About Maxpedition®

Maxpedition® was established in 1988 as a small workshop fabricating hard-use military specification nylon gear. The main corporate facility is based in Gardena, CA. With growth in international reputation, Maxpedition® has become even more self-demanding: pursuing the most user-friendly designs, using the highest quality materials and meticulous workmanship, and upholding our strong philosophy of constant self-improvement. Maxpedition’s reputation is based on our:

• Expert knowledge in the science of hard-use nylon field gear engineering and fabrication
• User-friendly designs with strict ergonomic considerations and distinctive style
• Commitment to using or developing the best materials and workmanship possible
• Constant product innovation
• In-house design and manufacturing capabilities
• Rapid prototyping capabilities
• Extensive outdoor all-weather product testing
• Attention to product feedback

Materials

• 1000-Denier water and abrasion resistant ballistic nylon fabric
• Du Pont Teflon® fabric protector for grime resistance and easy maintenance
• YKK High strength zippers and zipper tracks
• UTX-Duraflex nylon buckles for low sound closures
• Triple polyurethane coated for water resistance
• High tensile strength nylon webbing
• High tensile strength composite nylon thread
• (stronger than ordinary industry standard nylon thread)
• #AS-100 high grade closed-cell foam padding material for superior shock protection
• Internal seams taped and finished
• Paracord zipper pulls
• Stress points double stitched, Bartacked or "Box-and-X" stitched for added strength

What does "Hard-Use Gear" mean?

MAXPEDITION Hard-Use Nylon Gear is designed and constructed to withstand extreme conditions; in other words, we expect you to USE IT HARD in demanding situations and environments.

Our company originated as a builder of premium-grade military equipment and, having honed our design and manufacturing abilities over many years with real life feedback from serious users, we are now applying the same materials and workmanship to our full range of products which can and has been taken to the limit.

Falcon-II hydration backpack.

Who uses MAXPEDITION gear?

MAXPEDITION Hard-Use Nylon Gear is used by military, police, and outdoor professionals around the world whose lives are dependent on reliable and durable tools. We are fortunate to have our packs and cases included on their list of preferred equipment.

With our reputation growing faster than ever in the North American market, MAXPEDITION has become the brand of choice for people who appreciate well crafted carry gear. Our clients represent a diverse demographic, from extreme sportsman to digital graphics artist, yet they all have one thing in common: they expect the best.

Fully-padded Multi Purpose Bag

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