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Maxpedition Pygmy Falcon-II

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The Maxpedition Pygmy Falcon-II Backpack is a great pack. It provides typical Maxpedition quality in a rugged, well designed, extremely strong and durable product that has MOLLE attachments to add gear as necessary.

The Pygmy Falcon-II Backpack is great for day hikes and even minimalist over night camping where water will not be an issue. It holds approximately 1400 cubic inches of gear which should be plenty for a day hike. With a thin profile you will be able to trail blaze through bush with no problem. The "Y" compression strap helps to keep everything in place.

Side Pouches
The side pockets will each hold a 32 oz. Nalgene bottle. If water is going to be an issue this pack may not be your first option since it is not very compatible for a hydration system. But you do have options...if water is an issue you can always attach one or two Maxpedition Mini Rollypoly Folding Dump Pouches which will each hold a 32 oz. Nalgene bottle. You have just doubled your water capability. The modularity offers many configurations depending on your needs.

Shoulder Straps
The shoulder straps are well padded and capable of attaching a 4" or 5" flashlight sheath and a single sheath for a multi-tool. These add ons are also available from Maxpedition and are well worth the price. It comes with a chest strap for added comfort.

Main Compartment
The main compartment is a nice size and opens with two zippers in a clam shell fashion allowing you to completely open the pack to get what you need as opposed to taking out all of your gear to find the needed item. The main compartment is large enough to hold a first aid kit, pocket rocket with fuel, food, extra socks, a light jacket and more.

Front Pouch and Slip Pocket
The front pouch will hold a lot of your smaller gear and the slip pocket will hold thin items such as a map, compass, fleece hat, headlamp, etc.

Maxpedition products are designed for hard use, durability and a long product life. Many of the other larger companies cannot and do not match the quality of Maxpedition. I highly recommend the Maxpedition Pygmy Falcon-II Backpack.

Having owned this pack for about 4 months, and taking it on several hiking trips - its probably the best day pack I have ever used.

The small outside pocket is big enough for Garmin Etrex GPS, map compass and topo maps.

The next larger pouch is big enough for a good sized first aid kit, heavy duty rain poncho and a few more items.

The main compartment is big enough for hammock, poncho liner, couple of MREs, cord, tent stakes, water filter, camera, just about everything you need for a day hike or light weight over night camping trip. Hikers or camping looking for a minimalist pack should take a serious look at this one.

The shoulder straps have lots of padding. One hiking trip I took this pack on was about 8 miles. The pack was fully loaded - just in case my party and I decided to spend the night - the next day my shoulders were not sore.

If you want more room, the PALS ladder system makes adding extra pouches to this pack a snap

The two water bottle pouches on the outside of the pack fit a 32 ounce water bottle perfectly. The cinch straps fit round the neck of the bottle. So if you turn the pack upside down, the water bottles will not fall out of the pouch.

I like the tall and narrow profile of this pack. It allows me to make my way through crowds without snagging. I also like the clamshell syle opening that makes loading and organizing easy.

Construction is typical Maxped quality. Tough and durable.