New Maxpedition RiftPoint & RiftBlade Backpack Review

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[ericeboyd]

I’m a big fan of Maxpedition and have several of their bags, pouches and holsters. The one thing I don’t like about the newer designs is that a majority of the backpacks don’t have a built in water bottle pouch on either side. I don’t want to buy an extra attachment just to carry my water bottle. Either a design flaw or a ploy to sell more attachments.

[peterpayne]

It would be nice to hear what size laptops will fit into each bag.

[jerryjohnsonii]

I think Maxpedition products are worth every penny. Their quality made and priced right, So everybody can afford. Another great review Sootch00 and it was pretty cool to see your wife in this episode too. Long live the republic bro.

[cj]

Brother! Every Maxpedition bag I’ve ever bought was because of your in-depth review. Keep up the great work.

[davidlol]

Just checked out the website. This stuff is pretty expensive. I’ll still with 5.11. Extremely good quality for a decent price

[guitarhiker]

That riftblade is a sweet pack!! I also like the fack they use seat belt material for their straps! Can't get more tough than that! They never seize to amaze! I have one of their sling bags and i love it. Been thinking about really upgrading to either the riftblade or tiburon pack. I like the zipper pulls and the zipper lock feature, also like the velcro strip. I would buy their rain cover too fits right in the pocket in the bottom. Probably buy one good size pouch to attach and thats it. Would hold most if not all your gear that way. Not too many companies offer all these features. Bomb proof packs! Quality builds and materials! Worth every penny! Hike on!

[lordofgraphite]

i have never needed to look anywhere else for quality gear reviews, thank you for the vids sootch.

[Torranium]

I have my Riftblade for about a year. And it´s great for my everyday usage. You can even go with it on a 3 to 5 day journey if you know how to effectivly pack a backpack. Please notice, i mean a 3 - 5 Day trip in the civilisation. Not a 5 day Winter-Biwak in the wilderness of the woods of norway. For this kind of Trip i would prefer a Maxpedition Gyrfalcon. Unfortunately, there is no really large outdoor backpack from Maxpedition. With 50 -> 80 liters volume.

[Boobashoob]

Nice bags, but I can buy 4 30 liter Ospreys for the price of one of those bags. And get a lifetime warranty.

[rylancory]

I know its good quality and well thought out. Just can't really justify the price though. $270 CAD for the Riftcore seems a little crazy when competitors are making similar products for a cheaper price.

[johnoneill]

Maxpedition makes really good products but the price is high compared to 5.11 Rush series for example.

[thomasbrandon]

As always Don good info. I started using Maxpedition over ten years ago and my jumbo is still in service as an EDC and I use a Falcon2 and Sitka for a ghb. Plus numerous pouches for organization or compact EDC.

[cntryboy]

Sootch00 I do believe you have outkicked your coverage with Mrs. Sootch00. Great job as always - thanks for all you do.

[leatherneckprepper]

I use a drago gear bag. Two years in every day and it’s been solid.

[Xandrosi]

The "obvious" zipper issue when you open to a corner is what I've also experienced on my Maxpedition Tiberon. Anything but smooth. Noted that Maxpedition QC found the issue and reinforced those corners, adding stitching that will soon wear. In other words, the zipper seems to ride the cloth at those points. While the overall bag materials and harness are fantastic, this zipper issue is one that will keep me from a Maxpedition bag going forward.

[timunderbakke]

Cannot afford it really, but I’d be good with the Riftpoint 15 liter as a get home bag. Someday....

My full blown surplus bag meets my needs for winter or for bug out, but it’s also massive compared to a daily or even summer need.

[Brykk]

I love maxpedition. I just cant afford their stuff.

[MrDosonhai]

Good tactical backpacks but if I were to spend this much for a bug-out bag, I'd rather spend extra and get a Fjallraven backpack. People have used them for 10 years and they look just as new. Them Swedish makes the best outdoor gears.

[retnav]

Looks like good stuff. Another source is Blackhawk, and check out Think Tank Photo bags for non-military looking bags that are extremely well-made, and versatile for other than camera gear.

[davidpyle]

For those who correctly state that Maxpedition is more expensive than their competition, in this case you get what you pay for. I have a Versipak that’s 15 years old, and my Noatak will be 13 this year. Both have been dragged around the world and still look new.