This video review of the Maxpedition proteus versipack is the third of a series. The one thing that I can say about this pack, I am really surprised at how well its built. The overall quality is outstanding.
The two outside pockets have attachment points where you can attach ALICE or MOLLE equipment. So I attached 2 - 1 quart US army canteens. This made the pack a little heavy. Regardless of the extra weight, you have to have water with you on those day hikes. I tried attaching a single 2 quart canteen to the rear of the back. But that was too heavy and pulled the pack backwards too much. So the 2 quart was removed and the only other option I saw was the 2 - 1 quart canteens.
The large inner pocket is big enough for a couple of MRE main entrees, a rain poncho and a few other odds and ends.
The smaller pocket all the way to the rear of the pack is large enough for GPS, compass and topo maps.
Its the attention to the little details that says "quality". Such as having 550 cord on the zipper pulls. This is going to be a really nice feature in winter time when your wearing gloves.
The two outside pockets 1 on each end of the pack - their just big enough for a cell phone or a small - medium sized GPS unit.
I give the Maxpedition Proteus Versipack an A+ rating. The only thing that I personally would change on the pack, is the belt buckles might need to be a little bigger. When compared to the buckles on an ALICE pack, these seem a little small. But then again, the Proteus Versipack is not as big as an ALICE pack either.
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