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Maxpedition Falcon II Pygmy for a warm weather pack

This is a Maxpedition Falcon II Pygmy that is used for a warm weather pack. Its just big enough for a day long hike, or a light weight overnight camping pack.

One of the questions I have been asked, “what makes a pack a warm weather pack?” In my opinion, its the packs size – its so small you can not carry spare clothing. In a cold weather camping or hiking situation, you will probably want to bring extra clothing, maybe a hat gloves, extra socks,,,, the usual stuff that hikers and campers my need in cold weather.

In hot weather you can take clothing off, in cold weather you have to have extra clothing to put it on. If the extra clothing is not in the pack, there is nothing to put on.

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Posted on September 24th, 2009 in Hiking and Camping, Wilderness Survival

Final review of the Maxpedition Proteus Versipack

This is the last part of a Maxpedition Proteus Versipack review series. For the other two parts, see these links – Versipack part 1, Versipack part 2. From the very first moment I handled the versipack I was impressed.   Its the attention to detail that makes this a quality product.  Its as if no short…

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Posted on July 22nd, 2009 in Hiking and Camping, Survival Gear

Part 2 of the Maxpedition Versipack Review

This is part 2 of a review on the Maxpedition Versipack. The first part of the review can be found at this link – Maxpedition Proteus Versipack Review Part 1. As mentioned in part 1 of the review, this buttpack was picked because of its lightweight and heavy duty construction. The Versipack will be used…

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Posted on May 5th, 2009 in Hiking and Camping, Survival Gear