Maxpedition Micro Pocket Organizer

A few random thoughts: 1) Arrived without the "dead mouse" smell others reported. 2) A couple reviewers reported that a Moleskine Cahier notepad could fit, but it can't without bending the corners quite a bit and squishing it into the pocket. An extra small 2.5"x4" Moleskine Classic or Volant does work though (even in the small mesh pouch in the front). 3) The interior "MAXPEDITION AMERICAN DESIGN MADE IN TAIWAN" label on the inside of the pouch is perfect for holding a AAA battery or tube-type whistle, and it is high enough (and away from the other contents) that it doesn't add any more bulk. 4) Standard wallet picture pockets fit perfectly in interior sleeves and works perfectly for storing Band-Aids, floss packets, lip ointment packets, Neosporin packets, magnifier lens card, photos, etc.., etc.. Saw this idea on a video review and thought I'd give it a try. Works incredibly well! Mods that worked for me: Because most of the items that i want to store inside the Micro are pretty short (length of Bic Mini), the organizer was extra bulky in the middle (with plenty of wasted space at the top and bottom). I cut the right side (liner and elastic) out of mine and then sewed (not pretty, but effective) 4 elastic loops vertically at the bottom of the right side. This allows me to store a AAA flashlight w/ extra battery, pill fob, and duck tape rolled around itself (think size of AA battery) horizontally (and underneath the items on the left side.) I also couldn't find any real purpose for the front mesh pocket so I cut it off as well. I then couldn't help myself and cut off the exterior large loop handle (which could be used on a belt, but I would never use it as such). I kind of figured I'd regret that last one, but the paracordish zipper pull is perfect to use as a grip to retrieve organizer out of pocket. I did keep the interior right-side loop which I attached a Nite-Ize S-Biner to that makes a great attachment point for a house key, thin twine, etc. I know those mods seems like a lot of trouble,but I really wanted something that would utilize my full front pocket without being too bulky and this organizer is absolutely the perfect height and width to do so. Without the mods, you definitely could use the organizer in pretty much any pants (jeans included), and I did for a few weeks, but I never quite got used to having it there. Now, I really do forget that I have it in my pocket and I'm totally amazed at all the extras that I used not to take that I do now all of the time.

I was looking for something to organise the things I carry in my messenger bag, but I didn't want it to take up more space than the tools do on their own, so I gave the Micro a try. This thing holds a lot of stuff for the size. It is constructed very well and even when jammed full, it is holding up very well. I liked it so much that I ordered another one to use as a wallet and to hold all the other stuff I keep in my pockets. It fits nicely in a pocket on cargo pants or shorts, I don't think I would want to put it in a back pocket or in jeans. The one I use as a wallet I use a money clip to hold my folding money, my debit card and my gas card clipped in the outside mesh pocket. On the inside I carry: a Fisher space pen Streamlight Microstream A Gerber EAB lite utility knife 3 ft of Gorilla tape wrapped around a plastic card 6 band aids, 2 alcohol swabs, 2 wet ones Drivers license, and 4 other ID/store cards At first I had a lot more in this but it holds so much it can get a little heavy in your pocket if you stuff in as much as it will hold. In the one I keep in my bag, and this one I loaded up, I have: a Fisher Space pen a Stream light Microstream A Gerber EAB utility knife Swiss Army Cyber tool (this is one of the larger SAKs) a full size Bic lighter small memo pad (I tried a fieldnotes pad but it is to large a 3X5 pad just barely fits) A Pocket Wrench II (love this tool, but it's a bit heavy) It definitely has room to hold a few more things without over taxing it. I like that all my tools etc are in one place and I can pull this out without having to dig through my bag to find the tool I need at the time. I am very happy with these little organisers and will be buying another one to set up as a personal first aid kit, one to keep all my chargers and cords in and I am considering setting some up to give as gifts. Lots of possibilities with this great product.

Works great in front pocket of jeans for carrying some basic first aid gear. If fully packed out its bulky in a pocket but that was just when I wanted to see how much I could cram in it. But not bulky at all with just things like some band aids, a roll of gauze, some cleanng wipes/ointment and some self sticking gauze wrapped up around business card to help with larger cuts. A bit on the small side if you're looking to put a portable charger in it, jump up to the mini or edc pouch for that, but then youre getting too large for pocket carry.

Great EDC pack. I carry mostly backup type stuff in here... spare batteries for the flashlight, point and shoot camera, extra pen, a little first aid stuff, that kind of thing. It is pretty durable, and although I've only had it for a few months, I can't detect any signs of wear on it at all. It goes on the motorcycle with me, in the car, to work and in the boat. It's small enough to fit in a cargo pocket, a little too large for jeans. It would be nice if the elastic was a little tighter, but that and the fact that it has no belt clip provision are my only two complaints, and the reasons for 4 stars out of 5. What can I say... in the words of Abe, "People who like this sort of thing will find this the sort of thing they like". An excellent choice. Update: After carrying this everywhere for the last year, I have upgraded it to 5 stars. What I carry in it has kind of stabilized, and I still don't leave home without it. I had to replace the zipper pull because it kept untying. The sides have softened up somewhat, but no signs of weakening in the stitching or zipper. It's amazing what you can fit in this if you try. It holds a Victorinox Super Tinker, Streamlight Microstream, AAA battery, RCR123A battery, 18650 battery, eye drops, Fisher Space Pen (full size won't fit), mini Sharpie, mini bic, two aluminum pill bottles heat shrunk together... one with allergy meds and pills, the other a spare set of ear plugs, spare memory cards and adapters, band-aids, neosporin and alcohol swabs. All that fits with a little room to spare, and I usually manage to stuff a spare camera battery, ear buds or a portable charger in there when I need it. I still hold to what I said, a little large for jean pockets, works well in a cargo pocket or jacket pocket. It always lives in my lunch bag at work, center console in the car or truck, side jacket pocket on the bike. I originally removed a star for loose elastic and lack of belt provision. I no longer feel the need to wear it on a belt, so that's eliminated as a concern, and while I used to think the elastic was too loose, I have found that it reliably holds on to items when they are organized correctly. The elastic also hasn't gotten stretched out or lost it's elasticity. I have tried 3 other organizers since, thinking I wanted more space, but every time I return to this one. It seems like if I have the space, I fill it with stuff I don't use. This seems to be just the right size for me.

I bought the Micro and the Mini to store a small camping fire kit. Ultimately neither were large enough, but I kept them around for other uses. Currently, this Micro serves as my writing kit and it's excellent for the job. It's large enough to hold a number of pens and markers, 20+ 3x5 index cards and a small 3x5 spiral notebook. It's small enough to fit just about anywhere in a bag and the large grab loop makes it easy to retrieve. It would make for a good small first aid or boo-boo kit. The only real con, to me, is the lack of a velcro field for patches: I like to use patches or nametapes to identify my organizers so I know what is in them at a glance. The Micro is the only Maxpedition organizer that does not have one. Other than that this is a great piece of kit. A note about counterfeit products: There are concerns about Amazon selling fake Maxpedition products, due to some of the photos shown above. The original stock photos show a tag saying Made in Taiwan, while many people (myself included) have received pouches made in Vietnam. So, I called Maxpedition about it. I explained that I was concerned about it being a fake, but as I bought it from Amazon LLC, not a vendor, maybe I had gotten some new old stock. I explained that my 3-year-old Fatboy says "Hard Use Gear" on the front and had a tag that said Made In Taiwan. They said that they are currently, as of 2016, producing pouches and bags in Vietnam and that they no longer say "Hard Use Gear" on the front. I was told that Amazon buys directly from Maxpedition so there is no chance I got a fake. When I commented that the pouch I have does not look quite like the one on Maxpedition's website, she said the photos were out of date. This is just what they look like now. She told me if anyone has questions or concerns about having received a fake, send photos to [email protected] and they'll let you know if it's real.

I've read a lot of the reviews for this, and was scared I was going to get one of the "fake" versions from Vietnam instead of Taiwan, and in fact, did get one of the ones that says "Made in Vietnam," and has the front tag that does not say "Hard Use" (or whatever). However, I have to say that (despite not having any other Maxpedition products to compare to), this is perfectly great by me. Seems rugged, solid. All the stitching is good, even and aligned. (Some of the pics I'm seeing of others that ARE "official," I've noticed the straps on the inside are cockeyed or askew!) And unless the stamping is faked, the zipper is still YKK (see pic). The product tags that came on it (like a "Scotchguard" featured tag) all look perfectly normal and fine. So, I'm of the opinion Maxpedition has simply changed some production locations or something, and this is just as "real" as any other one. And even if not, the quality is great in my opinion and I'm OK with it. So, my big concern with getting an EDC pouch is how to actually carry it with me. I'd seriously considered the Mini instead of the Micro because of the MOLLE on the back. But, if I'm going to be honest with myself, I'm never going to actually but it on my belt, and if I want to take the stuff with me with my bigger knapsack, I'm going to just put it in a pocket and not bother with strapping it on the outside. So the smaller profile of the Micro outweighed that consideration. That said, with what I have in it now, it fits perfectly well in my cargo pockets, but it's a touch heavy. It also just fits in my jean pockets, but it looks weird having that large bulge of it on my hip. It will also fit in my jacket's inner pocket. What I have in it is as pictured, and for me, this is perfect EDC. (It is NOT a GBH bag! I have that stuff in a larger pouch in my car) : Left Side: spare AAA battery in the tag (fits perfectly!) tactical flashlight (AAA) Gerber paraframe knife Gerber multitool peanut lighter (amazing, BTW!) spiral All-Weather notbook Right Side: first aid stuff (various bandages, gauze pads, alcohol and BZK wipes) in a baggie carabiner tiny pill pod with acetaminophen USB charge cable with a variety attachment USB drive with bootable OS and storage space EDC canister with: - 18" gorrila tape around a paperclip - emergency sewing stuff (BTW, do NOT use sewing kits from the $1 store! The thread and the needles from those are utter garbage! Go ahead and get quality thread and some needles that you can actually thread and don't break from JoAnns or something) Microfiber cloth In The Middle: a tactical pen with a Fisher write-anywhere refill This all fits perfectly without making it bulge at the seams. If I tried adding anything more, it might though. Oh, I also took a seam-ripper to the outside Maxpedition tag. Personal preference. Looks better in my opinion.

Great way to organize your EDC gear. Large enough to store a flashlight, 3" blade knife, 4" pliers, small screwdriver, charging cables, plus some first aid gear. Also small enough to fit in a cargo or back pocket. Zippers seem to be rugged, but, to be fair, the material is a little thin for my taste. Still, I'm happy with my purchase and would certainly buy it again.

Very nice and sturdy. I was able to fit everything I usually carry in my pockets in this so storage capacity is great for my needs. Very functional.

MAXPEDITIONのポーチの良さを知り、気がつけば、大きい順にbeefy, fatty, mini, micro（この商品）を買ってしまった。 色々な物を詰め込みたくなるが、大きいほど取り回しが悪くなる。 結局、EDCポーチは小さきをもって旨とすべし、という結論に至り、microに落ち着いた。 中身としては、薄型モバイルバッテリー、充電用ケーブル2本、ボールペン、A7ノート、爪切り(victorinox)＋チタン製爪楊枝、リップスティック、絆創膏、AirTagになった。バッグを変える時に、このポーチも移し替えるようにしている。何を入れて何を外すか、ということを考えている時が結構楽しい。 この製品自体は非常にタフだし、YKKジッパーも全く問題ない。多分20〜30年ぐらい使える。ただ、高値で売っている業者もいるので要注意。

Slipped in a pen, leatherman juice, victorinox climber. Measuring tape, usb cable. With band aid and ninja wallet on the front mesh pocket.

köpte den efter recension av Jon Gadget på YouTube. Jag ville ha någonstans att hålla saker organiserade som jag alltid har med mig i bilen såsom multiverktyg, små första hjälpenartiklar, penna, ficklampa etc. Den lilla storleken gör den även perfekt att förflytta mellan bilen, väskan, fickan etc. önskar bara att det var molle på baksidan så den gick att fästa på utsidan av ryggsäcken.

This little pouch is tough and well-made. It's perfect for keeping small gear like charging cables, a pocket knife, or basic first aid items all in one place. The internal elastic loops and pockets help keep everything from turning into a mess. Small enough to fit in a backpack or even a jacket pocket. Great little EDC (everyday carry) item, especially for the price.

This is a nice pouch, it's well laid out and exactly what I had in mind to put together a little bit of a grab pouch of the stuff I use most frequently. The quality is exceptional, I actually returned a One Tigris pouch before getting this one and the difference in quality is night and day. It has just the right amount of loops and pockets in my opinion, it's been well thought out. I still have enough room for a few other bits but honing in on the perfect contents is half the fun. Loss of a star for lack of YKK zips but the zip it has got is satisfactory I'm a few weeks in and I have had this pouch with me pretty much the whole time, it's so handy to have all the things I use a lot in one place. It's become my wallet too, I hate carrying one so very quickly the contents of the wallet ended up in here. I initially deducted a star for lack of YKK but the zip is robust and smooth so I have no reservations about it now.