http://www.survivalboards.com Survival Forum SHTF Survivalist Blog Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:08:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.survivalboards.com/2009-10-12/maxpedition-sitka-gearslinger-review/ Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:53:48 +0000 Kevin http://www.survivalboards.com/?p=2372 This review of the Maxpedition Sitka Gearslinger should be able to answer most of the questions that people have about the pack. First of all, when the Sitka was received, it was well packaged. Inside the box was a large packing slip that was easy to read and everything was spelled out. The toll free phone number is located in the top left hand corner of the packing slip - so its easy to find. First impressions: This is everything you might expect to find in a daypack - and more. There is a pouch on the outside for a 32 ounce water bottle, a compartment for a water bladder, the main compartment is big enough for a Meal Ready to Eat (MRE), or an Eversafe meal, rain poncho, some tent stakes (for setting up an emergency shelter), water filter or water purification tablets, and a few other odds and ends. The large outside pocket is big enough for a small first aid kit, TOPO maps, flashlight, matches,,,. The small outside pocket is big enough for map compass, medium sized GPS and maybe a couple of other small items such as a swiss army fire starter. The reason why its called a "GearSlinger" is because the pack has one shoulder strap and another strap that goes under the opposite arm. The under strap is released and the pack can be "slung" under the right arm and positioned in front of the wearers chest. The pack is designed to be unzipped in a horizontal position while being worn.

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