Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 19.69 x 12.76 x 5.08 inches |
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Package Weight | 1.4 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 10 x 8.5 x 19 inches |
Item Weight | 1.2 Kilograms |
Brand Name | Maxpedition |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
Model Name | Modern |
Color | Black |
Material | Nylon |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | MAXPEDITION |
Part Number | 0513B |
Model Year | 2012 |
Style | Modern |
Included Components | see description |
Outer Material | Nylon |
Size | One Size |
Sport Type | Hiking |
Age Range Description | Adult |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Capacity Total | 25 Liters |
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- [ Rugged Durability ]: Made from durable 1000D ballistic nylon with Teflon coating, the Falcon-II is water- and abrasion-resistant, ensuring your bug-out gear stays safe and dry in the harshest conditions.
- [ Smart Organization ]: With a 1400 cu in / 23L capacity, layered compartments, and a full clamshell opening, this EDC pack offers easy access to your gear while keeping everything organized.
- [ All-Day Comfort ]: Featuring padded shoulder straps, a sternum strap, and an adjustable waist belt, the Falcon-II ensures weight is evenly distributed for maximum comfort during extended use. ADD TO CART now.
- [ Fully Customizable ]: Exterior MOLLE webbing allows for easy attachment of extra pouches and gear, ensuring this survival backpack adapts to your customized mission requirements.
- [ Durability & Craftsmanship ]: Built to last, the Falcon-II boasts high-quality YKK #10 zippers, Duraflex hardware & reinforced stitching, providing unmatched reliability & craftsmanship that stands tough use.
- [ Genuine YKK Zippers ]: Maxpedition uses only genuine YKK zippers, renowned for their strength and smooth performance. Look for the YKK logo under the slider to ensure trusted durability.
- [ Meticulous Craftsmanship ]: Handcrafted with nylon composite thread and reinforced by double stitching, box-and-x stitching, and bartacking for ultimate reliability, even under heavy use.
- [ Lab & Field Tested ]: Every Maxpedition product is rigorously lab-tested for durability and field-tested by tactical experts to ensure peak functionality in real-world conditions.
- [ American Design ]: Proudly based in Los Angeles, California, Maxpedition employs Americans, upholding strict U.S. quality standards in every product we ship.
- [ Trusted by Tactical Experts ]: Since 2003, Maxpedition has been trusted by U.S. special forces, law enforcement, and outdoor enthusiasts for its rugged, mission-ready designs.
- Main Compartment: 18"(H) x 9.5"(W) x 4.75"(D)
- Secondary Compartment: 16"(H) x 8"(W) x 3"(D)
- Upper Front Pouch: 4"(H) x 7"(W) x 2.5"(D)
- Lower Front Pouch: 10"(H) x 7"(W) x 2.5"(D)
- Capacity: 1520 cu. in. / 25 liters
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Durable Tactical Gear: Falcon-II Backpack 23L
The Maxpedition Falcon-II Backpack is a rugged tactical pack designed for outdoor adventures and everyday carry. With a 23L capacity, it's the perfect urban bug out bag for organizing essential survival gear. Crafted from 1000 denier ballistic nylon with Teflon coating, it’s water-resistant & abrasion-resistant. This EDC pack features MOLLE webbing, a hydration compartment, YKK zippers, Duraflex buckles, and padded shoulder straps for comfort, ensuring reliability in any mission or environment.
- Expandable with 1400 cu in / 23L capacity
- Full clamshell opening main compartment
- 1000D ballistic nylon with Teflon coating
- Heavy-duty genuine YKK #10 zippers
- Duraflex anti-buckles for reliable use
- Padded shoulder straps for comfort and support
- Add MOLLE accessories to exterior PALS webbing

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Volume | 1400 cu in | 23L | 2160 cu in | 35L | 2250 cu in | 36L |
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Product Description
The Falcon II Backpack is the quintessential Maxpedition product: Durable, ergonomic, and intelligently designed. This medium bodied pack is thoroughly constructed with 1050-Denier water & abrasion resistant nylon; yet its ergonomic shape, padded shoulder straps and sturdy sternum & waist support make it an absolute delight to wear.
Further examination will reveal that the Falcon II has layered independent compartments with more pockets, pouches and PALS attachment points than most backpacks twice its size. Pull the dual-directional YKK zippers and expand the main compartment into a full clamshell opening. You'll find that the Falcon II is surprisingly spacious with room to accommodate your camping essentials and two (2) 100oz/3L water reservoirs. Pack it up and press it down with front & side compression straps, then head out on a hike or overnight with a premium Maxpedition backpack.
About Maxpedition Backpacks
Maxpedition Backpacks are built for hauling gear and ergonomically designed to never drag you down. Curvaceous, foam-padded double shoulder straps contour to your chest and a sternum suspension belt helps distribute weight evenly throughout your upper body, so you can carry a load without falling behind.
Made with high quality nylon stitching, self-repairing YKK zippers and a durable water-resistant exterior; Maxpedition Backpacks have multiple compartments and pockets and offer plenty of space for mission essentials, camping gear, hydration reservoirs, laptops, textbooks and CCW.
Key Features
- Approx. 10"(L) x 19"(H) x 8.5"(W)
- Main compartment approx. 9.5"(L) x 18"(H) x 5"(W)
- Capacity approx. 1520 cu. inches
- 1050-Denier water and abrasion resistant light-weight ballistic nylon fabric
- Teflon fabric protector for grime resistance and easy maintenance
- High strength zippers and zipper tracks
- Stress points double stitched, Bartacked or "Box-and-X" stitched for added strength
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ASIN | B0013AXY54 |
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Date First Available | November 15, 2005 |
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Customers praise the backpack's build quality, noting it's well-made and should last for years, while also appreciating its excellent design and storage capacity with lots of room for organization. Customers find it comfortable to wear. The size receives mixed feedback, with some finding it perfect while others say it's smaller than expected, and opinions on value are divided between those who find it worth the price and those who think it's overpriced. The strap quality also gets mixed reviews, with some appreciating the molle straps while others mention having too many loose ones.
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Customers praise the backpack's construction, noting its durability with no signs of wear and tear, and expect it to last for years.
"...The straps are well made and designed, but not thick, padded or robust enough to carry around a lot of weight, and while I have no doubt the..." Read more
"...The zippers would likely be the biggest unknown. They appear to be durable and well built however that is difficult to judge. Cons:..." Read more
"...Extremely durable, spacious and comfortable. I’ve hiked miles with north of 10 pounds in it and it’s felt great. 10/10" Read more
"...me at all and my shoulders were fine because the shoulder straps really protected my shoulders... and the material of that bag and the stitching has..." Read more
Customers praise the backpack's quality, describing it as an excellent day pack and travel bag, particularly suitable for day hikes.
"...The Maxpedition Falcon II is a good pack, but in my opinion not worth the asking price given that you can find something very similar..." Read more
"Excellent bag, plenty of space, tough as nails. Not much else to say" Read more
"...It carries easily. The 1000denier outer shell seems to be water resistant, though I doubt the zippers are...." Read more
"...There are two cargo straps on the bottom which would work for a sleeping bag or blanket...." Read more
Customers appreciate the backpack's design, describing it as excellent and appealing to the eyes, with one customer noting it's particularly suitable for urban use.
"...The straps are well made and designed, but not thick, padded or robust enough to carry around a lot of weight, and while I have no doubt the..." Read more
"Pros: -Durable, looks nice, minimalist look. The Maxpedition logo can be removed easily if you should desire. I hate logos...." Read more
"...good reason for this: the organizational features and overall design of this bag are great...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2018Color: BlackVerified PurchaseMy background: I own more than two dozen tactical bags, packs and pouches, the majority of them being Maxpedition--multiple Versipacks, laptop bags, messenger bags, ARG gear, etc., some of which I have been using for roughly a decade. I am extremely active, have taken my Maxpedition bags with me through every form of sporting activity, have used them extensively in the field and have taken them around the world on my regular international travels. Maxpedition gear is, hands down, the toughest stuff I have found at ANY price range. Some of their bag layouts are dated and not always an efficient use of real estate (Fatboy), but they are the only bags that I can honestly say have NEVER failed me, or even hinted at failure. I bought this Falcon II for the primary purpose of being my international carry-on, replacing my Max laptop quad bag that didn't hold enough travel gear. And while I only unpacked my new Falcon II a few hours ago, I can already tell you that this is my new favorite backpack and an amazing piece of work.
INITIAL IMPRESSION: Again, I just received it. But again, I've owned Max gear for years. I can spot/feel quality, and this is quality. As always, the bag is stiff and compacted. Max bags generally take a month or two to soften up a bit, but they will never be "soft" bags. The thick, quality material that does not give in. I own a 9yo Versipack that I have beat the living **** out of over the years and it still looks new. Granted, it's covered with white crusty stains--that's my old dried sweat salt, from using it in the field and never washing it. A cop buddy of mine bought his Max bag just before starting the police academy ten years ago, and to this day still uses it. Crams it full of backup/tactical gear, ammo, magazines and chucks it in the trunk of his patrol car every morning and a decade later it still ain't coming apart.
SIZE/LAYOUT: This is the area I'm most excited about. This bag is the PERFECT size for me. We've all seen the pics so no need to go into detail about the compartments--there's a main compartment, a middle one, two smaller pouch-type compartments on the exterior and a hidden compartment in the back for hydration or a concealed handgun rig. For my needs, I wanted a backpack that could fit my laptop in it and comfortably accompany me both on the airplane and also out in the field where I may, at times, be moving quickly. This is a long but narrow pack, not at all bulky even when fully extended, and is just the perfect size to combine storage space with maneuverability. I know some guys have said they would use it as an overnighter bag, and I'm confident I could pull that off, but I seriously would not want this as my primary bag if I was going into a situation where there's even a remote chance that I might have to stay out for more than a night. That's when I switch to my Samsonite Airlight shoulder pack and a smaller tactical secondary for my electronic/weapons gear.
If/when I carry a firearm I do so in a concealment rig on my body, and I'm not carrying a hydration rig, so the only thing the hidden pocket will be used for--and very effectively--is to hold my boarding passes and other airport paperwork that I don't like to store in areas more easily accessible to thieves (like the outer pouch). To that end, the hidden compartment wonderful. Simply swing the bag to the side and grab my documents. The zipper and layout would be very, very difficult for a thief to access without my knowing.
My main concern with the main compartment would be that it fit my 14" laptop in a sleeve, a sweater/fleece and perhaps a couple cans of beer that I always sneak onto the plane. I can tell you now, IT DOES.
The middle compartment is perfect for my 10.1" Samsung notebook and Amazon Kindle. This compartment, like the main, is quite tall and surprisingly roomy, so you can fit a surprising amount in there. I took off all the cross-body straps and store them in the bottom of this compartment, just in case I have to use this pack while running. I obviously don't need to be all strapped-in to a rig while strolling through the airport.
With the outer pouch pockets, the larger (lower) of the two has an internal panel where I'll probably just store a few pens and a flashlight, plus my medicine kit and toothbrush travel set. It can hold much more. The smaller will be for all of my travel USB cables and chargers or, once I've landed, perhaps a pair of sunglasses. You could probably fit at least two pairs in there.
OVERALL COMFORT: This is not a bag meant to carry heavy loads. I would probably be hesitant to load anything more than 30lbs in this pack, as it's simply not built for that kind of payload. The straps are well made and designed, but not thick, padded or robust enough to carry around a lot of weight, and while I have no doubt the structural integrity and materials of the bag could withstand 50lbs of crap in the bag, I doubt it would be very comfortable. This is a light bag for a person who many need to maneuver through dynamic situations.
LIKES:
1) Size, layout, expected Max quality and projected durability.
2) There's an ACTUAL, WELL-MADE CARRYING HANDLE ON TOP!! This has consistently been my only criticism of Maxpedition gear--go ask anyone who owns a Fatboy Versipack, or almost any other Max pack. But the Falcon II has about as tough of a handle as you can ask for and it's AWESOME.
3) Fits everything I need as an airline/tactical bag, nothing more, nothing less.
DISLIKES:
1) This is not an actual criticism as it plays a functional component of this bag, but there are SO MANY straps hanging here and there. Again, I removed the cross-body straps and keep those in the middle compartment. If you don't have any specialist hardware to tie-up or tie-in all the loose straps hanging about, just get creative and fold, flip or otherwise rig them into any of the many existing and functional loops.
2) This is also not a criticism but a hopeful suggestion. If, like on most other Max packs, they could rig a small side pouch or two on the exterior (yes, I know you can purchase one separately and I do own them), that would be amazing. Somewhere to store my Leatherman or tac light for quick and easy access, or perhaps a small camera or even pepper spray. Small side pouches are always useful and wouldn't take up much space or obtrude much on a pack this slim.
I rarely receive new gear and am so excited about it that I spend the next three hours playing with it and writing about it on Amazon, and like I mentioned earlier, this is not my first tactical bag. That should tell you all you need to know. If the dimensions and layout work for you, don't bother having to ponder over this one. Just hit order, and you'll have your new favorite bag.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2013Color: BlackVerified PurchasePros:
-Durable, looks nice, minimalist look. The Maxpedition logo can be removed easily if you should desire. I hate logos. I'm not advertising for Maxpedition.
-Compression straps are plenty long and could be cut down to size if desired. Additional strap ends can be tucked away into the MOLLE loops if you like a managed neat pack.
-Square flat base is nice for setting bag down and maintaining stable position.
-Material is very thick and double stitched.
-Shoulder straps are adequate. They would be uncomfortable if you had 40lbs in the pack.
-The rigid material is a plus for protecting items inside. I intend to carry my DSLR within the main compartment sometimes, I am confident the ride will be safe for the camera.
-Considering my last pack for day use has lasted me 12 years I bet this bag would last at least that long. The zippers would likely be the biggest unknown. They appear to be durable and well built however that is difficult to judge.
Cons:
-Not as large as I hoped. That's my fault though. This is a relatively small pack in my opinion. Considerably smaller than your typical backpack for day to day school. Fortunately I am no longer in college and 4-6 text books won't be on my list of items. I wouldn't recommend this for school though. I am 5'11" and 220lbs. The pack fits well enough and it doesn't look like I'm wearing Barbie's pack.
-Will take time to break in the bag and have it mold to my body. Hardly a negative but worth noting.
-The depth of the bag will make the center of gravity a concern when carrying heavy loads. You could minimize this by placing heavy items in the main compartment.
-This bag would be fine for a weekend pack if your item list is restricted. If you intend to bring an extra pair of shoes or pack alot of toiletries, like my wife, then you wouldn't take this pack. I intend to use this as a day pack for every day use. I will also use it during day hikes. If I am hiking over night then I will bring a different pack.
I am happy with the purchase. I do believe it is over priced but I can afford the expense, not to mention I don't spend money on material items very often. I will be disappointed if I dont get a decade of use out of this pack. If budget is an issue I would suggest buying a different bag. I doubt you will be happy with your purchase if you are pushing your spending limit. Despite it being well built and durable I would argue that most packs that are half this price would be just as durable. My previous pack was a $50 North Face and it is still working (but very close to failure). I used that bag alot. Treated it like crap and it still works well.
I wish this pack was an extra 2-3 inches in width. The MOLLE addon items are ridiculously expensive. I did buy one off brand water bottle carrier for $16. The slim design will allow addon items to be attached without making the pack too wide and obtrusive. The Y strap over the top of the pack is a annoying but I suspect I will get used to it. It is an excellent lash to stick a coat or blanket to.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2025Color: BlackVerified PurchaseHad this backpack for a little over a year and can honestly say one of the best purchases I have made in the last couple of years. I use it almost daily and it has always met and exceeded my needs. Extremely durable, spacious and comfortable. I’ve hiked miles with north of 10 pounds in it and it’s felt great. 10/10
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- Thesky1sf4llingReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 28, 2013
5.0 out of 5 stars Just the job!
This is pretty much what I expected from Maxpedition. Makes for a compact get home bag which works for me in the UK. coupled with a bush craft/survival perspective, this bag is exactly what I needed. Super quality and versatile.
- JuanReviewed in Spain on June 16, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Dedign
Color: BlackVerified PurchaseWhat I wanted
- Happy CustomerReviewed in Canada on March 18, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Maxpedition Falcon 2 paracord zipper pulls
Color: BlackVerified PurchaseMaxpedition products are the best out there I have many backpacks and pouches from Maxpedition so I cannot understand why my recent purchase Falcon2 backpack (black) had such poor quailty paracord zipper pulls that were fraying and falling apart at the knot.I compared the paracord pulls to my other Maxpedition packs and the difference is very noticeable.What happened Maxpedition? Please if you read this could you respond back to me and let me know.The back pack is perfect not the paracord. I expect more from this company.Thank you
- RogerReviewed in Sweden on January 26, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good
Color: BlackVerified PurchaseIts just a awesome backpack
- Andy BReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 2, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Very high quality rucksack (not cheap though)
Color: BlackVerified PurchaseVery high quality construction and design, not one wasted surface or opportunity for storage or fixing.
Easily modified depending on day to day needs as attachments can easily and securely fixed and removed depending on need using the standardised mountings allowing easy and cost efficient use of aftermarket accessories eg water bottle carriers or externally mounted first aid kits or pouches.
Expensive, especially in the brighter colours,