First of all: Maxpedition sucks! It is one of the most habit-forming company on the planet. Their stuff is so damned good that the company just sucks the money out of your wallet. Worse than potato chips where you can't buy just one.
I bought my Proteus to keep my personal protection equipment (PPE -- all you responders know what that stuff is) plus other medical tools ready at had when I deploy with the Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT -- http://www.phe.gov/Preparedness/responders/ndms/teams/Pages/dmat.aspx if you are interested) and Red Cross. It serves the purpose very well.
Hard not to write in superlatives: very well thought out with pockets in pockets with pockets attached (check Youtube and various other web sites for pics that detail the innards of the Proteus). Other attention to detail like velcro on the belt that mates with the velcro on the pocket where you stuff the waist belt when not in use.
One nit (hope Maxpedition is listening): it would be really great if the zipper for the main pocket/pouch extended down the back edges like the Sabercat Versipack. As it is just across the top of the unit makes it a tad difficult to scrounge around inside, esp under the edges at the ends of the pocket. You have to spread the pocket open to get what is inside. For this I'd give Maxpedition 4.75 stars vs. a full 5. Fix that and add a couple of elastic straps inside the end pockets and this little pack is about as good as it gets. BTW: contrary to what some folks have done to turn this into an EDC first aid kit, IMHO the Proteus is NOT a good choice for that purpose. Access to first aid items need EASY access, access that this pack does not provide.
BTW: Though Maxpedition provides D-rings for a shoulder strap on both the Proteus and the Sabercat, no shoulder strap is included. For the price of this bag and the price of the Sabercat, Maxpedition couldn't you see your way clear to include a shoulder strap?
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 12.7 x 7.4 x 2.8 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 1.15 Pounds |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3 x 9 x 6 inches |
| Brand Name | Maxpedition |
| Color | Digital Foliage Camo |
| Material | Polyester, Nylon |
| Manufacturer | MAXPEDITION |
| Part Number | 0402DFC |
| Model Year | 2012 |
