bergans vs maxpedition?

[Steffen]

i will buy a nice weather weekend pack, on my next salary.
but im torn between a bergans sport alpin(40l) and a maxpedition falcon 2(25l).

maxpedition:
*what appeals to me about this, is the molle attachments.
*it would be great to attach my response pak and a hatchet/machete firmly to the pack
*several smaller rooms which is good for organising smaller things, but thats really why i have a response pak

bergans:
*bigger main compartment which is better for packing clothes, pots, etc.
*since the pack is bigger i can pack more inside, instead of attaching to the outside = less things that can get caught on trees and vegetation

price:
for the price of the maxpedition, i get the bergans and 80% of an ok 3 season sleeping bag.


right now i'm leaning to the bergans, and alter it so that a hatchet/machete could be attached firmly to the outside.

i have had only good experience with bergans backpacks, but i've never had any experience with maxpedition

what do you think?

 

[Shewie]

Two very different beasts in my eye, I'd much prefer to carry the Bergans than the Maxp which looks a bit too military for my liking.

Would you get a machete under the side compression straps and then poke the end into the pocket ?

 

[Bigfoot]

You are not really comparing like for like, one is half the size of the other, the other is, well, twice the size of the other

The maxpedition kit is pricey but is really well made but I suspect you will need something bigger for weekend use, so I would opt for the bergens.

 

[nunzionuk]

Have you looked at the 5.11 bags? The Rush72 bag is larger than the Maxp one, and has all the molle you should ever need on it.