Maxpedition Condor-II Backpack

Fairly well made backpack; the webbing in general is well done.A few caveats:* Bottom straps are too short and should have buckles* Lower front organizer is not very well thought out. The pen pockets are a bit on the small side. Could have done with 1 less to make the other 4 or whatever slightly larger.* There's no breathable mesh or venting on the backside like many other backpacks, so get ready for that sweat.* The material is pretty thick so this pack is on the heavy side for its size* Shoulder padding is a tad bit thinI still like this backpack a lot, but those are things you might want to take into consideration.

This is a good bag like all Maxpedituon bags; however, it could be much better with a few upgrades. I like the style of the bag but some modernization could benefit everyone.1. Please add built in strap keepers. Dangling straps are not fun for anybody.2. Add some velcro capability to the inner storage area.3. The shoulder straps could be a bit more capable of bearing heavy loads. This bag can get heavy.Otherwise, this bag is capable and durable like all Maxpedition bags. With the updates suggested above, this bag could be well be worth the price tag. Thank you.

Ive been using this pack for about a year now and am very pleased. The Condor - II in that time has seen heavy use in both urban and wilderness settings and has served the purpose with flying colours. This is an incredibly tough pack, I am hard on my gear every time I go out. Ive climbed up cliffs with this pack scrapping against the cliff wall, Ive climbed and walked under waterfalls, submerged this pack and the pack is still in great shape and virtually no noticeable wear and tear. I think this pack will last at least a decade more of this hard use, if not the rest of my life. Also I am so impressed with how comfortable this pack is. Ive loaded the Condor-II up with nearly 40ish lbs and it rides very nicely. Compared to other packs where Id have chafing the condor-II had none, period. The weight is distributed very well thanks to very effective waist belt and sternum strap.Though I love this bag and have no issues with it Ill tell you it is a bit small if you want to carry a lot (I picked it for this size specifically). Also there isn't a tone of pockets and organizing sleeves and such, just a deep internal area, this is great for me and how I organize my pack but some people may not feel the same.Who should use this pack? Anyone who wants a great everyday carry (EDC) pack, get-home-bag, hiking day pack etc. This pack would fit most of what ever you'd want it to do. All in all, love it and highly recommend it,

After seeing this pack in various Youtube videos I finally pulled the trigger and ordered one. I'm happy to say that it has matched my expectations. The pack is well put together, and the ability to add some of the modular pieces that Maxpedition puts out makes this pack extremely versatile. What I love most about this pack are the compartments and pockets that are built in. I own some very nice, high end packs that are about as easy to organize as a garbage bag. Having the ability to organize your equipment into separate compartments and pockets makes finding what you need a dream come true! Instead of having to unload half your pack to get to something, you simply unzip your compartment of choice and grab what you need. And Maxpedition makes so many different modules you can attach to the exterior and interior of the bag, the flexibility is amazing. The only short falls with this pack are (1) the shoulder straps, which need more padding with a heavy load, and (2) the straps on the bottom of the pack which are far too short to go around a normal sized sleeping bag. It's easy enough to correct those flaws but it would be nice if they'd address those at the factory. All in all a great little pack that with the addition of a few exterior pouches can carry far more than you'd expect from a 1950 cubic inch pack.

This pack is a beast, absolutely bomb proof. Been running it every single day for the past 6 years. From carry on a plane, overnight bag, range bag, hiking trips, strapped to the front of my quad, thrown in the back of my jeep, on my back kayaking, my 3 hour daily commute through New York city public transportation and at the jobsite. Not a loose stitch, buckle or zipper. Very water resistant still. Very comfortable. This pack is dialed and the quality of maxpedition is unbeatable

Having both the falcon ii and now the condor ii, i can honestly say they look to be about the same size. the falcon ii being a bit taller and the condor ii being a bit wider. Overbuilt with quality in mind, it should outlast me, and i can pass it on to my kids. The padding in the back makes this super comfy even for extended periods with a 20+ pound load and a water bladder. As everyone else on the internet types, it has more than enough lashing points for anything you might want to add and theres plenty of space for a 2 or 3 day hump. If you are upgrading from the falcon ii to something bigger get the vulture, otherwise keep your money, theres not much difference i see from owning the two except for the aforementioned. The waist belt is not really meant to be a load bearing hip belt on any of these; the falcon ii, the condor ii or the vulture, for some reason many people make that mistake; the waist belt is just there to secure the bag when loaded from jostling around if you have to run or any other activity where you don't want your load slamming into your back or moving around. All in all its an excellent bag for most activities with pretty decent organization. I purchased black because it tends to blend in an urban setting and not inspire fear in the citizenry, if you must scream tactical to the world or are using this for rural or military activities maxpedition has the colors for you.

review for Maxpedition Condor II=========================================================pros: molle/pal web strapping to attach molle/pal attachments, compression straps, chest and waist straps, hidden hydration pack area, with ports/covering for mouth tube, excellent stitching and construction, separate front compartments.cons: expensive.bottom line: Yes it costs a lot, but in this case, you do get a premium, excellent rugged backpack.=========================================================The Condor II is a very expensive rucksack, and the high price had me umming ar arring for quite a while before I took the plunge. My previous rucksack was a swiss gear wenger, whilst not as expensive as the maxpedition, was still dearer than the run of the mill rucksacks. One of downsides of the wenger was, when packed with a lot,it fills out sticking outwards, so the my old backpack bulged out when packed with a lot - made me look like I was carrying the kitchen sink with me! The maxpedition doesn't suffer this unfortunate problem, the compression straps along the sides and top which means the pack remains compact even when stuffed to the seams.With the top y compression straps though annoyingly you have to open them to open the zips to the two front outer compartments, so I only use the top compression straps when I need to. Otherwise the pack compacts down very well.So do you really get what you pay for? Having used the rucksack now for a couple of months I am very impressed with it. While still on the expensive side, the stitching, construction, and detail just show through. If in your normal usage if you batter your rucksack and take it through rough weather, you’ll be glad if you went for the condor - sure there are quite a few cheaper brands - one I was close to buying was the slightly larger 36L Miltec Molle rucksack at a fraction of the cost of this one, but do you get the same quality? In the end I was not sure if the cheaper brands would stand up to the rigours of my daily use (abuse!), and am glad I went for the maxpedition condor.This rucksack is in the large end of the medium sized class and packs very well. With two generous outer compartments, and a main compartments, as well as the hidden section at the back built for a 3L hyrdation pack - the rucksack comes built in with tube ports to allow a drinking tube through it, with a velcro covering for the ports when not in use. Although i hadn't initially intended to use the water compartment to part to carry water, am now impressed enough to look for a 3L camelbak antidote reservoir, which is said to fit well on this backpack.One of the reasons I was drawn to the condor was the size - its more compact than some of its other models like the maxpedition falcon, whilst the falcon is a bit bigger and zips open flat, it would bulge out to the back, whilst this pack out to the sides - which you can batten down with the compression straps. Also of course this has lots of pal/molle webbing. With the webbing I have already attached a small molle pouch to the back and large water bottle molle pouch on the side which holds a 1.5L volvic water bottle. Of course these and other molle attachments are optional extras you purchase separately should you need them.The back padding is soft and well ventilated and, with well padded, curved shoulder straps and chest support, this pack remains comfortable even when it’s stuffed to capacity and full of external attachments. I initially didn't think I would use the chest or waist straps, but with it being so comfortable, I do tend to use the chest straps from time to time, and the pack in general is very comfortable on the shoulders even when fully loaded.I didn't realise the backpack comes in two versions, one with a black rubberised bottom and one with the same material all the way round the bag. I bought the rucksack direct from Amazon and it came with black rubberised bottom - you don't actually notice it unless you turn it upside down to look, but I prefer the rubberised bottom, less likely to slide around?At the time I purchased this (Jan 2015 it was £110) , but the price seems to vary from month to month buying direct from Amazon, but for what you're getting, its a very good purchase.

It is a great backpack and product of Maxpedition. I have also the Pygmy Falcon II. The Pygmy has been my first backpack of Maxpedition and I use it as my EDC. It has 20 Liter capacity and sometimes it has no space for extra gear. So I was looking for a bigger backpack. The Falcon II is small and has more capacity, but it is built in depth. It seems to pull backwards, if it is full packed. The condor is built in width. It has one big main compartment and you can easily get your stuff. The zipper is a halfway zipper, so nothing can fall out. The main compartment is bigger than one or two small compartments, like the Pygmy and the Falcon. My decision to buy the Condor II was the right decision. It is comfortable and has enough space. One thing I did not know, was that the bottom of the DFC version does not have the black non-slip abrasion resistant (rubberised) bottom. The bottom has the same material as the rest and even the colour. I have called maxpedition and they told me, that the DFC version comes in two versions, with the rubberised and with the codura bottom. So if you want the backpack completely in DFC, you have to ask the seller before buying. I have the one without the rubberised bottom, so my pack is completely in DFC. Which benefit has the rubberised bottom? It is non-slip. But I like the complete DFC without a black bottom.Regards from Germany

This is such a great bit of kit and I deliberated over so many of Max's bags before deciding. Not disappointed at all. So many set up options. TWO things to note... if you use it as EDC as i do you will hate the compression strap at the front - but it is removable. I use the top pocket for keys and wallet and my Maxpedition Micro organiser and that strap is a pain.The second thing to note is that the shoulder straps are very smoooooth, so the waist strap and chest straps help a lot. Slinging it over one shoulder will need you to hold it all the time.Other than that... it's 100% perfect. Check out the 101 vids on YouTube before deciding.

Well made but expensive on reflection for what I use it for. There are cheaper alternatives out there. I like the molle attachments to add extra accessories.

Surprisingly very comfortable. Shame maxpedition are discontinuing this.