I have several of these Maxpedition Organizers that I used inside my Maxpedition Falcon II backpack. I found that using these to color code, classify, and store smaller items are very convenient in a larger pack. Also, I found the little round Maxpedition tactical can case is the perfect size to store a Headlamp. Never tried the Maxpedition TacTie's, just use either the Blackhawk Speed-clips or the Vanquest Molle-Sticks.
I have a suggestion. @5:28 I have found round, flat make up removing pads at dollar stores. Around 80-100 for $1. I put Vaseline in them middle and fold them. Just make sure it isn't enough to squish out. They hold enough Vaseline to light a fire easily and they take up less room than cotton balls.
Sootch! The Godfather of Reviews. Seriously man, you could make a blank piece of paper the most interesting thing in the world. Keep up the great work man.
+SensiblePrepper just starting watching your reviews today. And I have to say I really enjoy them. Keep up the great work, will continue to watch ur videos
That AAA battery, at 7:51, will fit inside of that Maxpedition tag at the top of the pouch, behind the leatherman. I use it for a single AAA in all of my Maxpedition pouches.
I use the Micro as a dedicated EDC IFAK. I keep it as skinny as possible. Right now it fits comfortably in my jeans back pocket. In it I have : SWAT-T tourniquet, 2 gauze pads, 25g quikclot sponge, nitrile gloves, 3 alcohol swabs, folded duct tape, an ibuprofen tablet and various sized band-aids. All of my band-aids and gauze pads are in ziploc bags. As it is now it is thinner than my wallet (which I keep in my side pocket).
One thing you could add to the pack is a 32 Gb Flash drive. In case you have to leave you house imminently, You can have valuable files backed up like family photos, or Citizen legal papers, to legal gun licences. Have important and meaningful files backed up somewhere.
I'm a fan of the NiteIze Backbone series of EDC pouches(20,30,40). They are tough,very water resistant, are inexpensive, and have the best belt clip on the market.
Just an idea...by a useful coincidence it's possible to fit a AAA battery into the Maxpedition label in all of these organisers...saves you having to use one of the elastic loops (so you can carry an additional item!)
I'd recommend packing the batteries into a small closable plastic bag. Some moisture will eventually make it into the pouch and may cause the contact-seams of the cells to corrode. The plastic bag will help with extending their lifetime in that regard significantly... and also can be reused for different appliances.
I can see these being very useful on a long term hunting trip where you have a base camp but take one of these out while your scouting or even just taking in the sights.
I've literally been looking for a video to compare the maxpedition edc organizers, couldn't find one till just now. You've have inspired me and my friend very much in the past few years. Thank you.
Great video as always Sootch. I just got my pocket organizer put together recently. I love it. Especially on the days I'm too lazy to slap on my edc bag.
At first, I thought this guy was out to lunch with these multiple EDC's and preparation backpacks. I had thought to myself that nothing is ever going to happen that would require this much concerted effort. However, after seeing reports earlier this year that hackers used malware to cause a utility outage in the Ukraine, it woke me up to the real possibility that the United States is susceptible to something similar. Future terrorist attacks may not be a plane flying into buildings or a bomb made from fertilizer to blow up a building in Oklahoma City. What would I do if hackers from a group destined on destroying the USA took it upon themselves to created a utility outage? Well, when I researched it, I found out that they already are trying....everyday....millions of times a day! So it no longer became a question of if they are successful, but when they are successful. The energy company BP says it suffers 50,000 attempts of cyberintrusion a day. The Pentagon reports getting 10 million attempts a day. The National Nuclear Security Administration, an arm of the Energy Department, also records 10 million hacks a day. The state of Utah alone says it faces 20 million attempts a day, up from 1 million a day two years ago. These are crazy numbers!! As I researched further I reminded myself that not only are cyber threats a reality, but so is the deteriorating condition of our infrastructure in the United States. Remember that Northeast blackout of 2003? Almost the entire state of New York lost power. Affected areas lost water pressure because pumps lacked power. All trains running into and out of New York City were shut down. Many gas stations were unable to pump fuel due to lack of electricity. Many oil refineries on the East Coast of the United States shut down as a result of the blackout. Communications (cell service/cable tv) well outside the immediate area of power outage were affected. Large numbers of factories were closed in the affected area. Imagine if this happened for days or weeks or months. You couldn't keep food cold, you couldn't cook, you wouldn't have potable water. What happens when people rely solely on these things being provided to them? People get thirsty, they get hungry and they will do whatever it takes to feed themselves and their families. Things would go from bad to worse, in a New York minute. Moral of the story, I was like many people who watch these videos that I assume see it as a novelty and possibly don't partake in the effort to prepare for something like what happened in New York or the Ukraine. But, when that day comes and you've done nothing, you may not think you will do unspeakable things to get what you need, but you will. So take the burden off of yourself and your family to rely on others to take care of you. Take it upon yourself to rely on yourself for sustainability in the event of catastrophe.
Some Sootch ESP action going on, I picked up a Maxpedtion Gyrfalcon a couple of months back and although I have a few Maxpedition organizers I was starting to look for something more, for external mounting. Thanks brother.
Hi from the UK So strange, I was literally just looking at these online when the UA-cam notification popped up for this video Just getting in to prepping and EDC, think I'm going to start with the mini and go from there Great videos, keep them coming Ben
I've managed to fit a remarkable amount of stuff in my micro organiser. I've got: Rite in the rain pad Space pen Swiss army knife P38 can opener USB lead Nitrile Gloves Portable charger Sewing kit Lens wipe Lens cloth Pill fob with pills in First aid kit £5 in change £25 Spare debit card with £40 on it Mini bic Cpr face shield Stamp Hand wipes 2ft of paracord Most importantly, a condom. I wouldn't get all of that in an altoids tin
I've only had one Maxpedition and I returned it because I just couldn't fit much of anything in it. It was advertised as an inch thick, but I couldn't squeeze in even two Altoid's tins. They certainly are "durable" but I found them to be unusable. The purpose of having a pouch is to put stuff in it--but I couldn't really put anything in it. There was actually more room if I turned it inside out (with the zipper handles on the inside). I'd like to see Maxpedition go back to the drawing board because it's clearly durable design, I just would like to see it become usable. I get a big charge out of your videos for the contents.
I would like to see your thoughts on key bar vs. keysmart. Been looking into both, and will hopefully get one for my birthday or father's day. I need to decide which to ask for. Keep up the good work Sootch.
Did he say he gave his buddy a chubby!?!...yes, yes he did! LOL! Excellent review as usual and thanks for the laugh. Much needed in 2020...current location in the Rogue Valley Southern Oregon being gutted by fires.
I used to EDC a Maxpedition Mini for a while. I've recently switched to the more "open faced" style, as I find it less bulky and easier to access. Check out Hitch And Timber, and Arc Company
I dont understand why some people think the Bic lighter is so great....actually the Scripto is just as good, has adjusted flame lever and is MUCH cheaper than a Bic! I have spent alot of time bushbashing and have used Scripto......a pk. Of 7 for under 2 bucks.
Great review. Only thing I saw that wasn't spot on was your comment regarding these bags being waterproof. They may repel some water for a brief exposure, but they are not water proof or even really water resistant.
No one has mentioned red ribbon; if you or someone in you group gets lost-tie on tree limb & follow to find the lost Kaitlin’s are another option but takes time & need to find the rocks!
I have an extremely excessive EDC pack compared to most people lol... I utilize the Maxpedition Fatty for my cargo pocked and find it fits most of my pants/shorts. I plan to buy a smaller one for other pants/shorts that have the smaller cargo pocket. In essence it's a EDC/Urban survival kit. Anyone interested in a video of it?
Hello Sensible Prepper. Your video's have helped me a lot! I have watched a lot of them and have found them very useful. You've introduced me to many nice Packs and items. Thank you for some very informational videos. Keep it up.
Honest question, but has Sootch ever given a negative review? Always “Thumbs Way Up”. I really like his reviews, and have subbed/watched for years... but he’s not very critical and it makes me question his reviews to be honest.
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Man, I would love to see your review (and build) for the new Maxpedition Falcon III. Please!
Hi Sensible Prepper, I have watched your video with interest. It's fascinating. However, I don't understand the need for all this gear, particularly the duplication of some things. With the greatest of respect, I'm having difficulty understanding the 'preppers' mentality. Just what is everyone preparing for? I live in the UK and although there is some interest in this subject, it seems for most, to stop at outdoor gear and bushcraft equipment. I would understand if you were living in war zone or an unstable country. The US doesn't seem to come into that category. best wishes, Norrie
goldilocks prepping goes beyond “the end of the world.” Extreme storms, I live in a tornado area. So I have back packs full of gear in food for my family Incase of a quick evacuation. I also live in a cold state, so in the event that power might go out it gets cold in our houses. You never know. Prepping is just that, the unknown and unpredictable.
A Man, It's a good idea to rape a thinly cut ranger-band around your lighter under the button, to keep it from being accidentally compressed when in a pack or in your pocket. You can still use it without removing the band, just takes more pressure.Good vid have a Nice day. : ) Tyler
Sootch, can you elaborate on why you are so concerned with fire-starting? (Preferably in a soon to come video. It'll be practically free to make.) Not to say it's unimportant, but you have many multiple fire starting tools in everything you seem to make. However, I don't see any axes, large fixed blade knives, or saws that can fell a tree, so what are you setting on fire? (Burning vaseline cotton balls won't help you cook food if you got no wood.) I'd love to just interview you and get a deeper understanding of your thinking on these kits.
3:46 ...and why can't I put a spiral rite in the rain pad? Item No. 134 fits dimension-wise, as well as the top-oriented spiral binding being unobstructed... perhaps i'm simply missing something, as I don't have the pouch in hand yet.
Great video.. I'm lookin into gettin a nice size organizer pouch of course from Maxpedition since I have a Kodiak S-Type Gear Slinger & was wanting to fit an organizer on the side of the bag & I believe U also have the same bag & seem to have alot if not most of the organizers as well. So with that said which Maxpedition Organizer size would best fill the side of my Kodiak S-Type? I don't want to get one too small & have it look odd? Thnx in advanced.
I hate/love watching your videos, they always make me want to buy more and new gear that I don't have money for haha.
I have several of these Maxpedition Organizers that I used inside my Maxpedition Falcon II backpack. I found that using these to color code, classify, and store smaller items are very convenient in a larger pack. Also, I found the little round Maxpedition tactical can case is the perfect size to store a Headlamp. Never tried the Maxpedition TacTie's, just use either the Blackhawk Speed-clips or the Vanquest Molle-Sticks.
I have a suggestion. @5:28 I have found round, flat make up removing pads at dollar stores. Around 80-100 for $1. I put Vaseline in them middle and fold them. Just make sure it isn't enough to squish out. They hold enough Vaseline to light a fire easily and they take up less room than cotton balls.
That sounds really smart
You can also use Backtracking instead of Vaseline. Works for fire, but can also serve as a part of your boo boo kit. Dual use.
Sootch! The Godfather of Reviews. Seriously man, you could make a blank piece of paper the most interesting thing in the world. Keep up the great work man.
+ZyPhReX Lol! Thanks Brother.
+SensiblePrepper just starting watching your reviews today. And I have to say I really enjoy them. Keep up the great work, will continue to watch ur videos
Amen!!
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ZyPhReX coool
That AAA battery, at 7:51, will fit inside of that Maxpedition tag at the top of the pouch, behind the leatherman. I use it for a single AAA in all of my Maxpedition pouches.
I use the Micro as a dedicated EDC IFAK. I keep it as skinny as possible. Right now it fits comfortably in my jeans back pocket. In it I have : SWAT-T tourniquet, 2 gauze pads, 25g quikclot sponge, nitrile gloves, 3 alcohol swabs, folded duct tape, an ibuprofen tablet and various sized band-aids. All of my band-aids and gauze pads are in ziploc bags. As it is now it is thinner than my wallet (which I keep in my side pocket).
One thing you could add to the pack is a 32 Gb Flash drive. In case you have to leave you house imminently, You can have valuable files backed up like family photos, or Citizen legal papers, to legal gun licences. Have important and meaningful files backed up somewhere.
Thank you for the video 5 years later. :) ive tied a bunch of paracord around the grabhandle just to give it a little more thickness
I'm a fan of the NiteIze Backbone series of EDC pouches(20,30,40).
They are tough,very water resistant, are inexpensive, and have the best belt clip on the market.
Just an idea...by a useful coincidence it's possible to fit a AAA battery into the Maxpedition label in all of these organisers...saves you having to use one of the elastic loops (so you can carry an additional item!)
i put my nail clippers through the label
sootch you need to do an edc bag for us folks stuck going into office buildings where we can't have sharp objects. great review again.
I'd recommend packing the batteries into a small closable plastic bag.
Some moisture will eventually make it into the pouch and may cause the contact-seams of the cells to corrode.
The plastic bag will help with extending their lifetime in that regard significantly... and also can be reused for different appliances.
1:03 So you had a chubby and gave it to one on your buddies. Good to know you're that kind of friend ;).
+tgillies101 I love surprising my friends that don't ask : )
+sootch00 I officially declare us friends, surprise me!! Lol!
Aaaah man you beat me to it lmao.
HAHAHAHAHA!
What’s a chubby? Fish?
I can see these being very useful on a long term hunting trip where you have a base camp but take one of these out while your scouting or even just taking in the sights.
I've literally been looking for a video to compare the maxpedition edc organizers, couldn't find one till just now. You've have inspired me and my friend very much in the past few years. Thank you.
+Angelina Mcnally Awesome! Glad to help.
Great video as always Sootch. I just got my pocket organizer put together recently. I love it. Especially on the days I'm too lazy to slap on my edc bag.
I have a keysmart and I love it.
hands down...some of the best ideas for organization
crap on the discount, i just placed an order with maxpedition yesterday. this weekend will be reorganizing my different kits.
Got the maxpedition mini and a chubby. Also got the olight S2A from going gear. Thanks Sootch.
Sootch, no one does a better job on reviews than you!!
+BZA RZA GZA Thanks Brother!
SensiblePrepper can I have one???
Love these organizers👍
At first, I thought this guy was out to lunch with these multiple EDC's and preparation backpacks. I had thought to myself that nothing is ever going to happen that would require this much concerted effort. However, after seeing reports earlier this year that hackers used malware to cause a utility outage in the Ukraine, it woke me up to the real possibility that the United States is susceptible to something similar. Future terrorist attacks may not be a plane flying into buildings or a bomb made from fertilizer to blow up a building in Oklahoma City. What would I do if hackers from a group destined on destroying the USA took it upon themselves to created a utility outage? Well, when I researched it, I found out that they already are trying....everyday....millions of times a day! So it no longer became a question of if they are successful, but when they are successful.
The energy company BP says it suffers 50,000 attempts of cyberintrusion a day. The Pentagon reports getting 10 million attempts a day. The National Nuclear Security Administration, an arm of the Energy Department, also records 10 million hacks a day. The state of Utah alone says it faces 20 million attempts a day, up from 1 million a day two years ago. These are crazy numbers!!
As I researched further I reminded myself that not only are cyber threats a reality, but so is the deteriorating condition of our infrastructure in the United States. Remember that Northeast blackout of 2003? Almost the entire state of New York lost power. Affected areas lost water pressure because pumps lacked power. All trains running into and out of New York City were shut down. Many gas stations were unable to pump fuel due to lack of electricity. Many oil refineries on the East Coast of the United States shut down as a result of the blackout. Communications (cell service/cable tv) well outside the immediate area of power outage were affected. Large numbers of factories were closed in the affected area. Imagine if this happened for days or weeks or months. You couldn't keep food cold, you couldn't cook, you wouldn't have potable water. What happens when people rely solely on these things being provided to them? People get thirsty, they get hungry and they will do whatever it takes to feed themselves and their families. Things would go from bad to worse, in a New York minute.
Moral of the story, I was like many people who watch these videos that I assume see it as a novelty and possibly don't partake in the effort to prepare for something like what happened in New York or the Ukraine. But, when that day comes and you've done nothing, you may not think you will do unspeakable things to get what you need, but you will. So take the burden off of yourself and your family to rely on others to take care of you. Take it upon yourself to rely on yourself for sustainability in the event of catastrophe.
Some Sootch ESP action going on, I picked up a Maxpedtion Gyrfalcon a couple of months back and although I have a few Maxpedition organizers I was starting to look for something more, for external mounting. Thanks brother.
You are a great teacher Sootch . Thanks for info
Hi from the UK
So strange, I was literally just looking at these online when the UA-cam notification popped up for this video
Just getting in to prepping and EDC, think I'm going to start with the mini and go from there
Great videos, keep them coming
Ben
Great review! Thanks.
This is very good bags.
I bought the Fatty first, it's in my Max. knockoff UTG bag. And I have a black Mini that's either in my center console or on my desk at work.
I've managed to fit a remarkable amount of stuff in my micro organiser. I've got:
Rite in the rain pad
Space pen
Swiss army knife
P38 can opener
USB lead
Nitrile Gloves
Portable charger
Sewing kit
Lens wipe
Lens cloth
Pill fob with pills in
First aid kit
£5 in change
£25
Spare debit card with £40 on it
Mini bic
Cpr face shield
Stamp
Hand wipes
2ft of paracord
Most importantly, a condom.
I wouldn't get all of that in an altoids tin
grouch314 very smart, i am impressed
Nice EDC.Very Enjoyable.Thanks
I know it sounds stupid but even though we dont have pistols in the uk i really want a jackson leather works holster lol
I Love To Have The Maxpedition Wallet, Small Pouch Organizer, Sling Bag, And Waist Butt Shoulder Bag.
Excellent video. I absolutely love the Maxpedition pocket organizers.
I love your UsefulThingy mat!
Free up that loop in your mini where your aaa battery is by carrying it in the tag loop at the top left (inside front) - fits perfectly...
I've only had one Maxpedition and I returned it because I just couldn't fit much of anything in it. It was advertised as an inch thick, but I couldn't squeeze in even two Altoid's tins. They certainly are "durable" but I found them to be unusable. The purpose of having a pouch is to put stuff in it--but I couldn't really put anything in it. There was actually more room if I turned it inside out (with the zipper handles on the inside). I'd like to see Maxpedition go back to the drawing board because it's clearly durable design, I just would like to see it become usable.
I get a big charge out of your videos for the contents.
Thanks for filming
They should collab with some companies and do first aid kits with these. That's something I would buy.
Ordered Maxpedition E.D.C. Pocket Organizer i hope will be great
I would like to see your thoughts on key bar vs. keysmart. Been looking into both, and will hopefully get one for my birthday or father's day. I need to decide which to ask for. Keep up the good work Sootch.
Does anyone have advice on how they actually carry these? Because it doesn't seem realistic to carry a massive pouch on my belt everyday.
Great lil packs. Gonna grab 1
Maxpedition micro probably best for urban edc. A Canadian company, very well built.
Did he say he gave his buddy a chubby!?!...yes, yes he did! LOL!
Excellent review as usual and thanks for the laugh. Much needed in 2020...current location in the Rogue Valley Southern Oregon being gutted by fires.
My go to guy fro maxpedition reviews sir! Thank you! Just picked up a micro pouch.
Ooooo i want one also.
Nice to see your take on a classic👌
Very helpful video.thank you.
I used to EDC a Maxpedition Mini for a while. I've recently switched to the more "open faced" style, as I find it less bulky and easier to access. Check out Hitch And Timber, and Arc Company
I dont understand why some people think the Bic lighter is so great....actually the Scripto is just as good, has adjusted flame lever and is MUCH cheaper than a Bic! I have spent alot of time bushbashing and have used Scripto......a pk. Of 7 for under 2 bucks.
I buy both, but do like the thinner carry profile of the Scriptos and the clear fuel view option.
love your videos grandpa,
Great review. Only thing I saw that wasn't spot on was your comment regarding these bags being waterproof. They may repel some water for a brief exposure, but they are not water proof or even really water resistant.
Gotta get some of those!
Very helpful! Thanks!
Oh woah I didn’t know you had a second channel. I stumbled into this!
I like the keysmart rugged.
Outstanding video!
Amazon sells these, yes!
finally a new video! love it !
No one has mentioned red ribbon; if you or someone in you group gets lost-tie on tree limb & follow to find the lost Kaitlin’s are another option but takes time & need to find the rocks!
Love all your channels just wish you replied to your fans.
Love the G36, thats what I have as well.
Great video.
great review. definitely a must have.
Thank you for the video.
+Richard Maunder Thanks for watching~
I have an extremely excessive EDC pack compared to most people lol... I utilize the Maxpedition Fatty for my cargo pocked and find it fits most of my pants/shorts. I plan to buy a smaller one for other pants/shorts that have the smaller cargo pocket. In essence it's a EDC/Urban survival kit.
Anyone interested in a video of it?
Keep up the good work old man....
Hello Sensible Prepper. Your video's have helped me a lot! I have watched a lot of them and have found them very useful. You've introduced me to many nice Packs and items. Thank you for some very informational videos. Keep it up.
May I ask who makes the fire starter that is in the video? It doesn't seem to be available at Going Gear
CJ Thee did you ever find out?
great video 👍
You gave one of your buddies a chubby?!?! LMAO! Great reviews as always
Awesome as unseal. Have you ever thought of selling bags. This is really a service you'd be providing. Just a thought...
Honest question, but has Sootch ever given a negative review? Always “Thumbs Way Up”. I really like his reviews, and have subbed/watched for years... but he’s not very critical and it makes me question his reviews to be honest.
Man, I would love to see your review (and build) for the new Maxpedition Falcon III. Please!
Which size do you find you get more use from, the micro or the mini?
great video, well done 👍
Thanks Sootch!
love the watch sooch!!!
Good stuff but still need tactical pen and flashlight batteries mini powerbank in it
Love your videos. You make everything interesting!
Keep up good work I have seen all your videos on both channels. How about some videos on survival skills?
Hi Sensible Prepper,
I have watched your video with interest. It's fascinating. However, I don't understand the need for all this gear, particularly the duplication of some things.
With the greatest of respect, I'm having difficulty understanding the 'preppers' mentality. Just what is everyone preparing for? I live in the UK and although there is some interest in this subject, it seems for most, to stop at outdoor gear and bushcraft equipment.
I would understand if you were living in war zone or an unstable country. The US doesn't seem to come into that category. best wishes, Norrie
goldilocks prepping goes beyond “the end of the world.” Extreme storms, I live in a tornado area. So I have back packs full of gear in food for my family Incase of a quick evacuation. I also live in a cold state, so in the event that power might go out it gets cold in our houses. You never know. Prepping is just that, the unknown and unpredictable.
Wish they made a nano size.
Crap, now I have to buy more stuff!! Yes, I know its a few years late, but im always late to the party!
A Man, It's a good idea to rape a thinly cut ranger-band around your lighter under the button, to keep it from being accidentally compressed when in a pack or in your pocket. You can still use it without removing the band, just takes more pressure.Good vid have a Nice day. : ) Tyler
maxpedition is thumbs way up for sure man! love your reviews!!
Sootch, can you elaborate on why you are so concerned with fire-starting? (Preferably in a soon to come video. It'll be practically free to make.) Not to say it's unimportant, but you have many multiple fire starting tools in everything you seem to make. However, I don't see any axes, large fixed blade knives, or saws that can fell a tree, so what are you setting on fire? (Burning vaseline cotton balls won't help you cook food if you got no wood.) I'd love to just interview you and get a deeper understanding of your thinking on these kits.
I use the Micro for my EDC. The Maxpedition label on the inside is a great place to keep a AAA Battery. Love your videos. Keep it up.
Super EDC ele está perfeito contem itens de emergência. Parabéns! Rio de Janeiro Brasil
Nice
great glad water proof ty
Yout videos always give me the impression that you are a salesman.
These would be amazing with a belt loop, keep your pockets free of obstruction.
do a review on the gryfalcon from maxpedition please,their are no reviews on youtube for it.
can you please do a couple minute review on that Gerber knife sharpener thanks
I really love your Walt, where you get it my friend?
awesome video man keep them coming!!!
3:46 ...and why can't I put a spiral rite in the rain pad? Item No. 134 fits dimension-wise, as well as the top-oriented spiral binding being unobstructed... perhaps i'm simply missing something, as I don't have the pouch in hand yet.
A cut down pad of 3M Extreme Notes can be an alternative for small EDC packs like this.
Great video.. I'm lookin into gettin a nice size organizer pouch of course from Maxpedition since I have a Kodiak S-Type Gear Slinger & was wanting to fit an organizer on the side of the bag & I believe U also have the same bag & seem to have alot if not most of the organizers as well. So with that said which Maxpedition Organizer size would best fill the side of my Kodiak S-Type? I don't want to get one too small & have it look odd? Thnx in advanced.