I put together this Maxpedition review to help you decide on the right Maxpedition Gearslinger for your needs. There are seven total packs in the Gearslinger series, all built with the best materials and workmanship in the industry. They range in size from a small tactical bag to a large full-size pack that bridges the gap between a backpack and Gearslinger.

All Gearslinger backpacks have a single chest strap instead of two shoulder straps like a backpack. The advantage of having a single strap is that the bag can be accessed on the go by simply switching the bag from back to chest. It’s a fluid movement that you will learn to love. All Gearslinger packs, except the Maxpedition Monsoon, have pockets designed for easy access while the pack is placed on the chest. You don’t have to disassemble the pack like a normal backpack to easily access its contents.

Maxpedition Review – Remora

The Maxpedition Remora is the smallest of the Gearslinger series. It’s a great CCW tactical bag that can conceal a full size pistol and can accommodate some of your other necessary gear. The front compartment is large enough to hold a multi-tool, extra clips, a cell phone, a small notebook, etc. The main compartment can hold your normal everyday small items. I usually keep my phone charger, glasses case, parachute cord, sunglasses, etc. in that compartment. At the back of the bag there is a padded CCW pocket inside and out. Great little bag for everyday use, or even as a small everyday backpack for hiking

Maxpedition Review – Lunada

The Maxpedition Lunada is a step up in size from the Remora, but is still considered a small EDC bag. Some of the great added features are a cell phone pocket on the sling strap, more MOLE connections and more pockets. You can fit a bit more stuff in this bag, it’s big enough for a netbook or an ipad. This is also a good pack to wear overnight.

Maxpedition Review – Sitka

The Maxpedition Sitka Gearslinger is one of my favorite packs, it’s a step up from the Lunada with all the great features of the Gearslinger series. The advantage is that it is large enough to be used as a normal backpack. You can pack a lot of gear in this bag! The Sitka Gearslinger has 3 main pockets and an additional pocket that fits a hydration pack or concealed weapon. This bag is not big enough to fit a regular laptop, but at 8 wide it will easily fit any netbook or ipad. The additional water bottle holder has enough space for a 32oz Nalgene bottle, which is an added bonus.

Maxpedition Review – Mosoon

The Maxpedition Monsoon Gearslinger bridges the gap between a normal full-size backpack and a gearslinger. It has over 1600 cubic inches of internal pocket space and makes a great bug out bag or large EDC pack. The Monsoon is big enough to fit a full laptop and great for walking. There is enough space in this bag for all necessities, including a couple of days worth of clothes including shoes. This is a great pack if you want the size of a full backpack and the convenience of a single chest strap.