'belt' will end up by my nipples. Currently debating 'tween Vulture and Condor because of that.

[@jayjayjones2380]

looks just right for my needs; thanks for the review

[@Set2Survive]

Hey sootch, IYHO what would be the difference between a 2day pack and a 3day/BOB pack? Typically, I have a side satchel that contains just the basics but with my knowledge I can take care of up to 10 ppl, on the otherhand my BOB is very much the same but I add a few more pieces of medical kit (sutures, extra bandages,antiseptics) and maybe some prepackaged food stuffs. So tell me, what is your definition of what makes a good day pack and a good BOB?

[@mysciencenow]

will buy one... some day...

[@DamoclesMedia]

Was hoping for some 'falling into the creek' action...

[@CoinDoctor1]

Have you ever tried kelty products? I love my redwing 3700 great for 2-3 days. Thanks.

[@thedawnawakening]

Love that bag

[@Mossy500A]

Nice bag!

[@town9644]

nice bag gonna use it as a edc

[@Battle_Ratel]

Glad that condor gear is better over the year, had an older model and you can tell the crap quality they had long ago

[@7come11two]

Great review. You made me LOL at the end with your crack about the dog. I have long said I hate for a dog to come in my yard and bark at me. Long live the Republic.

[@AppalachianFreedom]

I agree...Top Shelf gear! And a Top-Notch review as always Sir!

[@silvanigra]

What color is yours? I can't really tell from the video. It doesn't look green, but it also looks darker than the khaki in the picture on Maxpedition site.

[@MercyMinister]

Thanks for a good review. I ordered one today.

[@kingmanted]

Its an awesome bag man,I just got mine a week ago and I'm trying to find any excuse to go out and actually use it,lol.

[@PlanBskate4444]

I remember PMing you about this video a while ago Sootch! Thanks, great video!

[@AussieMark909]

Nice review, thanks Sootch. I've got one of these on order, supply here is a little slow it seems. Looking forward to getting my hands on it.

[@LeonSORTX]

love the maxpedition gear !! Got a Remora and a lunada !! Great stuff!!

[@Lvl22nerd]

is the material rough ( "scratchy" ) ? most snyth materials like that i cant use because touching them is the same for me as hearing nails on chalk board is why my current bug out bag is made entirely of heavy canvas

[@lechium02]

thanks sootch

[@dcirvine15]

I'm sold! Brilliant review. Cheers mate.

[@David57824]

I'd like to see a post about adding accessories to the bag. I've seen other people demonstrating the Maxpedition line, but because of you I've bought several of their products from them. The sootch00 site is one of my favorite sites to check regularly. On the Condor II that D ring strap on the front is where I'd like to attach a pouch of some sort, if you could give a recommendation I'd appreciate it. Thanks

[@SUNCHIP2007]

I have one too and it's simple the best backpack.

[@XxGhost141xX]

Have you made a video showing YOUR top bags, whether it's for bug out, one,day, or 2 day, etc.

[@Biodoc100]

@sootch00 So I can understand why so many people like the mil-spec gear. It is incredibly durable, modular and organized. However, in the prepping community, that is what everyone goes for. Why doesn't anyone seem to go for gear from like EMS, REI, Northface or the like? In a SHTF situation, wouldn't that lead to greater discretion, and allow you to blend in more? Thanks for the advice, and awesome review!!

[@rasey077]

@purkjason Couldn't agree more. I have 3 backpacks I use for hiking and storage/bug out purposes. Two of which cost me 80-120 dollars. The third, which is by far my most used, highest quality a favorite back is a digital camo bag I ordered for 35 bucks off Amazon.....go figure!

[@Al_capachino]

It’s a nice bag but I wish they made the same bag just bigger

[@jokerxxx74]

that looks way more comfortable than my alice pack.

[@donnieneave9991]

I'm stuck between the condor 2 and the vulture 2!!! I've seen almost every review in the net..I know there great bags but I don't want something to small for my gear or to large....I do 1 to 3 day camping trips and some hiking...any recommendations?

[@IXXVIXXXIIIXIV]

@sootch00 you ever use a glock entrenching tool? what do you think of it?

[@RamSkirata]

really nice. I really enjoy watching your vids.

[@trisgilmour]

@BetiucTomi WELL AWHILE BACK THERE WAS AN ARTICLE PUT OUT BY THE CDC ON HOW TO PREPARE FOR ONE

[@MrMoreammo]

Hey sootch00! do you prefer maxpedition pack or the 511 rush 12 pack?

[@cProductions141]

What is the name of the song in the beginning? It sounds so familiar and I've wanted to know it for a long time lol.

[@spockady]

great review, great bag

[@crotone7980]

Just ordered one today..thanks to u Sootch!

[@jnuty85]

good review i have a versa pack and i think that maxpedition does make really good bags a bit price i wish they were a few dollars less or at least made in america that way i could lie to myself and say me spending all this money on a backpack is helping they economy lol good vid. keep'em coming

[@njrotc96]

How do you feel about how thin the shoulder straps?

[@mysss29]

I would have preferred you using the joke as an opportunity to show the (really awkwardly placed it looks like) CCW access on the bag.

[@bmflmf]

As always great vid!

[@nhsplayer07]

can i use this for school looks are awesome

[@afsecaira]

do you have a Maxpedition M-1 Waist pack? would it fit a Beretta .25? :D

[@Vapornator]

I don't think ya said Maxpedition enough their buddy.

[@minuteman1221]

first and awesome review sootch, this pack went on the xmas list.

[@SBNMario]

The "Empty Bank Account Virus" also known as Sootch00. Excellent review my friend.

[@Ballisticbob517]

@sootch00 water now just soaks into the back of my condor II what's up with that?

[@tmysty]

ha ha neighbors dog. go get em sootch, ;-).. Man I love the maxpedition stuff thanks for sharing

[@xodicGAMING]

which do you think is a better backpack the condor ii or the falcon ii for a 2 to 3 day pack (bug out bag)

[@CantoniaCustoms]

They're both equally good, the condor ii is short and fat but "hugs" your back making it very comfy. However, the condor II only opens to 2/3. The falcon II appears to be a bit slimmer and opens fully (I have no comment on ergonomics of the falcon as I only have the condor).

[@ronschreiber3351]

Why do other people sell these for less. Are they cheaper made.by different company's

[@chadxinc]

Are you at Jones Gap?

[@amg916310]

Damned good review

[@chappie4ever276]

Could I use this Bagpack as a Schoolbag?

[@Sporora]

@sootch00 BILL MAYS HERE WITH A MAXPEDITION PRODUCT!!!

[@MrDawg122]

Could you do a review on the Mongo thanks boss

[@JAEZAI1]

Let me show you how easy it is to dismount this backpack... unknowingly funny.

[@theothertoolbox]

@sootch00 I can totally believe this.

[@PrepperToTheEnd]

Dude i wanna see waht u put in the pack

[@dexterlexter123]

nice pack

[@trooper2221]

I got one, man its ok, but then not really, the sternum strap is rally a throat strap , that ticks me off. the un padded waist belt doesn't bother me that much but that sternum strap does, i can lower it maybe, but i recommend everyone go to a rei store or something and try a pack out and gt fitted then go order it online if its cheaper that way

[@simonferrer]

I was impressed with the reviews on this bag, but it's WAY too expensive for an assault pack. I made my own bugout bag out of a medium ALICE pack. Just as durable and a heck of alot cheaper.

[@eltenda]

great video as always buddy...:)

[@Tjita1]

Interesting thing is that my video taking apart a pellet gun got more views than this. How on earth is a guy taking apart basically a toy for ten minutes without saing a single word more interesting than an american guy making an excellent review of some really good equipment?

[@H3artl3ssN00b]

Can you do a review on the Hazard4 plan b?

[@MavHunter20XX]

@sootch00 I got a few of those.

[@windmag5510]

Why arnt u using a walk-in stick

[@samuelleahy4780]

Imma use mine for school.

[@jesphx1]

why is the waist belt so high up?

[@Greg_14826]

Is this khaki or foliage green?

[@jasonwood8023]

Awesome bag, I have the black version. Im active duty military and carry a few 2in binders (3 to be exact) fits perfect. So yes this is more than enough space for a school backpack. The only drawback imo is there are no velcrow strips to place a name tag or velcrow patches. So I purchased a velcrow pannel to attach with the molle on the side, problem solved. Small gripe aside, awesome bag.

[@Meowbay]

Your aspect ratio is messed up, pal.