MAXPEDITION Entity 21 CCW-Enabled EDC Backpack 21L (Charcoal)

I have been using this as a daily carry for work, weekend carry for kids items and on trips as our main carry. For work I have used it daily to bring materials with my to see clients and carry my pc. It has done well, it is rigid but still looks new after three years of daily use. With the kids on weekend this has survived water parks, theme parks, and camping. Nothing has broken and it keeps everything dry in rain or even on splash mountain in Disneyland. The water resistance is impressive. The outside is completely wet and the drink holders are filled with water but inside it stays dry. When coming back from camping I use a hose and spray it off and it looks new. No stains, no rips, and frayed edges. Works well. Only problem I can see is if you had a large labtop over 15 inches it might be hard to get it in. Otherwise it’s great and has been very comfortable even on a hike down the Grand Canyon.

I bought this cause I needed a carry backpack. It is great for that purpose and fits small to med frame autos. It has great storage. I don't like the way it distributes the weight, it seems to hang lower on the back than high on the shoulders. Maxpedition makes great stuff, and it is a quality bag.

The bag I got is not symmetrical, causing it to be slightly odd looking. The quality of materials and all the stitching looks and feels great. The bag seems durable. Esthetics are not that important, but I am kind of anal. The fact that the right side magnet doesn’t easily line up when using it to keep the main pocket held shut is irritating. I figured for the money, craftsmanship shouldn’t be an issue.

Really low key, quality construction. I’ve been carrying this around for a week, and fits better than other gear I used to wear. Great for EDC and keeping a low profile.

I've had this bag for about a month and a half and I wanted to give it a good 'go' before writing a review. The Maxpedition Entity series is designed for those who wish to have a 'gray-man' appearance that doesn't attract attention. This bag is CCW compatible, but I personally do not use that feature so I cannot speak to it. I've adopted the gray-man/woman philosphy of blending into my surroundings. Where I work a lot of people carry backpacks, and as a Mom I see a lot of moms with backpacks when they are out with their kids. So If you want a backpack that blends in with the crowd, and is well organized - read on.Pros: VERY well made. Maxpedition makes quality gear, with quality materials so you can expect your stuff to handle everyday rigors of commutes, Mommin', backpacking, and even an emergency situation. The YKK zippers have not stuck, gotten jammed, or failed me yet - they were a little 'tough' to use at first but they work well now. I really like the zipper pulls, they look big and chunky but it's easy to just slip a finger or thumb in and yank the bag open. The outside and inside storage compartments and pockets are very convenient. One thing I really like is how the inside pockets are almost transparent so you can get an idea of what's in the compartment without having to dig through it. Initially I was going to use an outside compartment for storing my wallet, but chose to put it on the inside to thwart pickpockets. The outside compartments carry my inhaler, flashlight, plastic bags, a small first aid kit, a door wedge, and will contain my NARCAN kit once I finish that training. Fit on my back: it's comfortable to wear (but see cons), and the load is distributed evenly, and slips on easily when wearing a winter coat.This is why it only gets 4 stars instead of 5...Cons: price. Yes I know this one is pricey but given the features and craftsmanship it's a worthwhile investment. Shoulder straps - these need more padding and dig into my arms and armpit area a little bit. This may ease over time as the shoulder straps break in. Maxpedition really needs to pad the straps more. I also cannot easily slip a water bottle onto one of the outside pockets - especially if I have gear loaded in the zippered compartments. I wish this pocket was mesh and expandable to carry a water bottle easier. For now I just carry my water on the inside and hope it doesn't leak.So that's it for now folks...I hope this has helped you make a decision on whether to take the plunge and purchase this bag. I want to also note that Maxpedition has not contacted me to write a review - I'm writing this purely as a user of the bag.

Just got my bag in today and excited to load it up. First impressions are i love it. Has everything i was looking for for an edc/toddler bag. Has room for my edc and things for my little one. Pleanty of pockets. Internal drink pockets. External drink pockets. Truely love this bag. And maxpedition is known for well made products.

Seems like no one ever put this bag on during R&D. For reference I am 5'10'' and 180lbs. The shoulder straps, while comfortable seem like they were designed for children. The utility pouch straps sit on top of my shoulders making them completely worthless. Sure you have like 3 feet of adjustments at the bottom of the straps, but the top part is simple too short for even an average size adult.The cross chest buckle goes across the center of my chest, even when adjusted all the way down making the straps even worse. The other poorly designed part of this bag is the water bottle holders on the side. You can either have a water bottle on the side or you can utilize the side pocket, but never both. I tried with a fairly narrow 24oz bottle. I really wanted to like this bag, but Maxpedition clearly rushed this thing into production without actually wearing the thing. All the other features of the bag are great, but unless they fix these clear issues, I will never be buying from them again.

Nice pack.