I bought the Maxpedition M-1 waist pack with the intentions of using it for my PDA, pen, USB thumb drive and other misc items that I use at work. It has worked very well for this purpose and now keep a few extras in it like cash, gum/mints, etc. Just like all the other Maxpedition gear it is well built and constructed of heavy material. This thing feels like it will last forever.

The main pouch opens like a clam shell. Inside are two open pouches for keeping everything organized. The inside pouch fits my PDA (Clie PEG-T615C) very well. Almost like it was built just for this specific model. I use the other pouch for some cash and memory sticks. In the main compartment between the two inside pouches I keep a LED flashlight and space pen.

There is also a second compartment on the outside of the waist pack that is closed with a quick release buckle and velco. I don't carry enough in it yet to use this pouch but I’m thinking that one of the small Kel-Tec handguns would fit nicely into it. I’ll have to visit the local shop and report back.

I’ve been happy with this pouch. I do have to say though that I don't carry it outside of work. I usually wear a untucked button up shirt and it looks goofy if I tuck the shirt around the pack or let my shirt hang over the pack. If I’m not wearing a button up shirt I’m wearing a 5.11 vest and I don't like how the waist pack bulges out.

If your looking for a small pack to relieve the bulges in your pockets this may be the pack for you.

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